225 peninsula reef build

[Metcho]

I’ve tried quite a few different depths. It’s running at 9 inches now, and not performing well. I’m going to clean it today and clean the pump to see if that helps. I might put it on some egg crate because I can’t lower my sump level any more.

I love your Ocean Revive setup and I love that you Modded them for more blue. I did the exact same thing on my last build and had a lot of success with them. The fans tend to die, so watch out for that. Although, you can buy replacement fans cheap.

Yeah I would definitely run it at 8”. When I built my sump I made a gate that I can lower and raise water level in skimmer section fro 6”-11”. It runs better at 8” to 7-1/2” I have my dial set to 1-1/2 on skimmer gate valve. Okay thanks about the fans. Let me know how the skimmer does at lower water settings for you.

 

[sawdonkey]

Hello it’s moving slowly. Ordered fish finally. I love the bubble mag. It needs to be in 8” of water I’ve found it to be a beast there. I’m skimming dry. Gosht feeding 1cube of Mysis shrimp until fish arrive to keep tank where needs to be cause of the large fish list dropping in at once.
What depth are you running yours at??

Well, I just disassembled and cleaned this thing. The six colonista snail shells in the needle wheel might have something to do with my issues.

 

[Metcho]

Well, I just disassembled and cleaned this thing. The six colonista snail shells in the needle wheel might have something to do with my issues.

Yeah I’m going to agree with you there. Hopefully that fixes your problem! I’d still raise it up so I’m 7-1/2” to 8” water thought.

 

[RT2]

where do u find thr aluminum rail for lighting kit? just started a peninsula tank myself and struggling w lighting options. also considering ocean revives but i already have radions. just not a huge fan

 

[Metcho]

where do u find thr aluminum rail for lighting kit? just started a peninsula tank myself and struggling w lighting options. also considering ocean revives but i already have radions. just not a huge fan

Hey I found the aluminum rails here I used 1-1/2

Framing Technology Inc. | Structural Aluminum Framing Rochester NY

Explore our wide range of T-slotted aluminum extrusions and accessories at Framing Tech. Trusted by leading manufacturers, we provide superior quality parts and framing solutions.

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[RT2]

thanks

 

[Scott's reef]

Hello all just wanted to share my build thread of my 225 peninsula reef tank!!
It started last year I got a heck of a deal from Steve at acrylichabitats for a 225 acrylic tank no holes. So I pulled the trigger and had him build the tank. Glad I did very good builder.

He's building my custom sump, can't wait to get it

 

[Metcho]

He's building my custom sump, can't wait to get it

Yeah my tank came out great. The sump should turn out as you want too

 

[Metcho]

thanks

No problem. Let me know if you have any questions.

 

[Kodski]

So I can’t figure out how to add a video yet on here. Lol. So pictures will have to do for now.
I just finished up my lighting rails built from 80/20 aluminum used 1-1/2 rails. I decided to use oceanrevive led panels since I’ve been running them on my other tanks and growing the crap out of my sps. I changed the light though. I removed 18 led of channel 2 14white and 2reds 2 green and replaced with 450nm-455nm royal blues. I’m making three 60” led strip lights now using all luxeon leds cause I can’t see myself spending over $1000 in reefbright or Orphek and they only run at half the wattage cause the heatsink can’t dissipate the heat from leds. I’ll have a mix of 40 blues on one channel and 10 4K white on separate channel totaling 50 led per strip at 1000ma all ran on my bluefish controller. So six independent channels. When I stat them I’ll explain more about the strips.

Do you have more information on how you replaced some of the LEDs in the oceanrevives? They are cheap lights and seem pretty decent. I've considered them before, and if I can easily tailor the LEDs to my need's then I may consider them again.

 

[Metcho]

Do you have more information on how you replaced some of the LEDs in the oceanrevives? They are cheap lights and seem pretty decent. I've considered them before, and if I can easily tailor the LEDs to my need's then I may consider them again.

Hello Kodski
What all do you wanna know? I found a link online to disassemble the lights. It’s fairly easy only thing I’d recommend is to get a de solderer it’s a tube thing that has suction on it that sucks solder off the led board. So that the board is very smooth we reattaching the new leds. Let me see if I can find the long and post it on here to help you.

 

[Metcho]

I replaced all the whites and red and green leds and soldered 450nm royal blues in. Here’s the original layout

 

[Metcho]

This is a post I found helpful when I was disassembling the light.

LED Diode Replacement – Instructional Article

Summary/Overview: Over the last few years, we have seen more beginner and moderate reefers becoming more and more inclined to attempt DIY projects. Anything from building a custom roller mat or an algae turf scrubber to attempting a stand build using two-by wood. With LED’s becoming more...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[Kodski]

This is a post I found helpful when I was disassembling the light.

LED Diode Replacement – Instructional Article

Summary/Overview: Over the last few years, we have seen more beginner and moderate reefers becoming more and more inclined to attempt DIY projects. Anything from building a custom roller mat or an algae turf scrubber to attempting a stand build using two-by wood. With LED’s becoming more...

www.reef2reef.com

I was looking for something exactly like this! Thank you! Now to figure out what LEDs those are and then see if they have some true UV LEDs.

 

[Metcho]

I was looking for something exactly like this! Thank you! Now to figure out what LEDs those are and then see if they have some true UV LEDs.

The light already has 6 uv violet leds. I don’t think I’d put anymore

 

[RT2]

No problem. Let me know if you have any questions.

filled my tank w water today. L1 pump is kickin butt so i threw a gyre on the opposite end and flow is awesome. now to hide this freakin cord

 

[Scott's reef]

Yeah my tank came out great. The sump should turn out as you want too

I talked to Steve yesterday 10/21 and he believes it will ship by this weekend.

 

[JumboShrimp]

I love how you claim to “not” have woodworking skills! Hilarious! Beautiful build, my friend. Congratulations.

 

[Metcho]

I talked to Steve yesterday 10/21 and he believes it will ship by this weekend.

That’s cool. It should be top quality. Let me know how it turns out

 

[Metcho]

I love how you claim to “not” have woodworking skills! Hilarious! Beautiful build, my friend. Congratulations.

Thanks you JumboShrimp. Hey I got some woodworking skills but all self taught. It takes a lot of patients that for sure. Mostly starts in my head the vision of what I want them I draw it on paper and figure out how can I make this happen. Then A bit of trial and error. Then a finished product. I could nit pick the crap outta my work but it’s only things I notice. Lol.

but seriously thanks you. I greatly appreciate the compliment