FarmerTy's 215-gallon SPS Tank

[FarmerTy]

At least it is only the acrylic on the SB Reef Bars...my XHO's have the lenses burning on the violet diodes....not an easy fix for that

I looked at the 90 degree lenses on the violet diodes and they didn't look like they were suffering the same lens burn as the acrylic splash guard. I'll have to keep checking... If it does, I'll pop the lenses off and run the native 120 degrees instead.

 

[Caravanshaka]

I looked at the 90 degree lenses on the violet diodes and they didn't look like they were suffering the same lens burn as the acrylic splash guard. I'll have to keep checking... If it does, I'll pop the lenses off and run the native 120 degrees instead.

Mine is the lens attached to the diode...not sure if I can get it off without damaging the LED

 

[FarmerTy]

Mine is the lens attached to the diode...not sure if I can get it off without damaging the LED

What light are you running CVS (my name I dub you because I'm too lazy to write out your full screen name [emoji12])?

The ones in the SBREEF bars look just like the ones in my Ocean Revive fixtures and those just twist and pop off.

 

[Caravanshaka]

What light are you running CVS (my name I dub you because I'm too lazy to write out your full screen name [emoji12])?

The ones in the SBREEF bars look just like the ones in my Ocean Revive fixtures and those just twist and pop off.

They are Reefbrite XHO's....I haven't taken them apart to look yet...been too busy with the tank transfer and just getting things running. Worst case I have enough parts laying around to make my own actinic LEDs.

 

[FarmerTy]

They are Reefbrite XHO's....I haven't taken them apart to look yet...been too busy with the tank transfer and just getting things running. Worst case I have enough parts laying around to make my own actinic LEDs.

Oh sorry, didn't notice you had mentioned XHO earlier.

I might try to modify the SBREEF light and add a couple true UV (sub 400 nm) diodes in there too. Good to know you tinker with LEDs too.

 

[najer]

I looked at the 90 degree lenses on the violet diodes and they didn't look like they were suffering the same lens burn as the acrylic splash guard. I'll have to keep checking... If it does, I'll pop the lenses off and run the native 120 degrees instead.

Interesting, a few years ago when I ran Razors only I did the 120 upgrade covers when they came out, I loved the softer look!

 

[FarmerTy]

Interesting, a few years ago when I ran Razors only I did the 120 upgrade covers when they came out, I loved the softer look!

I honestly think all LEDs should be at native 120 degree angle without optics. Better blending in my opinion, less disco effect, and your corals won't roast from the too direct lighting. But I'm no lighting expert... I just play one on TV.

 

[Caravanshaka]

I honestly think all LEDs should be at native 120 degree angle without optics. Better blending in my opinion, less disco effect, and your corals won't roast from the too direct lighting. But I'm no lighting expert... I just play one on TV.

Agreed, the exception to this is if you plan to mount the light 18” or more above the tank.

 

[FarmerTy]

Agreed, the exception to this is if you plan to mount the light 18” or more above the tank.

Agreed. I'm hanging mine around 22" currently above my frag tank, but its a shallow frag tank.

 

[FarmerTy]

CC Habanero Anacropora

Pengs Inferno Granulosa

WWC Blue Monster

OG Strawberry Shortcake Magna '97

Boom Corals Red Loripes

Cornbred Bubblegum Digi

Nicks Purple Passion

Cornbred Blue Tort

RCA Baton Rouge

 

[Caravanshaka]

That Baton Rouge was cut for me, right?

 

[FarmerTy]

That Baton Rouge was cut for me, right?

That little guy has his bags packed for some California Dreaming. [emoji16]

 

[Rispa]

Why did you add a year to the Strawberry Shortcake?

 

[FarmerTy]

Why did you add a year to the Strawberry Shortcake?

Its the original strawberry shortcake acro. After that, a bunch where released but were a different species, microclados. This is the original, which i feel like it was a nasuta but I could be wrong.

 

[Rispa]

Its the original strawberry shortcake acro. After that, a bunch where released but were a different species, microclados. This is the original, which i feel like it was a nasuta but I could be wrong.

Okay, that's really cool that you have the original. Thanks for the clarification.

 

[Greenstreet.1]

That SC want to look like a stick I had and would love to get back if it is. Here’s a pic of when I had it.

 

[FarmerTy]

That SC want to look like a stick I had and would love to get back if it is. Here’s a pic of when I had it.

Yes! Quite a stunner! I had a small mini-colony back in the day too. For reference, here is the microclados strawberry shortcake that came out afterwards.

 

[Rispa]

Yes! Quite a stunner! I had a small mini-colony back in the day too. For reference, here is the microclados strawberry shortcake that came out afterwards.

I are gorgeous acros

 

[Greenstreet.1]

Looks like I will have to hit you up for a frag of each.

 

[FarmerTy]

Looks like I will have to hit you up for a frag of each.

Might be a bit for the OG one but the microclados is good to go.