drummereef
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Thank you phantomg23, much appreciated. Hopefully there's something in there you can take with you on your reefing journey.
drummereef's 180g in-wall build
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Thank you phantomg23, much appreciated. Hopefully there's something in there you can take with you on your reefing journey.
joe_himself
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I really like how much swimming room you offer in your tank. Well done.
drummereef
Team RC
Not sure what one you are looking at exactly, but the bright green coral dead center is a Green Slimer Acropora. The larger coral to the right of the Slimer is a Montipora Spongodes.
Thanks iced.
I'm in the process of gathering parts for a fan build to add to the light rack. It should be enough to circulate air around the front bar which seems to get a little warmer than the rear bar. Even with an oscillating room fan it pretty much moves enough air to keep everything cool (enough). But my tank is in my basement which stays cool all year around anyway. I think it's more of a stagnation issue. Thanks Joe.
Haha. Thank you Vlado. Much appreciated friend.
drummereef
Team RC
UPDATE:
I decided to update my refugium light setup a bit. I'm testing out a Coral Compulsion LED Refugium Grow Light. It's a PAR30 bulb running 7 total LEDs, 2 watts per LED. So far I really like it. The light is really focused down into the fuge with minimal bleed. And the color overall is far more pleasing to the eye than the spiral fluorescent I was previously using.
Full specs here...
http://coralcompulsion.com/led/led-21w-REF-GRO
Here is the bottom of the light and the 7 LEDs.
2 4500k Warm White
1 6500k Neutral White
2 Deep Blue 455nm
2 Deep Red 660nm
The "bulb" is encased in a black heatsink. The quality of the housing is excellent, very solid.
I modded the shop light I had hanging to be able to hang the new bulb to spec. The manufacturer doesn't recommend using a shade around the bulb for maximum cooling, so I removed the aluminum shade and secured the socket to the wire rope with wire ties. I also wire tied near the top (not shown) just for good measure. I plan on making my own pendant with a proper eyelet for hanging in the near future.
I'll report back if I see a change in growth rate using this bulb in comparison with the original spiral fluorescent I was using before.
I decided to update my refugium light setup a bit. I'm testing out a Coral Compulsion LED Refugium Grow Light. It's a PAR30 bulb running 7 total LEDs, 2 watts per LED. So far I really like it. The light is really focused down into the fuge with minimal bleed. And the color overall is far more pleasing to the eye than the spiral fluorescent I was previously using.
Full specs here...
http://coralcompulsion.com/led/led-21w-REF-GRO
Here is the bottom of the light and the 7 LEDs.
2 4500k Warm White
1 6500k Neutral White
2 Deep Blue 455nm
2 Deep Red 660nm
The "bulb" is encased in a black heatsink. The quality of the housing is excellent, very solid.
I modded the shop light I had hanging to be able to hang the new bulb to spec. The manufacturer doesn't recommend using a shade around the bulb for maximum cooling, so I removed the aluminum shade and secured the socket to the wire rope with wire ties. I also wire tied near the top (not shown) just for good measure. I plan on making my own pendant with a proper eyelet for hanging in the near future.
I'll report back if I see a change in growth rate using this bulb in comparison with the original spiral fluorescent I was using before.
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iced98lx
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Thanks iced.
We both get the good part of having things in a cool basement, which is a huge help. Sounds like you have the cooling well within hand. I like the fuge light. Things are looking great.
drummereef
Team RC
Bummer shaggss.
There's probably a comparable product out there though... I know Sunlight Supply has an all-in-one PAR LED solution. They may ship oversees, not sure though. http://www.sunlightsupply.com/c-681-led-and-plasma-lighting.aspxThanks iced.
Looks awesome Brett. I almost forgot you have an actual display tank and not just a pretty fish room!
Haha. I spend ALOT of time looking at the tank through the back glass.
The PAR 38 bulbs are 36 total watts vs the Refugium bulb I have that is 21 watts. They are more suited for frag tanks and small aquariums from what I've read. I'm actually experimenting with a couple frags under my Refugium bulb - in the refugium. So far, so good but it's only been about a week. Polyp extension is good and colors seem to be about the same as the display tank. I'll update as things progress.
cromedogg33
Member
Haha. I spend ALOT of time looking at the tank through the back glass.
You and me both. I spend more time in the back than the front. Only downside is I keep placing coral at what looks good from the back
drummereef
Team RC
You and me both. I spend more time in the back than the front. Only downside is I keep placing coral at what looks good from the back
Haha, same here.
Although I've gotten pretty good at using the reflection from the front glass to visualize what it looks like from the front. Helps when you are arm pit deep in the tank. LOL.
110galreef
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FTS with before and after RB LEDS!!
Oh...Hello!
Oh...Hello!
drummereef
Team RC
I will definitely get a before/after FTS posted. Need to do a little glass cleaning but I'll post it up shortly.
drummereef
Team RC
Seems to be working OK so far. I've notice a slight increase in growth but nothing significant. What I have noticed is a decrease of nuisance algae in the fuge. I don't know if that's a good or bad thing... considering I want the nuisance algaes in the fuge and not the display. I had a small bloom of something in the display but I was kind of expecting it with all the lighting changes that have taken place in the last few weeks. I'll continue to update as change happens.
drummereef
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