Biocube 32
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Definitely aimming to 2 out the door soon.
My improvised attempts at testing par on various lights picutures below. For the 40gallon tank i will swap for my main tank.
Tested one of the knock off radion xr30 blues, 2 kessils 360we, 1 kessil 360x.
In a attempt to find a option that produces higher than 260 par (the current max with current biocube32 light modifications).
The xr30- maxed at about 260-250 roughly same as I currently have.
The 2 360we's didn't maxed at 250 with 100 precent intensity.
The 360x only got to 220 par.
At this point I’m even willing to use 2 of the 4 the 360 xs i had planed to use on main tank if it can produce par over 400.
My main tank I’m now planning sps dominant tank. 210gallon will be the mixed reef.
I found a article:
It's interesting if I can get similar results with two kessils. Either the 360x or (360we by taping the reflector to them mentioned on post #15.)
Ordered two of these 55 degree reflectors today.
There are also 35degree reflectors if the 55 ones don't give enough par, however I think they should. With 2 360s on a 24 inch long, by 21.5 wide, and around inch deep. Would need to measure again to be certain but thats the rough measurements I recall from memory.
Hopefully it works. And I can figure out a way to mount them without using my butchers kitchen twine lol
So far the leak test has ran perfect since I filled it up.
Tested one of the knock off radion xr30 blues, 2 kessils 360we, 1 kessil 360x.
In a attempt to find a option that produces higher than 260 par (the current max with current biocube32 light modifications).
The xr30- maxed at about 260-250 roughly same as I currently have.
The 2 360we's didn't maxed at 250 with 100 precent intensity.
The 360x only got to 220 par.
At this point I’m even willing to use 2 of the 4 the 360 xs i had planed to use on main tank if it can produce par over 400.
My main tank I’m now planning sps dominant tank. 210gallon will be the mixed reef.
I found a article:
It's interesting if I can get similar results with two kessils. Either the 360x or (360we by taping the reflector to them mentioned on post #15.)
Ordered two of these 55 degree reflectors today.
There are also 35degree reflectors if the 55 ones don't give enough par, however I think they should. With 2 360s on a 24 inch long, by 21.5 wide, and around inch deep. Would need to measure again to be certain but thats the rough measurements I recall from memory.
Hopefully it works. And I can figure out a way to mount them without using my butchers kitchen twine lol
So far the leak test has ran perfect since I filled it up.
I finally got the tank set up.
1. lights mounted
I took 2 out of the 4 kessil 360x I had intended to use on the 210gallon and mounted them on this tank for thw ability to get higher par. I added the 55degree reflectors and retested par. And I was able to get 600 par half way down if I ramped the lights up to near max. At 50% I was able to already exceed the max par of my biocube32. So I'm happy with the par potential these lights will give.
2. Saltwater added
I need to figure out ato for this tank. I wasn't considering where to put one when i filled the tank so most likey will have to drain it to move it over a few inches to leave space for a ato reservoir in the corner.
3. I have 2 Rock structures. One will be a new one I need to cut some of the structure off to fit in the way I wanted in the tank. The other structure will be the current main rock structure in the biocube32.
4.) I have some dry crushed coral I'm saving to add to the crushed coral that's in the biocube32 already. This tank is slightly larger so will need more than I currently have in old tank.
I will keep wire management simple. Wires behind the tank maybe peice of wood to just cover them up. So only power strip is visible. Inkbird and mp10 (when I actually swap tanks) controllers just mounted to side of tank. Only the return pump controller is inside cabinet.
I have a deal in the works to aquire are nyos 120 skimmer for this tank.
This tank will be sps dominated.
210 will start out as mainly softy and lps.
This tank will have to however hold my torches and hammers etc until the 210 is. Actually ready to go.
1. lights mounted
I took 2 out of the 4 kessil 360x I had intended to use on the 210gallon and mounted them on this tank for thw ability to get higher par. I added the 55degree reflectors and retested par. And I was able to get 600 par half way down if I ramped the lights up to near max. At 50% I was able to already exceed the max par of my biocube32. So I'm happy with the par potential these lights will give.
2. Saltwater added
I need to figure out ato for this tank. I wasn't considering where to put one when i filled the tank so most likey will have to drain it to move it over a few inches to leave space for a ato reservoir in the corner.
3. I have 2 Rock structures. One will be a new one I need to cut some of the structure off to fit in the way I wanted in the tank. The other structure will be the current main rock structure in the biocube32.
4.) I have some dry crushed coral I'm saving to add to the crushed coral that's in the biocube32 already. This tank is slightly larger so will need more than I currently have in old tank.
I will keep wire management simple. Wires behind the tank maybe peice of wood to just cover them up. So only power strip is visible. Inkbird and mp10 (when I actually swap tanks) controllers just mounted to side of tank. Only the return pump controller is inside cabinet.
I have a deal in the works to aquire are nyos 120 skimmer for this tank.
This tank will be sps dominated.
210 will start out as mainly softy and lps.
This tank will have to however hold my torches and hammers etc until the 210 is. Actually ready to go.
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MarcosD
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Man you’ve been busy! Looking good! Only thing I’d say is that power strip there makes me a little nervous. I’d attach it to the wall instead if possible.
Lots of dremmel cuts later and the first rock is in. I also add some of the dry crush coral just to get it soaking. The actual live rock and crushed coral will be added when tank is actually swapped.
Plan to let this run a while before doing the tank swap. Maybe even add some bottle bacteria. Anything to help have a smooth Transition. Currently main tank is well dialed in. So hopefully with patience I won't loose Anything.
Plan to let this run a while before doing the tank swap. Maybe even add some bottle bacteria. Anything to help have a smooth Transition. Currently main tank is well dialed in. So hopefully with patience I won't loose Anything.