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by Buddy08
Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:53 pm
Forum: Alabama Reefkeepers Discussion
Topic: Buddys 75G Reef Build
Replies: 17
Views: 13579

Re: Buddys 75G Reef Build

the frame was easy, simple measurements, drilling, and assembly with screws. The solder of the LED's was a little tricky but eventually became easy. You just have to make sure to tin your wires and pre tin your LEDs. As for wiring, rapidled has instructions on their website. this kit would work just...
by Buddy08
Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:10 pm
Forum: Alabama Reefkeepers Discussion
Topic: Buddys 75G Reef Build
Replies: 17
Views: 13579

Re: Buddys 75G Reef Build

Yup, my corals are doing great and just about every DIY LED build utilizes royal blues and cool whites. LED's utilize a combination of color temperatures and wavelengths to give it a nice spectrum.
by Buddy08
Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:42 pm
Forum: Alabama Reefkeepers Discussion
Topic: Buddys 75G Reef Build
Replies: 17
Views: 13579

Re: Buddys 75G Reef Build

the cool whites range from 5000-8300 k depending on how bright you have them.
by Buddy08
Thu Dec 08, 2011 7:05 pm
Forum: Alabama Reefkeepers Discussion
Topic: Buddys 75G Reef Build
Replies: 17
Views: 13579

Re: Buddys 75G Reef Build

rapidled.com
by Buddy08
Thu Dec 08, 2011 1:00 am
Forum: Alabama Reefkeepers Discussion
Topic: Buddys 75G Reef Build
Replies: 17
Views: 13579

Re: Buddys 75G Reef Build

Update: A lot has changed since my last post; starting with equipment. I decided to upgrade from the t5's to LED's simply to save in the long run with less power consumption and long life span of the lights themselves. I bought a 48 LED light kit with 4 dimming drivers and chose to use 24x royal blu...
by Buddy08
Wed Dec 07, 2011 6:37 pm
Forum: General Reefkeeping
Topic: batter up
Replies: 25
Views: 5395

Re: batter up

t5's, the set im selling in the buy/sale forum
by Buddy08
Wed Dec 07, 2011 6:37 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell and Trade
Topic: free
Replies: 6
Views: 1010

Re: free

ehhh you could just duck tape the rest :lol:
by Buddy08
Tue Dec 06, 2011 11:35 pm
Forum: General Reefkeeping
Topic: batter up
Replies: 25
Views: 5395

Re: batter up

par 5 inches below the tank is mid 600's, tank half way down is low 400s and on bottom level is 200s, 100 in corners but who put corals in corners? I may add 12 more blues to give it a little more color. but otherwise, im impressed and enjoy them very much. powerbill went down an average of $20 too ;D
by Buddy08
Tue Dec 06, 2011 11:31 pm
Forum: General Reefkeeping
Topic: batter up
Replies: 25
Views: 5395

Re: batter up

75g, went with 24x royal blue cree xp-e and 24x cool whites cree xp-g leds with 4 dimmable drivers. 2x 5.9x16" heat sinks and 80 degree optics
by Buddy08
Tue Dec 06, 2011 7:59 pm
Forum: General Reefkeeping
Topic: batter up
Replies: 25
Views: 5395

Re: batter up

let me know if you need help, just upgraded to DIY LED's in october. I need to update my build post and add some pictures on progress
by Buddy08
Tue Dec 06, 2011 7:56 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell and Trade
Topic: (WTB)lighting
Replies: 2
Views: 877

Re: (WTB)lighting

this would work great for your tank http://mbrk.com/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=6621. I had them over my 75 gallon
by Buddy08
Tue Dec 06, 2011 7:53 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell and Trade
Topic: WTB SPS's & Mushrooms
Replies: 8
Views: 1507

Re: WTB SPS's & Mushrooms

mainly looking for red, orange, and blue mushrooms. I lost your number chris when i upgraded phones so youll have to message it to me. not sure if im interested in the green and raspberry birdsnest or not, possibly the ponape and maybe the tyree monti though. Im really wanting to find some nice acro...
by Buddy08
Tue Dec 06, 2011 12:09 am
Forum: Buy, Sell and Trade
Topic: WTB SPS's & Mushrooms
Replies: 8
Views: 1507

WTB SPS's & Mushrooms

Let me know what you have, your prices, and when youre available.
by Buddy08
Mon Dec 05, 2011 11:59 am
Forum: Buy, Sell and Trade
Topic: Livestock and other stuff FS cheap to good homes
Replies: 45
Views: 11721

Re: Livestock and other stuff FS cheap to good homes

crap, was hoping it was the same dimensions of a 75g (based on length and width) so i could use my current stand and canopy. Yours is a little wider than mine. Would have wanted it if it would have fit my stand/canopy :[