Xenon's 29g Biocube with upgrades! - Page 3

xenon · 10/13/2008, 04:37 PM

My anemone is growing out of control!

I got this purple LTA about 3 weeks ago.

2_zoa · 10/13/2008, 06:28 PM

Looks like everything is doing well. What are you feeding the nem?

xenon · 10/13/2008, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 2_zoa
Looks like everything is doing well. What are you feeding the nem?

Silversides once a week so far.

2_zoa · 10/13/2008, 07:20 PM

really, how much and are you cutting them into smaller pieces or say just a half in one chunk?

xenon · 10/13/2008, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 2_zoa
really, how much and are you cutting them into smaller pieces or say just a half in one chunk?

Yeah... just a half in one chunk

2_zoa · 10/13/2008, 07:57 PM

cool thank you, the tank looks really good nice job. you sure do have the toys on it as well. may I msg you I have a question?

hmmhmm · 10/13/2008, 08:12 PM

very nice tank!

xenon · 10/13/2008, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 2_zoa
may I msg you I have a question?

Sure man!

EnFuego · 10/13/2008, 08:58 PM

Does the dosing unit work without the separate controller?

xenon · 10/13/2008, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by EnFuego
Does the dosing unit work without the separate controller?

This one does not but GHL does make a standalone doser that looks identical to this one accept it has a digital screen built-in on the top.

xenon · 10/13/2008, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by EnFuego
Does the dosing unit work without the separate controller?

This one does not but GHL does make a standalone doser that looks identical to this one accept it has a digital screen built-in on the top.

xenon · 10/19/2008, 04:04 PM

Update:

I noticed my pink birdsnets growing really fast so I took at picture on Oct 14th and another today. This is only 5days of growth.

LulusMoogle · 10/19/2008, 04:41 PM

Sweet, dude. It's lookin' good!

Rockpile · 10/19/2008, 09:14 PM

Outstanding tank! Great contrast with corals and coloration.

Any problems with tuning the Tunze in terms of water level in chamber 2. I modded the same skimmer and it seems pretty sensitive.

How much evap do you get open top vs. closed

xenon · 10/19/2008, 09:58 PM

I had problems getting the Tunze skimmer to produce a good quality skimmate until I got the ATO setup. I have barely even touched the dial since and the skimmate is fantastic.

I evaporate 4X more water now that I am topless.

Reef Newb11 · 01/14/2009, 05:39 PM

any updates? I remembered this thread the other and was wondering why i had not seen it near the top in a while.....

magnoliarichj · 01/15/2009, 02:12 PM

ttt

nixon125 · 01/16/2009, 08:34 AM

xenon - you mentioned on the earlier posts that you didn't glue down the corals. What type of glue can you use for that? By the way, YOUR TANK IS AMAZING!!!

xenon · 01/18/2009, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by nixon125
xenon - you mentioned on the earlier posts that you didn't glue down the corals. What type of glue can you use for that? By the way, YOUR TANK IS AMAZING!!!

I use AquaScape Aquarium Epoxy 4oz.

xenon · 01/18/2009, 01:49 PM

I recently upgraded from a Nova Extreme Pro 6x18w T5HO light fixture. I did not upgrade because that light was not strong enough. It did a great job for my purple LTA, crocea clam and SPS. I upgraded because I am a sucker for tech toys and when I learned that I could connect these LED modules to my GHL Profilux controller I was sold! Another huge selling feature was that I could upgrade to a bigger tank and order more modules and longer rails.

I ordered them online from Greg @ ReefGeek and they were 10% off. Greg went above and WAY beyond for me and I greatly appreciate his stellar customer service! I ordered the modules without the controller because my GHL Profilux will be used to control all the settings.

I was currently using the RS232 port on the Profilx to connect my laptop to the controller but now the LED modules will need the RS232 port so I got a USB card for the Profilux to connect my laptop with.

The first thing I noticed about the modules was how solid they felt. These things are build like a tank and I now understand why they are so expensive. They are truly a work of art when you see them in person. The aluminium rails that were included were 24" long so they looked ridiculous over my 20" wide biocube. I had to cut almost 8" off each rail to make the fixture fit right. I simply used a hacksaw and mitre box. My girlfriend thought I was crazy to start hacking up my brand new light but it was well worth it!

After installing the USB card into the controller I was able to connect and play with the LED light. I started adjusting the color temp from 6,000K (VERY yellow) all the way past 20,000k (it almost looks like 2000 flushes toilet bowl cleaner it so blue). I can also adjust the brightness from 0% - 100%. Witch is very helpful to acclimate the corals to the new lighting and choosing what color temp combo looks best. To get the moonlight effect I simply dial back the blue LED's down to 2%.

A few surprise options was the fact that I could have clouds that dim the lights by 30% for 5-30sec. I have the clouds set to happen only 5% of the time. Another wild feature is lightning storms! The light will dim by 50% and flash the white LED's like a strobe light. If I had controllable Tunze 6055 powerheads the flow would get more intense at the same time. When the storm begins the lightning strikes are further apart just like if it was far away. They get more frequent as the storm gets closer and it fades away as the storm passes. Too cool!

I had a hard time justifying the expense but now that I see how well they perform I would have probably paid double (don’t tell Greg, lol).

xenon · 01/18/2009, 01:50 PM

I will post some full tank shots tomorrow and possibly a demo video of the light in action!

mnml · 01/18/2009, 02:41 PM

sick lights! please keep us posted on how it performs.

happyclam · 01/18/2009, 03:41 PM

Tank looks awesome, not to mention crazy growth! Just one question: what type of CaribSea sand are you using (ie: Aragamax Sugar Sized Sand, SeaFlor Special Grade Reef Sand, ect)?

xenon · 01/18/2009, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by happyclam
Tank looks awesome, not to mention crazy growth! Just one question: what type of CaribSea sand are you using (ie: Aragamax Sugar Sized Sand, SeaFlor Special Grade Reef Sand, ect)?

Aragamax Sugar Sized Sand

Rhizo · 01/19/2009, 05:04 AM

The LEDs look super cool. I wish they were affordable.

01/16/2009, 08:34 AM	#68
nixon125 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cornfields of Illinois Posts: 388	xenon - you mentioned on the earlier posts that you didn't glue down the corals. What type of glue can you use for that? By the way, YOUR TANK IS AMAZING!!! __________________ You CAN'T Take it With You! Current Tank Info: 24 G Aquapod

01/18/2009, 02:41 PM	#72
mnml Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ladera Ranch, CA Posts: 2,383	sick lights! please keep us posted on how it performs. __________________ Tran Current Tank Info: Waterbox 130.4

10/13/2008, 04:37 PM	#51
xenon Owner of Canada Corals Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississauga, Canada Posts: 3,148	My anemone is growing out of control! I got this purple LTA about 3 weeks ago.

10/13/2008, 06:28 PM	#52
2_zoa Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,840	Looks like everything is doing well. What are you feeding the nem?

10/13/2008, 07:20 PM	#54
2_zoa Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,840	really, how much and are you cutting them into smaller pieces or say just a half in one chunk?

10/13/2008, 07:57 PM	#56
2_zoa Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,840	cool thank you, the tank looks really good nice job. you sure do have the toys on it as well. may I msg you I have a question?

10/13/2008, 08:12 PM	#57
hmmhmm Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bradenton, fl Posts: 63	very nice tank!

10/13/2008, 08:58 PM	#59
EnFuego Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Francisco Posts: 453	Does the dosing unit work without the separate controller?

10/19/2008, 04:04 PM	#62
xenon Owner of Canada Corals Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississauga, Canada Posts: 3,148	Update: I noticed my pink birdsnets growing really fast so I took at picture on Oct 14th and another today. This is only 5days of growth.

10/19/2008, 04:41 PM	#63
LulusMoogle Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 370	Sweet, dude. It's lookin' good!

10/19/2008, 09:14 PM	#64
Rockpile Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 62	Outstanding tank! Great contrast with corals and coloration. Any problems with tuning the Tunze in terms of water level in chamber 2. I modded the same skimmer and it seems pretty sensitive. How much evap do you get open top vs. closed

10/19/2008, 09:58 PM	#65
xenon Owner of Canada Corals Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississauga, Canada Posts: 3,148	I had problems getting the Tunze skimmer to produce a good quality skimmate until I got the ATO setup. I have barely even touched the dial since and the skimmate is fantastic. I evaporate 4X more water now that I am topless.

01/14/2009, 05:39 PM	#66
Reef Newb11 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Richmond, CA Posts: 280	any updates? I remembered this thread the other and was wondering why i had not seen it near the top in a while.....

01/15/2009, 02:12 PM	#67
magnoliarichj Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: florida west coast Posts: 1,455	ttt

01/18/2009, 01:49 PM	#70
xenon Owner of Canada Corals Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississauga, Canada Posts: 3,148	I recently upgraded from a Nova Extreme Pro 6x18w T5HO light fixture. I did not upgrade because that light was not strong enough. It did a great job for my purple LTA, crocea clam and SPS. I upgraded because I am a sucker for tech toys and when I learned that I could connect these LED modules to my GHL Profilux controller I was sold! Another huge selling feature was that I could upgrade to a bigger tank and order more modules and longer rails. I ordered them online from Greg @ ReefGeek and they were 10% off. Greg went above and WAY beyond for me and I greatly appreciate his stellar customer service! I ordered the modules without the controller because my GHL Profilux will be used to control all the settings. I was currently using the RS232 port on the Profilx to connect my laptop to the controller but now the LED modules will need the RS232 port so I got a USB card for the Profilux to connect my laptop with. The first thing I noticed about the modules was how solid they felt. These things are build like a tank and I now understand why they are so expensive. They are truly a work of art when you see them in person. The aluminium rails that were included were 24" long so they looked ridiculous over my 20" wide biocube. I had to cut almost 8" off each rail to make the fixture fit right. I simply used a hacksaw and mitre box. My girlfriend thought I was crazy to start hacking up my brand new light but it was well worth it! After installing the USB card into the controller I was able to connect and play with the LED light. I started adjusting the color temp from 6,000K (VERY yellow) all the way past 20,000k (it almost looks like 2000 flushes toilet bowl cleaner it so blue). I can also adjust the brightness from 0% - 100%. Witch is very helpful to acclimate the corals to the new lighting and choosing what color temp combo looks best. To get the moonlight effect I simply dial back the blue LED's down to 2%. A few surprise options was the fact that I could have clouds that dim the lights by 30% for 5-30sec. I have the clouds set to happen only 5% of the time. Another wild feature is lightning storms! The light will dim by 50% and flash the white LED's like a strobe light. If I had controllable Tunze 6055 powerheads the flow would get more intense at the same time. When the storm begins the lightning strikes are further apart just like if it was far away. They get more frequent as the storm gets closer and it fades away as the storm passes. Too cool! I had a hard time justifying the expense but now that I see how well they perform I would have probably paid double (don’t tell Greg, lol).

01/18/2009, 01:50 PM	#71
xenon Owner of Canada Corals Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississauga, Canada Posts: 3,148	I will post some full tank shots tomorrow and possibly a demo video of the light in action!

01/18/2009, 03:41 PM	#73
happyclam Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,012	Tank looks awesome, not to mention crazy growth! Just one question: what type of CaribSea sand are you using (ie: Aragamax Sugar Sized Sand, SeaFlor Special Grade Reef Sand, ect)?

01/19/2009, 05:04 AM	#75
Rhizo Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SoCal / Chicago Posts: 839	The LEDs look super cool. I wish they were affordable.