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skinpuppi · 01/05/2006, 09:56 AM

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skinpuppi · 01/05/2006, 09:57 AM

First post, but long time admirer.

What material did you use for the top of your stand? Is it what you would still recommend or have you seen another product that you would rather have used? If it is something not normally found at a hardware store, Where did you get it from?

Stile2 · 01/05/2006, 11:02 AM

Joseph,

What do you use to light your Macro shots? I have a new Nikon D50 and am having trouble with the light on the macros.

Thanks
Keith

weatherson · 01/05/2006, 12:04 PM

McGinnis: Sorry for the delay but thank you.

skinpuppi reefer: The top of the stand is of .75" plywood. I used this for its lateral strength when used horizontally as the vertical strength of my stand was accomplished with the 2X4 and 4X4 structure beneath the top. In addition, I sealed the top well with several coats of a quality enamel paint. Here's a shot for reference...

Keith: Most of the macro shots are simply lighted with the tank lights but keep in mind, there's a lot of them (1250 W MH, 880 W VHO).

Night shots are mostly with an LED flashlight.

Joseph

tang_man_montreal · 01/05/2006, 12:05 PM

Hey Joseph,
I'm not sure if you mentioned it recently, but what is your exact lighting setup right now? Ballasts, bulbs, etc...

weatherson · 01/05/2006, 12:18 PM

tang_man_montreal: The lighting is as follows...

Metal Halide - Five 250 Watt DE (1250 Watts total)
Phoenix 14K Kelvin DE bulbs
PFO DE Pendants
Ice Cap electronic ballasts

VHO Fluorescent - Eight 110 Watt 36.5" (880 Watts total)
URI Super Actinic (03) bulbs
Ice Cap electronic ballasts (two 660's)
One ballast on a Solar dimmer

Moonlights - Four 25 Watt blue "party lights"
Controlled by the AQII to simulate lunar solstice
and
Five LED blue on dedicated controller

Joseph

DerekW · 01/05/2006, 01:13 PM

Hey Joseph,
I was also looking at thelebos.com moonlights and lunar tracker. What do you think of the setup? Do feel you still need the party lights with them?
How Does the schedule compare to the AQII moonlight schedule?

Also, i was wondering how you oriented them, I assume between each of the 5 MH. I have 4 MH reflectors, on an 8' tank, and was thinking of using 5 of them.

weatherson · 01/05/2006, 07:23 PM

Derek: I highly recommend the Lobos led's and their controller. The light intensity variation matches exactly the AQII moonlights... as well they better.

The only difference is that these are on 24/7 where as the AQII simulates the actual moonrise and set in addition. As far as setting the Lobos controller, you simply push the reset button at the time of a full moon (if you want to synchronize it to the actual moon in your area) and it does the rest. I do wish he'd have added some sort of button cover to prevent accidental resets as you have to wait for the next full moon to start the cycle again. Mounting the controller out of reach would achieve the same, I suppose.

I mounted the LED's on the 45-degree chamfered edge of the wall/header just above the front of the tank. This is a bit too close to the tank to get a good dispersion of light but it was much easier than attempting to mount them inside my lightbox. Not to mention that the heat inside would be a bit too much for them to handle. Here's a shot of one...

Joseph

Psyire · 01/05/2006, 10:39 PM

Cool moonlights. What are the dimensions of the black box?

jwedehase · 01/05/2006, 10:47 PM

From the link provided above (follow the "What size?" link):

Less than one square inch.

And Weatherson, you have to be careful with those macros... does that wall need another coat of paint, or is that salt creep?

weatherson · 01/06/2006, 03:00 AM

jwedehase: OK smarty pants. There's plenty of paint on that wall. That's actually salt "splash" from the incredible current in the tank and subsequent surface waves.

It's also a textured, knock-down finish that I applied to match the rest of the room.

asnatlas · 01/06/2006, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by weatherson
Derek: I highly recommend the Lobos led's and their controller. The light intensity variation matches exactly the AQII moonlights... as well they better. The only difference is that these are on 24/7 where as the AQII simulates the actual moonrise and set in addition. As far as setting the Lobos controller, you simply push the reset button at the time of a full moon (if you want to synchronize it to the actual moon in your area) and it does the rest. I do wish he'd have added some sort of button cover to prevent accidental resets as you have to wait for the next full moon to start the cycle again. Mounting the controller out of reach would achieve the same, I suppose.

Joseph

I agree with weatherson, the Lebos moonlights are awesome... I ordered a set from him about a year or so ago for my FW setup... I just placed another order that I should be getting any day now for a set for my 600gal...

DerekW · 01/06/2006, 06:28 AM

Did you just mount them with a stainless steel screw?

DerekW · 01/06/2006, 06:31 AM

Well, you pushed me over the edge, I bought one. :0

asnatlas · 01/06/2006, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DerekW
Well, you pushed me over the edge, I bought one. :0

LOL, you will love them

weatherson · 01/06/2006, 12:14 PM

Derek: Yes, a single SS wood screw on each. Let us know what you think of them when you get them set up on your tank.

Joseph

weatherson · 01/16/2006, 01:52 PM

Some recent shots...

Joseph

Airman · 01/16/2006, 02:26 PM

Great photos!

Stile2 · 01/16/2006, 02:36 PM

amazing as always!!

The R/C Man · 01/16/2006, 02:58 PM

I particularly like the last one... But they are all great!

original-reefland · 01/16/2006, 06:15 PM

Ditto.. I love that last one. It's a "Save-as".

Bax · 01/16/2006, 06:30 PM

WOW!!! ... nuf said

Rock Anemone · 01/27/2006, 07:24 PM

Amazing pictures and spectacular tank!

Rock Anemone

Rock Anemone · 01/27/2006, 07:25 PM

Amazing pictures and spectacular tank!

Rock Anemone

Konadog · 01/27/2006, 08:05 PM

WOW !! Worth repeating!

I still love the full tank shot.

01/05/2006, 11:02 AM	#603
Stile2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yucaipa, California (some little town you've never heard of) Posts: 1,624	Joseph, What do you use to light your Macro shots? I have a new Nikon D50 and am having trouble with the light on the macros. Thanks Keith __________________ If you have a college degree, you can be sure of one thing. You have a college degree! Superman owns Chuck Norris Pajamas!! Current Tank Info: 77 Gallon Custom peninsula 3 sides viewable, DIY Steel Stand, OM Squirt, 2 x 250 w MH, 2 x 95 w VHO, DIY Skimmer

01/05/2006, 12:05 PM	#605
tang_man_montreal Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Montreal, QC, Canada Posts: 1,265	Hey Joseph, I'm not sure if you mentioned it recently, but what is your exact lighting setup right now? Ballasts, bulbs, etc... __________________ Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs. Current Tank Info: Currently tankless. New project in the works.

01/05/2006, 01:13 PM	#607
DerekW Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 873	Hey Joseph, I was also looking at thelebos.com moonlights and lunar tracker. What do you think of the setup? Do feel you still need the party lights with them? How Does the schedule compare to the AQII moonlight schedule? Also, i was wondering how you oriented them, I assume between each of the 5 MH. I have 4 MH reflectors, on an 8' tank, and was thinking of using 5 of them. __________________ Derek It's a small world........But I wouldn't want to paint it. Current Tank Info: 220, 4x250w mh, 4x110w actinics CS12-2 RC , 75 gallon sump, Calcium reactor, DIY 36" Kalkwasser reactor

01/05/2006, 10:47 PM	#610
jwedehase Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central CA, USA Posts: 908	From the link provided above (follow the "What size?" link): Less than one square inch. And Weatherson, you have to be careful with those macros... does that wall need another coat of paint, or is that salt creep? __________________ This space for rent. Current Tank Info: 120g Mixed Reef. 2x250w HQI 14K, 4x39w T5HO. AquaEuro 400

01/06/2006, 06:28 AM	#613
DerekW Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 873	Did you just mount them with a stainless steel screw? __________________ Derek It's a small world........But I wouldn't want to paint it. Current Tank Info: 220, 4x250w mh, 4x110w actinics CS12-2 RC , 75 gallon sump, Calcium reactor, DIY 36" Kalkwasser reactor

01/05/2006, 09:56 AM	#601
skinpuppi Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,088	.

01/05/2006, 09:57 AM	#602
skinpuppi Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,088	First post, but long time admirer. What material did you use for the top of your stand? Is it what you would still recommend or have you seen another product that you would rather have used? If it is something not normally found at a hardware store, Where did you get it from?

01/05/2006, 12:04 PM	#604
weatherson Premium Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 2,022	McGinnis: Sorry for the delay but thank you. skinpuppi reefer: The top of the stand is of .75" plywood. I used this for its lateral strength when used horizontally as the vertical strength of my stand was accomplished with the 2X4 and 4X4 structure beneath the top. In addition, I sealed the top well with several coats of a quality enamel paint. Here's a shot for reference... Keith: Most of the macro shots are simply lighted with the tank lights but keep in mind, there's a lot of them (1250 W MH, 880 W VHO). Night shots are mostly with an LED flashlight. Joseph

01/05/2006, 12:18 PM	#606
weatherson Premium Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 2,022	tang_man_montreal: The lighting is as follows... Metal Halide - Five 250 Watt DE (1250 Watts total) Phoenix 14K Kelvin DE bulbs PFO DE Pendants Ice Cap electronic ballasts VHO Fluorescent - Eight 110 Watt 36.5" (880 Watts total) URI Super Actinic (03) bulbs Ice Cap electronic ballasts (two 660's) One ballast on a Solar dimmer Moonlights - Four 25 Watt blue "party lights" Controlled by the AQII to simulate lunar solstice and Five LED blue on dedicated controller Joseph

01/05/2006, 07:23 PM	#608
weatherson Premium Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 2,022	Derek: I highly recommend the Lobos led's and their controller. The light intensity variation matches exactly the AQII moonlights... as well they better. The only difference is that these are on 24/7 where as the AQII simulates the actual moonrise and set in addition. As far as setting the Lobos controller, you simply push the reset button at the time of a full moon (if you want to synchronize it to the actual moon in your area) and it does the rest. I do wish he'd have added some sort of button cover to prevent accidental resets as you have to wait for the next full moon to start the cycle again. Mounting the controller out of reach would achieve the same, I suppose. I mounted the LED's on the 45-degree chamfered edge of the wall/header just above the front of the tank. This is a bit too close to the tank to get a good dispersion of light but it was much easier than attempting to mount them inside my lightbox. Not to mention that the heat inside would be a bit too much for them to handle. Here's a shot of one... Joseph

01/05/2006, 10:39 PM	#609
Psyire Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,870	Cool moonlights. What are the dimensions of the black box?

01/06/2006, 03:00 AM	#611
weatherson Premium Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 2,022	jwedehase: OK smarty pants. There's plenty of paint on that wall. That's actually salt "splash" from the incredible current in the tank and subsequent surface waves. It's also a textured, knock-down finish that I applied to match the rest of the room.

01/06/2006, 06:31 AM	#614
DerekW Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 873	Well, you pushed me over the edge, I bought one. :0 __________________ Derek It's a small world........But I wouldn't want to paint it. Current Tank Info: 220, 4x250w mh, 4x110w actinics CS12-2 RC , 75 gallon sump, Calcium reactor, DIY 36" Kalkwasser reactor

01/06/2006, 12:14 PM	#616
weatherson Premium Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 2,022	Derek: Yes, a single SS wood screw on each. Let us know what you think of them when you get them set up on your tank. Joseph

01/16/2006, 01:52 PM	#617
weatherson Premium Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 2,022	Some recent shots... Joseph

01/16/2006, 02:26 PM	#618
Airman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 643	Great photos! __________________ What is man, that thou art mindful of him?...:) Current Tank Info: 55 Gal, DSB, protein skimmer, UV light, Sump/Refugium

01/16/2006, 02:36 PM	#619
Stile2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yucaipa, California (some little town you've never heard of) Posts: 1,624	amazing as always!! __________________ If you have a college degree, you can be sure of one thing. You have a college degree! Superman owns Chuck Norris Pajamas!! Current Tank Info: 77 Gallon Custom peninsula 3 sides viewable, DIY Steel Stand, OM Squirt, 2 x 250 w MH, 2 x 95 w VHO, DIY Skimmer

01/16/2006, 02:58 PM	#620
The R/C Man Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 668	I particularly like the last one... But they are all great! __________________ Greg Over time science has shown that the simplest answers are usually the correct ones....... Current Tank Info: Took everything down except my 14gallon biocube. However, I do have a 680 gallon wood w/glass viewing window on the drawing board. :-)

01/16/2006, 06:15 PM	#621
original-reefland Reefer Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: New York Posts: 2,177	Ditto.. I love that last one. It's a "Save-as". __________________ Rich Durso Visit My Chunk of the Ocean, click the Red House above. Current Tank Info: 180G Oceanic SPS/Clams/LPS, AB Aquaspace Light 3x250w AB 14K HQI with 4x24w PC Actinic, 2x80w T5, Dual Tunze 6100 and Vortec (10,000 GPH), Euro Reef RC-500 Skimmer.

01/16/2006, 06:30 PM	#622
Bax Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,619	WOW!!! ... nuf said __________________ 150 gallon Perfecto with 1500 gph GH overflow / DIY stand-wine bar / Dart Return / SRO XP3000 Ext skimmer / 75 g frag / 40 g fuge / 40 g DIY sump / Orphek P156 & Kessil 150A Current Tank Info: 150 DT/ 40B fuge/ 75g frag/ 40 g sump/ SRO XP 3000 Ext/ TUNZEs & VorTechs circulation/Dart return/ MTC Pro Cal/ UV & Oz

01/27/2006, 07:24 PM	#623
Rock Anemone S.C.U.B.A. :) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California Posts: 7,674	Amazing pictures and spectacular tank! Rock Anemone __________________ Johnny Love Current Tank Info: <><

01/27/2006, 07:25 PM	#624
Rock Anemone S.C.U.B.A. :) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California Posts: 7,674	Amazing pictures and spectacular tank! Rock Anemone __________________ Johnny Love Current Tank Info: <><

01/27/2006, 08:05 PM	#625
Konadog Master of the 16 hour day Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: East Long Beach, So Cal Posts: 13,151 Blog Entries: 4	WOW !! Worth repeating! I still love the full tank shot. __________________ Save the Reefs................................................................Save the world! -Ken Current Tank Info: Currently tankless, and loving it!