The Miracle Tank

[Gernader]

I agree with @fishguy242 and @brett_schn. Some of the reefers I know used to have Kessils, but they died in less than 2 years! I’m currently using black boxes and I’m growing acros and other corals like crazy :)

 

[LadyMac]

I don’t like how large the vipars are though :/ it’s so hard to get in the tank with and I wouldn’t have a way to hang them.

 

[brett_schn]

I don’t like how large the vipars are though :/ it’s so hard to get in the tank with and I wouldn’t have a way to hang them.

Use something like a tv mount. I’ll find a link in a little. Then you can move them out of the way when needed.
I honestly think you, your corals and ur wallet will thank you for the vipars

 

[fishguy242]

I don’t like how large the vipars are though :/ it’s so hard to get in the tank with and I wouldn’t have a way to hang them.

i think your tank is 20x20? we can discuss making a hanger off back of tank and details on your thread :) tag me if no reply;):)

 

[brett_schn]

i think your tank is 20x20? we can discuss making a hanger off back of tank and details on your thread :) tag me if no reply;):)

Yep I’ll help. I’m good with handy stuff and red neck rigging everything ;)
It’s the Illinois farm roots

 

[LadyMac]

i think your tank is 20x20? we can discuss making a hanger off back of tank and details on your thread :) tag me if no reply;):)

its 24x24x21.

 

[fishguy242]

Yep I’ll help. I’m good with handy stuff and red neck rigging everything ;)
It’s the Illinois farm roots

i'm a rough neck city guy,prefer to say "hillbilly" for a year now n lovin it,wife was born raised in arkansas ,so i got a little in the bloodline here :)

 

[fishguy242]

its 24x24x21.

perfect:)

 

[brett_schn]

its 24x24x21.

See you would need 2 Kessil a160s for that. That’s a lot of cash

 

[LadyMac]

I was looking at the 360 we. It says it covers that size easily.

 

[brett_schn]

I was looking at the 360 we. It says it covers that size easily.

U still have to buy there controller and gooseneck. It covers that area but you will get shadows. If you really want to do a nice light I would do 2 used ai prime HD’s if u get a heck of a deal u can get cheaper then a a360

 

[LadyMac]

There’s a seller here who has the controller,
Light and gooseneck for a good price. I never could afford new ones. That’s a lot of cash lol. It’s a fair price point I feel but I’ve heard conflicting information on every light I’ve looked at. I don’t like the lack of ramping and the size of the vipars. People have issues with the Mobius app for Radions and AI. There’s a battery in Red Sea. All of them sell mounts separate cause why not lol. I’m about to pull my hair out XD my currents are nice lights but underpowered and all I really want is to save my anemone.

All that being said, I’d love to see how you guys mount the vipars. If nothing else I’ll have to figure that out. You guys have better ideas than I do

 

[brett_schn]

There’s a seller here who has the controller,
Light and gooseneck for a good price. I never could afford new ones. That’s a lot of cash lol. It’s a fair price point I feel but I’ve heard conflicting information on every light I’ve looked at. I don’t like the lack of ramping and the size of the vipars. People have issues with the Mobius app for Radions and AI. There’s a battery in Red Sea. All of them sell mounts separate cause why not lol. I’m about to pull my hair out XD my currents are nice lights but underpowered and all I really want is to save my anemone.

All that being said, I’d love to see how you guys mount the vipars. If nothing else I’ll have to figure that out. You guys have better ideas than I do

Well the key here is getting a light ASAP to save ur nem. Amazon u can get the light in 1-2 days. order tonight ur on a time crunch

 

[LadyMac]

I’d have to order tomorrow. Hubbs is sleeping and we discuss everything. Is it this one? VIPARSPECTRA Timer Control Dimmable 165W 300W LED Aquarium Light Full Spectrum for Grow Coral Reef Marine Fish Tank LPS/SPS Amazon product ASIN B07SHR6HW1

 

[brett_schn]

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/ideas-on-installing-black-box-led-lights-without-hanging.309841/

 

[brett_schn]

I’d have to order tomorrow. Hubbs is sleeping and we discuss everything. Is it this one? VIPARSPECTRA Timer Control Dimmable 165W 300W LED Aquarium Light Full Spectrum for Grow Coral Reef Marine Fish Tank LPS/SPS Amazon product ASIN B07SHR6HW1

Yep exactly. U can also do Mars aqua. They are all the same thing just different prices.

 

[fishguy242]

vipar over mars!!!

 

[LadyMac]

I’ll let y’all know tomorrow what hubbs says. Ultimately we really have to check what bills we have but that’s not gonna stop me from looking. I really wish they had the ramping, that clicking on and off has me worried. I’m open topped and the dottybacks get jumpy if I even go into feed mode.

 

[Dolelo96]

See, you got it all backwards, that's actually HIS pillow he so graciously lends you. And when HE wants it back you get all bent out of shape?? I'd say you're the one that has no respect for personal space :oops:;Smuggrin:p

I’ll remind you of this when your little one comes. There is no such thing as personal space. Four legs or two legs..everything belongs to them. Wouldn’t trade them for the world...most of the time :p;);Smuggrin;Hilarious

My husband thought your post was hysterical!

 

[alimac122]

I would check salinity. I just added one and did a lot of research. Salinity and temperature swings are the biggest culprits

i have an ATO. Aside from a slow creep from 1.025-1.026.... no change

like I’m sayin... weirdddd it’s not the typical stuff I could have googled! On top of that my ricordias have been extra floofy the last couple days, and my stubborn Duncan that never wants to fully open has finally started to fully blossom.
I just did a 20% water change last week. So unless I accidentally stirred up a pocket of sulfide... idk what it coulda been.