40 breeder build

[mixer911]

yea thats why i was asking how high it is above his water .. since with using those heatsinks like that u basically create a giant flashlight and they need to be hung like 2ft above ur tank

Exactly what I was thinking also.

 

[mixer911]

I didn't even think about that when readi g the forums bc most were using the u channel with alot of spacing. Right now it's siting on the top of the take with 80 degree optics... I'm going to have to hang it, ideally don't want to try and remove the optics bc I'm scared of damaging LEDs.

Yea, with heatsinks they limit you to that surface to mount them. With the size you used your LEDs are tighter causing the spotlight effect. You will have to raise it up higher.

 

[gmoney243]

removing optics will also remove like 80% of your par or something not exact of course but u get the idea

 

[Reefer5060]

I can't really hang it from the ceiling but do u think just standard shelving brackets would work its not the heavy, the distance from the wall to the front end fixture is about 22 inch . I'm thinking and L shapes bracke to the wall?

 

[gmoney243]

just make sure ur on a stud to be safe lol

 

[Reefer5060]

Ha nice place on words ! I guess I need to fin the studs....

 

[gmoney243]

no i didnt mean anything funny about it just that if u dont screw the studs u wont be hung for long!

 

[SmyrnaReefer]

wow, i think mike is making this dirty! the last ten words lol

 

[Reefer5060]

Finally just need to clean up the wires and I'm satisfied

 

[Reefer5060]

Well just checked my levels been cycling since the last bed group buy towards the end of November. I am extremely happy with the build. Ill post more pictures later but what's every ones opinion on my first build . I learned a lot while building this and will keep all that in mind when I go to a bigger tank. I want to thank all of for helping me through put this project ... You are all awesome !!!!

Btw the biology dept had a good 20 min play time with the apex and iPhone turning the lights on and off remotely . It was hilarious . They also liked the ability to monitor and control all variables remotely ....... Brownie points maybe I can get them to buy apexs in bulk lol