Martin's 180g Reef Build

[martinmcnally]

So unfortunately I've realized that between running Modular LED and a full time job I basically have zero time for anything haha. My DIY LED project has been on hold (oh the irony) for a little while and I have all these boxes of AI Vegas sitting around ugh... too tempting.

Well some of my corals are not looking to happy lately and I have been keeping them going with several LED quick fixes with a Sol, some Ecoxotic Panorama Pros and my old DIY fixtures.

Cue Vegaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

I modified some AI Sol rails (4 foot) adding the pocket door kit wheels


Next the Vega array.


Put them on the tank:




And wa-la 1 hour later I finally have a decent LED system. I can't believe how bright it is, (4 might be overkill).

Will take some pics tomorrow of the tank. Its growing in nicely.

[The Grizz]

Well at least you finally did something

[martinmcnally]

Some iPhone pics. Photoshop not working so no color correction.

[daplatapus]

Very cool. Never would have thought of pocket door wheels for a sliding rack. Gonna have to put that in the back corner of my brain for when I finally get my build going.

[martinmcnally]

Originally Posted by daplatapus

Very cool. Never would have thought of pocket door wheels for a sliding rack. Gonna have to put that in the back corner of my brain for when I finally get my build going.

Yes and if you use two kits one the opposite direction you can get total sliding control, mine is just front to back. I wanted to be able to push it back out of the way to get into the tank and to be able to slide it out completely for maintenance.

[martinmcnally]

Thought I would post a few pics a few weeks after installing the new AI Vega system. Absolutely loving these LEDs and its showing the coral too. Better colors and getting good growth now.

I have also started dosing Sponge Power and it is definitely improving the color of the coral also. Sorry about the quality I only have my iPhone.

[xenon]

Nice work!

I love those tank dimensions.