Algae reactor for 180

[S2G]

I'm wanted to try a reactor on my 180. I'm looking at refurbishing a mag350 or cfs700 canister. The lighting I'm not sure. All the roll lights get pretty hot.

Anyone have some pics of their reactors for a 125+

@lion king

 

[lion king]

The led strip lights I used on my reactors didn't transfer much heat to speak of, I can' t find the specifics right now but it is in some of my other threads. Youll find many recommended brands that do work. My only thought is, are those canisters clear, if not you'll likely not get enough light transfer. There are submersible leds but I haven't tried any mods using those.

 

[S2G]

The led strip lights I used on my reactors didn't transfer much heat to speak of, I can' t find the specifics right now but it is in some of my other threads. Youll find many recommended brands that do work. My only thought is, are those canisters clear, if not you'll likely not get enough light transfer. There are submersible leds but I haven't tried any mods using those.

They're clear. The cfs700 is below. I've been looking at trying to daisy chain some 12-20w 660nm fixtures. Maybe 6 fixtures total in a triangle layout 2 upper/ lower.

I'll look for some of your threads for lights

 

[lion king]

Here's one of the builds; https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/brs-reactor-algae-reactor.319128/

You paln on using straight red, I have a 50w red and blue grow light on a refuge that works well, 460nm and 630nm. You could mount those panel type leds around the reavtor just as well, and it would work. I've never used straight red.