six-line May 3, 2009 Share May 3, 2009 (edited) Ok so most of you that know me know that I Edited May 3, 2009 by six-line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoozilla May 3, 2009 Share May 3, 2009 Coming along quite nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
six-line May 4, 2009 Author Share May 4, 2009 Ok time to bring the build thread up to date. Here are some better pictures of the water change system. This shows the tree way value used to redirect the return water to the 55 gallon barrel instead of the sump. While that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkl911 May 8, 2009 Share May 8, 2009 Looks absolutely great! I guess you already know since I told you that on CMAS! Thanks again for the pics and tips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txaggies07 May 13, 2009 Share May 13, 2009 Sweet looking tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoozilla May 13, 2009 Share May 13, 2009 Nice rockwork! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
six-line May 14, 2009 Author Share May 14, 2009 Thanks guys, I'm still trying to get the lights all hooked up. Right now my IceCap 660 is giving me heartburn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Grenier May 14, 2009 Share May 14, 2009 Great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leishman May 18, 2009 Share May 18, 2009 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
six-line May 20, 2009 Author Share May 20, 2009 Thanks Larry and Rik Here is a small update: Lights are wired up and ready to install over the tank and I got the fuge hooked up. So here's some pics. and let there be light and was it good Fiji purple T5 Blue Plus atinic plus I went with two blue plus and Fiji in the pictures. That's it for now I'll post more after the lights are installed. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoozilla May 20, 2009 Share May 20, 2009 Nice lighting rack. Very clean and spaghetti-free. Will you be using any reflectors for the T5's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
six-line May 21, 2009 Author Share May 21, 2009 Thanks zoozilla, oh yeah I have the reflectors just didn't have time last night to pop them on. I wanted to fire up the T5s and see how they looked. I can't wait to get them installed, the tank just doesn't look complete. I'm hoping to find time this weekend to get everything hooked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
six-line May 28, 2009 Author Share May 28, 2009 Hi all time for an update: Well I have some cheto growing in the fuge (Thanks Tony) the fuge has been run 24/7 for about 7 days now, and diatom algae is growing like mad on the sand bed. The display finally has lights! I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txaggies07 May 28, 2009 Share May 28, 2009 Looking awesome. My house looks the same with the blue lights coming out of all the rooms I have fish tanks in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
six-line June 5, 2009 Author Share June 5, 2009 Hi all, Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
six-line July 28, 2009 Author Share July 28, 2009 (edited) Time for alittle update, these are pictures I took this weekend, not the greatest but I'm still experimenting with my SLR. Hope you enjoy them anyways. Full tank shot: Left side: Right side: Fish: Corals: Edited July 28, 2009 by six-line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoozilla July 28, 2009 Share July 28, 2009 Very nice!!! Love the clowns. Btw, Is the IC 660 powering the T5s and LEDs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boret July 28, 2009 Share July 28, 2009 Whoa!! Six-line that is a very nice setup you have going on in there. A lot of cool ideas and concepts. I love your frag tank. You also have me now researching those LED lights!!! LOL Excellent job with the rocks! Keep the pics coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davelin315 July 28, 2009 Share July 28, 2009 More details on the LEDs! Unless I missed something along the way? Looks like they have their own transformer that they're attached to so that they go into a mogul base? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boret July 28, 2009 Share July 28, 2009 I found this site about LEDs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefmontalvo July 28, 2009 Share July 28, 2009 More details on the LEDs! Unless I missed something along the way? Looks like they have their own transformer that they're attached to so that they go into a mogul base? Yeah I am curious myself. What are teh long term benfits of using LED's? I mean in a ecological stand point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
six-line July 29, 2009 Author Share July 29, 2009 The LEDs I bought from a guy named Tulio, they are very similar to the ones Boret that you found but not quite. I saw those at MACNA in Atlanta, they do produce what they state on there web site. The ones that I bought were to have the same output as a 175 watt MH, After I finally got them (almost 6months) the PAR readings were dismal and the spread was about 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoozilla July 29, 2009 Share July 29, 2009 Wow sorry to hear about the LEDs. Hopefully, when things settle out with Tulio, you'll get some sort of refund? For primary lighting, do you see yourself going with another brand of LEDs or another technology? The next time I head north, I'll definitely plan a visit to Atlas Aquarium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
six-line July 30, 2009 Author Share July 30, 2009 Hi Zoozilla Yep it sticks on ice about the LEDs and Tullio will not be getting OUT for a Very, Very long time. So that moneys gone, live and learn. I like LED lighting as an option for aquariums alot and have been looking at the DIY forums to see if I can improve these but I haven't had alot of time to really research what I could do. I have to say I am impressed with the T5s so far I'm adding two more hopefully this weekend. I need more blue to get the colors to pop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader August 9, 2009 Share August 9, 2009 That blows about your LED lighting, sorry to hear such bad news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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