ALNN Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 3w DIY. 10x 3w RapidLED nano dimmable driver 2x Natural white 1x Cool white 3x Cool blue 2x Royal blue 2x True violet I swapped out one of the CW in favor of the CB but I think I'm going to change it back, it's too much blue for me. Either that or swap it for another TV. Did you reto fit all this back into the stock light housing? I reading a lot about diy leds for the spec what kind of heat sink did you use to get it to fit. Sorry for all the questions my first reef/diy project. Feel free to pm me if I could get some pictures that would be great :-) thanks Link to comment
eklikewhoa Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 Did you reto fit all this back into the stock light housing? I reading a lot about diy leds for the spec what kind of heat sink did you use to get it to fit. Sorry for all the questions my first reef/diy project. Feel free to pm me if I could get some pictures that would be great :-) thanks There's some pics in the thread, it's all in the stock housing. Link to comment
ALNN Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I thought about a flaming prawn goby but wanted something that made use of the whole tank and not just a hole under a rock. Peeking out... what makes your corals like this? i love the pop in colour Link to comment
eklikewhoa Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 what makes your corals like this? i love the pop in colour Not sure what you are asking? Like closed up? there was a spaghetti worm bothering it Color wise? Not sure, nothing special other than LED lighting (TrueViolet and RoyalBlue) but will say that my set up is more on the white side compared to a lot of other LED set ups out there that are much more blue. Link to comment
Boneshaker Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Peeking out... What is that striped tenticle thingy...??? I have a few in my Spec & Spec V. (Keep in mind I'm only a 3 month reefer) Thanks Link to comment
eklikewhoa Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 That's the spaghetti worm that was bothering the zoas. Link to comment
PaultheAddict Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I didn't realized that I just spent hours following this thread in details! Your tank is my favorite nano reef yet! Love the way you posted tons of pictures along with each updates! I recently got a spec V as a gift so I will be starting my own nano reef very soon! Thanks for the great thread to inspire a newbie like myself. Hopefully I can get my spec V to be half as amazing as yours. Link to comment
Fross Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Hi Eklikewhoa. Just wanted to first say thank you for thread here. I have learned a lot about what I want to do with my Spec V when it arrives tomorrow. I just ordered the replacment tube and nozzle now I am looking into the second pump. Do you know exactly what Eheim you are using, or at least how many GPH? Also, do you think using just 2 stunner strips would be enough to light this tank with most basic corals (non SPS)? Link to comment
x3thelast Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Hi Eklikewhoa. Just wanted to first say thank you for thread here. I have learned a lot about what I want to do with my Spec V when it arrives tomorrow. I just ordered the replacment tube and nozzle now I am looking into the second pump. Do you know exactly what Eheim you are using, or at least how many GPH? Also, do you think using just 2 stunner strips would be enough to light this tank with most basic corals (non SPS)? No. Stunner strips are only used to supplement your main lighting. ( unless it's a FOWLR) Link to comment
trong Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Hi Eklikewhoa. Just wanted to first say thank you for thread here. I have learned a lot about what I want to do with my Spec V when it arrives tomorrow. I just ordered the replacment tube and nozzle now I am looking into the second pump. Do you know exactly what Eheim you are using, or at least how many GPH? Also, do you think using just 2 stunner strips would be enough to light this tank with most basic corals (non SPS)? I am using 4 stunner strips and the stock lighting on my spec V and all my corals are doing great! variety of zoas mushrooms candy canes pulsing xenias rock anemone bubble coral lord acan frogspawn Link to comment
Nano sapiens Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 No. Stunner strips are only used to supplement your main lighting. ( unless it's a FOWLR) Actually, in a smaller tank if you use a bunch, they are powerful enough (with the reflectors) to be your main lighting for nearly any coral, with the exceptions being those Acros that are very high light loving and perhaps Maxima/Crocea clams. Link to comment
x3thelast Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 He asked if 2 were okay. Nah 4+ to acheive what one panorama pro or two if you want sps. Link to comment
Boneshaker Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 I use 2 stunners on my Spec V. An 8000K white and a Blue/Magenta. I have them up there with the stock Fluval light which I switch back and forth between the Fluval whites and the Fluval moonlights when I want less white. (only softies in my tank currently) Link to comment
jtwisconsin Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 EK - I have been lurking on this forum for over a year trying to decide the direction to take for my first saltwater tank. I have kept coming back to your tank thread as one of my favorites. I took the plunge and purchased my own Spec V this week, and I just wanted to say thanks for the inspiration! Link to comment
andi.rahl Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Your tank should be dubbed bikini bottom....I'll read the whole thing later on. Link to comment
x3thelast Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Any updates on this? It's been a while buddy! Link to comment
ALNN Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 hows the tank been! cant wait to see new pictures! Link to comment
eklikewhoa Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 I ended up tearing the tank down, the misses started to realize that the small tank doesn't allow for any fish which is what she really wants. Seeing as though she doesn't stop me from any of my other tanks or hobbies I tore it down to look for a bigger tank. Thanks everyone for the compliments and the following, means a lot. Link to comment
1.0reef Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 I ended up tearing the tank down, the misses started to realize that the small tank doesn't allow for any fish which is what she really wants. Seeing as though she doesn't stop me from any of my other tanks or hobbies I tore it down to look for a bigger tank. Thanks everyone for the compliments and the following, means a lot. That sucks! What about a medium sized fowlr? They are underrated IMO and hold the ability to house and showcase fish that can't be kept in reefs. Link to comment
Paandemonium Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 What heatsink did you use for the LEDs? I want to do DIY lights on the stock housing but I havent figured out what heatsink I'll be using >.< Link to comment
makokak Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Lighting for now till I swap some out for different spectrum. 6x Ecoxotic 12.5" stunner strips 4x 8000k/453nm 2x 8000k How did you upgrade your light to stunner, like step by step? Thanks! Link to comment
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