28 LED Wide Spectrum Build with MakersLED Heatsink

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by Inertiatic, Jun 18, 2012.

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  1. exactlyobp

    exactlyobp Giant Squid

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    How are the corals acting? Are they liking the LEDs??
     
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  3. 2in10

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    Awesome looking build congrats, color looks great
     
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  4. Inertiatic

    Inertiatic Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Shin: They are reacting quite nicely. Nothing has been upset or closed up at all. Any coral that showed PE before is showing more now. The ones that were kinda "meh" are showing a bit more. The colors in the corals look really good.

    My skimmer died again yesterday, so I need to try and get it working. Its been an ongoing struggle which I think has been hindering my water quality.

    Thank you John!
     
  5. Bustopher

    Bustopher Skunk Shrimp

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    Nice Build. But, now you got me drooling over those heat sinks.
     
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  6. Inertiatic

    Inertiatic Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Thank you! It is an awesome heat sink. Looks great, keeps the LEDs completely cool, and helps block excess light from hitting the walls. I got in on the original pre-order after the Kickstarter campaign failed, so I got it for the original price of $60 shipped.

    The only negative thing so far is my fish are freaking out still. They aren't used to the shimmer.
     
  7. cosmo

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    lol, the shimmer effect kinda neutralizes after a bit. I was concerned for awhile, but me and the fish now love it;)

    So jealous of the build, awesome job, once again, lol ;)
     
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  9. Bustopher

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    I am looking at the longer ones. I kind of like the idea of a mono bar over the length of my tank but still able to adjust the spacing.