Diver's Paradise: Felicia's Scuba-Inspired 30 Gallon
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FeliciaLynn
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Thank you!tankguy said:
denzil
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Nah, I actually got my hands on Bob's Kessil. Since it's for a frag tank, there was really no need for the controllability of the A360W.FeliciaLynn said:Exciting! You going to do a DIY fixture for it?denzil said:Cool! I may be setting up a frag tank soon as well.
However, I think I'm sold on getting an A360W for the 40B instead of the RapidLED kit to see if I'll be happy with the coverage. If not, I may get rid of it and end up getting the RapidLED kit anyway but we'll see.
FeliciaLynn
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The Kessils seem to be awesome lights, just out of my budget unfortunately. It'll be perfect for the frag tank. The controllability of the new Kessil is really awesome. You'll have to keep us posted on how you like it if you get one. My main issue with the kessil is that its too blue for my taste. My DIY fixtures have two separate dimmable channels so I can tailor the blue/white balance. Its great that the new kessil finally has that option.denzil said:Nah, I actually got my hands on Bob's Kessil. Since it's for a frag tank, there was really no need for the controllability of the A360W.FeliciaLynn said:Exciting! You going to do a DIY fixture for it?denzil said:Cool! I may be setting up a frag tank soon as well.
However, I think I'm sold on getting an A360W for the 40B instead of the RapidLED kit to see if I'll be happy with the coverage. If not, I may get rid of it and end up getting the RapidLED kit anyway but we'll see.
FeliciaLynn
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Here's a photo of the finished LED fixture all lit up.
Now I've got to finish getting it all hung above the frag tank.
Now I've got to finish getting it all hung above the frag tank.
denzil
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FeliciaLynn said:The Kessils seem to be awesome lights, just out of my budget unfortunately. It'll be perfect for the frag tank. The controllability of the new Kessil is really awesome. You'll have to keep us posted on how you like it if you get one. My main issue with the kessil is that its too blue for my taste. My DIY fixtures have two separate dimmable channels so I can tailor the blue/white balance. Its great that the new kessil finally has that option.denzil said:Nah, I actually got my hands on Bob's Kessil. Since it's for a frag tank, there was really no need for the controllability of the A360W.FeliciaLynn said:Exciting! You going to do a DIY fixture for it?denzil said:Cool! I may be setting up a frag tank soon as well.
However, I think I'm sold on getting an A360W for the 40B instead of the RapidLED kit to see if I'll be happy with the coverage. If not, I may get rid of it and end up getting the RapidLED kit anyway but we'll see.
Yeah, if I'm not happy with the color, I may either supplement it or get rid of it altogether but we'll see when I actually get there. I plan on running the 40B for six months in the dark so it'll be a while before I can provide any feedback... unless I happen to win one at a raffle.
FeliciaLynn
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Wow! You sure have way more patience than I do. I have a hard time making it through the 6-8 weeks for the cycle. Let alone 6 months!
FeliciaLynn
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Sound like a plan, Denzil!
Ok, so I took some fun photos of one of my red brittle stars light night and thought I'd share.
Ok, so I took some fun photos of one of my red brittle stars light night and thought I'd share.
FeliciaLynn
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Thanks guys!
FeliciaLynn
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I just finished getting the new LED fixture hung above the frag tank and all the equipment organized behind the tank. I just wanted to share a few photos of the set up.
The full setup. Ignore how dirty the frag tank is. I'll be cleaning it tomorrow.
Top down view of the LED drivers and potentiometers behind the tank. They're protected from splashed in clear acrylic boxes that I made.
Another view behind the tank.
One of the boxes I made for the equipment. They're open on one side to allow the drivers to slide in and out and so that I can get to the potentiometers for adjustment. Also, keeping one side open allows heat exchange so that the drivers don't overheat in the boxes.
The full setup. Ignore how dirty the frag tank is. I'll be cleaning it tomorrow.
Top down view of the LED drivers and potentiometers behind the tank. They're protected from splashed in clear acrylic boxes that I made.
Another view behind the tank.
One of the boxes I made for the equipment. They're open on one side to allow the drivers to slide in and out and so that I can get to the potentiometers for adjustment. Also, keeping one side open allows heat exchange so that the drivers don't overheat in the boxes.
FeliciaLynn
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Good point! I had forgotten to do that! Thanks!
FeliciaLynn
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Just wanted to share some more photos of the tank that I took tonight.
FeliciaLynn
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They are great fish and such a nice pop of color in the tank. Sorry to hear you don't have one anymore. Sounds like you need to get another one.