Someone go grab this!

[Fenix]

Check it out

I think you could even do it with the chinese led boxes from ebay. That's what I was considering doing.

 

[MarAquatic]

Yes I picked it up paid 21 to park. Luckily when I arrived so did the movers and I borrowed a furniture dolly. Huge life saver. Here is a thread on another forum I saw regarding this topic http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forum/index.php?threads/94989/

 

[Fenix]

Yeah, but that tank is half the size...

 

[MarAquatic]

It's actually done on both

 

[Fenix]

Well, I expect pictures

 

[Flagg37]

You can use this calculator to figure out the safety factor of the tank both with and without the rim and make your own choice. http://www.aquarium-glass.co.uk/calculator.asp

 

[MarAquatic]

You can use this calculator to figure out the safety factor of the tank both with and without the rim and make your own choice. http://www.aquarium-glass.co.uk/calculator.asp

I'm trying to use the calculator but it's not working

 

[Flagg37]

I've always had trouble using it on my phone but never from a desktop.

 

[iCon]

It was designed as enclosed but I would have to remove the top anyways to get some leds since I don't want to run t5s

Funny, I think most folks that have been in the hobby for 5+ years would say that T5s, supplemented by LEDs is the way to go. Instead of removing the T5 setup, consider adding LEDs to the T5s. I forget what the RSM inners look like, so there may simply not be enough space =\

 

[MarAquatic]

Funny, I think most folks that have been in the hobby for 5+ years would say that T5s, supplemented by LEDs is the way to go. Instead of removing the T5 setup, consider adding LEDs to the T5s. I forget what the RSM inners look like, so there may simply not be enough space =\

I thought about that but I don't want to buy 5 or 8 bulbs it adds up and they will need to be changed after a little while. And I've been reading heat can be an issue with the closed top

 

[rygh]

Funny, I think most folks that have been in the hobby for 5+ years would say that T5s, supplemented by LEDs is the way to go. Instead of removing the T5 setup, consider adding LEDs to the T5s. I forget what the RSM inners look like, so there may simply not be enough space =\

In terms of growth, electricity, and cost, yes, a LOT of people would agree.
But people in the hobby for a long time also get sick of all the general maintenance.
And nothing can beat the almost zero maintenance of pure LED.

 

[iCon]

In terms of growth, electricity, and cost, yes, a LOT of people would agree.
But people in the hobby for a long time also get sick of all the general maintenance.
And nothing can beat the almost zero maintenance of pure LED.

Couldn't agree more
AI + Kessil only here!

 

[MarAquatic]

Any one run ocean revive

 

[sfsuphysics]

In terms of growth, electricity, and cost, yes, a LOT of people would agree.
But people in the hobby for a long time also get sick of all the general maintenance.
And nothing can beat the almost zero maintenance of pure LED.

And the absolute kick in the nuts feeling when the next year or two your favorite brand releases an even better fixture than the one you got, with more features, and the same (or cheaper) price.

That said, there is a life span of usefulness on LEDs and the lack of maintenance could get you in trouble as you wonder why in 5-6 years things are not looking so great, but the lights still look just as bright to your eyes.

 

[MarAquatic]

Well it's done and rimless now

1.5 hours later some tugging 20 razors and hacksaw later tank looks amazing. And it has an awesome flat Polish bevel also

 

[Gablami]

nice work. good luck!