Progress Update I finished up the LED fixture using components bought from Steve's LEDs. Skimmer is breaking in nicely and the tank has cycled 0-0-0. Now all I need is some corals and fish.
Looking good Chum! My Nitrates are stuck on 5. Everything is thriving so far though. You fabrication skills make me envious. Keep updating pics please as you add things.
Look up plans for a Nitrate reactor on Reef Central. Super easy to make. They work fantastic. I was able to carry more fish in my tanks with the reactor. SPS seemed to flourish with it as well.
Thanks. The LEDs are 3W Phillips Luxeon Rebel ES and produce a peak of 320 lm (Luminous flux) @ 1000mA. The fixture I built has 84 total LEDs with a 1:2 ratio neutral white to royal blues. I thought they provided the best value (intensity vs price) over CREE equivalents.
