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my lights r installed

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by gearhead, Feb 4, 2013.

  1. Feb 4, 2013 #1
    gearhead

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    Installed 3 kessil 350w on my 125 hope it's worth it ,,,[​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
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  2. Feb 4, 2013 #2
    Pete H.

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    looks real nice!
     
  3. Feb 4, 2013 #3
    gearhead

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    Thanks Pete ,did u ever get your big tank up and running
     
  4. Feb 4, 2013 #4
    Pete H.

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    Yeah, it's all up and going now. Got fish and corals in it. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/smile.gif I will have to post a few photos soon!
     
  5. Feb 4, 2013 #5
    gearhead

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    Cool what size ,a what did u do for lights
     
  6. Feb 4, 2013 #6
    Pete H.

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    it is a 135 gallon. And I put DIY leds over it.
     
  7. Feb 4, 2013 #7
    gearhead

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    whats the dimensions on a 135, and just out of curiosity what did your lights run$ just got a comparison to what I spent
     
  8. Feb 4, 2013 #8
    Pete H.

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    The tank is 72in x 18in x 24in (length x width x height).

    As for the lights, I think it was around $650 for the all the lights. I added extra LEDs to the heatsinks so that I could support SPS all around the tank. At the sand bed, I have 350 par in some places. Nice and bright and the corals seem to love it.
     
  9. Feb 4, 2013 #9
    gearhead

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    Are u sure 135, I think it a 125 if not cool same as mine ,and I payed to much for my leds for sure then almost double the cost same tank ,o well there's the next one right lol
     
  10. Feb 4, 2013 #10
    Pete H.

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    Yeah, pretty sure it is a 135. I think it is like 2 inches deeper then a 125. (24 inches vs 22 inches) I also only have 2 fixtures in my tank. I have a 12 glass crossbrace. So, I did not put a fixture over that. Instead, I made longer heatsinks to cover most of the tank. I have just a bit of shadow in the middle of the tank. But, I am pretty happy with it. I will try to post a few pictures tonight.
     
  11. Feb 4, 2013 #11
    gearhead

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    Sounds good and find out about the gal I'd like to no
     
  12. Feb 4, 2013 #12
    Pete H.

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    Yeah, its the 135 gallon.


    http://www.oceanicsystems.com/products/ultimate88574.php


    looks like this:


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  13. Feb 4, 2013 #13
    Andy The Reef Guy

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    sweet dude!
     
  14. Feb 4, 2013 #14
    Pete H.

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    LOL! Yeah my setup is awesome right. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/tongue.gif


    This was just a pic I grabbed off the internet to show what the tank actually looks like. NOT my actual setup.

     
  15. Feb 4, 2013 #15
    Pete H.

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    or did you mean gearhead's tank? lol. His lights are pretty cool looking!
     
  16. Feb 4, 2013 #16
    gearhead

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    Mine is 18_23_72 was told 125 never checked if it's bigger cool
     
  17. Feb 4, 2013 #17
    Dave Des Moines Area

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    Here is a volume calculator for tanks if that helps:

    http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/converter/volume-calculator.php
     

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