My new 450 Gal "pail" - Page 8

bmco · 06/27/2011, 01:40 PM

Some night light shots.

The look is amazing, much better than the pictures. It's hard to shoot actinic/blue light.

kinlayan · 06/27/2011, 03:31 PM

Bmco those lights and your tank looking amazing, i have a question have any of the individual leds broke/stopped working at all are they easy to replace if they do?

bmco · 06/27/2011, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kinlayan

Bmco those lights and your tank looking amazing, i have a question have any of the individual leds broke/stopped working at all are they easy to replace if they do?

Thanks kinlayan.

None of the led units have ever stopped working nor broke.
I don't know about replacing it but a friend of mine opened the fixture and said it's a simple soldering. You should contact the manufacturer for this kind of questions.

cs12109 · 07/11/2011, 12:54 PM

Hi bmco,

I am planning on replacing my 4 x 250 MHs over my 300 gallon SPS tank with LEDs. The tank measures 96" L x 24" W x 30" H. How many 156 fixtures would you recommend? Also, what are the dimensions of your tank (sorry if you already stated these)?

Thanks! Beautiful tank you have there!

SaltwaterAdict · 07/11/2011, 01:26 PM

Incredible tank. I was wondering what method you use for introducing sps into your system. Do you dip them or QT them?

msr224 · 07/18/2011, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cs12109

Hi bmco,

I am planning on replacing my 4 x 250 MHs over my 300 gallon SPS tank with LEDs. The tank measures 96" L x 24" W x 30" H. How many 156 fixtures would you recommend? Also, what are the dimensions of your tank (sorry if you already stated these)?

Thanks! Beautiful tank you have there!

CS, you should be able to light that tank with 5 of the PR156W models based on what I've read about them. The W model has honeycomb optics designed to spread the light versus the regular 156 which is designed to penetrate deep tanks.

bmco · 07/18/2011, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cs12109

Hi bmco,

I am planning on replacing my 4 x 250 MHs over my 300 gallon SPS tank with LEDs. The tank measures 96" L x 24" W x 30" H. How many 156 fixtures would you recommend? Also, what are the dimensions of your tank (sorry if you already stated these)?

Thanks! Beautiful tank you have there!

Hi,
Sorry for the late reply.
My tank size is: L 98 inches , H 36 inches , W 34 inches.

I would recommend 6 units for SPS dominated tank. The same I have. I guess you can manage with 5 but I prefer wider spread.
For soft & LPS corals, 5 will be fine.

bmco · 07/18/2011, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaltwaterAdict

Incredible tank. I was wondering what method you use for introducing sps into your system. Do you dip them or QT them?

I QT SPS corals only with Coral RX Pro dip. I don't dip Lps corals Since it may damage them.
Zoanthids and other rock\stone base corals/mushrooms I dip with fresh water.

david00061 · 07/18/2011, 09:07 PM

Your tank looks great. Thank you for sharing this with us.
And big thanks for the step by step LED light test. I am going to start a build in October. Tank won't be done till then. I will be grateful if you follow along and gave your advice

Phoenix912 · 07/19/2011, 04:03 AM

Hello

Your tank is really amazing!

Your LED ramp really interesting I contact Orphek Switzerland for an offer!

But according to you as a user, how module I should put on my tank 670L 160x70cm h60cm?

is that two modules are sufficient for the full SPS / LPS

thank you.

Sorry I translated with google

bmco · 07/19/2011, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phoenix912

Hello

Your tank is really amazing!

Your LED ramp really interesting I contact Orphek Switzerland for an offer!

But according to you as a user, how module I should put on my tank 670L 160x70cm h60cm?

is that two modules are sufficient for the full SPS / LPS

thank you.

Sorry I translated with google

Thanks Phoenix912,

I recommend 4 units with 60' lens. It will look great and cover well. 4 units will be great for LPS/SPS tank.

Phoenix912 · 07/19/2011, 05:13 AM

Wouaw

Unfortunately four units will not be possible for my purse!

bmco · 07/19/2011, 05:15 AM

You can always start with 3 units. If you have a problem you can add T5 or T8-led fixture to compensate light on corner shadowed areas.

Phoenix912 · 07/19/2011, 06:06 AM

yes this may be an idea

thank you

david00061 · 07/20/2011, 08:47 AM

After using LED's for 4 months, do you think you will ever go back to MH?

SaltwaterAdict · 07/20/2011, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmco

I QT SPS corals only with Coral RX Pro dip. I don't dip Lps corals Since it may damage them.
Zoanthids and other rock\stone base corals/mushrooms I dip with fresh water.

Awesome thanks for the info. that helps out a bunch!! Seems like your proactive on trying to put the least stress on the corals.

How long do your f/w dips take?

SaltwaterAdict · 07/20/2011, 10:17 AM

This is the coolest tanks! I love how close proximity the corals are and doing good. It looks so nicely filled in.

Your tank gets my mouth watering every time I look at it!!

bmco · 07/20/2011, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by david00061

After using LED's for 4 months, do you think you will ever go back to MH?

Are you joking?

Never again!!

bmco · 07/20/2011, 03:44 PM

Thanks guys.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaltwaterAdict

Awesome thanks for the info. that helps out a bunch!! Seems like your proactive on trying to put the least stress on the corals.

How long do your f/w dips take?

The dip takes about 8-10 minutes and I shake the rock few times in the water. After the dip I'm checking that no flatworm or snail eggs stick to the coral (and brush them out if found).

david00061 · 07/20/2011, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmco

Are you joking?

Never again!!

Thats all I needed to hear!
I dont want to do this twice
LED's here I come

qualitydaydream · 07/21/2011, 07:07 PM

What an amazing tank, I'm also interested in the power supply, sump size, etc..

Your Aquascape is perfect!

I'm considering 2 PR-156W the 120* versions for a 225. Do you think 2 would cover that?

72" long X 24" wide x 30"

Reef 101 · 07/21/2011, 07:42 PM

WOW I just priced 6 units of the 156w $4,600.00 to light my 180 I guess I can count that out for a while.

bmco · 07/25/2011, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qualitydaydream

What an amazing tank, I'm also interested in the power supply, sump size, etc..

Your Aquascape is perfect!

I'm considering 2 PR-156W the 120* versions for a 225. Do you think 2 would cover that?

72" long X 24" wide x 30"

Thanks qualitydaydream.

I think 2 units are not enough for that long tank. I'd recommend 4 unit for your tank.

skom · 07/31/2011, 11:55 PM

Awesome tank, such an inspiration. I was looking for some other tanks with Orphek's 156 and google brought me here

I got 3 of the pr156w units and was trying to figure out a good photo period.

Since Orphek took their forum down, it's tough to find answers, or get information. Could you share your photo period? Like how many hours moonlights and how many hours full lighting?

Thanks for any help you can provide.

msr224 · 08/01/2011, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skom

Awesome tank, such an inspiration. I was looking for some other tanks with Orphek's 156 and google brought me here

I got 3 of the pr156w units and was trying to figure out a good photo period.

Since Orphek took their forum down, it's tough to find answers, or get information. Could you share your photo period? Like how many hours moonlights and how many hours full lighting?

Thanks for any help you can provide.

Welcome to RC Skom!!!!

You might also look at this thread. It is a monster build in Canada. It is also using Orphek LED Aquarium Lights.

07/21/2011, 07:42 PM	#197
Reef 101 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ft,Myers, FL Posts: 74	WOW I just priced 6 units of the 156w $4,600.00 to light my 180 I guess I can count that out for a while. __________________ Life is fast so drive a faster car! Current Tank Info: 180 gal reef mixed

06/27/2011, 01:40 PM	#176
bmco Always deep under Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Il Posts: 128	Some night light shots. The look is amazing, much better than the pictures. It's hard to shoot actinic/blue light.

06/27/2011, 03:31 PM	#177
kinlayan Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cape Town , South Africa Posts: 822	Bmco those lights and your tank looking amazing, i have a question have any of the individual leds broke/stopped working at all are they easy to replace if they do?

07/11/2011, 12:54 PM	#179
cs12109 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 74	Hi bmco, I am planning on replacing my 4 x 250 MHs over my 300 gallon SPS tank with LEDs. The tank measures 96" L x 24" W x 30" H. How many 156 fixtures would you recommend? Also, what are the dimensions of your tank (sorry if you already stated these)? Thanks! Beautiful tank you have there!

07/11/2011, 01:26 PM	#180
SaltwaterAdict Moved On Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Strongsville Posts: 3,208	Incredible tank. I was wondering what method you use for introducing sps into your system. Do you dip them or QT them?

07/18/2011, 09:07 PM	#184
david00061 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: st joseph Missouri Posts: 2,341	Your tank looks great. Thank you for sharing this with us. And big thanks for the step by step LED light test. I am going to start a build in October. Tank won't be done till then. I will be grateful if you follow along and gave your advice

07/19/2011, 04:03 AM	#185
Phoenix912 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Switzerland Posts: 21	Hello Your tank is really amazing! Your LED ramp really interesting I contact Orphek Switzerland for an offer! But according to you as a user, how module I should put on my tank 670L 160x70cm h60cm? is that two modules are sufficient for the full SPS / LPS thank you. Sorry I translated with google

07/19/2011, 05:13 AM	#187
Phoenix912 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Switzerland Posts: 21	Wouaw Unfortunately four units will not be possible for my purse!

07/19/2011, 05:15 AM	#188
bmco Always deep under Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Il Posts: 128	You can always start with 3 units. If you have a problem you can add T5 or T8-led fixture to compensate light on corner shadowed areas.

07/19/2011, 06:06 AM	#189
Phoenix912 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Switzerland Posts: 21	yes this may be an idea thank you

07/20/2011, 08:47 AM	#190
david00061 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: st joseph Missouri Posts: 2,341	After using LED's for 4 months, do you think you will ever go back to MH?

07/20/2011, 10:17 AM	#192
SaltwaterAdict Moved On Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Strongsville Posts: 3,208	This is the coolest tanks! I love how close proximity the corals are and doing good. It looks so nicely filled in. Your tank gets my mouth watering every time I look at it!!

07/21/2011, 07:07 PM	#196
qualitydaydream Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 16	What an amazing tank, I'm also interested in the power supply, sump size, etc.. Your Aquascape is perfect! I'm considering 2 PR-156W the 120* versions for a 225. Do you think 2 would cover that? 72" long X 24" wide x 30"

07/31/2011, 11:55 PM	#199
skom Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2	Awesome tank, such an inspiration. I was looking for some other tanks with Orphek's 156 and google brought me here I got 3 of the pr156w units and was trying to figure out a good photo period. Since Orphek took their forum down, it's tough to find answers, or get information. Could you share your photo period? Like how many hours moonlights and how many hours full lighting? Thanks for any help you can provide.