Coastie Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 In theory it sounds like a fix. Link to comment
bensanders Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 Throttling back the pump seems to have helped significantly. That and just giving the microbubbles time to dissipate. Link to comment
bensanders Posted April 15, 2011 Author Share Posted April 15, 2011 Happy as a clam! Speaking of, I decided today I'll have one in this tank. Bonese triggered me Link to comment
gabe_j Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 dude this is comin along real nice. keep it up! Link to comment
bensanders Posted April 15, 2011 Author Share Posted April 15, 2011 A few pictures. I set up a temporary light for the hell of it. Got one of Stevie's media racks for my 10g AC70. It is shweet. Happy campers. Alright fellas. Input on lights. I really want LEDs and have been thinking about an AI Sol Blue w/ controller over the ATI Powermodule. That or DIY. Thoughts? Link to comment
gabe_j Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 if you're savy a diy would be cool. but you gotta keep that ish clean you know. hid all the wires possible. build a dope ass box to hold the electronics. yea. diy ftw Link to comment
bensanders Posted April 15, 2011 Author Share Posted April 15, 2011 I really want to go for a DIY set up but I'm terrible with electronics, which is why I was leaning towards something manufactured. I might hit up evil with a PM and see what he thinks. I need to figure out heatsink(s) sizing, type/color/amount of LEDs, driver options (gotta be dimmable), and all the other s### that goes along with it. I guess it never hurts to have a soldering iron.... Link to comment
bensanders Posted May 11, 2011 Author Share Posted May 11, 2011 Quick update: YWG/PS pair has been added. They are going to town making tunnels and entrances. CUC from reefcleaners.org has been ordered, should arrive in a couple days. DIY LED light is almost underway, the thread can be found here. Stay tuned! Link to comment
bensanders Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 Update: John's CUC was ridiculous as usual: The LED light is done: I've added some corals to see how they react under the light. So far so good. Next up is a DIY Vortech Battery Backup. Link to comment
bensanders Posted July 5, 2011 Author Share Posted July 5, 2011 Fish count has been updated. I'm looking at buying a new truck soon, so I won't be spending much on this tank. That means I won't be adding reactors, a skimmer, or a controller any time soon. I'll add a few corals here and there but the tank is mostly on autopilot while the growout begins. edit: sike. skimmer and reactor added 8/11/11 Link to comment
sammy113 Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 update? I cant wait to set up mine! Link to comment
bensanders Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 Update! Added a BM NAC7 skimmer, BRS reactor w/ GFO and carbon, and swapped the return pump for a Tunze 1073.040. My friend got a new camera so here's a few pictures. Link to comment
Fail_sh3d Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 FINALLY! Woo! I have been waiting on this update for a while. So how are the LEDs working out for you so far? I am digging the zoas. Link to comment
bensanders Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 the LEDs are working out great so far. The only thing that hasn't taken to them yet are the Acans, they bleached a little bit when I moved them from the 10g. They are still putting out new heads though, so they should color up soon. Link to comment
Fail_sh3d Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 What are you running the power at? 100%? Link to comment
bensanders Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 Hah. I bleached things at ~70% I've got the NWs at ~25% and each row of RB at ~50% Link to comment
Fail_sh3d Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Hah. I bleached things at ~70% I've got the NWs at ~25% and each row of RB at ~50% Sweet Jebus... Link to comment
evo_2679 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Nice set up - Ben!!! Really been thinking of switching over to LED from my T-5 lights. Link to comment
bensanders Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 Nice set up - Ben!!! Really been thinking of switching over to LED from my T-5 lights. Do it! I don't regret the switch one bit. Link to comment
tgn225 Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 hey i tried to send you a pm but your inbox is full Link to comment
bensanders Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 My Bad, I'm all cleared up Link to comment
MGDMIRAGE Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Very nice Breeder! I'm about to overhaul mine Link to comment
bensanders Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 I love a good overhaul. What are you thinking about changing? Link to comment
MGDMIRAGE Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I love a good overhaul. What are you thinking about changing? Building a new stand for it and I just picked up another 40 Breeder to use for the sump. I'm going to add some more LED actinics too. I plan on having 80 watts of LED actinics +234 watts of T5s. I also want to switch a few fish out and get some schooling fish. The stand and sump will be the biggest change, i'm not happy with my 40 gallon long sump. Link to comment
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