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Thats what i was afraid of. Thanks for the help

From what I was reading the ballast I have do not use 1-10v they use resistance from a potentemeter. Is there a way to use the listed controllers?

I have built a 120 led set up for my 135g tank that im setting up. I would like to have a controller to have the led's slowly get brighter and dimmer to simulate dawn and dusk. Im using 2 MeanWell CLG-150-48B controlling 60 led's each. They are both able to dim using a potentiometer. I would...

I was running 8 60" T-5 over driven with icecap ballasts so some where in the neighborhood of 1100w for just lights so thats quite a improvement.

Thank you very much thats what I was thinking. I know that electric cost will be more with more leds but its only 7.9 cents a kwh where I live so that wont hurt me much.

Im setting up another Saltwater tank after being out for a while because my 220 busted at the seams. I have been doing a lot of looking at the DIY LED I have only used T-5 lighting before. I looked through the threads and could not find exactly what I was looking for. I found the Cree LEDS seem...

I run 2 icecap 660 on my tank and if one of the bulbs is not hooked up it will light for a moment and than go out. Im assuming that this is the same for the 430. Chuck

Thanks for the complements. No issue at all with the puffer but i keep him well feed. I even have 5 pep shrimp in there and he does not even look at them. Right now he is about 7".

I was on this site a while back but had to sell the tank so this is the start over. I set this tank up in January and i just get a new camera so i took a few pics. I read this site all the time and get so much good information from everyone here. The tank is a Oceanic 178g Tank shot Tangs and...

I have a 8 t5 bulb setup overdriven by 2 660 icecap ballast all bulbs are 48". What would be the best setup for color and coral growth. I have hammers, frogspawn, long tentacle plate, zoos, and a few leathers. Thanks for any help

Im not sure on stand ideas but pressure treated wood likes to twist and crack over time so it may not be the best wood to use. You do not want the stand to become uneven and tanks become not level or the tanks could crack.

Thanks thats a great idea never thought of that.

I have a oceanic 178 gallon tank 60x24x29. I have 2 ice cap 660 ballast now and am currently running 6 48" bulbs. Each ballast can run 4 48" bulbs or 3 60" bulbs both set ups overdriven. It is time to get new bulbs now. With this size tank is is it better to run 8 48" bulbs or 6 60" bulbs. I...

Are they pretty easy to use. when it comes to computers im not the best.

I dont want all the stress of heating the tank on one heater. so i want to get a controller so that both heaters heat the tank at all times and if one fails i will still have one. My questionis what is a good controller thats not to expensive but works good. It will need to handle at least 800w...

I have the same issue im red green color blind. I always have to invite some one over when im doing the tests or looking at anything in the tank.

I would like to get the tank up and running as soon as i can. If no mater what i will have to wait out the 4+ week cycle i will just order my liverock from this site.

I had to take my tank down last june. I let the live rock dry out. I cleaned all the rock in ro water and than set it in the tank to dry. It has been there for 3 months. Im ready to set the tank up now. Im using new sand and old rock about 220lbs. Would i have a cycle if i bought 50 or so lbs...

First i want to say im sorry for her loss. This woman is being very generous and we should all thank her for doing so. Sorry i sent you a pm before i read your second post. Im In upstate ny about 500 miles away. I Would be willing to drive down there as i just had a 220 flood my house and...

As or now rodi unit is sold and so is the refractometer. Chuck