My 125 Gallon LED Reef Penninsula tank build - Page 2

TropTrea · 02/01/2013, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mccorry

They do.... but it looks like I'll only need two since the heat sink seems so efficient.
Actually... I'd probably not need any if I wasn't planning on putting a canopy over it.

If I recall correctly your running your LED at a max of 700ma. That basicly puts then in the 2 Watt range. 16" square inches of surface area is more than enough to keep each of these cool without any circulation at all. If I recall corectly the 6" wide heat sinks offer over 30 square inches of cooling surface per inch of lenght. So with a 72" long strip you can probably run 130 LED's without fans. But if you ran the 5 watt 1500ma LED's the number would be droped down drasticly without fans closer to 40 LED's.

This is calculated without fans. If your putting in one fan per foot of lenght your limit goes up drasticly dependent upon the flow rate of the fans.

zakstrong · 02/01/2013, 02:08 PM

the lights look beautiful. If i were you i would reconsider your return pump and overflow. from the looks of the lights you are very handy so drilling the 125 should be an issue. The HOB is a pain to have to clean and monitor. a drilled overflow will look cleaner and you will be a lot happier. the mag drive pump is loud. you can get much better pumps with the same flow. I always recommend eheims. they are trusted, quiet and efficient

zakstrong · 02/01/2013, 02:09 PM

*shouldNT be and issue

mccorry · 02/01/2013, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by knight2255

Very nice build!

Where did you get these connectors(led out, dim fan)?

Radio Shack, actually. 15-pin soldered D-Sub connectors.
I printed the labels using our Brother labeler.

steve731 · 02/02/2013, 02:05 PM

looks great I plan on using a Makersled heatsink and was wondering what is the distance between the screw slots for mounting the led's to.
Thanks
Steve

MrReef101 · 02/02/2013, 09:51 PM

One word......WOW

mccorry · 02/03/2013, 09:09 AM

zakstrong, I've never drilled a tank before. I know I could build and pipe it, but the drilling of the glass really intimidates me. Plus... I don't have the tools (bit) to do that type of work.

Here are just some updated pictures....

Tanks everywhere! I really need to start consolidating some of my projects...

Dimmer box finished up

All LED's are lit! I've got a little problem with my Sunrise / Sunset controller I need to figure out. Channel 3 which controls my Ocean Whites and Violets/UV's keeps Overloading at any voltage setting over 5.7 Volts. Not sure why as of yet....

Mounting Components in stand

Stand in place

Mocking up sump for baffle placement

mccorry · 02/03/2013, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve731

looks great I plan on using a Makersled heatsink and was wondering what is the distance between the screw slots for mounting the led's to.
Thanks
Steve

I'll try to get a measurement for you.

mccorry · 02/03/2013, 11:16 AM

Looks like the distance is 21/32" slot center to slot center.

TropTrea · 02/03/2013, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mccorry

zakstrong, I've got a little problem with my Sunrise / Sunset controller I need to figure out. Channel 3 which controls my Ocean Whites and Violets/UV's keeps Overloading at any voltage setting over 5.7 Volts. Not sure why as of yet...

It could be an issue with the controler or with the one of the drivers on the controler. From your pictures I'm assuming you have 5 drivers on 3 controler channels. If you have to drivers on this channel first try disconnecting tne of them to see if that help. Then try running with just the other driver. This will indicate if it is a driver issue. If it works with both drivers running alone but not with both then your current draw from the driver is totaling too much for the controler. You could start switching and trying to match a pair of drivers or you could add another controler channel.

Another option might be to run your blues at a set power level giving up the adjustability on them since they are realy a base line compared to the other colors which are more for pleasing austetics.

sp0k · 02/03/2013, 04:32 PM

nice update....looking good

bigpuffer1 · 02/03/2013, 08:00 PM

very nice build. VERY sweet set up with the serial ports. do you do this type of work? or just pure diy? either way NICE!

steve731 · 02/04/2013, 06:31 AM

Thanks for the info.
Steve

mccorry · 02/04/2013, 10:23 AM

Just pure DIY, bigpuffer. Thanks.

Cymonous · 02/04/2013, 11:07 AM

Are you putting on any kind of clear cover over your LEDs or are you leaving them open?

mccorry · 02/04/2013, 11:19 AM

Clear lexan cover.

TropTrea · 02/04/2013, 11:51 AM

did you get anywhere fixing your sunset sunrise controler issue?

mccorry · 02/04/2013, 11:59 AM

Haven't gotten back to it, yet....

mccorry · 02/06/2013, 08:06 PM

Got around to installing the bubble trap baffles in the sump....

Baffles are in....

Sump is ready....

mccorry · 02/06/2013, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TropTrea

did you get anywhere fixing your sunset sunrise controler issue?

I've worked on it for two days. CH3 even gallops with no drivers installed, I've found. I think it might be a faulty DIM4 controller.

I've got an email in to Milad to see if they'll send me another one as an exchange.

Nibrown9 · 02/06/2013, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mccorry

Got around to installing the bubble trap baffles in the sump....

Baffles are in....

Sump is ready....

Don't you want your return baffle higher so you don't run the risk of filling the tank with micro bubbles if your water level drops, granted that's what ATO is for but seems too close IMO

project-roc · 02/07/2013, 12:13 AM

I would keep an eye on the back of the couch for mold/mildew being so close to the moisture. Wife may not like the tank if it ruins the couch!

kegogut · 02/07/2013, 09:41 AM

What kind of Top is going on it? Canopy or open top?

smklaw · 02/12/2013, 02:46 PM

I don't mean to go off topic but I am getting ready to do a build with the same basic components but I am having a hard time trying to figure out how to mount the units when done. I have a Clarity Plus quarter-round tank with 36" radius and typical acrylic hood.
Any advice would be great.

mccorry · 02/12/2013, 10:21 PM

Hey... finally got the sump re-configured. Ended up ripping all of it out and going with thicker 0.22" Acrylic due to the thin stuff bowing under the water pressure.
Much better now.

Here are some pictures....

Baffles reconfigured

Skimmer section with Skimmer in place....

Splash guard (still need to cut the 1" hole for the return line to pass through and the holes for the temp and pH probes)

Water test, finally!

02/03/2013, 04:32 PM	#36
sp0k Registered Member. Join Date: May 2012 Location: vegas Posts: 136	nice update....looking good __________________ The great question... which I have not been able to answer... is, "What does a woman want? Current Tank Info: in the works Current Tank Info: 125g 40g sump..all in the making

02/04/2013, 11:07 AM	#40
Cymonous My Clown Attacks Me Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 2,105	Are you putting on any kind of clear cover over your LEDs or are you leaving them open? __________________ 100 Gallon Long with 20L sump 10 Gallon Office Tank Current Tank Info: 2 False Percula Clowns, One Spot Foxface, Diamond Watchman Goby, Yellow Tail Damsel, Engineer Goby

02/04/2013, 11:51 AM	#42
TropTrea Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: SE Suburbia Wisconsin Posts: 2,910	did you get anywhere fixing your sunset sunrise controler issue? __________________ Dennis B. Current Tank Info: Main tank 120 Gallon, 432 Watts T-5's plus 30 Watts of LED's, Frag 40 Gallon tank 234 Watts T-5's, 3 Frag tanks all 40 Gallon with LED lighting between 60 and 84 Watts. All LEDs are DIY Oh and then there is fresh water tanks 270 gallons

02/07/2013, 09:41 AM	#48
kegogut Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: St.Louis Posts: 5,052	What kind of Top is going on it? Canopy or open top? __________________ Dave. "I have learned all kinds of things from my many mistakes. The one thing I never learn is to stop making them." --Nicomo Cosca. Current Tank Info: 225 mixed w/ 225 sump 550 lbs live rock,3x MarinePure ceramic blocks,Skimz SM201,Geo 618 CR,Vectra L1,DOS automatic water changes,3x 250w MH w/ 4x actinic T5,All ran by Apex thru Fusion.--57 community tank w/ OR T-247,120 nem tank.

02/12/2013, 02:46 PM	#49
smklaw Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 106	I don't mean to go off topic but I am getting ready to do a build with the same basic components but I am having a hard time trying to figure out how to mount the units when done. I have a Clarity Plus quarter-round tank with 36" radius and typical acrylic hood. Any advice would be great. __________________ Scott Current Tank Info: 160 corner, 225 and currently planning/pricing 325-400

02/01/2013, 02:08 PM	#27
zakstrong Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 357	the lights look beautiful. If i were you i would reconsider your return pump and overflow. from the looks of the lights you are very handy so drilling the 125 should be an issue. The HOB is a pain to have to clean and monitor. a drilled overflow will look cleaner and you will be a lot happier. the mag drive pump is loud. you can get much better pumps with the same flow. I always recommend eheims. they are trusted, quiet and efficient

02/01/2013, 02:09 PM	#28
zakstrong Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 357	*shouldNT be and issue

02/02/2013, 02:05 PM	#30
steve731 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CT Posts: 66	looks great I plan on using a Makersled heatsink and was wondering what is the distance between the screw slots for mounting the led's to. Thanks Steve

02/02/2013, 09:51 PM	#31
MrReef101 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 65	One word......WOW

02/03/2013, 09:09 AM	#32
mccorry Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Grove City, OH Posts: 153	zakstrong, I've never drilled a tank before. I know I could build and pipe it, but the drilling of the glass really intimidates me. Plus... I don't have the tools (bit) to do that type of work. Here are just some updated pictures.... Tanks everywhere! I really need to start consolidating some of my projects... Dimmer box finished up All LED's are lit! I've got a little problem with my Sunrise / Sunset controller I need to figure out. Channel 3 which controls my Ocean Whites and Violets/UV's keeps Overloading at any voltage setting over 5.7 Volts. Not sure why as of yet.... Mounting Components in stand Stand in place Mocking up sump for baffle placement

02/03/2013, 11:16 AM	#34
mccorry Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Grove City, OH Posts: 153	Looks like the distance is 21/32" slot center to slot center.

02/03/2013, 08:00 PM	#37
bigpuffer1 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 52	very nice build. VERY sweet set up with the serial ports. do you do this type of work? or just pure diy? either way NICE!

02/04/2013, 06:31 AM	#38
steve731 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CT Posts: 66	Thanks for the info. Steve

02/04/2013, 10:23 AM	#39
mccorry Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Grove City, OH Posts: 153	Just pure DIY, bigpuffer. Thanks.

02/04/2013, 11:19 AM	#41
mccorry Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Grove City, OH Posts: 153	Clear lexan cover.

02/04/2013, 11:59 AM	#43
mccorry Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Grove City, OH Posts: 153	Haven't gotten back to it, yet....

02/06/2013, 08:06 PM	#44
mccorry Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Grove City, OH Posts: 153	Got around to installing the bubble trap baffles in the sump.... Baffles are in.... Sump is ready....

02/07/2013, 12:13 AM	#47
project-roc Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Springfield Mo Posts: 64	I would keep an eye on the back of the couch for mold/mildew being so close to the moisture. Wife may not like the tank if it ruins the couch!

02/12/2013, 10:21 PM	#50
mccorry Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Grove City, OH Posts: 153	Hey... finally got the sump re-configured. Ended up ripping all of it out and going with thicker 0.22" Acrylic due to the thin stuff bowing under the water pressure. Much better now. Here are some pictures.... Baffles reconfigured Skimmer section with Skimmer in place.... Splash guard (still need to cut the 1" hole for the return line to pass through and the holes for the temp and pH probes) Water test, finally!