Jenyphur's BioCube 32 LED Blog - Page 6

Jenyphur · 05/10/2017, 09:02 PM

Oh wow....awesome. I like that you can control everything. Now I have rethink everything lol. Looking good !

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HaKs310 · 05/11/2017, 11:11 AM

I have a retrofit from RapidLEDs with a Typhon controller in my 12g NanoCube.
You can control intensity along with start/end times and the duration of the ramping up and down of the LEDs' intensity.
Pretty sure Steve's LEDs come with the same features/functions.

TOOMANYFISH · 05/11/2017, 02:05 PM

I have the nanobox retro kit with bluefish controller
You control it all

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Ritten · 05/11/2017, 05:17 PM

Hi Jen! You can also look at videos on youtube with Steves, Rapids, Nanobox, etc on biocubes that are fun to look at to get some ideas.

homer1475 · 05/13/2017, 05:39 AM

If it were me and I had to do it again, RapidLED would be my go to again.

Rapid's customer service is second to none, and they will answer every question you have and even point you in the right direction on what you want for a setup. It may be a little more expensive then the other options, but someone holding your hand and walking you through an install or even what to buy is worth the extra $$.

Just because you wanted to see a full grown up duncan colony. This started as 2 little heads about 2 years ago(you can see the original frag in my biocube build thread). It's now well over 50 heads.

Jenyphur · 05/13/2017, 09:09 AM

Wow. Thats super impressive !!!! Thank you. I am looking into Steves and Rapid now.

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homer1475 · 05/13/2017, 09:15 AM

In my build thread you can see how the rapid retrofit kit works if your interested.

Every email, every phone call, every question I had was answered promptly and with precision. RapidLED IMO is the goto for biocube retrofit kits.

Jenyphur · 05/13/2017, 09:18 AM

I am going to check it out now. Thanks so much.

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homer1475 · 05/13/2017, 09:33 AM

They have several retrofit kits, I opted for the aurora kit. Safe, simple install(even a DIY n00b could do it), and it has all the color and intensity you would need even for the most light demanding SPS.

homer1475 · 05/13/2017, 09:35 AM

LOL I sound like a RapidLED salesman.... But good companies that stand behind their product is so hard to find in this hobby.

Jenyphur · 05/13/2017, 09:42 AM

Well I am definitely a noob.

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homer1475 · 05/13/2017, 09:53 AM

The only thing I did not like about the aurora puck was being that it is so small, the middle of the tank has a super bright spot. Where as like reefwreak, his retofit kit is has the LED's spread out over the heatsink. If you read my build thread you will discover I ended up adding more LED's to the sides of the heatsink.

Another good source for the difference in the retrofit kits is reefwreaks build thread. His has the LED's spread out over the heatsink on individual starboards. The advantage to that is you can swap out the LED's if you don't like the look, or your corals don't like the combination of the light.

Jenyphur · 05/13/2017, 10:15 AM

Wow ..great info. Tough decision

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JC Slater · 05/13/2017, 07:24 PM

I have the steves led 14k kit for my bc29. It's a great light. Just today I finally have the blues running 100% and whites at 55%. Looks good. My only issue with it is I have an acro in the front middle of the tank that doesn't get any light on the front/bottomish and has like zero color cause of the shading. Needs some sort of relector. Other than that, rest of the corals are growing nicely. It was easy to install and didn't really need much hood modification. Dremmel tool has became really handy. Tech support had been really helpful and responsive when I had an issue.

Lots of good kits can't really go wrong with any of them.

Tank is looking good! Good luck!

Jenyphur · 05/18/2017, 03:49 PM

Ok so a few new family members...I have added Crusher the emerald crab, Bubble Gum the purple firefish, Pete the little cherub angel, and Benny the Lawnmower Blenny. I love them all.....they all have great personalities. I am going to try and post some videos.

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Ryan Darilek · 05/18/2017, 03:58 PM

Congrats on the new members! Curious to hear how Pete does in the Biocube ... Keep an eye on him around the corals. Keep us posted!

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Jenyphur · 05/18/2017, 03:59 PM

Here is first video...at the end is Crusher and the bubble algae.

https://youtu.be/qmhAEVLqcNg

And the results :

https://youtu.be/dx-Yh7Ayjeg

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Jenyphur · 05/18/2017, 04:01 PM

Hes doing great so far...I really like him...he darts in and out of the rocks and crevices. He also picks / eats stuff off the rocks and sand. So far so good. !

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Jenyphur · 05/30/2017, 12:05 PM

Ugh...still haven't decided on what light to get or if to get one at all.

But on another note, I finally got a RBTA....she is pretty sweet. Of course she went to a spot that is a little far for my liking but oh well, I can at least see her and she seems to be doing great, eating and coming out a bit more which is awesome. Now if only Spike and Molly would notice her.

Jenyphur · 05/30/2017, 12:12 PM

Here she is..

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TOOMANYFISH · 05/30/2017, 12:30 PM

Nice bta
Just feed the fish late before lights out right over the bta. They might chase the food right into it

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Jenyphur · 05/30/2017, 12:43 PM

I have tried that...but will keep trying.

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Ryan Darilek · 05/30/2017, 02:30 PM

Hi Jen!! When I get home I will show you what I did with my lights recently that has made a huge difference ... It might be helpful to you

I'm literally driving home with a BTA as I type this, so it makes me happy to hear yours is doing well!! How long have you had her now?

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Jenyphur · 05/30/2017, 02:36 PM

Very cool...definitely interested. I have only had her 1 week so far so good !

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Ryan Darilek · 05/30/2017, 04:29 PM

Okay, so here's what I did with my lighting. I didn't necessarily have any issues with the watts/output, but more so the appearance of the bright white lighting on channel 1. I added a blue submersible LED light strip (on the top) from the LFS (I believe it's a Coralife). It has a bracket with suction cups and stays in place nicely. I paid $60 for this part of it. I then added 18' of LED tape lighting (from Home Depot) using the adhesive strip that comes on it and reef glue at the corners to keep it secure. It has a remote control that allows you to change the colors (any color), but I prefer the blue or purple setting. Paid $70 for the kit. So I'm in to the lighting now for $130, but the colors of my corals and fish look way better and it achieved exactly what I wanted! The only downside to doing it this was is that they are manual and aren't on the same timer as my other channels. Just another option for you to try as well

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05/11/2017, 11:11 AM	#127
HaKs310 Forever Learning Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 1,241	I have a retrofit from RapidLEDs with a Typhon controller in my 12g NanoCube. You can control intensity along with start/end times and the duration of the ramping up and down of the LEDs' intensity. Pretty sure Steve's LEDs come with the same features/functions. __________________ IM Fusion Pro 20 Peninsula \| Nanobox Duo Plus M \| AquaIllumination Nero 3 \| XP Aqua Duetto Dual-Sensor ATO \| Eheim Jager 75w Heater

05/13/2017, 05:39 AM	#130
homer1475 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 5,313	If it were me and I had to do it again, RapidLED would be my go to again. Rapid's customer service is second to none, and they will answer every question you have and even point you in the right direction on what you want for a setup. It may be a little more expensive then the other options, but someone holding your hand and walking you through an install or even what to buy is worth the extra $$. Just because you wanted to see a full grown up duncan colony. This started as 2 little heads about 2 years ago(you can see the original frag in my biocube build thread). It's now well over 50 heads. __________________ 80G SCA Build: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2560256 Originally posted by der_wille_zur_macht: "He's just taking his lunch to work"

05/13/2017, 09:15 AM	#132
homer1475 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 5,313	In my build thread you can see how the rapid retrofit kit works if your interested. Every email, every phone call, every question I had was answered promptly and with precision. RapidLED IMO is the goto for biocube retrofit kits. __________________ 80G SCA Build: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2560256 Originally posted by der_wille_zur_macht: "He's just taking his lunch to work"

05/13/2017, 09:33 AM	#134
homer1475 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 5,313	They have several retrofit kits, I opted for the aurora kit. Safe, simple install(even a DIY n00b could do it), and it has all the color and intensity you would need even for the most light demanding SPS. __________________ 80G SCA Build: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2560256 Originally posted by der_wille_zur_macht: "He's just taking his lunch to work"

05/13/2017, 09:35 AM	#135
homer1475 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 5,313	LOL I sound like a RapidLED salesman.... But good companies that stand behind their product is so hard to find in this hobby. __________________ 80G SCA Build: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2560256 Originally posted by der_wille_zur_macht: "He's just taking his lunch to work"

05/10/2017, 09:02 PM	#126
Jenyphur Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 188	Oh wow....awesome. I like that you can control everything. Now I have rethink everything lol. Looking good ! Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

05/11/2017, 02:05 PM	#128
TOOMANYFISH Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 119	I have the nanobox retro kit with bluefish controller You control it all Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05/11/2017, 05:17 PM	#129
Ritten Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,164	Hi Jen! You can also look at videos on youtube with Steves, Rapids, Nanobox, etc on biocubes that are fun to look at to get some ideas.

05/13/2017, 09:09 AM	#131
Jenyphur Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 188	Wow. Thats super impressive !!!! Thank you. I am looking into Steves and Rapid now. Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

05/13/2017, 09:18 AM	#133
Jenyphur Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 188	I am going to check it out now. Thanks so much. Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

05/13/2017, 09:42 AM	#136
Jenyphur Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 188	Well I am definitely a noob. Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

05/13/2017, 09:53 AM	#137
homer1475 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 5,313	The only thing I did not like about the aurora puck was being that it is so small, the middle of the tank has a super bright spot. Where as like reefwreak, his retofit kit is has the LED's spread out over the heatsink. If you read my build thread you will discover I ended up adding more LED's to the sides of the heatsink. Another good source for the difference in the retrofit kits is reefwreaks build thread. His has the LED's spread out over the heatsink on individual starboards. The advantage to that is you can swap out the LED's if you don't like the look, or your corals don't like the combination of the light. __________________ 80G SCA Build: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2560256 Originally posted by der_wille_zur_macht: "He's just taking his lunch to work"

05/13/2017, 10:15 AM	#138
Jenyphur Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 188	Wow ..great info. Tough decision Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

05/13/2017, 07:24 PM	#139
JC Slater Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Sac, CA Posts: 28	I have the steves led 14k kit for my bc29. It's a great light. Just today I finally have the blues running 100% and whites at 55%. Looks good. My only issue with it is I have an acro in the front middle of the tank that doesn't get any light on the front/bottomish and has like zero color cause of the shading. Needs some sort of relector. Other than that, rest of the corals are growing nicely. It was easy to install and didn't really need much hood modification. Dremmel tool has became really handy. Tech support had been really helpful and responsive when I had an issue. Lots of good kits can't really go wrong with any of them. Tank is looking good! Good luck!

05/18/2017, 03:49 PM	#140
Jenyphur Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 188	Ok so a few new family members...I have added Crusher the emerald crab, Bubble Gum the purple firefish, Pete the little cherub angel, and Benny the Lawnmower Blenny. I love them all.....they all have great personalities. I am going to try and post some videos. Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

05/18/2017, 03:58 PM	#141
Ryan Darilek Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 376	Congrats on the new members! Curious to hear how Pete does in the Biocube ... Keep an eye on him around the corals. Keep us posted! Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

05/18/2017, 03:59 PM	#142
Jenyphur Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 188	Here is first video...at the end is Crusher and the bubble algae. https://youtu.be/qmhAEVLqcNg And the results : https://youtu.be/dx-Yh7Ayjeg Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

05/18/2017, 04:01 PM	#143
Jenyphur Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 188	Hes doing great so far...I really like him...he darts in and out of the rocks and crevices. He also picks / eats stuff off the rocks and sand. So far so good. ! Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

05/30/2017, 12:05 PM	#144
Jenyphur Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 188	Ugh...still haven't decided on what light to get or if to get one at all. But on another note, I finally got a RBTA....she is pretty sweet. Of course she went to a spot that is a little far for my liking but oh well, I can at least see her and she seems to be doing great, eating and coming out a bit more which is awesome. Now if only Spike and Molly would notice her.

05/30/2017, 12:12 PM	#145
Jenyphur Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 188	Here she is.. Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

05/30/2017, 12:30 PM	#146
TOOMANYFISH Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 119	Nice bta Just feed the fish late before lights out right over the bta. They might chase the food right into it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05/30/2017, 12:43 PM	#147
Jenyphur Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 188	I have tried that...but will keep trying. Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

05/30/2017, 02:30 PM	#148
Ryan Darilek Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 376	Hi Jen!! When I get home I will show you what I did with my lights recently that has made a huge difference ... It might be helpful to you I'm literally driving home with a BTA as I type this, so it makes me happy to hear yours is doing well!! How long have you had her now? Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

05/30/2017, 02:36 PM	#149
Jenyphur Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 188	Very cool...definitely interested. I have only had her 1 week so far so good ! Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

05/30/2017, 04:29 PM	#150
Ryan Darilek Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 376	Okay, so here's what I did with my lighting. I didn't necessarily have any issues with the watts/output, but more so the appearance of the bright white lighting on channel 1. I added a blue submersible LED light strip (on the top) from the LFS (I believe it's a Coralife). It has a bracket with suction cups and stays in place nicely. I paid $60 for this part of it. I then added 18' of LED tape lighting (from Home Depot) using the adhesive strip that comes on it and reef glue at the corners to keep it secure. It has a remote control that allows you to change the colors (any color), but I prefer the blue or purple setting. Paid $70 for the kit. So I'm in to the lighting now for $130, but the colors of my corals and fish look way better and it achieved exactly what I wanted! The only downside to doing it this was is that they are manual and aren't on the same timer as my other channels. Just another option for you to try as well Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk