Dominican

Ordered! I'm excited. I appreciate all the help. I got a really washed out bali shortcake from Gig 'em and the tips are just starting to color up again, just under the OR's. Can' t wait to see what they'll do with these puppies in place! So you're planning to post the diode swap (and results) in your build thread right? Nudge nudge.. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

After reading the stats, it looks like the coral+ makes more sense for growth.. Gonna give 'em a shot. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

Makes sense Ty, thanks. You're a deep well of knowledge man. Think I'll go with blue+ in front and back. Might feel like overkill with the crazy blue of the ORs, but I'm most interested in growth right now. Besides, I'm one of those who really doesn't mind the deep-blue-sea effect, and I can always switch bulbs. Also, I'll need to think about adjusting the 65%/35% blue/white settings to compensate for all that extra energy and spectrum. Hmm.. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

Thanks Ty and Jimbo662. I'm thinking of going with the 2 lamp LET 60" retrofit on BRS, with the recommended blue+ and coral+ bulbs, and welding up my own brackets. That would let me set them where I need them. The last question is whether there's any drawback to putting one lamp in back, and the other in front, or whether I should put them both in front, and slide the T247s back a bit... What do you guys think? The highest part of the LR sits at 3/4 way up the display, about 2/3 of the way back. Would having the blue+ in the back and coral+ in front be sub-optimal, or vice versa? Not sure if both spectrums need to be hitting the same side of the SPS.

I supposeT247s would fit the gaps in those hybrid aquaticlifes with some modification. Retrofit is probably the ticket though.. So a blue & white pair in front, and a blue & white pair in back? It was nice thinking i wouldnt have to deal with ballasts anymore :/ Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

Madness I tell you! Haha. Please do let us know how it goes.. Any brands/models stand out? Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

%Hi all, I have 3 new OR T247s on my 150 display (softies, LF and inverts), and am just getting back to keeping SPS after a long stretch. Way back I ran T5s and would get tons of coraline and SPS growth. For this new round, I'm not seeing much coraline growth for the few months running T247s at 65%-blue (11hrs), 35%-white (9hrs), and would like to supplement T5 or something in anticipation of increasing the SPS load. The few SPS I have so far were only added a few weeks ago, and seem to be happy and stable. Too soon to tell growth rate, but because of the fact that can't tell yet, I'm thinking growth might be slow. Ca is at 420 and I'm struggling a bit to bring down an Alk of 12Dkh, which I'm sure is a contributor. Any suggestions for supplemental light strips to go with the T247 setup? I haven't changed out any leds on these units, though I was tempted by FarmerTy's setup! I'm trying to avoid opening that pandora's box, because I know I'll geek-out and spend a bunch of time on it. lol.

I'd like the Bali Shortcake. PM incoming.

Hi all. Just back in the hobby. Recently got a great deal on an 1/2hp in-line, and am selling this great little 1/3hp drop-in I've used on my 150 for a couple of years with no issues whatsoever. It doesn't have Tradewind branding, but the compressor and components are all Copeland-made,and I verified the compressor specs (attached). Bought the controller separately. Both are in good condition and in great working order. Asking $200 obo. Thanks. http://www.fishtanksdirect.com/tradewind-1-3-hp-drop-in-aquarium-chiller-di-35.aspx