Replacing noisy 130D hood fans
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O.G. Red Sea
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Just purchased an LED light strip. I plan on attaching it inside the hood or removing the hood altogether and going rimless. I may start a thread once I start the build.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075Q8NVNB/?tag=reefsanc-20
Should eliminate the need for the loud fans. Hopefully
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075Q8NVNB/?tag=reefsanc-20
Should eliminate the need for the loud fans. Hopefully
MCDM
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Has anyone had experience with this with growing corals?
If your going to consider upgrading the lighting I suggest you at Steves LEDS. Here is a link (offsite) - https://www.stevesleds.com/Red-Sea-Max-130-130D-C130-LED-Upgrade--Plug-and-Play_p_304.html
It's a very pupular lighting upgrade for a 130D.
It's a very pupular lighting upgrade for a 130D.
O.G. Red Sea
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That looks like a nice light aswell. I recieved the micmol light a few days ago I had ordered. Now just waiting for a time to chop off the hood before I set it up. Look like good quality so far. Excited for the dawn dusk feature
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MCDM
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What size did you order? Would the smaller 22 inch one fit inside the hood?That looks like a nice light aswell. I recieved the micmol light a few days ago I had ordered. Now just waiting for a time to chop off the hood before I set it up. Look like good quality so far. Excited for the dawn dusk feature
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O.G. Red Sea
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I bought the 22-36" one and it measures 22 1/8th at the smallest. The inside of the hood is kinda tapered but it's 22 3/16 plus.. so it would be tight but I think it'll fit. I'll see if it works once the hood comes off so I don't drop it in.
If you're crafty I don't think it would be difficult.
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MCDM
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Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to do this. Really appreciate it. I think I might have found a more affordable LED solution!I bought the 22-36" one and it measures 22 1/8th at the smallest. The inside of the hood is kinda tapered but it's 22 3/16 plus.. so it would be tight but I think it'll fit. I'll see if it works once the hood comes off so I don't drop it in.
If you're crafty I don't think it would be difficult.
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MCDM
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Here are the specs of the light. I've mostly kept a mixed reef with a couple of monties and RBTAs. Will this be sufficient?
Aqua Air 600
Item No.: AA-600
Power: 48W
Size: 560X126X11mm
Weight: 2.0kg
Packing:760x170x50mm
Marine:
40pcs White - CN 1
16pcs Royal Blue - CN 1
56pcs Royal Blue - CN 2
4pcs Blue - CN 3
4pcs W White - CN 3
4pcs UV - CN 3
2pcs Red - CN 3
2pcs Green - CN 3
Aqua Air 600
Item No.: AA-600
Power: 48W
Size: 560X126X11mm
Weight: 2.0kg
Packing:760x170x50mm
Marine:
40pcs White - CN 1
16pcs Royal Blue - CN 1
56pcs Royal Blue - CN 2
4pcs Blue - CN 3
4pcs W White - CN 3
4pcs UV - CN 3
2pcs Red - CN 3
2pcs Green - CN 3
O.G. Red Sea
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Finally chopped the top. Wasn't overly difficult, just time consuming as I had to cut the rim in several different places in order to pry it off. Be gentle. I was too cowboy and chipped the glass/acrylic. The few corals I have seem to enjoy the light. We shall see.
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