Recent content by topenjoin

Alright so I have a question about my corals are browning and losing color. I just started my reef tank about three months ago. Recently I've added some corals like spongodes and noticed it losing its bright green color. I've tested my water and 0 phosphates and nitrates. I've tested for...

So after getting really frustrated with the overflow noise on my 80 deep blue tank I came up with a solution. By simply using a foam block adding under the overflow teeth so the water trickles and slows down to the overflow water level. This greatly reduced the noise next to none.

Hi guys I am currently stuck in a predicament. I need to hang my ocean revives over my tank. My issue is the way I plan on hanging them I will not teach a joist. My joist is directly in the center of my tank. I will need 2 ceiling hooks with how I am going to hang the lights. Which ceiling...

Hi has anyone been able to drill a 10 gallon tank? I have a spare 10 gallon tank I would like to drill a 1 1/2 bulkhead and attach the tank to my sump? anyone willing to drill for me? I wont be heartbroken if the tank cracks lol Thanks

Hi guys, my move went smoothly so I decided to replaced my 75 gallon I had to sell prior to the move. I went with the 80 gallon Deep blue rimless tank and stand. I really liked the footprint of the tank being 48x24 also my last acrylic tank was a pain to perform any tasks inside the tank...

Where could I buy some diy calcium for randys 2 part I am sitting really low with 365 calcium in my tank. Would really like to pick some up tomorrow asap. I have neglected my tank for some time now. Need to get back on things. Also looking for a some magnesium Thanks!! Sent from my SPH-L710...

Who else here has a DIY LED build? I know you guys are out there! Lets see some builds!!!! Post some information, pictures results and growth! Lets get some more people excited to try there own builds! I know from my build I was thrilled! Really want to see some cool builds! Here is my setup...

Hi guys, just wanted to share my newest project. I am in the process of building my LED light for my 75G tank. Currently I have x2 of the Chinese group buy fixtures which i love, but do not have much control on them. After a ton of research, calculation cost and performance, I have come to...

Hi guys so I recently just started my 75 build, I had the tank running now for a couple of days and added a protein skimmer today My issue is that the bubbles from the protein skimmer are getting to my main tank. I am very much a noob to this so I figured I would ask the community. I have a...

Alight guys so it took me about 6 months to finally get to the point I am now of setting up my build This will be my biggest build so far last build was 10 gallons lol. Setup 75 Gallon Acrylic tank with center overflow, 48w18d20t w/ Black acrylic stand and canopy x2 group buy LEDs with Mai...

Hi guys just wanted to share my 5 gallon fluval spec. made my own LEDs for this setup and are fully controllable 14Blue LEDs and 10White LEDs 1w each Tank is about 3 months old I love it so far have 2 regular clowns and a yellow watchman also some zoas and what i believe is a monti spongodes...

I have always had a thought in my head of using a RGB controller with remote to control higher power LEDs, running 3 channels with ease. The purpose of this was mainly cost and dimming feature, these little controllers cost about $5 come with a 24key remote, 20x 1W LED cost about $7 So i...

Hi has anyone used this driver yet? i am planning a build with these drivers running 4 channels, My questions is what kind of controller should i use? I am either thinking the typhon LED controller, or an arduino build the thing is i have never even touched ardunio and wondering how hard...

Hi guys, i finally bought what i wanted a 40 gallon rimless tank. its made out of 1/2 acrylic Dimensions are 30x20x12D So i am looking for ideas on plumbing this setup, i want to do an overflow, but not sure were i should drill the tank, on the bottom or on the back, I would love to drill a...

Hi guys just wanted to post something i have created for less than $15. So i was trying to learn how LEDs work, and had no previous experience, and after a ton of research i decided to go ahead and try it out on a cheap scale. I went ahead and ordered some really cheap 1w LEDs from a well...