CA2OR Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 That is the question I am seeking an answer to. I picked up a 14g Biocube from Nomrcymike today and he gave me a 200 bulb LED lighting arrangement for it along with a Mini Sun by Rio which is I think 10 bulbs. Well the main LED set up needs a little work as some of the bulbs weren't firing... Anyone know how to fix this? But until I get it running I am going to try and use just the Rio Mini Sun and introduce some Zoanthids to the tank and see how they do.....got any thoughts? I am very interested in getting this LED arrangement working, so if you wanna take a stab at it and feel confident I may pay you in coral to fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moto826 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Pics leds are easy to rewire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 Re: Can a Rio Mini Sun grow coral? I haven't opened it up yet...will do that tonight or tomorrow Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 Re: Can a Rio Mini Sun grow coral? For those who don't know the Rio Mini Sun is a clip on 10 bulb 12 watt total LED light. Since I am working with a 14 gallon I will use 2 for a total of 24 watts....so.....will anything live outside of my shrimp or starfish? Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moto826 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Will be low power but 3 watt leds will bleach them if not dimmed or rased up I think it should work and want to see what colors you get out of the zoas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 Re: Can a Rio Mini Sun grow coral? Shall do....it is just until I get this LED arrangement fixed....but I have one that is all white and another that is all blue Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 Re: Can a Rio Mini Sun grow coral? Well I am calling this LED arrangement trash so it is going to be just the mini sun doing the work Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 Re: Can a Rio Mini Sun grow coral? Well....so far so good....set the tank up last night and did a 10g water change on the 60....then used that 10g plus a fresh 5g more then added small colony of zoa's and the Harliquin.... Today....zoas wide open and gave harli a CC leg to chow on. Light being used is a 12w Rio Mini Sun 10 bulb clip on LED. I went with the all blue one to show better color. Will update with pic's tomorrow. Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 Re: Can a Rio Mini Sun grow coral? Anyone care to lend a hand to assist me in plumbing these 2 tanks together? Or pointers in doing so.... Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 First photo update Polyps open and looking good. I guess I should add rock Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 just reading this post-opps Did you get it plumbed already?? I was looking to see when you posted last since I was curious if Jenna (is that right-???) anyway I was seeing if she delivered LMK on both Q's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 Re: Can a Rio Mini Sun grow coral? No and no....lol. but I want to get it plumbed and want the delivery to happen Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 No and no....lol. but I want to get it plumbed and want the delivery to happen Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk How about the name did I get it right-I cant believe I am in sales-cant forget a face but I meet so many new people each day it is difficult to keep them all straight-DOH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 Re: Can a Rio Mini Sun grow coral? Yep got name right Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 Re: Can a Rio Mini Sun grow coral? Better pics from today.... Here you can see how the tanks sit to get an idea of the plumbing puzzle I have Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxicPoison Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Let me know if you're still looking for help on that LED panel... Small electrics are part of my job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 Re: Can a Rio Mini Sun grow coral? Yes....sure....I still have it. How can I get it to you to check out? Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxicPoison Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Depends on how urgently you want it looked at If you want, I can grab it when I get the zoas for the growout competition. If you want it looked at sooner, just let me know what your schedule is like and we can figure something out. I'm not that far from you I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 Re: Can a Rio Mini Sun grow coral? ASAP for me so when ever is good for you Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanz Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I read that those rio minis have .01 watt leds totaling up to about 1 watt total in usable light. Surprising they are that bright though. Also for your plumbing, to avoid extra pumps, go from big tank overflow to fill small tank, and small tank overflow to your sump under the big tank. I have to go somewhere so it'll be nice to see pics of the back to see if that'll work good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxicPoison Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 ASAP for me so when ever is good for you Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk OK, sent you a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 cool Update....found some new nubs today so I am assuming that there is growth....but I will make a better judgement in a week or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 Definately not as brights as the MH when they were both on full blast today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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