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Forum: Reef 09-04-2013, 04:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,613
Posted By pinhead
What were the settings on your camera to get such...

What were the settings on your camera to get such a good photo?
Forum: Reef 09-04-2013, 02:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,613
Posted By pinhead
Are these Purple Hornets?

I have had these Zoas for a couple of years. Just a few polyps on a piece of live rock that never did much. After changing my lights to LEDs and transferring them to a frag plug, they have finally...
Forum: Reef 08-15-2013, 03:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,092
Posted By pinhead
I have noticed my frogspawn and galaxy corals get...

I have noticed my frogspawn and galaxy corals get hammered when I try to remove palys in the tank with a few healthy heads of frogspawn actually dieing. Scraping them or pulling them off causes them...
Forum: British Columbia 08-05-2013, 05:22 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 67,224
Posted By pinhead
I'm interested as well.

I'm interested as well.
Forum: Lounge 07-20-2013, 11:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,907
Posted By pinhead
Yellow Tangs in Hawaii

Thought I'd post this picture of the view from our hotel room on the Big Island. These were big fish.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h22/pinhead1140/tangs_zps9d283e03.jpg...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 03-29-2013, 05:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 920
Posted By pinhead
LEDs & 250W Fixture pending

LEDs & 250W Fixture pending
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 03-29-2013, 12:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 920
Posted By pinhead
Cheap Lights - Including LED's

3 Sets of Lights:

4 foot LED fixture. 81 x 3 watt LEDs. 50/50 Royal Blue & Cool White. Passive cooling - does not need noisy fans. Can sit on top of tank or suspended. My first DIY LED fixture....
Forum: DIY 01-16-2013, 12:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,099
Posted By pinhead
There is an excel spreadsheet that does all the...

There is an excel spreadsheet that does all the calculations for you. Type in your dimensions and it tells you number of LEDs, colour combinations and even cost of Crees at todays prices. I just...
Forum: DIY 01-06-2013, 08:36 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 110,707
Posted By pinhead
Iteadstudio. They have regular sales on. I am...

Iteadstudio. They have regular sales on. I am really happy with the quality.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h22/pinhead1140/_IGP5376_zps4ccbd5d8.jpg

The meanwell driver boards would be...
Forum: DIY 01-06-2013, 06:44 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 110,707
Posted By pinhead
Are you trying to mount the drivers on the...

Are you trying to mount the drivers on the Protoboard?

Having your own boards made up may be easier. The eagle files are publicly available.
...
Forum: Lower Mainland 10-16-2012, 10:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,326
Posted By pinhead
I have had an impossible time trying to contact...

I have had an impossible time trying to contact Burc this order. After numerous emails, he responded once confirming I did have some credits to use up. On October the 3rd, I asked him about the...
Forum: DIY 10-13-2012, 02:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,353
Posted By pinhead
If you don't think that DIY saves you money, here...

If you don't think that DIY saves you money, here is the Arduino controller built for you at about 10 times the cost of the parts http://saltydogaquariums.webs.com/32touchscreen.htm

He is saying...
Forum: DIY 09-20-2012, 06:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,353
Posted By pinhead
Did it on the Biocube. A 10000k potentiometer is...

Did it on the Biocube. A 10000k potentiometer is connected to the V+ signal off the driver. Use 2 pins on the potentiometer - the center and either the left pin or the right pin. From the pot, it...
Forum: DIY 09-17-2012, 06:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,353
Posted By pinhead
http://www.ebay.com/itm/200696359494?ssPageName=ST...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/200696359494?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
Forum: DIY 09-17-2012, 01:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,353
Posted By pinhead
A real Arduino 2560 from the Arduino store will...

A real Arduino 2560 from the Arduino store will cost even more at $76. Since I am using non-brand name LED's, I have no problem using electronics from China.

Arduino Mega 2560 - $18

3.2 Colour...
Forum: DIY 09-16-2012, 05:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,353
Posted By pinhead
Here's a pdf file to the most recent build...

Here's a pdf file to the most recent build http://code.google.com/p/jarduino-aquarium-controller/downloads/detail?name=JARDUINO%20USER%20MANUAL%20v1.2%20beta.pdf&can=2&q=

Here is the thread on the...
Forum: DIY 09-16-2012, 05:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,353
Posted By pinhead
http://ukreefs.com/index.php?topic=258.0 ...

http://ukreefs.com/index.php?topic=258.0

Here's a video of it in action
http://youtu.be/gN4XQHNijxw
Forum: DIY 09-16-2012, 02:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,353
Posted By pinhead
There is a thread on UK reefs. Total cost of the...

There is a thread on UK reefs. Total cost of the arduino and shields is only $45. All the code is posted. It is a colour touchscreen with 6 dimmable channels for LEDs. pH , temperature sensors,...
Forum: DIY 09-15-2012, 02:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,353
Posted By pinhead
The drivers are mounted in the hood and siliconed...

The drivers are mounted in the hood and siliconed to keep out the moisture. I might be swapping them out for some DIY drivers that will support PWM dimming that I can hook up to an Arduino...
Forum: DIY 09-14-2012, 08:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,353
Posted By pinhead
LEDs are from String Lights...

LEDs are from String Lights...
Forum: DIY 09-14-2012, 06:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,353
Posted By pinhead
$20 LED Build

I have read the various threads on LED builds with 10W arrays, Crees, Bridgelux, DIY drivers and I think I have it down to about cheap and easy as you can get it.

I have retrofitted my Biocube 14...
Forum: Reef 07-20-2012, 08:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,462
Posted By pinhead
I've never tried using epoxy putty to stick a...

I've never tried using epoxy putty to stick a frag to glass, but this technique works 100% of the time in attaching frags to rock.

Dry off the base of the frag and apply a large glob of gel...
Forum: Lower Mainland 06-23-2012, 08:02 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,699
Posted By pinhead
100 different varieties

100 different varieties
Forum: Lower Mainland 06-23-2012, 12:58 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,699
Posted By pinhead
Master list updated again.

Master list updated again.
Forum: Lower Mainland 06-22-2012, 03:21 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,699
Posted By pinhead
Updated again At least 150 frags - 80...

Updated again

At least 150 frags - 80 different varieties.
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