Forum: DIY
09-27-2011, 06:01 PM
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15mm is all you need, just brace your plywood...
15mm is all you need, just brace your plywood sections properly and it'll be more than strong enough. Even a standard 230 gallon is 72x30" and only uses 12mm, however they do bulge a little so 15mm...
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Forum: DIY
09-27-2011, 03:20 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,898
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only)
09-26-2011, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 12,125
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Forum: Tank Journal
09-25-2011, 11:46 PM
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Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
It's pretty much as low as I can put it, plus...
It's pretty much as low as I can put it, plus even if I lowered the fixture it wouldn't help as the problem is the profile is too short and the LEDs don't go far enough up into the fixture, lowering...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only)
09-25-2011, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,029
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Forum: Tank Journal
09-25-2011, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
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Forum: Tank Journal
09-24-2011, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
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Forum: Tank Journal
09-24-2011, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
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Forum: Reef
09-24-2011, 01:02 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,523
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only)
09-23-2011, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,756
Some pictures of the fixture, note not all LEDs...
Some pictures of the fixture, note not all LEDs are on and I used a fill flash so you could actually see the fixture, it's as bright if not brighter than your typical LED fixture. This fixture can...
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Forum: Marine Fish
09-23-2011, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,194
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only)
09-23-2011, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,033
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Forum: Reef
09-23-2011, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,316
If you have the ability to run only two bulbs...
If you have the ability to run only two bulbs while the remaining stay off then the 2 actinics may be worth while, otherwise they will just get drowned out.
This my vote:
BACK
12-15K (Blue...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only)
09-23-2011, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,033
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only)
09-23-2011, 06:14 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,756
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Forum: Tank Journal
09-23-2011, 06:09 AM
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Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
3.5" High ...
3.5" High
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/100G%20Tank%20Build%202011/Fixture.jpg
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Forum: Tank Journal
09-23-2011, 06:07 AM
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Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
I wouldn't call it budget equipment, it's good...
I wouldn't call it budget equipment, it's good quality stuff and I've worked with cree and meanwell parts as well. The drivers are just a little more sensitive since they are just the raw circuit...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only)
09-23-2011, 03:50 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,756
FS: DIY LED Built Fixture
Went through the trouble of building a pretty decent LED fixture but once complete decided it wasn't right for my tank and needs, looking to sell cheap!
You can see all the details in my build...
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Forum: Tank Journal
09-23-2011, 03:34 AM
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Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
OK so I was unable to get the PWM controlling...
OK so I was unable to get the PWM controlling working however I believe it's possible with some further investigations, it's just unfortunate that a product that is geared towards the DIY market has...
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Forum: Tank Journal
09-22-2011, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
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Forum: Reef
09-21-2011, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,311
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Forum: Tank Journal
09-21-2011, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,686
Would suggest larger bulkheads, 2" for suctions...
Would suggest larger bulkheads, 2" for suctions and 1" for returns. Also personally would put the CL returns in the base and the suctions on the back. A large advantage with CL is the ability to push...
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Forum: Tank Journal
09-20-2011, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
Some updates:
Covered the inside of the...
Some updates:
Covered the inside of the canopy with aluminium tape
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/100G%20Tank%20Build%202011/DSC_6772.jpg
Installed fixture and setup heat...
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Forum: Reef
09-19-2011, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 136
Views: 46,349
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Forum: FOWLR
09-16-2011, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,619
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