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I know you shouldn't judge LEDs by wattage.......however, two 24" TrueLumen Pro strips at 16 watts each isn't much light. Great for a FOWLR, but not for coral. I think the kits for that tank are in the 50 to 60 watt range. Maybe three strips would put you on the low end. You'll have to...
If I understand, you've already gutted the hood/canopy. You're choice is to buy a kit (Stevesleds, Rapidled, Proledsupply, etc.), or start from scratch and do a total DIY. I've got to believe there are DIY threads out there that show you how to do this specific hood.
Macus, the guts look pretty straight forward. The long rectangular box on the right is the ballast for the compact flourescent bulbs....the small little clear cube just to the left of that ballast (with the six wires coming out) is a relay (most likely to let the fans know when the lights are...
First off welcome to NJREEFERS! I like the look of the tank....the horseshoe look of the rock.
However, I do have a couple concerns, but maybe unjustified. You stated "we just set up our new biocube," and then state that you added the clowns. Did you allow the tank to cycle or at a...
Looking good!
Before everything gets growing in there, you might want to try drilling the rock pieces with a masonry bit and using plastic coat hanger pieces to re-epoxy the structure back together. I will state that you do take the chance of breaking up the rock with the drill, especially if...
Good catch John.....you are correct, the $95 is for the ES to the WQD. However, I still don't understand the difference in the two 50 dollar options??? Unless you use the RF module on the old WES on the new WQD.
Now as far as the RF module and the wireless option, I get it. I don't have the RF modules. However, what I don't get is that Ecotech sells three upgrade kits:
MP10ES to MP10QD - $50 (Item # MP050)
MP10WES to MP10WQD - $50 (Item#MP051)
MP10WES to MP10WQD - $95...
Brian, (@Fish Brain ) that would be fantastic! What do you need in the way of corals....I can bring them up to you. I have a ton of orange/red monti, purple monti, Downbeach Bird's nest, Pink Lemonade (if I can cut it), A green plating and branching thing with (I think} red background...