Tony Vargas 300-Gallon Build

Tony Vargas · Aug 18, 2013

Quite a few have been asking about this and here it is

The Giesemann fixture has been completely re-worked and is now housing five Cannons; two Blues and three whites. In addition I am running four T5s. Please bare in mind that this took a lot of research and many hours of experimenting before finding the solution to the temperature issue - with no fan(s).

Pappy · Aug 18, 2013

Tony Vargas said:
Quite a few have been asking about this and here it is

The Giesemann fixture has been completely re-worked and is now housing five Cannons; two Blues and three whites. In addition I am running four T5s. Please bare in mind that this took a lot of research and many hour of experimenting before finding the solution to the temperature issue.

That things INSANE! Well done!

joshporksandwich · Aug 18, 2013

Look very cool! Gotta see that baby in action.

Cole_lol · Aug 18, 2013

So for your LED Chips did you just cannibalize the cannon to make the fit into the fixture you wanted to use? I have been thinking about high wattage LED replacement but worried about the quality of the LEDs that are available. This could be a great option but seems to be on the more expensive side... But I guess quality comes with a price!

Duffam3434 · Aug 18, 2013

This Tanks going to be Nuts!! Will you build another light like that one.. For a Price?

Tony Vargas · Aug 18, 2013

Cole_lol said:
So for your LED Chips did you just cannibalize the cannon to make the fit into the fixture you wanted to use? I have been thinking about high wattage LED replacement but worried about the quality of the LEDs that are available. This could be a great option but seems to be on the more expensive side... But I guess quality comes with a price!

I removed the heat sink and used the module according to the guide lines of Ecoxotic. Spent a lot of time communicating with that company, I think I became a pain in the bum

SPotter · Aug 19, 2013

Wow Tony that fixture looks amazing. Cant wait to see what it looks like all lit up!

joshporksandwich · Aug 19, 2013

this are tony's fish after those lights turn on

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Cole_lol · Aug 19, 2013

So have you gotten a good benchmark for what your par levels are going to be in the aquarium? Forgive me if I missed it someplace earlier in the thread.

Some reason a lot of people say even though they look bright not as much light is reaching the bottom of the aquariums.

From what I have read the LED cannon is impressive.

Tony Vargas · Aug 19, 2013

Cole_lol said:
So have you gotten a good benchmark for what your par levels are going to be in the aquarium? Forgive me if I missed it someplace earlier in the thread.

Some reason a lot of people say even though they look bright not as much light is reaching the bottom of the aquariums.

From what I have read the LED cannon is impressive.

I posted this photo on page 8. PAR values with these Cannons are very impressive. I will be posting a photo of all the lights in operation in a day or two.

Tony Vargas · Aug 19, 2013

Duffam3434 said:
This Tanks going to be Nuts!! Will you build another light like that one.. For a Price?

I'm working on another 300-DD project right now. which will be using the same light system. This customer came to my house and said I must have it. To answer your question, I'm doing it already

aquamn1999 · Aug 20, 2013

wow! Can't wait to see a picture w/ all the lights on.

Tony Vargas · Aug 23, 2013

Here we go everyone, the tank lit with my custom hybrid light system.

joshporksandwich · Aug 23, 2013

Looking awesome!

DeeFromBrooklyn · Aug 23, 2013

You definitely live and learn that what we wish for isn't always what we need. This tank has the perfect dimensions rather than going deeper and scuba diving to put your frags in there. I am without a doubt a glass man and Marineland does them right