Mixed 500 gal. A.G.E. build. 12 unit LED Radion lights.

[david00061]

Happy thanksgiving
Very nice but why will you add corals too quickly ?
Also I did not see the dimension of your tank ?

I am only moving the softies in tank this week.
it is 109x40x27

 

[jgsteven]

I don't think it will, but i will watch it closely

It will likely corrode if you have a dissimilar metal touching it anywhere, and much more quickly if its grounded. The most likely case is the screws that hold the lights to the aluminium plate (since the case of the lights is probably grounded -- but maybe not).

You can get around this my getting monrel screws (available from boat stores that service saltwater yachts), or you can coat the screw threads in silicon sealant before screwing them in the tapped holes.

On a sailboat I used own the previous owner had screwed into the mast with stainless steel screws and not bedded them properly, which lead to some fairly bad corosion. I don't know if this would be an issue above a tank, however, since its somewhat milder than a marina...

 

[david00061]

It will likely corrode if you have a dissimilar metal touching it anywhere, and much more quickly if its grounded. The most likely case is the screws that hold the lights to the aluminium plate (since the case of the lights is probably grounded -- but maybe not).

You can get around this my getting monrel screws (available from boat stores that service saltwater yachts), or you can coat the screw threads in silicon sealant before screwing them in the tapped holes.

On a sailboat I used own the previous owner had screwed into the mast with stainless steel screws and not bedded them properly, which lead to some fairly bad corosion. I don't know if this would be an issue above a tank, however, since its somewhat milder than a marina...

The lights are grounded. I used stainless screws. Are you saying all ?I need to do is paint on some silicon?

 

[AJT]

If 2 unlike metals (made of different material) touch, it causes corrosion. If silicone is used it usually goes between the 2 metals so they do not touch. If you have aluminum you should use aluminum screws.

 

[trickedout900]

Loving the progress.

 

[david00061]

Loving the progress.

thanks

 

[wesleyforbes2]

Pics with the new corals?

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[david00061]

If 2 unlike metals (made of different material) touch, it causes corrosion. If silicone is used it usually goes between the 2 metals so they do not touch. If you have aluminum you should use aluminum screws.

I just ordered plasic screws and nuts

 

[david00061]

Pics with the new corals?

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I did get alot of sofities in today I will get a few pics soon

 

[bullitr]

Can't wait!
I have no luck growing softies despite of heavy heavy feeding and no water change.
What your secret of keeping softies with sps ?

 

[david00061]

Can't wait!
I have no luck growing softies despite of heavy heavy feeding and no water change.
What your secret of keeping softies with sps ?

I have not tried it yet. I had two tanks going. A 220, 125. I kept them separate. I guess I will find out the secret in the next year or so

 

[Dustin1300]

Can't wait to see the fts with coral. What are you currently running the radion at?

 

[david00061]

I am trying to figure out my camera.

 

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[david00061]

Can't wait to see the fts with coral. What are you currently running the radion at?

topping out at 70% that aboput 18k
I wouldnt buy any other LED lights out there. these lights look great

 

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