225 Gallon DIY LED BUILD Tank Shots with New True Violet Modification.

[themastr]

I finally got my canopy attached to the LEDs I will finish it up in 2 weeks. I'm away for work for atleast 2 weeks and can't work on it.

I am still trying to figure out the best way to mount the canopy. Very Very Heavy (150 lbs)
I still have to finalize the final wiring and the LOW RPM fans but other than that I should finish everything in a weekend. I hope.

Take a look and let me know if you got any questions

http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/29981...BUILD?h=77ee11

thanks
erick

[Milad]

Very nice job. You could probably light a small stadium with that!

[themastr]

Sorry Double Post

[themastr]

So it's been about 2 months now and I finally had the time to complete my LED build. I put it up over the tank about 30 mins ago and fired it up. LOOKS GREAT !!! WOW !!! Between work and shooting GOPHERS, I haven't had much time to work on it.

I can't even remember what I wrote last so if I say things twice sorry. I got my wiring and the Zener diode (limit my output voltage to 9.6 volt from the Apex) for my dimming controls done today. Also mounted my moonlights. I bought 2 X 5 LEDs from neptunesys USB powered and went that route so my apex can control all my moon functions. I haven't had time to do any programming with the apex so I will try to learn and complete that this week.

I also used Super DOPE to isolate all my contacts and make them touch safe. I got two 120mm Fans for cooling and wired it up to a power supply. I will turn it on when it gets hot.

For hanging I used aircraft cable and a barn door track system. I got a 12 foot barn track cut in half and used 2 X 6 foot tracks running parallel with roller wheels. This way since my canopy was so heavy I can roll it pass my tank and work on in without worrying about the tank below. This track also holds up too 700 lbs of weight. Pretty cool to just wheel it one side and work on the canopy below and above using a ladder.

Here is a barn door track setup.
http://www.renovation-headquarters.c...rs-sliding.htm

I will take more photos tommorrow and maybe a tank and canopy shot if I get a chance to clean my tank. LOL been neglected since christmas. Seriously I haven't clean my glass since Christmas. hope you guys enjoy and Pm me if you have any question about a DIY LED build.

I will try to get all the cost and what items I used gathered up but no promises.
here are some more photos of the canopy completed.


http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/29981...BUILD?h=77ee11

thanks
erick

[themastr]

I wish I put this in my build but I finished all my wiring before I saw it. It's a PLED. This is a shunt resistor that allows the rest of the led to still work if one fails open and prevents you from losing power for your whole string. It's a nice feature and well worth the price. It goes parallel with the LED and nuclearheli on reefcentral has it on his Version 2 build. Great Idea and very well planned. His work is just amazing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH4q-CrnSJk

he's even got a video on youtube about it.

Enjoy and read his build thread you can get everything you need from it.


thanks
Erick

[abcha0s]

Holy Crap Dude. If time is money, you definitly didn't save any. Those lights look incredible!!

- Brad

[themastr]

Sorry it's been awhile. Busy with work and going to have a baby this year.

So far the LED is doing great and been saving some money with Electrical cost. From 8 amps Before with Halides and VHOs down to 1 amp with the LEDs. I'm currently running them at 40% and will increase this week to 50%. I have some photos of my current tank setup but I took these photos with my iphone so it's not the greatest.

http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/29981...BUILD?h=77ee11

So I heard about True Violet LEDs and ordered some. I will add it to my setup this week and see the difference. I also coughed up money to buy an Apogee PAR meter. Don't know how it works yet but I will mess around it with.

I just wanted to ask if anyone notices any benefits with having True Violet in the LED build or should I go and add some red and green also? Is it just for personal viewing preferences?


Thanks and will try to post newer photos this weekend.

Erick

[Milad]

Originally Posted by themastr

So I heard about True Violet LEDs and ordered some. I will add it to my setup this week and see the difference. I also coughed up money to buy an Apogee PAR meter. Don't know how it works yet but I will mess around it with.

I just wanted to ask if anyone notices any benefits with having True Violet in the LED build or should I go and add some red and green also? Is it just for personal viewing preferences?


Thanks and will try to post newer photos this weekend.

Erick

True Viloets (420nm True Violets) really bring out some intense colors. Especially in the light greens. They also give a good color to the tank.


Reds are good if they are the 660nm
For greens, I dont really recommend them but I do like the 495nm Turquoise which when combined with the 660nm red and 455 royal blue turns all the light to a nice white color and brightens the tank. The turquoise also makes the oranges and reds pop.

[mr_alberta]

Looks good Eric. Did you ever find the parts you needed for your reactor?

[themastr]

I will give you a call later this week I need to special order them from Deltec I guess.

Thanks
Erick