Red Sea Max 130D - LED Retrofit

[martinmcnally]

I've been working on an RSM 130 kit for a while now and here it is. Heatsinks I had ordered custom size just for the RSM hood and the drivers tie into the existing timer and moonlights already in this neat little hood.

Full install instructions are located here

LED choices in this one are (individual LEDs):
14x Cool White
8x Royal Blue
8x Blue

Here is a few photos of what this kit looks like:

LEDs glued down:


Wired up with provided connectors:


This is how it looks when fitted in
the hood:

And here is what you get for LEDs in the standard kit (you can always choose different colors if you like):

[msjboy]

Where did you buy the parts from and how much was the setup for these litems.... Do you think you will still need stunners like the ecoxotica ones ... I myself have been thinking about such a retrofit. Are you able to put sps corals as well?
Thanx
Msjboy

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by msjboy

Where did you buy the parts from and how much was the setup for these litems.... Do you think you will still need stunners like the ecoxotica ones ... I myself have been thinking about such a retrofit. Are you able to put sps corals as well?
Thanx
Msjboy

If you look at Martin sig you will realize HE IS Modular LED. If you want a retro fit send Martin an e-mail, it's the best way to contact him.

As for price it here http://www.modularled.ca/red-sea-max-130/

[martinmcnally]

Originally Posted by msjboy

Where did you buy the parts from and how much was the setup for these litems.... Do you think you will still need stunners like the ecoxotica ones ... I myself have been thinking about such a retrofit. Are you able to put sps corals as well?
Thanx
Msjboy

Grizz beat me too it but here is the link: http://www.modularled.ca/red-sea-max-130/

Total price is $275 and no you do not need stunner strips this is designed for SPS growth , in fact you will most-likely dim it down a little.

[sphelps]

do fans fit? Curious why that wasn't mentioned unless I missed something?

[martinmcnally]

Originally Posted by sphelps

do fans fit? Curious why that wasn't mentioned unless I missed something?

The RSM hood already has 2 fans that will draw air in and over the heatsinks existing out the opposite side.

[msjboy]

Looks pretty good...very tempting

- how does it compare to a Ecotech radion which i know fits into the red sea max 130s cabinet
- any images of the tank compared to stock pc lighting/before and after retrofit
- how many hours to assemble this retrofit for us laymans
- would be nice to have a video for the instructions too
- no need for lens on these leds.?

- do you sell ecoxotic panaroma pro or some similar.... I heard shadows of ones aquascape may be compensated only by 2 additions of stunner strips at the front and back
- any group discount for us folks out here in vancouver

Msjboy

[martinmcnally]

Originally Posted by msjboy

Looks pretty good...very tempting

- how does it compare to a Ecotech radion which i know fits into the red sea max 130s cabinet
- any images of the tank compared to stock pc lighting/before and after retrofit
- how many hours to assemble this retrofit for us laymans
- would be nice to have a video for the instructions too
- no need for lens on these leds.?

- do you sell ecoxotic panaroma pro or some similar.... I heard shadows of ones aquascape may be compensated only by 2 additions of stunner strips at the front and back
- any group discount for us folks out here in vancouver

Msjboy

Comparing to a Radion:

• Radion has 2 extra LEDs over this kit (counting whites and blues)
• Radion has Red and Green LEDs (you can add those to this kit if you like)
• Radion is three times the price.
• You are going to need some more serious modifications to the hood for a Radion. The fan on the Radion blows downward, so you will need to cut the acrylic I think. I never thought of trying to put a Radion in there. I think it would be a little overkill however we have more Radions coming this week so I will experiment.

Pictures:
I don't have one of these tanks running but as soon as I get some from a customer I will show you. I have 2 kits going out Monday so hope to have some soon.

Hours:
It's really not difficult. Approximately 2 hours maybe. There will be some glue cure time but you can watch TV or surf canreef during that time so I didnt include it

Video:
Unfortunately it just doesn't lend very well to a video this one. Its very straight forward though. Open hood, remove stuff you don't need anymore, replace with new stuff haha. If you follow my full instructions link up there it wont be a problem.

Lenses:
I personally don't think you need lenses on this one because of the tank size and depth, however I know everyone has their own opinion on that so you are free to add lenses if you wish. Other customers have told me they preferred the BioCubes without lenses so I stopped including them in the kits.

Ecoxotic Panaroma
I only learned of these today. Inquiring as to distribution right now. We are trying to get all the LED options available listed so will definitely look into getting these stocked.

Group Discounts:
Absolutely, we do group discounts on all our products.

[ponokareefer]

Is there room left in the hood for the dimming kit, or does it need to be placed outside of it?

[msjboy]

http://www.bcaquaria.com/forum/marin...45/#post176484

The above link to a fella who put in a new radion led lite under the hood of the RSM 130.... he tried a few other lites with unsatisfactory results but says this is ok for illuminating the entire tank except if you have too much over hangs in the aquascape, there's still some shadowsn.

Considering the $800 price, lite is about the same price as a new tank itself.


Would be interesting to see how modularled's setup compares though. I think 2 stunner strips probably will be necessary.

msjboy