Bennytheblenny
Reef Geek
Any large tank owners running only Kessils or any other LEDs for that matter? I wanted to get thoughts on what would work well on my system.
900 Gallon Reef Project
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As of right now I am using 3 1000w MH on my 700g dt. Experimenting with different leds. the depth of mine is 42 in. Just throwing something out there for you regarding your cl, I am using 2 diablo dc pumps on my cl. soft start, variable speed and timed. And dead nutz quiet. A far as the leds I am looking into, I really don't care about the gimmicks of storm mode, etc
Bennytheblenny
Reef Geek
I am just looking for something that gets the job done. I dont need a ton of bells and whistles, as I tend to never use them. Just want to avoid spending another few grand on something that doesn't even do the basics right. There is so much conflicting information that I am considering just going back to halides at this point.
What are you using to time your CL and what are the timing settings?
I just found out that my local water switched over to CHLORAMINES instead of chlorine and I didnt know. Ran out and got a test kit, sure enough even with 2 standard carbon filters, chloramines are getting through. It explains why I burn through so much DI resin and why my membranes were getting chewed up and also why my tank has had so much trouble. Ran out and purchased a PENTEK CRFC20-BB Chloramines Monster. I am going to see if I see any difference once I get that setup. I am hoping this is the cause of all my issues as this is the only place I have lived where the local water supply used high doses of chloramines.
Jesoccer94
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Wow awesome work
I use the apex to control the cl. the diablos also are variable speed with a feed mode. I have then running alternately to avoid spending$ on a ocean motion and more plumbing. My water sucks too, I blow thru 2 canisters of resin for approx. 1oo to 125 gal of water. Gets crazy with evap rate of about 5 to 10 gal daily. The nitrates are so bad on the incoming water, the test kit just laughs. Going to upgrade to either the BRS jumbos or something equiv. or find a really good deal on bulk resin. The nice part of leds is that its one fixture vs moonlight fixture, atinic fixture and mh fixture with cooling fan.
anbosu
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That happened down here recently - killed off a few people's tanks. Over time I think that will help.
RedDeadReef
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That looks amazing! I bet the water changes aren't much fun though
highly recommend the Ecoxotic 100W eliptical cannons for your lights. the company is first class and here to stay and I can not say enough good things about the lights. Like halides with a fraction of the power and heat and no bulbs to change.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nnt26OwdTc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nnt26OwdTc
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Reefing is my middle name
Those are on my list too but my tank may not be deep enough. Those would look sexy on your tank.
Just took a while to read through this thread. Congrats on your son and the journey you had with this tank. You'll figure out the issue. I assume you swapped all the sand/rock out by now. Hopefully you'll get to the bottom of it. I have LEDs off e-bay. Don't know if you want to give it a shot. They're really affordable and was thoroughly tested by members on aquariumadvice.com Taotronics are the name brand or you can search 120W Dimmable LED on e-bay. The Par levels were that of $1000 system. Just a thought...
Bennytheblenny
Reef Geek
Water changes are simple. I simply add 1 salt bucket to one of the two 160 gallon containers of RO water I have on standby. Turn on the mixing pump and wait. I turn a valve off the main pump and it drains the water from my sump. When it reaches 160 gallons drained (which I have marked in the sump) I turn the valve again. Then I simply turn the mixing pump valve to pump into my sump. Total work = 3 minutes, with a bit of wait time.
Bennytheblenny
Reef Geek
These look interesting, I wonder how many I would need to cover the entire tank...
Those are "all white" pendants.......aren't they?
The issue that I see with the cannons are that you still need additional fixutes for moon and atinics. I have narrowed my choices to either radion pro or the GHLs. The GHLs have more of a spread, whereas the radions kinda leave the corners lacking light. The only other issue would be whether or not the GHLs will run off the apex. I am considering the Profilux touch controller anyway. I am debating either 6 or 8 fixtures on an 8 foot by 44" wide. Either way my wife is gonna shoot me!
Bennytheblenny
Reef Geek
I would probably mix with Kessils and some other full spectrum lights. I am going to wait a bit and see what comes out after Christmas.
h.cordero
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The issue that I see with the cannons are that you still need additional fixutes for moon and atinics. I have narrowed my choices to either radion pro or the GHLs. The GHLs have more of a spread, whereas the radions kinda leave the corners lacking light. The only other issue would be whether or not the GHLs will run off the apex. I am considering the Profilux touch controller anyway. I am debating either 6 or 8 fixtures on an 8 foot by 44" wide. Either way my wife is gonna shoot me!
GHL would be going too run on the Apex! Really soon!
Jesfromdax
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Took me half a day to read the whole thread but it was worth it...
Bennytheblenny
Reef Geek
Still struggling with what to do lighting wise, may go metal halide until something really good breaks out in the LED market.
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