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    BPB'S 90 GALLON SPS DOMINANT

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    Interesting. Do they not have an option online to build it and order it after you build it?

    They do, but their online build module lacks the 420 nm diodes which are fairly Important. A massive amount of photosynthetic absorption occurs there, as well as fluorescence

    I got a used one back in the day so it worked out for me. If you're going to be serious about SPS, I'd highly recommend knowing your par values just for future placement of corals. Maybe you can borrow the one at RCA. I'd give the SPS time to acclimate to your tank before changing anything. They may just be adjusting to your system after being in another system. Your pendants are definitely mounted higher than in my old 125 gal. Mine was at 8" off water surface running 250 watts and I was getting 150-200 par on the sand... only good enough for any low light SPS only and zoas.

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    Well Ty as I am serious about sps, I suppose it's not a terrible idea to buy one. Again. Sucks that it'll have to be new. I never see them for sale used. How do you calibrate them or are the factory calibrations pretty stable?
    So then its not a full "build your own light" option then? It would be nice if they let you customize all by yourself and then just place the order.

    BPB'S 90 GALLON SPS DOMINANT

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    Not opposed at all to waiting. What sort of tangibles should I be looking for in deciding when though? Aside from stable salinity, temperature, and alk testing?

    or you could just start all over and let the coral sitters keep the coral. . . [emoji16]

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    BPB'S 90 GALLON SPS DOMINANT

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    Thanks buddy! Was awesome coming home from work to see all it's polyps out rocking back and forth in the wave. Tank is a lot whiter in person than in pics. The pics are actually close to what I'm going for which I think a BML super actinic strip will help provide

    well let's hope you can figure the light situation out soon and get a light.

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    BPB'S 90 GALLON SPS DOMINANT

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    IPA drinking face?!? More like I'm ready to vomit face. I won't believe someone can actually drink one of those until I see it. However, I am super excited about seeing this change over. I an always glad to help.

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    Hey don't knock them until you've tried a few! haha Good luck B, the transition is really well planned. Can't wait to see a fts of the new setup happy and running.

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    I did try one. I spit it out and dumped the rest down the sink. I then gave Bpb the remaining 5 pack. now today I will witness if it is truly possible for anyone to drink such a grotesque beverage.

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    BPB'S 90 GALLON SPS DOMINANT

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    IPA drinking face?!? More like I'm ready to vomit face. I won't believe someone can actually drink one of those until I see it. However, I am super excited about seeing this change over. I an always glad to help.

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