Poseidon's NEW Adventure!

[Poseidon]

LOL!

That last bit just allows me to dial down the LED's if I ever need too. It has expansion for 2 more channels too. :D

[binford4000]

Thanks Chuck! I am looking at some Violet next, to make it REALLY pop.

This combo allows me to take the best of the halide, a nice crisp white with glimmer lines and the white part allows for the color of the fish to really pop. The LED Blue is incredible for color on the corals, and these add a substantial amount of PAR too.

It seems we are always tinkering with something, and I am no exception. My next project may really turn out killer, a space saver that will directly impact coral growth. (It's under wraps for now.)

By violet do you mean UV?? If not you might want to consider adding 454nm to your mix. Lots of pop and great for your corals. I personally contribute the color of my SPS to them. Foodfor thought is all. I really like what you have done and really glad to hear the torts doing well.Looking forward to more pics!!

[Poseidon]

Yes, I am thinking UV Chuck. I found these:
Semileds 4-core True Violet LED

They are $29 each, and can be ran at the same current as my Blues, but they recommend 700, which means more parts, so I am waiting a bit. I think 2 of them on their own channel will make an impact for sure.

[Poseidon]

Placed an order from Melev's Reef today. 2 5x5x20 chambers, with a flange top and bottom. One will become a Kalk reactor the other a Ca Reactor. Marc is shipping me the containers, and I will DIY it up to do what I need in each case. Using 1/4" acrylic will allow me to drill and tap the acrylic for PVC fittings, or I may use some uni-seals. In either case, I look forward to doing the little things to each to make them my own.

[MizTanks]

I would love to have one of his ATO containers! He does awesome work

[Tom@HaslettMI]

Everythings looking great Mike!

Thanks Andy! It looks really good in person, just the right amount of blue for me. The corals seem to approve as well, everything from Acans to Oregon Tort.

The "last" ok "most recent" part of the puzzle:

Front of the board.



Back of the board.


I soldered a jumper on the back of the board because the LDD ground coming from the project box is a single wire. (Soldered a jumper in there too.)


I didn't expect this, but the O2Surplus board fades in when power is applied, neat touch. The price was certainly right, for $17 + Shipping, I have a simple 4 channel dimmer. Right now I have left and right on separate channels, but I can always put them on a single if I need too.


Now, on to the violets.... :D

I've got one of O2surplus' converters and it is awesome. I believe he said it can control something like 24 LDDs per channel!

Placed an order from Melev's Reef today. 2 5x5x20 chambers, with a flange top and bottom. One will become a Kalk reactor the other a Ca Reactor. Marc is shipping me the containers, and I will DIY it up to do what I need in each case. Using 1/4" acrylic will allow me to drill and tap the acrylic for PVC fittings, or I may use some uni-seals. In either case, I look forward to doing the little things to each to make them my own.

You should just buy the Korallin I'm selling. Shoot me a PM... I'll make a sweet you a deal.

Tom

[Poseidon]

A quick video update, the tank is looking really good to me today! :D :D :D

[MizTanks]

Everything's looking awesome!! Can't wait to see it a year from now. The way you have everything placed...epic grow out!!

[Poseidon]

Time for a photo update, these were all taken yesterday. I am so happy to be back to halides, it is so much easier to match the color to my eye than it is with Blue heavy LED!


War Coral


Pink Lemon Aid. (Grows like a WEED!)


Red Planet. Growing well here, but color has faded a lot. I think it prefers much lower PAR than what it is getting here.


Rasta's, Blue Stag, and some really slow growing Zoa that is BRIGHT BRIGHT ORANGE/RED!


My last Anthias, I think she is turning to a he. I would really like to add more, but lately the females have been as much as the males at the LFS. These fish used to be $24-$30, now they are $50+!?


GARF Bonsai from Beaker Bob. I am so happy this is doing so well.


Pink Sticky Punch, **** Boy, and something from Cherry Corals, some sort of PE.


Red Chalice, also from Bob. I am not sure the name, but it is RED. I am not getting much growth, too much light?

[Poseidon]

Green Duncan from Tom, from an MMMC meeting. This was 2 heads.


Acan's from Skyhigh and Detroit Coral Farm


Another Chalice, I am trying to hide this one in a shadow. More Acans, and a Red Dragon visible. Trying to find a sweet spot for it, that coral I hear like low light and good flow.


Full tank from the right side.


Full tank from the front.


Full tank from the left.