Tank smells like a febreezd fruitcake

Lavey29 · Dec 12, 2021

The smell test is the first thing I do every morning with my tank. If it smells like the ocean then we're good. If it smells funky then I know I got a problem somewhere.

Zoa_Fanatic · Dec 12, 2021

vetteguy53081 said:
Terpenes have an odor but not fruity. Have you done any baking or using candles? The smell CAN reach the tank.
Carbon should alleviate any wierd smells. Also check skimmer if youre using one

My wife loves candles. They’re always burning. Fruit may be the wrong word here too though. I’m not really sure what to call it but it’s strange and smells kinda sweet and alcohol-y.

vetteguy53081 · Dec 12, 2021

Zoa_Fanatic said:
My wife loves candles. They’re always burning. Fruit may be the wrong word here too though. I’m not really sure what to call it but it’s strange and smells kinda sweet and alcohol-y.

Candles possible. Are you using NoPox or vodka dosing ?

Garia666 · Dec 12, 2021

Do you have little kids?

Ocean’s Piece · Dec 12, 2021

Zoa_Fanatic said:
I agree with the too white. I run my sunset/sunrise ones at the same time to kinda beat back the whiteness some

Yeah I do too. But I have no regrets with my purchase. Saved a lot of money and looks stunning. I’m so glad I didn’t buy Steve’s or an AI/Kessil like everyone else did. Here’s a few links if you’re interested:

Reef bars (get 2 1ft strips and a power supply and no dimmer):

ReefBar Pro | 3W Bridgelux Aquarium LED Light Bars 10"-68" | 21 LED

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Dimmer (one that can be ordered with the bars aren’t good)

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Video I replicated this in (keep in mind this guy filmed it when he had them at 25%) When they’re at 100% the color is much more blue and looks a lot better):

Little shameless self promotion. Ill be making a video on my experiences on it in the coming weeks to keep an eye out for it here if you’re interested:

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCEWCIj6yc7Goxg-ez80CbuA

Definitely worth the 55 bucks in my opinion

Zoa_Fanatic · Dec 12, 2021

Ocean’s Piece said:
Yeah I do too. But I have no regrets with my purchase. Saved a lot of money and looks stunning. I’m so glad I didn’t buy Steve’s or an AI/Kessil like everyone else did. Here’s a few links if you’re interested:

Reef bars (get 2 1ft strips and a power supply and no dimmer):

ReefBar Pro | 3W Bridgelux Aquarium LED Light Bars 10"-68" | 21 LED

ReefBar Pro aquarium LED light bars with 3W Bridgelux LEDs, from 10 to 68 inches. 50/50, full spectrum, blue heavy, ultra actinic and freshwater white. Built by 21 LED.

www.21ledusa.com

Dimmer (one that can be ordered with the bars aren’t good)

BeamsWork Rise Dim Single Channel Timer LED Aquarium Light Ramp Up Dimmer | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for BeamsWork Rise Dim Single Channel Timer LED Aquarium Light Ramp Up Dimmer at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

Video I replicated this in (keep in mind this guy filmed it when he had them at 25%) When they’re at 100% the color is much more blue and looks a lot better):

Little shameless self promotion. Ill be making a video on my experiences on it in the coming weeks to keep an eye out for it here if you’re interested:

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCEWCIj6yc7Goxg-ez80CbuA

Definitely worth the 55 bucks in my opinion

How did you attach them? I like these as an option

Ocean’s Piece · Dec 12, 2021

Zoa_Fanatic said:
How did you attach them? I like these as an option

I attached them with super strong double sided tape. I believe they are waterproof just in case something happens. I just placed one on the top part of the light and where the light panel and the black area meet.

ZoWhat · Dec 12, 2021

Give yourself a dutch-oven

DrZoidburg · Dec 12, 2021

Interesting terpenes can have a huge variety of smells. There is a lot of varieties of even terpenes. Would be hard to pin down. Like something like lemon oil vs pine resin both have terpenes. We need smell-o-vision here. Really scratching my head here.

Zoa_Fanatic · Dec 12, 2021

DrZoidburg said:
Interesting terpenes can have a huge variety of smells. There is a lot of varieties of even terpenes. Would be hard to pin down. Like something like lemon oil vs pine resin both have terpenes. We need smell-o-vision here. Really scratching my head here.

Yeah I read somewhere they’re a fruity smell of they smell like weed. But I’m not sure it matters. Nothing in my tank is acting strange. I just thought it was weird.

DrZoidburg · Dec 12, 2021

Zoa_Fanatic said:
Yeah I read somewhere they’re a fruity smell of they smell like weed. But I’m not sure it matters. Nothing in my tank is acting strange. I just thought it was weird.

alpha pinene... this is a huge reason why you might get that from those anyway. In reality there is a huge amount or "terpenes" look at essential oil blending. Any bit of one or the other can influence smell by huge amounts.