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  1. Shane and John

    here the start of my 360 gallon build

    I figured as much. Chad is a very knowledgeable man when it comes to reefing. When I first joined RF, and had some plumbing issues, He was the first to volunteer to help me out. He drove to my house and Helped me with suggestions and actually getting up and running. We drank some beers and have...
  2. Shane and John

    Design a DIY LED light

    I have started my own thread, I will stop cluttering up this one. Jeff, I will follow Eric's suggestions for sure..and Yes, he is the kind of man many only dream to become!!
  3. Shane and John

    Shane's DIY LED Project with lots of help!!

    Ok guys, sorry to dominate the other thread. Let's hear your Ideas Mike. Eric, will you please look at Mikes suggestions and chime in here as well..thanks again for all the help. My head is spinning...
  4. Shane and John

    Design a DIY LED light

    Mike, would you go Blue or royal blue? There is also different types of Cree's...xte. Xpe. Xtc Xps. .....lol....what will work best for my application? ,
  5. Shane and John

    Design a DIY LED light

    Eric, I really do need your help!! I looked thru the site and am even more lost than before. Many options. Once we figure out the color scheme that will help a lot. How many drivers we will need, how many controll nobs. Do I but already soldered nobs? Do I but pre tapped heatsinks? What optics...
  6. Shane and John

    Design a DIY LED light

    Mike, I would love to hear your thoughts as well....Please do share when you get the chance!!
  7. Shane and John

    here the start of my 360 gallon build

    Mike, chad had Aptasia in his other system!!! He just broke it down and is going to kill his rock and cycle his new system from dead rock. I'm not sure how he is going to kill it all yet though. He will most likely pressure wash it and give it an Acid bath. Then skim the Heck out of it during...
  8. Shane and John

    Design a DIY LED light

    Oh yeah, I will need lots of help...lol..I just spent an hr looking thru the website and trying to get a list of parts I will need. There are just way to many options that I know nothing about. I tried to use Eric's list he posted, and got very confused. So many options, so little knowledge...
  9. Shane and John

    Invasion of the GREEN HAIRY MUSHROOMS!!!

    Agreed, they are very hard to kill as well. I had to Kalk paste them when they got out of hand in my 120. They were on a base rock that was about 20 lbs. I would have had to dismantle the whole tank to try to get the rock out. I saved what I could,gave them all away,and then pasted the rest. I...
  10. Shane and John

    here the start of my 360 gallon build

    Sweet deal bro..I will call you!!!
  11. Shane and John

    Unknown crab. pest or not

    Don't just kill it though. Someone out there who has a FOLR could give him a home!! He does look pretty nasty though!! It's amazing what can HitchHike in with live rock!!!
  12. Shane and John

    here the start of my 360 gallon build

    Sweet deal bro,do you work Friday? Jen is on vacation now for the next 10 days and I am off for Atleast that long. I would love to get to see what your doing and chat for a while. It's been a long time since we have hung out!! Let me know what works best for you bud. I still can't drive yet...
  13. Shane and John

    here the start of my 360 gallon build

    Chad, any updates? Did you start to cook that rock yet? How are you going to do it, with acid or another way? I think it's a good idea for you to start fresh, pest free. Your Butterfly's wont be so happy, but they will survive..Lol
  14. Shane and John

    WHAT, Wrong fish

    Wow, what a score!! Sometimes in life things are just meant to be. Good luck with your new addition. Maybe do some research to find if he has any special dietary requirements. He is obviously not your run of the mill, common Angel. Please post your findings as I am very interested!!
  15. Shane and John

    Design a DIY LED light

    Wow..I guess I will have to buy 2 par meters for that price, what a bargain..Lmao Well scratch that idea, I will just be very carefully and slowly raise the intensity. I am still trying to figure out a fixture, I will post what I come up with. I can't say it enough, I really appreciate the...
  16. Shane and John

    Need some help deisging a LED

    Wow, that's a lot of bulbs!! But I would agree that you want to get as many as you can for the color range. I will be following your progress and will use your thread to help make my decisions. Good luck with your build, and keep it up to date!
  17. Shane and John

    Design a DIY LED light

    One more thing. Should I buy a Par meter? I would like to take readings of my T-5's to develop a base line. I know there is difference from Bulbs to LED'S, but I want to be very careful and not shock or even kill any of my livestock. When I first switched to LED'S on my 120, I started them out...
  18. Shane and John

    Design a DIY LED light

    Mike...You are absolutely right, I have many options. However, I lack the confidence and the know how to fabricate. I don't have a lot of tools here at home. Everything is at my work, and who knows when I will be released to go back. I am a very active person, and this taking it easy and...
  19. Shane and John

    Design a DIY LED light

    Eric..I really like the color choices!! It's just like you and I had discussed thru PM.. I know it will only take 1 fixture, based on what my PAC SUNS coverage area was. It's just a matter of what optics to use at the height of the fixture. I want to be very carefully of the spotlight affect.
  20. Shane and John

    Design a DIY LED light

    Mike. I will order the regular version then. My fixture now is about 4 1/4 tall and 12 " deep. My rock work is a huge Pile with holes and caves. My SPS are mostly mounted on the top 1/3 of the tank. Most of the Acans and Chalices are on the bottom half of the rock scape or on the sand bed. Th...
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