reeftankguy Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 hi again, just wanted to ask ya a couple of questions...Is there much much difference from the stock lightning? What other benefits have you seen from the leds? heat-evaporation-wise... Hello Nappy... Yes there is a difference .. I want to say 50% brighter and defiantly MH quality without the Heat issues... With the stock lighting my tank temps were 79-80degs with a fan blowing on the tank with a ambient room Temp of 77deg... Now with LED’s... The CAD stays a constant 77.7 +/- .2deg, with no fan! I was very impressed!!!!!! Evaporation has changed since I don’t have a fan blowing on it... so it is much less... Plus… LEDS last Years and Years and Years and Years and Years and YEARS! MH and T5’s need to be replaced every 6 to 8 months Link to comment
Nano sapiens Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Very nicely done! I wouldn't be surprised if nearly all nano tanks have LEDs as standard in a few years. Link to comment
reeftankguy Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 Added my first Zoa Colony... Green Goblins Aussie's from Aquatic Auctions... Opon arival Aclaimation... AA Auction Picture... In tank... Wish I had a better Camera the colors are just like AA's They opened up within 10 minutes... I'm really digging them! I highly recomend AA! great packaging and shipping! Customer Service AAA+++ Latest FTS - 7/31/2009 Newest FTS w/Zoa's added 8/3/09 Link to comment
Mr. Grinch Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Sweet! I would try that fixture out if I had the cash but for now I think I'll have to change my pcs instead Link to comment
reeftankguy Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 New "Drops of the Sun" Aussie's from AA added 08/18/09 Link to comment
reeftankguy Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 Rescued this guy from Petco... He was in a tank with 3 Bursa Triggers... He was pretty beat up and managed to get the Petco guy to sell him to me for $9.99... He is doing great after 3 days... His tail has started to heal... Black & White Ocellaris Clownfish? Link to comment
MGDMIRAGE Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Yup Black ocellaris, good deal $40+ dollar fish. Your tank is lookin good, love the zoos. Link to comment
reeftankguy Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 Thanks for the confirmation on the clown and complement MGD! Zoa's are cool! Link to comment
121a Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 wow, really cool. looking to do just about the same thing. i really like this tank and the finnex m9 tank, thinking this one is cooler though. great job on the led's too. Link to comment
reeftankguy Posted August 26, 2009 Author Share Posted August 26, 2009 wow, really cool. looking to do just about the same thing. i really like this tank and the finnex m9 tank, thinking this one is cooler though. great job on the led's too. Thanks 121... CAD's are great... But I can say the Finnex is a great tank also... Link to comment
reeftankguy Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 Added a Tunze Osmo ATO... Here are some pictures... Setup... Rails setup in Middle Chamber... This is Butthead the BiColor Blenny... ButtHead with his new Buddy... Thanks for looking! Link to comment
pmemmer Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I want to add an ATO to my cad12... I'm topping off morning and night daily. I'll have to look at that one. Link to comment
reeftankguy Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 I want to add an ATO to my cad12... I'm topping off morning and night daily. I'll have to look at that one. Its a nice Unit and worth the $185...It tops off about a gallon a week... Link to comment
opy01 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Very nice setup. I love your LED build, it's very impressive. You got a great deal on your onyx clown and he looks good too. I paid $120 + tax for my pair. Link to comment
reeftankguy Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 Very nice setup. I love your LED build, it's very impressive. You got a great deal on your onyx clown and he looks good too. I paid $120 + tax for my pair. Thanks Opy... The LED's are great! The Black Clown was pretty beat up when I got him... His dorsal and tail fins are all healed up now... I only by salt from Petco and swore to never buy a fish from them, but when I saw him in the tank with those triggers picking on him I had to save him... Link to comment
blizzardscout2 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Nice job on the LED setup, I might have to build one for myself one day. Those are very nice Zoas that you have there, very good colors. Link to comment
pismo_reefer Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 i like.....but i do request moar fts' please.... Link to comment
reeftankguy Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 i like.....but i do request moar fts' please.... Here you go... FTS[ Also a Media rack I built last night that goes in 1st Chamber (Overflow) Link to comment
kplagens Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Great looking scape! The new LED box makes the setup with the CAD tank look great... imitation may be the sincerest for of flattery as I think I'll copy some things that you've done here! I just bought the CAD 9g today and I'm going to order up parts to start my LED for it. I was surprised to see that you used 20 Crees for a 12g. What would you recommend based on your build? Are you running the fixture dialed back a ton or are you happy with the output? I'll be posting my copycat build soon. Link to comment
reeftankguy Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 Great looking scape! The new LED box makes the setup with the CAD tank look great... imitation may be the sincerest for of flattery as I think I'll copy some things that you've done here! I just bought the CAD 9g today and I'm going to order up parts to start my LED for it. I was surprised to see that you used 20 Crees for a 12g. What would you recommend based on your build? Are you running the fixture dialed back a ton or are you happy with the output? I'll be posting my copycat build soon. Thanks for the complements! I went with 20 to get max coverage with minimal shadowing... When I first fired it up on the tank I ran it at 50% of the max output but now it runs at 100%. I do turn it down a bit when I take FTS pictures to prevent WhiteOut... These babies a BRIGHT! Again Thanks! Jon... Link to comment
opy01 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Your tank is looking great. Nice job on the media rack too. Hows the clown doing? He looks happy. Isnt it nice to save a life? Nice zoas too btw . Link to comment
reeftankguy Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 Your tank is looking great. Nice job on the media rack too. Hows the clown doing? He looks happy. Isnt it nice to save a life? Nice zoas too btw . Thanks Opy! He is doing great... All healed up... he seems to be best buddies with my BiColor its cool to watch them interact with each other... Jon... Link to comment
1337TANKHAX Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Awesome looking setup so far. I'm stoked to see it progress. Link to comment
crrichey Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 This setup is sweet! Link to comment
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