Reefpilot11
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Would you guys mind posting the link to that?
Build almost complete!!
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Htfdwhaler
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Sure this is the one I went with..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5M-5050-RGB...478?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a23fed446
A tip on the LED strip lights... Buy the right power supply. Also, if you plan on using them for a different application that requires more than 5 meters, for example as lighting for a room or patio, etc. you have to increase the power supply, also buy a controller that can handle the right power and it's best to wire more than one strip directly off the the controller and not in a series otherwise the ladder portion of the strip will be substantially dimmer.
Htfdwhaler
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Great Idea!! I may steal that!!
Reefpilot11
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Got my LEDs ordered
Htfdwhaler
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My salt came in.
I'm getting closer to finally getting water in the tank and testing. Just a few minor things here and there.
I have always used reef crystals but with this system I am going with Tropic Marin Pro Reef.
I'm getting closer to finally getting water in the tank and testing. Just a few minor things here and there.
I have always used reef crystals but with this system I am going with Tropic Marin Pro Reef.
nitr8
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Htfdwhaler
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Thanks everyone!!
Going with a higher quality salt for this system. I read nothing but good things about it..
Htfdwhaler
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Some progress today...
First of all got my sand in today. I ordered 90 lbs total. 60 lbs of reef flakes and 30 lbs of mini flakes. Goal is to do light sand bed just for aesthetics only.
A local reefer hooked me up with the BRS netting I needed for the screen.. So got that done.
I drilled the hole for 1/4 tubing. I plan to hook up my RO system to my ATO reservoir, which has a float valve in it.
Some one pmed me and wanted pics of behind the tank.. Here ya go,..
I may do aqua scape this week.
First of all got my sand in today. I ordered 90 lbs total. 60 lbs of reef flakes and 30 lbs of mini flakes. Goal is to do light sand bed just for aesthetics only.
A local reefer hooked me up with the BRS netting I needed for the screen.. So got that done.
I drilled the hole for 1/4 tubing. I plan to hook up my RO system to my ATO reservoir, which has a float valve in it.
Some one pmed me and wanted pics of behind the tank.. Here ya go,..
I may do aqua scape this week.
bmullikin1
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looks great, might want to cover/ make splash guard for the radion pwr supplies just in case.
rogergolf66
im an addict lol
Yup I wish one of the local retail stores carry it but nope
snake1
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I used to buy that at faois ...they don't sell it anymore? Now I just use reef crystals .....but you could tell the difference in coloration on the corals for sure between the two salts....the tropic Marin would make the corals pop more
Htfdwhaler
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Thanks, I need to look into that. Just my luck, my plumbing will start leaking everywhere and spray the pwr supplies with saltwater.
I saw that marine warehouse carries it but it was overpriced. Cheapest is online, free delivery as well.
Nice to know LFS carries it, in case of emergency. Luckily I don't do water changes often. This stuff is expensive!
Yes, I have read that. I hope to get that result. Only time will tell.
Like I said though, this stuff is expensive. If I don't see improvements then I going back to Reef Crystals. LOL
Yes, they dim.
Htfdwhaler
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Getting closer!!
Here is 100 lbs of dry rock from ReefRocks.
I started playing around with the aqua scape. Here is a 2 island scape. I like it but not in love with it.
I may try a one island scape tomorrow.
Yay or nay???
Do you prefer 1 island or 2 island.
Here is 100 lbs of dry rock from ReefRocks.
I started playing around with the aqua scape. Here is a 2 island scape. I like it but not in love with it.
I may try a one island scape tomorrow.
Yay or nay???
Do you prefer 1 island or 2 island.
take another stab at it, two islands.
