12 gallon aquapod build

[JohnIII]

So yesterday I traded a couple frags for a 12 gallon aquapod. The ballast are bad so I ordered a 30 Watt kit from rapid led. Will get pics up when the lights come in.

[JohnIII]

Leds installed rock and first corals added
Sorry for the CRaP

[JohnIII]

Current tank 1 month from cycle. Various zoanthids, a purple goniopora, red favites, 2 less than 1/2" ocellaris clowns. A red striped goby and his shrimp



Don't know why pick comes in sideways

The rapidled.com kit is working nicely so far

[mysterybox]

looking good! (but my neck hurts!)

[shimergloom26]

Looks really nice. How much did you pay for the light? I have a 1 gallon tank that I was wanting to set up for my mom. Do they make a light kit for a tank that small?

[JohnIII]

Originally Posted by shimergloom26

Looks really nice. How much did you pay for the light? I have a 1 gallon tank that I was wanting to set up for my mom. Do they make a light kit for a tank that small?

It was 127 shipped for the kit. I had to mod it a little (it was a direct fit for a biocube 14) and had to solder it. it runs at 30 Watts. They sell individual chips with sinks. You will probably only need one. Shoot them an email

[shimergloom26]

Sounds good. I will check them out.

[Camellia]

I'm starting a JBJ 12 back up and ordered the same light kit. Please tell me
What do u think of this 800 pump? It does have flow control up to 200 gph.
I would like a good pump that is also quite, any suggestions?
This one is from Dr Forsters, price is not an issue due to size.
Thanks



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200 2-1/4" x 1-1/4" x 1-3/4" h 20" 70 NA 1/2" 3.5
400 2-1/4" x 1-1/4" x 1-3/4" h 28" 100 NA 1/2" 3.5
600 2-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 2" h 12" 160 NA 5/8" 4
800 2-3/4" x 1-1/2" x 3-1/4" h 16" 200 NA 3/4" 6.5

[JohnIII]

I run a mini jet 606 with a Flo rotator. And a hydor Pico 400 for flow. I need to get another rotator for it. But I like it

The leds are nice no coral loses. They just pop. You will have to mod the kit/hood as it is jade for a oceanic 14g. I am very pleased with the lighting.

[Camellia]

Question,
I've been looking at available lighting to put in my JBJ 12. I blew the ballast.
I really like the look of yours but we have different hoods and I hoping not to have to use fans.
So I am considering the New Exotic strips LED using, 2 or 3 that connect.
White
White/blue
Blue/magenta
What do you think of the Exotics? Some reviews are saying they don't last and manufacture won't reply.
Has anyone had experience with there new strips?
Thank you