It holds the water. The spray bar stops the back flow much earlier. Leaves approx 6-7 gallons of room in the sump. I'll check out your thread jgraz 
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It began with a new sump..
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Got the biopellet reactors started .
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I run about 180 gal total water volume. I split my brs gfo and carbon reactor into 2 separate units. I called the brs tech support guys and they said if I had a newer reactor it was the same as the biopellet reactor that they sell. I looked at the pics of both and figured it was so. That's why I called them. So back to your question. Yes. I'm running 25 mg. good for about 50 gallons. It filled the reactor half way. I did not mod the reactor cause I wasn't worried about pressure. I have the all valve less than 50 % open. I'm running a mag 24. I will run the other unit later after this breaks in for a while I think that's the recommendation. All told it will be good for about a 100 gal of water. I'll experiment and see
SRO 3k arrived today. Wow! Big sucker. Had to put into my center compartment of the sump.
Still going back and forth about lights. Anyone use Steve's LED's?
Still going back and forth about lights. Anyone use Steve's LED's?
So I pulled the trigger on Apollo LEDs. They have a 6 month no interest pay period using PayPal. So I got 3 lights and their controller. Sweeeet! Can't wait to get them. Found a sleek design using L aluminum stock and tube for main supports.
SolarBlast UV 5000
Apollo Reef LED Dimming Controller
Apollo Reef LED Dimming Controller
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Lights came in yesterday. Nice spent 120 on aluminum l stock and galvanized pipe. Got the idea off reef central. Pics to come...
Lights came in yesterday. Nice spent 120 on aluminum l stock and galvanized pipe. Got the idea off reef central. Pics to come...
You will definitely be happy with the Apollo LEDs. I have the 1st Gen. 5000 UV model and I love them!
If you plan to build a canopy for them, here's how I made mine:
That last one is before it was finished... but you can see how the fixture fits nice and snug in the "tray" created by the aluminum angles. As a bonus, I can slide both fixtures on the tray to whatever position I want them in... or even slide them both to one side to get better access to my tank from the top without having to take all the fixtures out.
Anyway, thought I'd share in case it gave you some ideas you could use to mount yours.
On a side note, I would highly recommend having these in a canopy as opposed to just hanging or mounting them on a rail. These fixtures have such a wide coverage area that you will get blinding light protruding through the open space between the fixture and your tank. Without a canopy to block the light, you will light up your whole room and it will be hard to look at the tank without getting blinded. These are NOT a "spot-light" look like AI Sols or some other brand LED's.
If you plan to build a canopy for them, here's how I made mine:
That last one is before it was finished... but you can see how the fixture fits nice and snug in the "tray" created by the aluminum angles. As a bonus, I can slide both fixtures on the tray to whatever position I want them in... or even slide them both to one side to get better access to my tank from the top without having to take all the fixtures out.
Anyway, thought I'd share in case it gave you some ideas you could use to mount yours.
On a side note, I would highly recommend having these in a canopy as opposed to just hanging or mounting them on a rail. These fixtures have such a wide coverage area that you will get blinding light protruding through the open space between the fixture and your tank. Without a canopy to block the light, you will light up your whole room and it will be hard to look at the tank without getting blinded. These are NOT a "spot-light" look like AI Sols or some other brand LED's.
Hmm. I'm going to have to see. Was hoping to keep mounts sleek and thin. Ill try it and see. If its too bright.
It's great to have a father in law who likes to build things. And he painted the light rails!
Tell me about it. They got them to me in 2days. The lights beat the controller. FedEx came early and it didn't get out with them. So it arrives tomm. My father in law is a retired welder and he loves my tank. So he fabricated the stand after in showed him pics. By the way the fish is doing well. My tangs tried to push him around but he didn't let it happen. They are getting along well. So lights!!!!!! Can't wait to light em up!
By the way the rails are aluminum L stock. Inch and a half and an 1/8 gage We used the stock bolt on the top of the light by oversizing the hole that were drilled. Allowed the mount to sit flush and give enough thread exposure to ensure secure tightening
Looks good Chris. That rail looks very well made.
FYI, if you want to test your leds before you get the controller... you can just plug the power cords in then use a 9v battery as your dimmer signal. You may need to strip one end of an old ethernet cable to get to the wires, but a 9v will let you see what your lights will look like at around 90% intensity.
FYI, if you want to test your leds before you get the controller... you can just plug the power cords in then use a 9v battery as your dimmer signal. You may need to strip one end of an old ethernet cable to get to the wires, but a 9v will let you see what your lights will look like at around 90% intensity.
Hooked up the lights tonight to test. WOW! Very very cool. Pics this weekend. Anyone have an idea on controller housing?
Wow Chris….I like your father-in-law. Very nice rail to hold the lights.
I’ve got old-school, non dimable Apollo’s and I’m very happy. You’ll be delighted with the newer dimable versions. Keep the pictures coming.
I’ve got old-school, non dimable Apollo’s and I’m very happy. You’ll be delighted with the newer dimable versions. Keep the pictures coming.
Just got done setting up lights. My old lights had one of the ac/dc converters go. So I had to get home at 10 and get new lights set up for tomm morning. Really cool. I do want to find a replacement transformer thingy for my large marineland reef ready LEDs. I have 2 of the 48 inch jobbers. Now one won't work and I wanted to use them both on my frag tank. Oh well. I'll make one
Paul how high do you have them off the water?