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CSQ Variable-PAR Frag Rack

I converted my tanks over to LEDs about ~3 years ago. Since that time, I've faced a challenge maintaining both light loving SPS and lower light LPS...
05-23-2012 by CalmSeasQuest
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Last Reply By: larryandlaura
Today 09:47 PM

the strength of acrylic

looking to build a sump using 1/4 acrylic and was wandering if anyone on here has an idea of how stong 1/4 really is....the sump will measure...
04-29-2012 by tonysearsjr
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Last Reply By: ScottCRRT
04-30-2012 12:50 AM

Out with the old..... in with the new!

Finally was able to get my old t5's switched out for some new LED's! 72 cree 3w xp-e's, 36 CW (cool white), 36 RB Royal Blue). I am running them w/o...
04-24-2012 by chort55
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04-26-2012 07:12 PM
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DIY LED build

After several years of lurking, learning, and planning I have finally begun the process of building a DIY LED array. So far all I have are the...
09-07-2011 by Tom@HaslettMI (Multi-page thread 1 2 3 ... Last Page)
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Last Reply By: laversace
04-25-2012 11:45 PM
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Sammie's 90gal Turn Over Tank

Ive been wanting to do this for quite awhile, setting a tank up like the ponds in the trop. Over the last year, i have been getting what i needed to...
05-22-2011 by dano
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Replies: 2
Last Reply By: Noobody
04-25-2012 07:32 PM
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DIY LED project. 24 x 3w and 40 x 3w

The Father/Son LED DIY weekend starts tomorrow. I have to get myself an array of tools (read Evil's Thread) from Home Depot. 1st up is for my...
01-19-2012 by Tom Toro (Multi-page thread 1 2 )
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Last Reply By: projectx
04-22-2012 09:48 PM

How many LEDs will a meanwell 30-48P run?

Title says it all.... I need to know how many LEDs a meanwell 30-48P will run! I know theres a math to it but I don't know exactly how to figure it...
03-28-2012 by chort55
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Replies: 5
Last Reply By: mikezalewski
04-22-2012 09:48 AM

Sump design- feedback wanted

I am working on designing my first sump and want feedback. The space I have to work with a closet under the stairs. The space for the sump is...
03-23-2012 by Titus (Multi-page thread 1 2 )
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Replies: 17
Last Reply By: Titus
04-04-2012 10:33 AM

JBJ nanocube sump light ?

Hey guys I was just wondering if anyone has added a light to their jbj nanocube to grow chaeto in the back chambers, if so what are you using/ where...
03-26-2012 by chort55
Views: 170
Replies: 4
Last Reply By: woods4542000
03-27-2012 06:07 AM

DIY ATO Unit?

Thinking of making an ATO unit, and was surprised by the number of YouTube vids on the topic. Anyone do their own unit? Plans to use? Plans to avoid?
12-02-2011 by dlhirst
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Replies: 4
Last Reply By: projectx
03-23-2012 08:18 PM
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DIY H.O.B. refugium

Well this time it wont be a tutorial..Mostly because i used some specialized tools while building this. Similar results could be acheived using...
03-02-2012 by Lynxer
Views: 378
Replies: 7
Last Reply By: Lynxer
03-03-2012 03:53 PM

DIY overflow Pico style

Heres a short tutorial on how i made an overflow for my new 4.9g pico. Step 1: Gather supplies: A peice of ABS or acrylic the...
02-29-2012 by Lynxer
Views: 203
Replies: 3
Last Reply By: Lynxer
03-01-2012 10:44 PM

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