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That picture is also a prime example of too much LED on the reactor. You CAN do that if you have a dimmer switch like the Glime.Looks like someone else had the same problem with these same LED strips. There seem to be tons of other amazon reviews about these LEDs getting very hot.
I don't know about those lights either. Found this under the product description."3.The plant grow light strip will generate heat in the using process , the temperature is about 60 ℃.Could be. I ordered the Glime LED waterproof strip light. It comes with a dimmer.
I think thats rated for the entire roll of LEDs without water cooling. Notice it doesn't specify either full brightness or dimmed. Which it has 3 levels of dimming. Again, using the leds properly and you along with the other 5,000+ people running DIY chaeto reactors can enjoy it.I don't know about those lights either. Found this under the product description."3.The plant grow light strip will generate heat in the using process , the temperature is about 60 ℃.
it is recommended that do not use more than 11 hours a day "
That seems like too much heat to me.
After watching Travis's (FishOfHex) new video, I'm thinking that the OP's reactor was just too thin. He's got two different full length strip lights on his reactor with no issues with the reactor nor growth. Plus I think someone above mentioned that they had the same reactor and cut the length of the light and still had it cracked. Travis's video also leads me to think that too much light is not my problem with my chaeto not growing but I'll start a new thread on that as I don't want to hijack this one.I think a lot depends on how much lighting was wrapped around the reactor as the reactors have active cooling from the water flow. Should have at least 2 inch spacing between each strip(or curl). Then again it could be the quality of the light strip itself, as well.
After watching Travis's (FishOfHex) new video, I'm thinking that the OP's reactor was just too thin. He's got two different full length strip lights on his reactor with no issues with the reactor nor growth. Plus I think someone above mentioned that they had the same reactor and cut the length of the light and still had it cracked. Travis's video also leads me to think that too much light is not my problem with my chaeto not growing but I'll start a new thread on that as I don't want to hijack this one.
Here's a link to his video
I have a TLF reactor also but mine is the 550 so its thicker. I been running full length lights (I wanna say 16ft) for about 3mos with no signs of issues on the reactor YET. Just growth issues lolYeah saw that video earlier. Must be an issue with the two little fishies. Fwiw I have the aquamaxx reactor.
Are you having trouble growing chaeto in general or just in the reactor?I have a TLF reactor also but mine is the 550 so its thicker. I been running full length lights (I wanna say 16ft) for about 3mos with no signs of issues on the reactor YET. Just growth issues lol
We'll just a reactor because I've never tried growing it any other way. The purpose of the reactor was because I did not have space in my Sump nor do I have a refugiumAre you having trouble growing chaeto in general or just in the reactor?
That's the same thing I was talking about but just with pvc pipe insteadHow about something like this? Maybe that could help with the heat issue scare some people have.
A wood box, paint it white and coat with something heat safe. Attach the led to the walls, a fan close to the bottom that sucks in air so the heat can exit the topp of the box.
Just an idea.
Just goes to show that great minds think alikeMy bad, did not see your post about that. A big diameter pipe around will be an easier solution for sure. I think that will be my solution if i go with an reactor in the future.
I didn’t think led produced that much heat
Water fall reactor
active cooling from the water flow
There seem to be tons of other amazon reviews about these LEDs getting very hot
I just swapped to two sets of the Accel Aquatics Warm-white strips and they stay extremely cool
Its a pretty thin cheap reactor u need to use something thicker or less light, the aquamax has been the best for these diy versions in their price range. Don't think I've heard of any doing this like I have these thinner reactors
I had this TLF 150 for an algae reactor. It was probably installed for about three months. I wrapped the led strip around the reactor itself. Big dumb mistake. The heat from the lights caused stress fractures and it leaked. I don't know how much leaked but it sure caused a mess.