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sun tubes?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by cowdust9, Jan 14, 2013.

  1. Jan 14, 2013 #1
    cowdust9

    cowdust9 Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    would sun tubes work in iowa?
     
  2. Jan 14, 2013 #2
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    Yes, they would work very well. Not sure if it would be able to supply 100% of the light needed for a full reef, especially in the winter, but the natural sunlight does wonders to coral & even your fish.

    Please do it, and share the results!
     
  3. Jan 14, 2013 #3
    cowdust9

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    yes i want to do it and use my ai's for supplemental lighting and to add blue
     
  4. Jan 14, 2013 #4
    erayk1 Coralville, IA

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    Definitely need supplemental lighting to get the coloration that we all strive for, but it would be an awesome upgrade. I've considered doing it.
     
  5. Jan 14, 2013 #5
    Marcus

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    I install them all the time ... Velux are the best
     
  6. Jan 14, 2013 #6
    cowdust9

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    do they have to be installed on the room or can them come out of the side of the wall or window?
     
  7. Jan 14, 2013 #7
    cowdust9

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    roof not room /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/smile.gif
     
  8. Jan 14, 2013 #8
    Marcus

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    in order for them to capture the sun correctly they would need to be on the roof, plus as the seasons change and the sun moves across the sky you would want it as high as possible.. I would use the rigid tubing for this application not the flex duct, the rigid tubing is much brighter
     
  9. Jan 16, 2013 #9
    Marcus

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    check this out
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzEpdaahw2o
     

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