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acrylic51
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Originally Posted by divinity http:///forum/thread/383778/new-tank/20#post_3360682
So i picked up my new tank and it looks great, will be building a refuge for it and i decided to do led lights wish i could do DIY but dont know how
If you check this site there a couple good threads on DIY LEDs....actually 1Snapple just did a thread.....Hopefully Josh will chime in and link his thread. Also if you go to reefcentral.com there are tons of very good threads as far as DIY for LEDs....Some are very technical, so be prepared for a lot of reading, but well worth the time spent.....
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Originally Posted by divinity http:///forum/thread/383778/new-tank/20#post_3360926
Researching....Protien skimmers what is the best again, its a 72 bowfront,reef
That's debateable, but I read something you wrote earlier about patience and doing it right!!!!! Good attitude. Skimmers as well as a lot of equipment can be debateable....Personally I prefer the Octopus skimmers.....the sump savers are super nice. What size is your sump going to be?
Originally Posted by divinity http:///forum/thread/383778/new-tank/20#post_3360682
So i picked up my new tank and it looks great, will be building a refuge for it and i decided to do led lights wish i could do DIY but dont know how
If you check this site there a couple good threads on DIY LEDs....actually 1Snapple just did a thread.....Hopefully Josh will chime in and link his thread. Also if you go to reefcentral.com there are tons of very good threads as far as DIY for LEDs....Some are very technical, so be prepared for a lot of reading, but well worth the time spent.....
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Originally Posted by divinity http:///forum/thread/383778/new-tank/20#post_3360926
Researching....Protien skimmers what is the best again, its a 72 bowfront,reef
That's debateable, but I read something you wrote earlier about patience and doing it right!!!!! Good attitude. Skimmers as well as a lot of equipment can be debateable....Personally I prefer the Octopus skimmers.....the sump savers are super nice. What size is your sump going to be?
divinity
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Originally Posted by kuja http:///forum/thread/383778/new-tank#post_3359109
I would suggest Aquatic Life LLC. The fans are dead quiet and they won't burn your corals. They are very helpful if you have any problems. You don't need a chiller unless you buy pot lights, which they also sell. I would just buy the standard lights.
I was wondering if you could be more specific on which one to get. I have been reading about DIY led lighting on this sight and i think thats way above my head, so i will probably be doing other options on lighting
Originally Posted by kuja http:///forum/thread/383778/new-tank#post_3359109
I would suggest Aquatic Life LLC. The fans are dead quiet and they won't burn your corals. They are very helpful if you have any problems. You don't need a chiller unless you buy pot lights, which they also sell. I would just buy the standard lights.
I was wondering if you could be more specific on which one to get. I have been reading about DIY led lighting on this sight and i think thats way above my head, so i will probably be doing other options on lighting
monsinour
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why not search it out yourself?
http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=LED+lights+for+aquariums
http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=LED+lights+for+aquariums
monsinour
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Originally Posted by divinity http:///forum/thread/383778/new-tank/20#post_3361984
thankyou, just needed a starting point
sent you a PM. Hopefully it will help.
Originally Posted by divinity http:///forum/thread/383778/new-tank/20#post_3361984
thankyou, just needed a starting point
sent you a PM. Hopefully it will help.
divinity
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thankyou for the pm tried to wb this site wouldnt let me. I'm trying to determine how many lights i need w/out overkill lol. Theres alot of info on the web, can u start small and work your way up depending on what you want to keep in there, me being a semi-newbie i want to start with soft corals and see how i do i dont want to kill anything having to much lighting. thankyou for all your imput i just dont trust sales people and i know you guys know it all
1snapple
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Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///forum/thread/383778/new-tank#post_3359071
I'm going to take a wild stab at this and say the 72g is a bowfront tank. And from a quick search on the net all of the 72g bowfronts that I seen were 48 x 18 x 22. Depending on what type of corals you wish to keep makes a big difference. Lots of headway has been made with LED lighting...it's still a bit pricey but well worth it if you don't mind forking over the cash. (It's the initial investment that sucks, after 2 years you save money.) A good 4 bulb T5 fixture would allow you to keep just about whatever you want if you placed your corals accordingly...like SPS and LPS towards to the top half of the tank and softer low light corals lower in the tank, etc. 250w metal halide will allow you to keep whatever you want. I guess it really all depends on what you are willing to spend. But on the lower end you should be able to set up a nice mixed reef with a 4 bulb T5 setup without breaking the bank but a 6 bulb fixture would be better.
Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///forum/thread/383778/new-tank#post_3359071
I'm going to take a wild stab at this and say the 72g is a bowfront tank. And from a quick search on the net all of the 72g bowfronts that I seen were 48 x 18 x 22. Depending on what type of corals you wish to keep makes a big difference. Lots of headway has been made with LED lighting...it's still a bit pricey but well worth it if you don't mind forking over the cash. (It's the initial investment that sucks, after 2 years you save money.) A good 4 bulb T5 fixture would allow you to keep just about whatever you want if you placed your corals accordingly...like SPS and LPS towards to the top half of the tank and softer low light corals lower in the tank, etc. 250w metal halide will allow you to keep whatever you want. I guess it really all depends on what you are willing to spend. But on the lower end you should be able to set up a nice mixed reef with a 4 bulb T5 setup without breaking the bank but a 6 bulb fixture would be better.
1snapple
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Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///forum/thread/383778/new-tank/20#post_3361081
If you check this site there a couple good threads on DIY LEDs....actually 1Snapple just did a thread.....Hopefully Josh will chime in and link his thread. Also if you go to reefcentral.com there are tons of very good threads as far as DIY for LEDs....Some are very technical, so be prepared for a lot of reading, but well worth the time spent..... (I agree with that 250%)
That's debateable, but I read something you wrote earlier about patience and doing it right!!!!! Good attitude. Skimmers as well as a lot of equipment can be debateable....Personally I prefer the Octopus skimmers.....the sump savers are super nice. What size is your sump going to be?
Okay, I just got here, a little slow I know.
Here is my thread.
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/forum/thread/383238/led-diy-light-build#post_3350338
RC is a great place for DIY builds/ info.
Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///forum/thread/383778/new-tank/20#post_3361081
If you check this site there a couple good threads on DIY LEDs....actually 1Snapple just did a thread.....Hopefully Josh will chime in and link his thread. Also if you go to reefcentral.com there are tons of very good threads as far as DIY for LEDs....Some are very technical, so be prepared for a lot of reading, but well worth the time spent..... (I agree with that 250%)
That's debateable, but I read something you wrote earlier about patience and doing it right!!!!! Good attitude. Skimmers as well as a lot of equipment can be debateable....Personally I prefer the Octopus skimmers.....the sump savers are super nice. What size is your sump going to be?
Okay, I just got here, a little slow I know.
Here is my thread.
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/forum/thread/383238/led-diy-light-build#post_3350338
RC is a great place for DIY builds/ info.
divinity
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Ok , so yay my husband told me he could biuld my LED light. I had no idea that he had some in his truck ( and yes we know they are not the same.) just meant he has ssome experience with the wiring add such. So i'm so excited wil be looking at many DIY threads here. Thankyou for all the advise so far, really appreaciate it. any imput on certain threads would be so helpful i will start reading now. I would really like to find some tried and true without reading thru the whole thread if you understand cant wait to start. Also the new store i found is awesome. Very knowledgable staff and so helpful and 30 min. away . They have live rock in bulk prices they say its cured but i will just go ahead like its not cured wow again so excited I'm gonna have a ROCKIN REEF TANK. If everyone can survive me LOL ( I APPOLOGIZE I'M TO EXCITED TO TYPE CORRECTLY OOPS !
monsinour
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I think we have all been there and felt like that way back in the beginning. When you get your LR, ask the LFS to fill the 5 gallon buckets your brought with you with water. Then place the LR in those buckets so that you have as little die off as possible on the car ride home. Pending on how much LR you get, your LFS shouldnt charge you for the water.
As far as LEDs go, there is no one stop place to get all the info for your tank. Your tank is differnt than mine. Your inhabitants are differnt than mine. It really is a colaborative process. Read up on what you can and then post questions here.
As far as LEDs go, there is no one stop place to get all the info for your tank. Your tank is differnt than mine. Your inhabitants are differnt than mine. It really is a colaborative process. Read up on what you can and then post questions here.