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Forum: Tank Journal 10-17-2012, 07:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,989
Posted By axe_man16
Update time! Over the last month or so my T5...

Update time!

Over the last month or so my T5 fixture has decided to slowly die. It was a 6 bulb fixture but I had two ballasts die on me. So instead of trying to fix the problem I decided to...
Forum: DIY 10-04-2012, 05:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,604
Posted By axe_man16
Thanks. The layout is similar to one of the...

Thanks. The layout is similar to one of the layouts I did up a week or so ago. I guess if the colors are a bit spotty I can try taking a few lenses off to help.
Forum: DIY 10-04-2012, 03:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,604
Posted By axe_man16
That could be done. I would have to extend some...

That could be done. I would have to extend some of the connectors but that is fine.

Thanks again
Forum: DIY 10-04-2012, 02:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,604
Posted By axe_man16
These are the numbers that was suggested by...

These are the numbers that was suggested by Modular LED.

Remember that my tank is only 13" wide. I would like to use the amount suggested as I have spent enough money on this fixture as is.
...
Forum: DIY 10-04-2012, 02:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,604
Posted By axe_man16
Thanks for your help!

Thanks for your help!
Forum: DIY 10-04-2012, 03:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,604
Posted By axe_man16
Bump

Bump
Forum: DIY 10-03-2012, 07:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,604
Posted By axe_man16
http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/AXE_MAN1...

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/AXE_MAN16/LIGHT.jpg

So would this be better. Not the best picture, but I squished the clusters in a bit.

The whites have 45 lenses and the blues will...
Forum: DIY 10-03-2012, 01:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,604
Posted By axe_man16
4ft led fixture

I need a bit of input on where I should place my LEDs. I have 2x 20"x4.5" heatsinks, 9 white led's, 7 royal blue, 2 blue, 2 red and 2 green.

My tank is quite narrow at 48"L x 13"D x 20"t

This...
Forum: Blue World Aquatic 09-11-2012, 11:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,837
Posted By axe_man16
Cool! Thanks Steve

Cool! Thanks Steve
Forum: Blue World Aquatic 09-11-2012, 06:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,837
Posted By axe_man16
Does any one know what TA Velocity cyano...

Does any one know what TA Velocity cyano accelerator is?
Forum: Blue World Aquatic 09-10-2012, 09:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,837
Posted By axe_man16
Does any one know what TA Velocity cyano...

Does any one know what TA Velocity cyano accelerator is?

It was fun, picked up a few things. Looking forward to the next frag fest!
Forum: DIY 09-07-2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,990
Posted By axe_man16
Some very nice setups!

Some very nice setups!
Forum: DIY 09-06-2012, 06:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,990
Posted By axe_man16
diy led fixture/canopy

I am looking for some inspiration. So any links pictures of diy led fixtures or canopies.

I want to do up a diy led fixture for my tank and would like to conceal the wires as good as possible....
Forum: DIY 08-31-2012, 04:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,394
Posted By axe_man16
Thanks for the responses. I have also thought...

Thanks for the responses. I have also thought about tilting the heatsinks so that they are not parallel to the tank and shine more at an angle therefore reducing the darkspots i may get from the leds...
Forum: DIY 08-31-2012, 04:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,394
Posted By axe_man16
I looked up on modularled.ca and found some basic...

I looked up on modularled.ca and found some basic measurements to figure out what might work. I came up with 2x 16x6 heatsinks with 14 modular led's on each. I wouldnt mind up sizing the drivers to...
Forum: DIY 08-31-2012, 04:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,394
Posted By axe_man16
DIY LED questions

I am potentialy interested in doing a DIY led for my tank. My tank measures 48"l x 13"w x 18" h. I have a rough layout in my head and would need 4 dimmable drivers. I also have a ReefKeeper lt. So i...
Forum: Lounge 07-10-2012, 08:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,683
Posted By axe_man16
If you want snorkling don't go to xel-ha. Go...

If you want snorkling don't go to xel-ha. Go 15min. north to Akumal. It is a public beach with places to rent gear. You will see turtles, stingrays, a few reefs and hundreds of fish. A way better...
Forum: Polls 05-16-2012, 01:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,188
Posted By axe_man16
Coral Beauty in a reef tank

I am thinking about adding a coral beauty to my reef tank. I have mainly sps with a fews zoas. What do you think

1. Have one and love her
2. Had one was a nightmare
3. Would take a chance on...
Forum: Reef 05-15-2012, 12:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,237
Posted By axe_man16
If you are doing a custom mobile home you should...

If you are doing a custom mobile home you should be able to get the builders to include the weight of the tank into their load calculations. Each gallon of water is equal to 8.3 lbs. So a large tank...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-30-2012, 03:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,989
Posted By axe_man16
It has been a while since my last update so well...

It has been a while since my last update so well here it goes;

Back in December my poor Blenny went missing, and well I am sure that the shrimp made a lunch out of him. Went on a weekend ski trip...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-29-2012, 04:43 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 16,959
Posted By axe_man16
Just a question for you. Maybe i missed something...

Just a question for you. Maybe i missed something in the write up, but i noticed that the water level in the sump is almost at the top. Have you checked to see what happens when there is a power...
Forum: Lighting Specific 03-16-2012, 10:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,541
Posted By axe_man16
only a month for the Vega's? I thought it wasn't...

only a month for the Vega's? I thought it wasn't coming out until the fall?
Forum: Lighting Specific 03-16-2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,541
Posted By axe_man16
ok, thanks. I will have to ponder my decision.

ok, thanks. I will have to ponder my decision.
Forum: Lighting Specific 03-16-2012, 06:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,541
Posted By axe_man16
AI SOL CONTROLLER

I am looking into getting two AI SOL's and am wondering if I connect the two fixures to the ai controller will they operate seperatly? ie: first unit starts to ramp up then 10mins later second unit...
Forum: Edmonton 03-02-2012, 05:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,196
Posted By axe_man16
I figured they did. Thanks. I will have a look...

I figured they did. Thanks. I will have a look tomorrow.
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