RVANANO's 300 peninsula reef build - Page 43

mfaso24 · 02/09/2018, 07:31 PM

What are your tanks dimensions? Is it a marine land 300 DD?

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RVANANO · 02/09/2018, 09:49 PM

It's a 270. 6x3x2. Set up as a peninsula.

rvareef · 02/10/2018, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by RVANANO

I was about to buy the Radion 360w's and was dreading having to get 3. Seems I can get away with 2 AP700's so fingers crossed. Worst case, I can get a 3rd later and run them width ways instead of length ways.

you could eventually ditch the t5s and add 2 more ap700

johnike · 02/10/2018, 07:20 AM

Hiya Brandon!!!

RVANANO · 02/11/2018, 10:07 AM

Hey, John!!

Some updated photos.

sirreal63 · 02/11/2018, 11:32 AM

Everything looks healthy and happy.

RVANANO · 02/14/2018, 07:32 AM

Thanks, Jack!

And thanks d2mini Dennis for the tip on wire management.

I pulled the halides out last night. Can't wait to get the new lights! I suppose I should try to sell my Lumatek ballast and Hamilton 250DE's. I bet there isn't much demand for those now though.

I ordered all of this for better wire/equipment management to. It should really clean up the inside of the cabinet because currently, it's less than ideal.

1 of these
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

2 more of these

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/vorte...ch-marine.html

5 of these

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/power...umination.html

RVANANO · 02/15/2018, 06:46 AM

Kessil's arrive today and I couldn't be more excited. The above items are out for delivery as well. I am taking everything out to redo all the wiring. I also plan to do a major water change and clean out the sump. Already pulled the skimmer out to give it a good clean.

d2mini · 02/15/2018, 11:32 AM

Looking good Brandon!
Curious how you'll like the kessils.

I have another section of that same cable raceway arriving this week too. lol

mfaso24 · 02/15/2018, 05:55 PM

Can’t wait to see some photos and video of the kessils running.

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RVANANO · 02/16/2018, 11:51 AM

The 2" cable raceway was a little tight so I ordered the 3". Lights were delayed and arrive today. Placed my first live Aquaria divers den order so anxious to see how the stuff looks. Got some sps and a black clam. Also bought a bunch of stuff from the lfs that I'll post this weekend.

d2mini · 02/16/2018, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by RVANANO

Placed my first live Aquaria divers den order so anxious to see how the stuff looks.

I'm always very happy with DD. Much more so than the standard LA.
Except this week... i got a tiny little golden sailfin blenny... and I mean TINY! Didn't realize how small he was going to be. I'm sure I'll never see him again... or my 30 bucks. lol The other three fish were great though.

RVANANO · 02/18/2018, 01:35 PM

I picked up and mounted my AP700's yesterday. No photos yet.

I am very impressed with them. I never wanted to go LED prior because I didn't like the pinpoint of color I saw on the bottom of most tanks. I also didn't like the shimmer they created. These are much closer to MH in regards to the shimmer and there is no individual LED pinpoint on the bottom whatsoever. The proprietary actinic blue they create is amazing and the colors pop like I never imagined.

The 10 point custom graphs are great. I have mine set from 2% full blue starting at 8:30 am to 65% peak full white at 1pm. Drops to 25% at 6:30 pm then to 1%. It just gradual moves from one point to the other which is very nice. The lunar function is fantastic too.

Using the app is very easy and straight forward. It's slightly annoying that I have to connect to the AP700's and then back to wifi when using them but I don't see the need to make changes too often.

Storm feature is very cool although more gimmicky than anything. People love to watch it though..

I will say that they do not have the intensity or coverage like the MH's did but I feel that the pros far outway the cons thus far. I decided to keep all 8 T5's because it really helps fill in some of the spots that the AP700's don't reach and I am seriously considering adding a 3rd fixture which I think would be perfect for this peninsula style layout.

In summary, I am glad I made the swap!

mfaso24 · 02/18/2018, 01:40 PM

Don’t mistake the brightness for not matching intensity. LEDs in general are super intense but don’t look as bright to the eye.

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RVANANO · 02/18/2018, 01:51 PM

I understand that, but I just meant visually.

mfaso24 · 02/18/2018, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RVANANO

I understand that, but I just meant visually.

Ok got it

just checking. Can’t wait to see some video of your tank with the shimmer. Should look awesome. I love the aps.

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RVANANO · 02/18/2018, 05:22 PM

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Ok got it

just checking. Can’t wait to see some video of your tank with the shimmer. Should look awesome. I love the aps.

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I will try to get a video after the aclimation phase. Hard for me not to crank up to full intensity but I've read about coral bleaching on tanks when first going to LED. The more I look at the tank, the more I love these lights!

Mussin · 02/18/2018, 07:47 PM

Love that fat lobo..

RVANANO · 02/19/2018, 03:42 PM

Wiring was a mess before. So much better now! Here are some shots at 65% intensity with almost all white. Plus the T5's.

RVANANO · 02/19/2018, 08:38 PM

More

saf1 · 02/19/2018, 08:44 PM

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Looks nice, cable management and tank overall. Mind if I ask what fish this is?

RVANANO · 02/19/2018, 08:45 PM

Thanks! Pink tail trigger. Picks at snails every now and then but doesn't touch any coral.

saf1 · 02/19/2018, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by RVANANO

Thanks! Pink tail trigger. Picks at snails every now and then but doesn't touch any coral.

Thank you. Pretty fish and thank you for sharing.

Misled · 02/19/2018, 09:07 PM

Really sweet Brandon!!!

RVANANO · 02/19/2018, 09:08 PM

Thanks, Jesse!

02/09/2018, 09:49 PM	#1052
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	It's a 270. 6x3x2. Set up as a peninsula. __________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress

02/11/2018, 10:07 AM	#1055
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	Hey, John!! Some updated photos. __________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress Last edited by RVANANO; 02/11/2018 at 10:20 AM.

02/11/2018, 11:32 AM	#1056
sirreal63 Go Spurs Go!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meadowlakes Texas Posts: 13,357	Everything looks healthy and happy. __________________ Jack No One has ever been seriously injured by using the search function. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. Current Tank Info: Reefing the Pentagon.

02/14/2018, 07:32 AM	#1057
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	Thanks, Jack! And thanks d2mini Dennis for the tip on wire management. I pulled the halides out last night. Can't wait to get the new lights! I suppose I should try to sell my Lumatek ballast and Hamilton 250DE's. I bet there isn't much demand for those now though. I ordered all of this for better wire/equipment management to. It should really clean up the inside of the cabinet because currently, it's less than ideal. 1 of these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 2 more of these https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/vorte...ch-marine.html 5 of these https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/power...umination.html __________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress

02/15/2018, 06:46 AM	#1058
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	Kessil's arrive today and I couldn't be more excited. The above items are out for delivery as well. I am taking everything out to redo all the wiring. I also plan to do a major water change and clean out the sump. Already pulled the skimmer out to give it a good clean. __________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress

02/09/2018, 07:31 PM	#1051
mfaso24 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 800	What are your tanks dimensions? Is it a marine land 300 DD? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02/10/2018, 07:20 AM	#1054
johnike Moved On Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bureau County Illinois Posts: 5,406	Hiya Brandon!!!

02/15/2018, 11:32 AM	#1059
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Looking good Brandon! Curious how you'll like the kessils. I have another section of that same cable raceway arriving this week too. lol __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

02/15/2018, 05:55 PM	#1060
mfaso24 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 800	Can’t wait to see some photos and video of the kessils running. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02/16/2018, 11:51 AM	#1061
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	The 2" cable raceway was a little tight so I ordered the 3". Lights were delayed and arrive today. Placed my first live Aquaria divers den order so anxious to see how the stuff looks. Got some sps and a black clam. Also bought a bunch of stuff from the lfs that I'll post this weekend. __________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress

02/18/2018, 01:35 PM	#1063
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	I picked up and mounted my AP700's yesterday. No photos yet. I am very impressed with them. I never wanted to go LED prior because I didn't like the pinpoint of color I saw on the bottom of most tanks. I also didn't like the shimmer they created. These are much closer to MH in regards to the shimmer and there is no individual LED pinpoint on the bottom whatsoever. The proprietary actinic blue they create is amazing and the colors pop like I never imagined. The 10 point custom graphs are great. I have mine set from 2% full blue starting at 8:30 am to 65% peak full white at 1pm. Drops to 25% at 6:30 pm then to 1%. It just gradual moves from one point to the other which is very nice. The lunar function is fantastic too. Using the app is very easy and straight forward. It's slightly annoying that I have to connect to the AP700's and then back to wifi when using them but I don't see the need to make changes too often. Storm feature is very cool although more gimmicky than anything. People love to watch it though.. I will say that they do not have the intensity or coverage like the MH's did but I feel that the pros far outway the cons thus far. I decided to keep all 8 T5's because it really helps fill in some of the spots that the AP700's don't reach and I am seriously considering adding a 3rd fixture which I think would be perfect for this peninsula style layout. In summary, I am glad I made the swap! __________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress Last edited by RVANANO; 02/18/2018 at 01:56 PM.

02/18/2018, 01:40 PM	#1064
mfaso24 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 800	Don’t mistake the brightness for not matching intensity. LEDs in general are super intense but don’t look as bright to the eye. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02/18/2018, 01:51 PM	#1065
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	I understand that, but I just meant visually. __________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress

02/18/2018, 07:47 PM	#1068
Mussin Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lima,Ohio Posts: 728	Love that fat lobo.. __________________ 120RR tank/ 30g sump, mag 9.5, SWC cone 160, Reefbreeders photon 48

02/19/2018, 03:42 PM	#1069
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	Wiring was a mess before. So much better now! Here are some shots at 65% intensity with almost all white. Plus the T5's. __________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress Last edited by RVANANO; 02/19/2018 at 03:47 PM.

02/19/2018, 08:38 PM	#1070
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	More __________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress

02/19/2018, 08:45 PM	#1072
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	Thanks! Pink tail trigger. Picks at snails every now and then but doesn't touch any coral. __________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress

02/19/2018, 09:07 PM	#1074
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	Really sweet Brandon!!! __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together.

02/19/2018, 09:08 PM	#1075
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	Thanks, Jesse! __________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress