nanoreef11 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I would suggest removing some of the plastic from the gangbox to add more airflow. That should solve your problem. Another option would be to place a spacer between the gangbox and the back of your tank. This however would cause more light to leak into the room. I went ahead and removed two slots from each side of the gang box. I thought that it was getting a little warm. Link to comment
uwwmatt Posted December 29, 2008 Author Share Posted December 29, 2008 I think I am going to try this mod, however I was looking into doing it with LED's. I might try it with this light http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores...=10000003+90112 from the HD. What do you all think? It seems like it would work, but what does the base look like that the bulb plugs in to? Link to comment
uwwmatt Posted December 29, 2008 Author Share Posted December 29, 2008 I have a gigantic fan sitting behind my tank now and I am able to keep my temps bellow the 79 degree mark I run my fuge light on a reverse photoperiod, so when the fuge light is on the display lights are off. This helps keep the temperatures stable as well as a few other benefits. Link to comment
evilc66 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I think I am going to try this mod, however I was looking into doing it with LED's. I might try it with this light http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores...=10000003+90112 from the HD. What do you all think? Totally wrong color for macro growth. You need something in a warm white. I have been using 10W MR16 halogens and they work well. The LED lamp that you linked to, even in a warm white probably won't be powerful enough for good growth. Link to comment
Godsmack00 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Thanks Evil, I wanted to go LED to keep it cool, but I will probably just go with the lights used on page one. Uwwmatt I have no idea what the base looks like, but I will get a better look when I go to the HD Link to comment
nanoreef11 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Thanks Evil, I wanted to go LED to keep it cool, but I will probably just go with the lights used on page one. Uwwmatt I have no idea what the base looks like, but I will get a better look when I go to the HD Are you taking about my fuge light where the lightbulb plugs in? Link to comment
Godsmack00 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Sure am, I think I am going to copy your mod and see how it works on my 29 Biocube. Link to comment
nanoreef11 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Sure am, I think I am going to copy your mod and see how it works on my 29 Biocube. It is a socket for a light bulb. It comes with the cord that plugs into the wall as well. I popped a couple extra holes because I noticed it would get a little warm. I will check to see how it is now. Link to comment
davidr2340 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Just did this mod today... Very easy thanks to this thread! Thanks Uwwmatt!!! Link to comment
uwwmatt Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share Posted January 1, 2009 Just did this mod today... Very easy thanks to this thread! Thanks Uwwmatt!!! Glad it worked for you. You should post a picture of the finished project. Link to comment
davidr2340 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Glad it worked for you. You should post a picture of the finished project. Here's what I got... I didn't take any pictures of the process, as you did a helluva job with that! Link to comment
WindCloudWRX Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I was wondering if the box fits a higher wattage PC bulb? CRAP ! I might go w/ this velcro method actually because I might mount this on the side on the back. right now its ABOVE my fuge which is 2 feet deep. ANy update on growth of the chaeto? Link to comment
nanoreef11 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I was wondering if the box fits a higher wattage PC bulb? CRAP ! I might go w/ this velcro method actually because I might mount this on the side on the back. right now its ABOVE my fuge which is 2 feet deep. ANy update on growth of the chaeto? I just harvested my chaeto after about 2 months of being in my tank and it is doing very well under the 100 watt equivalent bulb. I now have StevieT's media basket in chamber 2 so I will keep everyone updated with how the chaeto grows in there. Link to comment
shp111 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I just did this mod today. Used a 6500k bulb from HD (Mini) with a socket and a extra tool replacement cord I had laying around. Was real easy to do and improved the lighting for my chaeto. Was running a couple LEDs that just weren't cutting it. Thanks for the great post! Link to comment
WindCloudWRX Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I just harvested my chaeto after about 2 months of being in my tank and it is doing very well under the 100 watt equivalent bulb. I now have StevieT's media basket in chamber 2 so I will keep everyone updated with how the chaeto grows in there. Hi, I have relocated from top to behind like most of you folks. I think it would be better as more light hits the chaeto and I will turn it once in a while so light hits all sides of it. I think this allows me more access via top w/o the light sitting on top. I only velcroed 1 side, man that thing is strong. Thanks. I hope the Chaeto grows better. Link to comment
CorvetteJoe Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 wow, i love this idea more than many other's I've seen or were about to use. I think I found my next project! Link to comment
uwwmatt Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 I am glad you guys found this helpful. Link to comment
red97tj Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 don't want to discourage anyone but i had this exact setup running for close to a month w/ a 25w bulb & the chaeto kept on dying. and of course giving me even higher nitrate numbers. i even tried a different wattage bulb but finally gave up. good luck. Link to comment
uwwmatt Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 don't want to discourage anyone but i had this exact setup running for close to a month w/ a 25w bulb & the chaeto kept on dying. and of course giving me even higher nitrate numbers. i even tried a different wattage bulb but finally gave up.good luck. You should list more details of your setup so that other can learn what problems you had. It has less to do with wattage of the bulb and more with the temperature. You should try and find a 5000k- 6000k "daylight" bulb. Cheato also needs to be moved around so that more then just one side receives light. I find that I have to scrape the back glass because coralline grows over it after a while. Link to comment
nanoreef11 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 You should list more details of your setup so that other can learn what problems you had. It has less to do with wattage of the bulb and more with the temperature. You should try and find a 6000k "daylight" bulb. Cheato also needs to be moved around so that more then just one side receives light. I find that I have to scrape the back glass because coralline grows over it after a while. I also clean the chamber with a cleaning pad as algae builds on the inside. Rotating the chaeto every 2 weeks has done it for me. Link to comment
NanoCube-boy Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I also clean the chamber with a cleaning pad as algae builds on the inside. Rotating the chaeto every 2 weeks has done it for me. That means we have to remove the chaets right? And then clean the window. Link to comment
uwwmatt Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 That means we have to remove the chaets right? And then clean the window. I just use one of these. No need to take the cheato out. Link to comment
NanoCube-boy Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I just use one of these. No need to take the cheato out. You rotate the chaats too? Link to comment
uwwmatt Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 You rotate the chaats too? Yeah, usually when I do water changes. Link to comment
nanoreef11 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I now have StevieT's media basket so I just remove the entire rack when I want to clean the glass in chamber 2. Link to comment
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