46g bowfront build* HELP* (1 Viewer)

[kyletc]

what i plan on doing. and are those fixtures expensive ????

 

[turtlesoup2]

I also like the true percula, and that Sherman rose anemone are easy to come by.

Check marine depot for price, I think about 250

 

[fightmeaboutit]

Ora clowns <3

 

[kyletc]

36"ODYSSEA Power Compact Flourescent Light 192W. I have two of them. Bulbs still good. Asking for $45 each.........,,is this any good????

 

[tektite]

If you want light loving creatures like anemones, I'd stay away from power compact. Stick to higher quality T5/MH.

 

[kyletc]

ok thank you")

 

[flexrac]

I just ordered 6 cree xml leds from ledgroupbuy for 54 bucks shipped.
add some royal blues to the mix and 1 to two heatsinks and some dimmable drivers and you can have a lighting system that can grow anything you throw at it, for less than 200 bucks, or just a little over it.

xml-$41.20
http://www.ledgroupbuy.com/cree-xm-l-neutral-white-t5-6-pack-6-95ea/
or
8 of these $30
http://www.ledgroupbuy.com/cree-xp-g-neutral-white-r3-6-pack-4-97ea/

royal blues: $37.20
http://www.ledgroupbuy.com/cree-xp-e-royal-blue-12-pack-3-10ea/

power x 2 ($34.00 each)
http://www.rapidled.com/servlet/the-41/Mean-Well-ELN-dsh-60-dsh-48D-dimmable/Detail

Dimming $30
http://www.rapidled.com/servlet/the-150/DIY-2-color-dimming/Detail

heatsink: $50 bucks
http://www.rapidled.com/servlet/the-178/4.25"-x-35"-Aluminum/Detail

 

[kyletc]

are they easy to assemble

 

[DHoward]

Scott does leds I think. Talk to him, maybe he'll help

 

[kyletc]

kk

 

[DHoward]

I'm actually very interested, how many whites and blues would I need for my 36g? Wanna do like an actinic look mixed with white. And "moon lights"

 

[kyletc]

thread jacker* JK, probably the same amount

 

[DHoward]

Lol better be. Same amount?

 

[kyletc]

haha im sure ya

 

[kyletc]

so durso standpipe it is! i will be using this type of overflow

 

[reefling]

anyone know if the standpipe can be done drilling the back glass?

 

[flexrac]

anyone know if the standpipe can be done drilling the back glass?

yes it can, i had external durso's on a 100gal reef.

 

[Scott]

Scott does leds I think. Talk to him, maybe he'll help

Yup, I'm glad to help too. Gimme the footprint of the tank and tell me what you want to keep in it then I will come up with a couple of ideas for you. Or you can check with a couple of our sponsors:

• BAMF
• ModAquatics

But DIY is usually cheaper

 

[reefling]

I guess the arch of the standpipe would go through the tank.

 

[flexrac]

yes, in the overflow box:

all you need is a street elbow on this side: