Let there be LIGHT!!!
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Let there be LIGHT!!!
Very cool!
Did you remove the center few t5 fixtures so the leds could fit?
The middle 4 T5s were removed and the remaining 4 were re-wired so the 2 closest to the Hydras are on 1 ballast and the other 2 on another. I cut out circles the size of the Hydra fans for cooling. There's actually 2 sheets of metal. The outer cover is untouched.
Besides the returns which I have a converter union for the other holes were re-drilled for standard bulkheads.
Very nice - a lot of work for an expensive tank though. I hope it serves you well. I love mine, just still mad at the company for their BS stock plumbing.
So, do the ATI fans still work also? Meaning, the fixture is cooled by both the AI fans and the ATI fans? I think this is a great idea, and first I have seen. I'm impressed.
Tony, the tank, stand, and custom lighting look absolutely amazing! It's going to be a stunning masterpiece when you're done. JP
A great tip I once learned at a MACNA workshop was to never stack the rocks more than half the tank height. Looks great!I was mindful not to build the rockscape too tall this time around to allow coral growout.
Any battery backup for your pumps?
Tagging along, you're off to a great start. I'm looking forward to see how you like the Gyre's as I'm thinking of switching out my Tunzes for them. Please do a review on them when thing goes wet. awesome build so far.
Your tank looks awesome so far! Quick question -- was all of your rock work from Discount Aquariums? I love the unique shapes you have going on there!Update,
Tank is filled to just below the weir to get the cycle started while I wait for my sump to arrive. Water is cloudy so I didn't bother with a picture. I did do a re-aquascape because of that awesome center piece I found at Discount aquariums.
Your tank looks awesome so far! Quick question -- was all of your rock work from Discount Aquariums? I love the unique shapes you have going on there!