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Implement Advanced Lighting and Access System

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1700 Gallon Saltwater Reef Aquarium

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What happens here

The aquarium's extensive lighting system is critical for coral health and growth. It consists of 14 metal halide bulbs, which provide high-intensity light, supplemented by 12 VHO (Very High Output) bulbs powered by a tinnix ballast, often used for specific spectrums or increased coverage. To allow for full and convenient access to the aquarium for maintenance, cleaning, and coral placement, the entire heavy light canopy was installed on a custom garage door system. This innovative system enables the canopy to be slid back with just two fingers, providing complete, unobstructed access to both the front and back of the aquarium.

Goal: Provide optimal lighting and convenient maintenance access

Tools and materials

  • Garage Door System Components — Constructing the custom movable canopy system for easy aquarium access
  • Metal Halide Bulbs — Providing primary high-intensity lighting essential for robust coral growth
  • Tinnix Ballast — Powering the VHO fluorescent bulbs efficiently and reliably
  • VHO — Offering supplemental lighting, often for specific light spectrums or to ensure even coverage across the tank

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eh-oh bulbs on a tynix to gain access to the aquarium the light canopy was actually installed on a garage door system so it allowed the entire canopy to be slid back with two fingers allowing and complete access to the front and back side of the aquarium the support room for this aquarium was wired with over a hundred and forty-four plugins to support the lights skimmers

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