67g Tank Build!
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I bought a lumenbright large reflector from Paul (thanks again!) and installed it over my tank today. This reflector is HUGE!! It measured 22" from edge to edge so it would not fit inside my canopy. I cut an octagon on the top of my canopy and sat it on top. Also lowered the canopy 5 inches which should make my T5's brighter once I install them back on.
Here are some pictures. The bulb sits 22 inches above the water. The light covers the entire tank very bright and nicely. Big impovement over the lumenbright mini which is only 16 inches x16 inches.
Here is a picture of my Setosa (thanks again Tony). This thing is very nice and red in my tank. Growing nicely.
Here are some pictures. The bulb sits 22 inches above the water. The light covers the entire tank very bright and nicely. Big impovement over the lumenbright mini which is only 16 inches x16 inches.
Here is a picture of my Setosa (thanks again Tony). This thing is very nice and red in my tank. Growing nicely.
Someone give me their honest opinion on the lighting please. Dont be afraid to be rude 
. I feel it looks retarded ontop of the canopy but I had no other choice. It won't fit inside.
I could get rid of the canopy completly and just hang the reflector. But I stare at my tank too long and the mh glare from the bulb gets irritating.
. I feel it looks retarded ontop of the canopy but I had no other choice. It won't fit inside. I could get rid of the canopy completly and just hang the reflector. But I stare at my tank too long and the mh glare from the bulb gets irritating.
It looks good, you just need to work out how to drop it to about 16" above the water. I have the same tank and the same lighting which I am still setting up. I was going to build a mock canopy as well and run T5's alongside the Lumenbright. My Lumenbright is currently hanging over my 50gal and sure there is light spill but I have got used to it already, hehe. The only reason for the Mock canopy was for Actinics and not because of the light spill issue.
uh did you know there's something sitting on top of your canopy???what the heck is that??? hahahahaha just kidding!!! At first it looked weird...not gonna lie,but it doesn't look bad. I think all that matters is that it works for you and you get the results your looking for. Anyways the tank is in your room so it's all good. So what if you got a black little hat for your canopy...it's original.LOL!! It's cool,seriously
Someone give me their honest opinion on the lighting please. Dont be afraid to be rude . I feel it looks retarded ontop of the canopy but I had no other choice. It won't fit inside.
I could get rid of the canopy completly and just hang the reflector. But I stare at my tank too long and the mh glare from the bulb gets irritating.
. I feel it looks retarded ontop of the canopy but I had no other choice. It won't fit inside. I could get rid of the canopy completly and just hang the reflector. But I stare at my tank too long and the mh glare from the bulb gets irritating.
Thanks,
Tony
uh did you know there's something sitting on top of your canopy???what the heck is that??? hahahahaha just kidding!!! At first it looked weird...not gonna lie,but it doesn't look bad. I think all that matters is that it works for you and you get the results your looking for. Anyways the tank is in your room so it's all good. So what if you got a black little hat for your canopy...it's original.LOL!! It's cool,seriously
Does smell fish in his room?
Do you guys think I should add more fish to my tank? Im still a newbie when it comes to this zeovit thing. Not sure if the extra fish will help? Im mainly interested in my corals coloration and growth, don't care much for the fish.
Currently I only have:
3 inch Blue hippo tang
2.5 inch Royal Gamma
Six line wrasse
4 Chromi's
What I have noticed though is that my skimmer stops working if I don't feed the fish heavily. It has a very hard time making a foam head (doesn't matter if I skim wet or dry). It worked great in the beginning then started producing less and less. I guess this is what happens when you overskim. I think if I added 6 more fish then it will constantly produce skimmate? Any advice?
Anyone have any suggestions for what fish to add for this 67g?
Thanks everyone!
Currently I only have:
3 inch Blue hippo tang
2.5 inch Royal Gamma
Six line wrasse
4 Chromi's
What I have noticed though is that my skimmer stops working if I don't feed the fish heavily. It has a very hard time making a foam head (doesn't matter if I skim wet or dry). It worked great in the beginning then started producing less and less. I guess this is what happens when you overskim. I think if I added 6 more fish then it will constantly produce skimmate? Any advice?
Anyone have any suggestions for what fish to add for this 67g?
Thanks everyone!
Yea i got a suggestion...DON'T GET ANY!! How dare you to say you don't really care about the fish Ramzy!! lol! And stop calling me a PETard! Now it makes sense why Dory is stressed out...you hate her and don't feed her! :ahhhhh: .....uh huh...you better sleep with one eye open and watch your tank hahahahahaha!!! jk....or am i??!!? :evil:
Just throw in some dirt or some debris to get some skimmate.That'll do the trick but make sure you take all your fish out first
:fish: = no love from Ramzy
Just throw in some dirt or some debris to get some skimmate.That'll do the trick but make sure you take all your fish out first
:fish: = no love from Ramzy
