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Derek's 225g - Magnifica / SPS Reef

derek_SR said:
Added two more of the 6ft Quanta Helix bars, this time it's the "Reef Crest" version which is a much whiter light. I'm likely going to add 4 more when he gets them in stock again, which unfortunately will not be until January. Still have the 6 Reefis down the center:
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Here's some FTS and random pics under the whiter spectrum, which I am digging:

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I love how happy the mag looks
 
So basically Derek's new tan over the next few weeks is already explained!

Everyone looking into his tank:
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MichaelB said:
So many sticks what’s your method to remembering what’s what, I struggle on a few in my smaller tank.
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When you stare at all of them obsessively several times every day, the names stick. I'm actually surprised at how well they stick...for sticks.

tribbitt said:
Always a good day when Derek posts new tank pics, I get to see nice pics of great colonies

That’s a nice carduus, is it red dragon? Every acro is extremely fuzzy :)

Whatever you’re doing is working. I would take your SPS class
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Yeah it's a red dragon - one of my favorites. I almost lost it when it got some kind of weird infection. I had to frag it down and move it, and now it's taking off again. The red/white contrast you get when they are growing fast and their delicate growth pattern is so nice. Underrated coral.

Darkxerox said:
So basically Derek's new tan over the next few weeks is already explained!

Everyone looking into his tank:
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Hahaha, actually one of the reasons these lights are so great is that both the Reefi and Quantas have like basically no glare!! I can't look at a kessil or radion from anything closer than about 60 yards because the glare can be so heinous.
 
derek_SR said:
Added two more of the 6ft Quanta Helix bars, this time it's the "Reef Crest" version which is a much whiter light. I'm likely going to add 4 more when he gets them in stock again, which unfortunately will not be until January. Still have the 6 Reefis down the center:
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Here's some FTS and random pics under the whiter spectrum, which I am digging:

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When you get a chance can you do a test of just Meso Blue Helix, just Reef Crest Daylight Helix, and then one of each (supposed to be similar to AB+ with one of each) and your opinion on the color of each of those light combos?
 
dangalang said:
When you get a chance can you do a test of just Meso Blue Helix, just Reef Crest Daylight Helix, and then one of each (supposed to be similar to AB+ with one of each) and your opinion on the color of each of those light combos?
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Absolutely, already part of the plan! I was hoping the combo does replicate AB+ visually, I was going to actually set up a side by side with an XR15. It's almost impossible to get it right with pics but I'll get some pics of each combo and share those along with my thoughts next week.

If the 1:1 Quantas ratio looks good, I'll probably replace the Reefis and go with 8 Quantas bars for maximum spread - basically just trying to imitate a big bank of T5s with better visuals.
 
derek_SR said:
Absolutely, already part of the plan! I was hoping the combo does replicate AB+ visually, I was going to actually set up a side by side with an XR15. It's almost impossible to get it right with pics but I'll get some pics of each combo and share those along with my thoughts next week.

If the 1:1 Quantas ratio looks good, I'll probably replace the Reefis and go with 8 Quantas bars for maximum spread - basically just trying to imitate a big bank of T5s with better visuals.
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You da man!
 
derek_SR said:
Absolutely, already part of the plan! I was hoping the combo does replicate AB+ visually, I was going to actually set up a side by side with an XR15. It's almost impossible to get it right with pics but I'll get some pics of each combo and share those along with my thoughts next week.

If the 1:1 Quantas ratio looks good, I'll probably replace the Reefis and go with 8 Quantas bars for maximum spread - basically just trying to imitate a big bank of T5s with better visuals.
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Looking forward to this!

Got a pair of meso blues to go on each side of my existing radions. I originally ordered one of each blue and white but Luca called me and talked me out of it saying they might not blend well or look odd on each side of the radions. I went with his suggestion and kept it to one color but after seeing one of the bars in action, I think they would blend just fine or fine enough for my liking. Enjoying the light so far. Plan to add the second bar this weekend.
 
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