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

[sfsuphysics]

I've noticed that with my LED setup. ZERO fish, or feeding of the tank initially, while I'm sure there was SOME residual nutrients its a pain in the buttocks to deal with the algae, something about those white LEDs which are quite beneficial for algae growth.

So overall how do you like the LED fixtures? I really like all the controller functions that tend to come built into the newer ones (yours and others) however I have found I'm perfectly content with royal blues with cool whites (4:1 ratio makes me happy ) the fact they're going for "total spectrum" with reds and greens and yellows... bleh.

 

[sfsuphysics]

I've noticed that with my LED setup. ZERO fish, or feeding of the tank initially, while I'm sure there was SOME residual nutrients its a pain in the buttocks to deal with the algae, something about those white LEDs which are quite beneficial for algae growth.

So overall how do you like the LED fixtures? I really like all the controller functions that tend to come built into the newer ones (yours and others) however I have found I'm perfectly content with royal blues with cool whites (4:1 ratio makes me happy ) the fact they're going for "total spectrum" with reds and greens and yellows... bleh.

 

[david00061]

The clean up crew is doing a great job on the algae.
The fixtures look great. The control is simple to set up and use.

 

[david00061]

Looking great David and sure you are excited to get those up and lit! I'm not a pro with aluminum and know it does not 'rust' but can rather produce aluminum oxide. Did you happen to bring up the corrosion concern?

In regards to the canopy, they are pocket holes and would expect the cabinet maker has a better jig than the Kreg Jig kit. I have that plastic kit but I'm just a beginner

Is there any thing a can put on the aluminum sheet to keep it from corrosion.
mabey a clear coating of some kind?

 

[nuclearheli]

Is there any thing a can put on the aluminum sheet to keep it from corrosion.
mabey a clear coating of some kind?

You can use this stuff. Used in the industry to protect electronics all the time. I used it on a version of my own LED light bar build and it seems to work great.

 

[david00061]

You can use this stuff. Used in the industry to protect electronics all the time. I used it on a version of my own LED light bar build and it seems to work great.

Is this like a silicone of some kind?

 

[nuclearheli]

You can use this stuff. Used in the industry to protect electronics all the time. I used it on a version of my own LED light bar build and it seems to work great.

Is this like a silicone of some kind?

Yes is a silicone based product. From their description:

Ideal for moisture, thermal and vibration protection
Silicone Conformal Coating is the most universal coating, offering protection for a wide variety of
environments.
UL recognized
Max operating temperature "” to 392°F (200°C)
Non-ozone depleting
Dielectric strength "” 1100 volts/mil
Moisture resistant
Chemically resistant
Vibration resistant "” flexible
IPC-CC-830B & MIL-I-46058C qualified
UL94 V-0 rated
UV indicator for black light QC inspection

 

[david00061]

my aluminum plating is 10" over the water. do you think it can get in water column?

 

[nuclearheli]

my aluminum plating is 10" over the water. do you think it can get in water column?

No IMO I don't think it would at all. This stuff dries to a very thin (few mill thickness) film. I used it on all my exposed Al in my fixture. I don't see anything wrong with my fixture or tank as a result. You do have to spray this stuff outside and let it dry according to the label. Once it was completely dry it didn't even have an odor.

 

[BfishLpond78]

Simply stunning...truely inspirational build!

 

[david00061]

:bounce3:whoo wooo:bounce3: my 220 is empty. all the fish from the 220 are in 500:bounce3:

 

[david00061]

Simply stunning...truely inspirational build!

thank you

 

[david00061]

I did move my 2 mp40s up. I now have 2 mp60s and 2 mp40s running. along with my returns 2000 gph

 

[tegee]

:bounce3:whoo wooo:bounce3: my 220 is empty. all the fish from the 220 are in 500:bounce3:

Congrats.....GLW Build!

 

[Reefnut2010]

That's one heck of a tank !! Enjoy.

 

[david00061]

Congrats.....GLW Build!

That's one heck of a tank !! Enjoy.

thank you

 

[Dustin1300]

Any updated FTS or video with the new fish?!

 

[Captainfester]

video of the thunderstorm mode??? would love to see 12 of these bad boys, bet they put on a show!

 

[AJT]

Did your 40's stay on the glass? I already had one drop in the middle of the night. Scared the heck out of me.

 

[david00061]

Did your 40's stay on the glass? I already had one drop in the middle of the night. Scared the heck out of me.

So far they are staying. Did you set yours for the thickest glass setting. I gave seen them fall off and break after hitting the floor. I would secure that cord so it does not hit the floor.