Possible New Build!

[Sk3lly]

Hello people of aquarium advice...

Some of you may know im going to be doing an ADA build in september for my main tank.

On a side project and with MTS kicking in, i might try my hand at an ADA 45F betta tank

This would be my inhabitant


Now i want this tank to be low maintenance and non time consuming.

Im looking for LED lighting for this tank that puts me in low light but i would like moonlight settings and other tricks. Ive slated them in the past but i think ive grown fonder of them.

Look forward to any ideas....

Thanks


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[Brookster123]

Nice betta!! I'll be following suit shortly current sat plus!!

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[Brian_Nano12g]

MTS rules bro! Haha... man, those 45F's are awesome little tanks. That betta is super sexy too. I saw one similar when i got mine, but it was like $10 more. So i got the cheaper not-as-sexy one. Haha

I think a Sat+ would be perfect with a single ramp timer. But you won't get automatic moonlighting. You'll just have the remote for on-demand moonlight.

However, if you're good with electronics and code, you can rig up a DIY Arduino controller for cheap.

Or you can get some cheap adhesive type LED strips, and add them to underneath the Sat+. Add it to a mechanical timer and have it come on after the ramp down cycle.

 

[Sk3lly]

MTS rules bro! Haha... man, those 45F's are awesome little tanks. That betta is super sexy too. I saw one similar when i got mine, but it was like $10 more. So i got the cheaper not-as-sexy one. Haha

I think a Sat+ would be perfect with a single ramp timer. But you won't get automatic moonlighting. You'll just have the remote for on-demand moonlight.

However, if you're good with electronics and code, you can rig up a DIY Arduino controller for cheap.

Or you can get some cheap adhesive type LED strips, and add them to underneath the Sat+. Add it to a mechanical timer and have it come on after the ramp down cycle.

Ok looks like the current sat plus is the best option here.

I didnt know with it being such a shallow tank if it would put me into a higher light range than low light?

I would want to do an iwagumi with maybe the main stone reaching the waters surface


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[Scottyhorse]

Very pretty Betta, I almost got one exactly like that a couple months back

Be careful with the stones and the bettas fins.... Might cause some torn finnage.

 

[Sk3lly]

Very pretty Betta, I almost got one exactly like that a couple months back

Be careful with the stones and the bettas fins.... Might cause some torn finnage.

Oh i wasnt aware the stones could be a problem are the fins really that fragile?


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[Puckhog429]

They can be, if the stone has sharp edges or points that are sharp they can do damage. I think you would be fine with most iwagumi rocks. Are you going to use seiru stone? If so you should be fine.


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[Sk3lly]

Not sure on stone choice yet. Im using seiryu in my main tank build so prob would try something different


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[Puckhog429]

As long as its nothing like lava rock you should be fine


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[Brian_Nano12g]

Ok looks like the current sat plus is the best option here.

I didnt know with it being such a shallow tank if it would put me into a higher light range than low light?

I would want to do an iwagumi with maybe the main stone reaching the waters surface


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It's dimmable and you can suspend it. Two ways to get the light intensity you need.

 

[RadMax8]

The Ecoxotic E-Series has all the same features as the Sat+ but it has an integrated ramp timer and automatic moonlight. From what I've heard it's a little higher power than the Sat+, but it is dimmable with no issue (mine is set at 80%). Might want to look into that, you know in case you want to up your light output in the future!


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[Fishperson]

Fugeray R clip on would give you solid low-medium light if the tank is around 6-7 inches tall right?

And I believe it has moonlight, but not the fancy tricks like the Ecoxotic has.

 

[Brian_Nano12g]

The e-Series would be killer suspended over the 45f. You can suspend it way higher due to its higher output capability. As RadMax8 mentioned, it has the ramp timer that automates a rhythmic cycle of sunrise/sunset and moonlight.

You can probably do a 12" if you suspend it. It's $120 here. Otherwise, Sat+ it! Haha

Here's an 18" suspended over the 60F. Lightning storm effect

Ecoxotic E-Series Lightning: http://youtu.be/mmtr_BqHUU8

Edit:
Since you want a low tech low maintenance tank, you can customize a dimmer "daylight" color and intensity and then commit that to memory. Same with moonlight.

 

[Fishperson]

The e-Series would be killer suspended over the 45f. You can suspend it way higher due to its higher output capability. As RadMax8 mentioned, it has the ramp timer that automates a rhythmic cycle of sunrise/sunset and moonlight.

You can probably do a 12" if you suspend it. It's $120 here. Otherwise, Sat+ it! Haha

Here's an 18" suspended over the 60F. Lightning storm effect

Ecoxotic E-Series Lightning: http://youtu.be/mmtr_BqHUU8

That looks awesome Brian! And only $120 too.

 

[Brian_Nano12g]

Well for the 12".. Haha.. I think it's a little spendy, but feature rich and output capable.

Thanks though!

 

[Traciedjessop]

Beautiful beta!!!



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[Puckhog429]

That light is awesome


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