200g show tank build

[New_Cichlid11]

Yea run no heater man the canister pumps will keep the water at a cool temp. Maybe add a fan to the canopy or is it open back, i had those lights before and never had a prob with the water temp and they were under a canopy, i would not run the lights as long though. But if you wanted to keep the lights for that schedule i would do LEDs

[NDsuperduty]

200g show tank build

Yea run no heater man the canister pumps will keep the water at a cool temp. Maybe add a fan to the canopy or is it open back, i had those lights before and never had a prob with the water temp and they were under a canopy, i would not run the lights as long though. But if you wanted to keep the lights for that schedule i would do LEDs

Is there a reason you would not use those lights for that long? Is it just because they will burn out fast? My customers love the look these lights give off, but obviously I gotta change something. Think I'm gonna add a fan or 2 to the canopy.

[mistahoo]

Is there a reason you would not use those lights for that long? Is it just because they will burn out fast? My customers love the look these lights give off, but obviously I gotta change something. Think I'm gonna add a fan or 2 to the canopy.

Probably because of heat given off from them being on for long periods of time. Also $$$, it costs more for those lights to be on for that long. LEDs give a great shimmer to your tank, cost less to run, and I'm sure your customers would love it more.

[New_Cichlid11]

Probably because of heat given off from them being on for long periods of time. Also $$$, it costs more for those lights to be on for that long. LEDs give a great shimmer to your tank, cost less to run, and I'm sure your customers would love it more.

+1 on heat and cost also it makes the tank dirtier bc of the algae, leds in the other hand are just as bright and produce very little heat and low cost and you could keep them on all day if you wanted to

[NDsuperduty]

Well I bit the bullet and bought (2) 36-48" marineland reef capable led lights. Figured if I like the led's then the money lose selling my current lights will be made up in electric bill savings. Guess one way or another I will have some lights for sale pretty soon, haha.

[mistahoo]

Marineland reef capable LEDs? Aren't those pretty expensive? You don't really need the reef capable ones for a freshwater tank. After witnessing the Ecoxotic LED Stunner Strips, I'm hooked on them. They have a lot of different sizes and a good variety of color temps to choose from. Not only that, you can daisy chain them which is pretty cool!

http://www.ecoxotic.com/aquarium-led-lights/stunner-led-strips.html

[NDsuperduty]

Got them on sale, so based on the prices I see for the ecoxotic it would be about the same price or maybe more depending on the amount of strips you bought. Guessing I would need 4-6 of the 36" to be equal to the marinelands

Got the reef capable because I like my tanks bright. Read a lot reviews on the double brights and people either loved them or complained about not being bright enough. Plus, the double bright uses 6500k 1w LEDs while the reef capable uses 10,000k 1w LEDs, and I really prefer the color of the 10,000k.

[mistahoo]

Ah got ya. How much were the lights?

[NDsuperduty]

200g show tank build

Got them for $200 each. I really didn't want to drop more money on lights, but I'm not going to start skimping at this point. Hopefully I love the LEDs and they save me more money then i will lose selling the others

[mistahoo]

Got them for $200 each. I really didn't want to drop more money on lights, but I'm not going to start skimping at this point. Hopefully I love the LEDs and they save me more money then i will lose selling the others

$200 is pretty good for brand new! They will save you money. LEDs use way less electricity plus they last longer.

[Darth Coqui]

Very nice tank.
Did you purchase a check valve, preferably and wye check valve for the overflow returns?
It works wonders for me and user friendly on the maintenance itself.
I also went with black pvc and fittings and balck silicone for my tank as I have drilled holes inside my tank with a black background.
Makes the tank look sooo much cleaner let alone Nick did a fantastic job drilling more holes in my tank.
Dude your lights are SWEET!!!
Please update with more pics.
I would love to see this in person as well.
Thanks for sharing

Cheers


Frankie

[mistahoo]

Re: 200g show tank build

I might have missed it but what is your store name and location? It would definitely be awesome to see the tank in person!

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[NDsuperduty]

200g show tank build

Nutrition Depot in Kingwood

[Darth Coqui]

Your at the nutrition Depot in Kingwood.
Did you sponsor any of the Young Guns matches, Verizon Theater with Saul?

Frankie

[NDsuperduty]

200g show tank build

No idea what federation it was but I did sponsor a pro(or top level Am)fighter or two in the past