Quick additional info regarding the AliExpress LED Lightbar, for the spectrum I mentioned 460/470 alternating, it is actually just 460/470, SAME LED used. My apologies as I was confused when ordering and brought it over into the video, just ask for 460/470nm spectrum and you would get the same light as mine. 😬 In order to customize your light, use the "Contact" link on the product page to start a chat with the seller, he/she usually responses within a day or two. the store I got it from is called "Populargrow" (www.aliexpress.com/item/32843725804.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.7da155b3zp6JEc&algo_pvid=a8a2abb2-940a-49ff-adc8-ab35e322fd46&algo_exp_id=a8a2abb2-940a-49ff-adc8-ab35e322fd46-0&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000023689049362%22%7D&pdp_pi=-1%3B58.99%3B-1%3B-1%40salePrice%3BUSD%3Bsearch-mainSearch). FYI check out the comment by Quad Lawnmowerman regarding the dimmer; it is not the best way to dim and may shorten the LED's life (but it would probably still outlast the housing), still, good info to know!
@pjshooter6
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the additional info/ link
@davidroberts9037
2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate when you actually point at the coral that you are describing
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
It's the little things? 😝
@davidroberts9037
2 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful tank. Keep up the great work.
@commoncents1644
2 жыл бұрын
Adding that light bar to the front makes the lighting in the tank look fuller
@plug_0280
2 жыл бұрын
Been watching this tank evolve since you first started it and its growing in great 🔥
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks there has been some detours but it's slowly coming along!
@rh450
Жыл бұрын
Lynn is awesome I get most of my corals from her I love the carriers. Love watching your channel hearing you talk about all of my local favorites.
@PazLeBon
2 жыл бұрын
I have a few of the Chinese bars, for spotlighting :) "Floro for grow and led for show" was our mantra in hydroponics,it carries over well to reefing :) Nice to see good-sized frags, 1inch frags vendors sell are an insult
@NinjaSushi2
2 жыл бұрын
$20 for a GSP frag is highway robbery.
@paulbekier4247
2 жыл бұрын
You could lift up the radions a few inches and crank up the power to get better spread. Tanks coming on well.
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
That's a good point too, I'll see if the AliE bars do the trick, if I still need more spread I could try this for coverage
@Ian-qw1zb
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information on the secondary light setup... Definitely going to look into that. And check out the top shelf aquatics..
@zigglershow5383
2 жыл бұрын
I’m using 3 of the G5 XR30 on my 4ft x 2ft tank, the lights perfectly cover all tank.
@anyalibman1334
2 жыл бұрын
Your tank gets better and better every day!!!!
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ArrickthaRed
2 жыл бұрын
Things are looking good. I have been looking into adding strip lights to my system and was not sure how to connect it but this was helpful.
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
I'm sure there are more elegant ways out there but this works for my non-DIY spirit. 😎
@bluereef9530
2 жыл бұрын
Tank looks good. I was just thinking adding another led bar. Like you I have one just like yours. Great deal for money. If your going sps you should consider removing sand bed. Never have to worry about nutrients. Get rid of all the stuff that's growing micro algae. Much easier and system running better. Bottom turns coralline and you have plenty of corals. Thanks for sharing par reading.
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Funny you mentioned no sandbed... I was debating whether to try bare bottom when I was setting up this tank, but I could not imagine having a tank without white sand 😝 Maybe one of my future tank - I really want to do a tall tank with cliffs on both sides, for that setup I'll join #TeamBareBottom
@quadlawnmowerman
2 жыл бұрын
Dam, them LED's probs not going to last long with that "dimmer", unfortunately they didn't send a dimmer, instead they went super cheap and sent a PWM generator. So instead of dimming the light they just turn them off and on quickly to generate a dimmer light. You will see in the video this results in lights at one end being "brighter" than the other.
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this info, let me pin this for awareness! Yes you are right, you could see the light flickering on camera. How bad is a PWM generator on a LED light's life span? If this bar could last 5 years, I'm happy. 😝
@quadlawnmowerman
2 жыл бұрын
@@InappropriateReefer Depends on the brand of LED, it can reduce them by 75% on cheap leds, but it probably will last at least a few years. The salt air will kill the unsealed unit before the power cycling so I would not worry. Lowering the voltage of power supply will do what you want if you don't want to keep running the PMW controller. Try connecting a 9-10v power supply or a 10v battery (flat car battery) to see if it is the dimming you want then you can run lower power supply for a while then plug normal power supply in when you ready to get brighter.
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
@@quadlawnmowerman Thank you for this info, I really appreciate it (it's always awesome to learn something new!)
@quadlawnmowerman
2 жыл бұрын
@@InappropriateReefer no, no, thank you. Keep them videos coming :)
@ms.reeferfoxx9172
2 жыл бұрын
To dim my ReefBrite strips, I use Kasa Home smart plugs (Model KP405). You tell Alexa its a light and she opens the dimming options. From there you can set a schedule for the intensity you set.
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Does the ReefBrite have the dimming function built in without using the smart plug, or is that a feature that seems to be provided by the smart plug? I use a lot of Kasa smart plugs and can test this too, it would be awesome if the plug has this ability built in.
@ms.reeferfoxx9172
2 жыл бұрын
@@InappropriateReefer The ReefBrites come with a in-line dimmer switch, that's removable. I don't use it. The Kasa home plug, i think, needs to have the dimming capabilities. The model KP405 has that function.
@ismackherbiehind
2 жыл бұрын
So happy to have TSA as my LFS.
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
You're lucky!! Although I feel for your bank account 🙃
@Ross19kilo
2 жыл бұрын
The screws used in the brackets are called m lock screws. They’re used for firearm accessory mounting
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
M Lock screw, got it, thanks!
@jackomalley3938
2 жыл бұрын
Another great video man!!!!
@lancekuhpow8489
2 жыл бұрын
And cmon ya'll. Plug in the ligh, turn it on. Don't need to ramp up when you're already blasting it with light lol
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
You may be right, but I like the flexibility to tweak the intensity for a few bucks more! 😝
@ammar6937
2 жыл бұрын
You just saved me spending stupid money on a orphek bar... I've just ordered the led bar with controller.... There saying the light controller don't work with the light properly because it's low voltage so that probably explains the flickering.. there sending me a different controller what's comparable with the light., I'm pairing the bar with my maxspect recurve so hopefully works out
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome to hear this helped and would love to hear more about this new controller (and the cost difference)... please keep us posted once you got it!
@gabesreef
2 жыл бұрын
The tank looks amazing bud 👍🏾
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Gabe~!
@tomimoto
2 жыл бұрын
Frank Ao sent me here!!
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
Frank is the man!
@TattooedDancer91
2 жыл бұрын
The only difference between those red digitatas is the conditions they came from. They're the same :) Hype names don't differentiate genetics, only conditions. Tank looks great! Wish the depth could be shown better, but hey that's those damn video problems all reefers battle. :D
@thegeordiereefer1995
2 жыл бұрын
One day I would love for you to make a fish only system with lots of larger odd balls, maybes even predator fish. You should consider a blue throat triggerfish pair stunning fish I had mine in my reef tank for 5 years before I had to sell them as they got to big for my 525 reefer
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
YES! I really want to do a FOWLR and soft corals. Although I really, really, don't look forward to all the water change... If only they are as easy as freshwater tank where I could just pump water out and pump water in without having to mix salt!
@travisoglesbee769
2 жыл бұрын
great videos and tank is looking great. im looking into getting a 4ft tank and want at least 30 in wide. I was wondering how you like your mode aquarium. are there things you would change? for me its between the IM 150 ext 48x36x20 the mode aquarium 135 and the waterbox reef lx 190.4. do you like the 30in deep and 20" tall? do you wish it was 36" deep or maybe a little taller?
@mxr248
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you have a commercial wash machine in the background..😁
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
wahaha, it's aging and near end of life... 😝
@cantusaurus8530
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I got the small light bar, and for the price it’s absurd. I should’ve got the 450 nm bulbs though. I only have the 470 and I’m not crazy about the blue since it doesn’t compliment my LEDs very well, but whatever im getting used to it, and I’ll tinker with my LED settings. Not sure if I want to use the dimmer since it flickers though.
@ryanschulz1845
2 жыл бұрын
Bro posted 12 sec ago, that's a W
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
What's up man, I haven't even left the computer yet, lol
@somethinsaltybruin
2 жыл бұрын
Tank looks 🔥🔥… The new light bar looks good… I can see someone (like me!) buying a few blue sets with white middle bar… bam! No need for the radions 😂…. And what happened to your CSB nem?
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
Could totally do it that way! ;-) The CSB jumped the container and landed itself among the patches of Hammers in the back of the tank. So far it found itself a nice little opening among the Hammers and seems happy... but first chance I get, I'd probably move it to the front of the tank!
@ismackherbiehind
2 жыл бұрын
Custom 100 bucks for a light is not bad if you aske me.
@reefholic
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Your tank look mature. Its different with may nano reef tank bro 😭
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
Just give the tank a little time! All my tanks look more than a little rough the first 2 years.. 😬
@lancekuhpow8489
2 жыл бұрын
Ehh the frags are fine chillin in a cup lol
@doobin42
2 жыл бұрын
OMG, you read my mind on how I want to set up light bars with my 3 xr15 pros!!! How do I get the light bar customized? Tank is looking great man. Hope you and your family are doing well!
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, family is well and keeping busy! You can contact the seller / store owner directly on Populargrow's product page. From there the seller would ask you to order one of their regularly listed light, and then send you link to a custom product page that has the difference (additional cost). The seller's English is good and easy to communicate with.
@Juju-ch5it
2 жыл бұрын
What is that tiny fish at 36:57 with the yellow stripe on it?!
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
It's a Yellow Lined Goby 👍
@pauaran8228
Жыл бұрын
Good vid! I've been thinking about getting these lightbars but i'd like u to share the dimmer link, i cant find a good dimmer anywhere. Thx
@ChristopherDivine
2 жыл бұрын
I've been running four of these with t5s over my 220 gallon for a few years now. I wish there was a single power supply that you could connect multiple bars to. Does that exist?
@stevenbain3370
2 жыл бұрын
Can you fill me in on how you got them to customize the light? Or just add the dimmer? I’m in the middle of a new build and I’m looking to supplement my modded primes. I’ve been looking at these lights after your last video about them but could really use some help/direction on how/where to order and how to get them custom. I need two in a 36” length give or take and mounting in a custom canopy
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
These is a Contact link on the product page, it is pretty tucked away so using the browser search feature helps! From there just chat with the seller and he can make it happen. Enjoy the build!!
@dbbfishing2528
6 ай бұрын
What’s the website/seller store where you bought the light
@Ak.Fishing_
2 жыл бұрын
I started a 10 gallon tank recently what do you recommend I should add? I want to make it a soft coral tank like yours!
@ianstuart1766
2 жыл бұрын
Leather corals are my fav! Some kind of goby, maybe a pair of twin spot. A pair of clowns.
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
Mushroom & Zoa Garden at the bottom, Leather Forest at the top!
@ManiacalMangoes
2 жыл бұрын
Damn whole lotta par!
@zaytoven337
2 жыл бұрын
Please share your method man I need to get my Goni’s open like yours
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
It's called the Reef Moonshiner method (there is a Facebook group as well that you can check out); I think in particular the Manganese dosing really helped the Gonis!
@angelnieves6087
2 жыл бұрын
Can that be used with other led bars? Excellent info on this video wow
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, it's an independent light bar with it's own plug
@jon210l
2 жыл бұрын
I bought the 81w all blue one on Ali and I like them, but their site says it draws 40w and I'm only measuring they are drawing 20w. Are you having the same experience. I don't have a PAR meter so it leaves me unsettled about how much light it is producing.
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
I have not tested the power draw since I don't have the tool, @telegraham would be the person that I trust for testing; PAR-wise it's throwing out a bit north of 100 for my ~36" bar, which is good enough for me as supplemental light bar.
@richs9633
2 жыл бұрын
Gonna have to change your name to appropriate Reefer soon lol
@ZazaOfficial62
Жыл бұрын
Hello, where can i buy this dimmable controller? I have the same led lighting bar with 81 watt
@carlosmatias-tejada9443
2 жыл бұрын
just to confirm: you ordered a 460nm/470nm alternating aliexpress bar, with the box/adapter closer to the plug? and then included a dimmer?
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
Slight correction, 460nm/470nm, no alternating (sorry I was confused), with a 300 cm power cord, with an inline controller unit (NOT bluetooth), there was no adapter/power brick on this light, it was built into the plug itself.
@sawyerbreslow8487
2 жыл бұрын
Are you planning on setting the mastertronic back up?
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
Not at the moment, been getting by fine with manually testing nutrients once a week or so and ICP every 3 months to spot check.
@mille744
2 жыл бұрын
Do you know what the white polyp digi is called?
@zoulfahmi5530
2 жыл бұрын
Dude, new video please.. im so tired of waiting.. your vids are so addictive.. 😂😂😂
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
I got you! 😆👍
@tookmyhandle2
2 жыл бұрын
Great video! What's that green SPS at the bottom right corner of your overflow? Some kind of monti?
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
Oh man, just realized I haven't talked about it yet! That's a Green Elkhorn Montipora from @telegraham 👍
@tookmyhandle2
2 жыл бұрын
@@InappropriateReefer awesome! I thought it might have been. I just got the red version from Jason fox. They are really neat corals. Grows like a weed!
@johnclark5438
2 жыл бұрын
hi my nane is john do you have the website that you got the bar from please i have been trying to look for it and can not find it thanks john
@AretusSmithJr
2 жыл бұрын
Where did you purchase that light bar?
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
I ordered them from AliExpress, look for the store called Populargrow
@jopunyao
2 жыл бұрын
On a side note how do you keep the anthias aggression down?
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
Multiple feeding a day for me! I kept 3 females with 1 transitioned to male shortly (now same 3 + 3 more females); I fed 5-6 times a day in the past and now around 4 times. Other fish ignore the Anthias so outside aggression is probably not a factor.
@angelnieves6087
2 жыл бұрын
Looking good chief. Will that in-line control work with other led bars. Also does the manufacturer make 60” or larger and or on,y blue plus but do they make uv as well or combined
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
From their page (populargrow on Aliexpress), I see that they listed 45" as their longest. But they do take custom request, try contacting the seller and ask, most likely they could do it. This includes customizing the type of diode as well. (not sure if they make legit UV though)
@thomast.8546
2 жыл бұрын
They do led bars with sub 400nm leds. I just ordered some a few months ago with 390 410 and 430 leds. Cost was 122 per 48in led bar. I ordered 2.
@angelnieves6087
2 жыл бұрын
@@InappropriateReefer excellent thank you again for the info and the video. Will message them and see what we could do lol
@angelnieves6087
2 жыл бұрын
@@thomast.8546 excellent thank you chief for the info provided. Looking forward to getting these
@michaelbain6402
2 жыл бұрын
How is the dragons breath doing?
@jamescovington7670
2 жыл бұрын
How long are the light and do you know how long is the longest
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
Mine is 30" and this 1150mm is the longest listed on their product page: 108w(36pcsx3w):1150*30*30mm; although if you contact the seller on their product page, they most likely have longer length.
@1GolfJones
Жыл бұрын
I've found it impossible to order anything from Ali, I was never sure about their sizing charts or even exactly what it was I'd be buying, so I just gave up trying!
@Ellery-USA
2 жыл бұрын
I was looking to custom order one of those light bars last year but seems it would have been at least 6-8 weeks to get it. How long did it take for you to get yours?
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
The back and forth convo took awhile (I'd ask a question one day and get a respond one day later.. etc), but from actually paying to receiving the product only took about 2-3 weeks, if I remember correctly.
I wanted to order some coral from TSA, but I live in Connecticut, do you think they will make it through shipping in this cold weather or should I wait? I emailed and asked but haven’t heard back. Thanks!
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, they're pros when it comes to shipping, and if there is any concern I'm sure they will let you know beforehand. You can also try DMing them on Instagram if you are on there, they are very active on that platform. (PS - code IRTEN should net you 10% off if you end up ordering)
@leongorani5121
2 жыл бұрын
@@InappropriateReefer awesome i appreciate the info, I will definitely be doing that. Thank you! 😄
Should have a link to the light bar and everything you ordered for ease of ordering.
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
Thought I mentioned the ordering method in the video, but I think I left it off thinking I’d have a conclusion clip 😬 it’s Populargrow store on AliExpress
@tanroger2117
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, what is the model of your PAR meter?
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
I have the Apogee MQ-510
@dolbyblustar
2 жыл бұрын
Do you have two channels? You are the spitting exact image of “Paolo from TOKYO” channel on KZitem. Either that or he is your twin Brother man
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
Lol, thanks for the flattery, I wish I'm as good looking as him!!
@golbs7542
2 жыл бұрын
What's the difference between these led bars and Orpheus bars?
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry I am not familiar with Orpheus bars so cannot compare
@Hiskm
2 жыл бұрын
These are essentially knockoff Orphek OR3 bars. I use the Orpheks as they’re a name brand and I know they come with warranty and quality guarantee
@fishbonereef2735
2 жыл бұрын
Any info on the light bars? Where to purchase from? Ty.
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
I ordered it from Aliexpress, the store name is Populargrow, and you contact the seller for customization
@JuicyWhip
2 жыл бұрын
what device are using to check the par?
@protodad1
2 жыл бұрын
Need a link or name of the light bar!
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
AliExpress, look for the Populargrow store and contact the seller for customization!
@sjc5991
2 жыл бұрын
How many more corals can you add lol?
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
HA! There always seems to be room for one more...
@sjc5991
2 жыл бұрын
Love the content, miss the weekly uploads
@michaelross5674
2 жыл бұрын
Hey I got some specimen cups a dozen or so do you want them???
@michaelross5674
2 жыл бұрын
Let me know where to send them
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for the offer! I recently ordered some more cups from Amazon so I am good for now!! 🙏
@michaelross5674
2 жыл бұрын
They also send free coral with every purchase
@Mageikman
2 жыл бұрын
Could you add link to the seller you used for the led light bar from aliexpress
@sammyb8152
2 жыл бұрын
Hi a link to the item would be great I've looked and cant work out
@jopunyao
2 жыл бұрын
so when I messaged Populargrow regarding alternating 460nm and 470nm, this was their reply, "as we use the same led for spectrum range 460-470nm, can we use 450nm and 470nm alternating?" Would that be okay? What are your thoughts?
@NickM92
2 жыл бұрын
They told me the same thing. I think he meant 450, 470 alternating.
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the confusion because I was confuse myself!! They are in fact the same actual led, spectrum is 460/470 🙏
@jopunyao
2 жыл бұрын
@inappropriatereefer so just to confirm they are all the same led and not alternating then.
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
@@jopunyao Confirmed, same LED, sorry for the confusion!
@arods_reef
2 жыл бұрын
How did you get to order one with those options I am not seeing any of those options
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
Use the Contact feature to chat with the seller, just tell him what you have in mind and he can let you know the options
@zerberus2525
2 жыл бұрын
Hoi, nopox + weekly some good quality bacteria product dosing, sit back relax about nutrients ✌
@InappropriateReefer
2 жыл бұрын
Been trying to avoid NoPox / carbon dosing since I hear it may be difficult to wean off afterwards..
@DanGT144
Жыл бұрын
No way that light bar power supply can output 80W. I guessing probably only 15W-30W max. LED bar flickering when dim is because the PWM for dimmer is low frequency. Terrible for taking pictures and videos.
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