LA Fishguys, LED Reef Tank, Episode 99 pt 4, Switching to LED Lighting

[jhnmndrl]

Is there a brace of some kind placed over the tank, inder that tarp..?

Has he REALLY been standing on the top of the aqurium thrughout this whole episode ? ! Is this a glas or acrylic tank, Jim..?

[lafishguy]

hey J, this is an acrylic tank, and most acrylic tanks have a solid top panel, for structural integrity, with the openings cut out. If you watch part 6 you will get a better idea of the top of the tank, and yes he has been standing on the top of the tank.

[helicrashpro]

Wow, that cable is holy shit over kill. Why did he use such heavy cable. That stuff would hold up a car.

[slief]

@helicrashpro The cable is 1/8 inch stainless cable. It was the smallest cable I could find the appropriate sleeve crimps and pulleys for without digging too much. As it was finding decent pulleys that were not too expensive was a pain. The cable is also readily available from local suppliers so it was kind of a path of least resistance. Overkill yes, but it will last for ever.

[btonben23]

@merrpow 1622 Scotts tank is awesome..and maybe you should look at what all Scott has done in the fish business before you go judging..I do believe that tank housed sharks before that he sold to aquariums...another good video Jim

[kerpow1622]

Not enjoying Scott's amateur hour episodes. Not your best Jim. Learned to avoid guys like this in the aquaculture business.

[lafishguy]

hey K, not sure why you think you can make these type of suggestions or comments. not only is this not Scotts Amatuer Hour but he is not in the aquaculture buisiness. additionally, I think the information contained is extremely good and timely.... and I learned quite a bit myself. thanks for your opinion Knucklehead, good bye!

[cmarchi128]

Rock on, Jim. It was a good episode.

[ikelleners]

@lafishguy Do not listen to that KNUCKLEHEAD comment, I make complete costum led lights and I am an `amateur` in aquariums xD

Scotts tank is by the way one of the biggest in the show, with the nicest budget anyway!

[slief]

@kerpow1622 I am nothing more than a hobbiest who has been into salt water aquariums for 20+ years. Many years back I was into sharks which I was importing and managed to sell some to places like the Mirage in Vegas. Beyond that, I guess you could call me an amature who aspires to do things right. I am willing to share my ideas, success and failures so people can learn something. It happens that Jim and LA Fish Guys are a good venue for that, Sorry you didn't appreciate or learn from this. .

[justinsnewchannel]

why did you start from episode 50 +

[justinsnewchannel]

Is acrylic less weighed than glass???

[lafishguy]

hey J, yes Acrylic is lighter than Glass. did you skip over the MyFishTankDOTcom commercials in parts 2, 3 and 4?

[yngvai777]

Man, what does this guy do for living? he must be loaded!not that it's any of my business :p

[SoundsFantastic]

@yngvai777 Its California, cost of living is ridiculously high.

[slief]

@yngvai777 Computer business... Tight funds were actually a driving factor in this as I could no longer afford my electric bills. They were in excess of $1000 per month a little over a year ago. The sump/pump swap dropped them to around $500-600. Now they will be down to between $200 and $300 or less. It cost a bit up front but in the end, the savings will be huge. Plus I sold my old lighting equipment among other things to cover the new light costs. I'm resourceful but not rich.

[yngvai777]

@slief Power to you man!you've got one hell of a tank.

[dchay333]

What a great project to film! Thanks for putting so much effort into these videos, the end product is always very entertaining!

[iwishicouldb]

is that a tortoise at 06:14

[wildekarde]

Tell Scott Thanks for letting us into his house and watching him do work on his tank.

[slief]

@wildekarde Your Welcome! :-)

[Impulse282]

id like to know how hes walking on top of the tank with out falling in lol

[lafishguy]

hey I, as with all acrylic tanks there is a top panel, made from 1 inch thick material, that has the openings cut out from it. go back and watch the MyFishTankDOTcom commercials on Acrylic Aquariums in parts 2,3 and 4 of this episode.

[raoke69]

@lafishguy Not all acrylic tanks have a top panels.. c'mon lafishguy!

[lafishguy]

hey R, i have been in the acrylic tank business for 20+ years.... if the tank does not have a top panel then it needs to have very thick side panels otherwise it will bow and possibly split its seams.... so dont c'mon me!

[raoke69]

@lafishguy Understood, but that still doesn't mean that all acrylic tanks always require top panels like you said earlier. In very large tank applications I would not argue with you, but you did not state that and I just wanted to make it clear for your viewers that acrylic tanks can be rimless and high-quality.

[MrBenoit113]

i started my 125 gallon aquarium because of lafishguy and his informational videos... im using retrofit led lighting from rapidled.com... this youtube show is the best

[Kewinrecords]

Did i see a turtle on the ground behind you? :O

[slief]

@Kewinrecords Good eye! I didn't even notice that the tortoise was out. Thats Trash. She used to like to eat everything from dirt to toes so the name fit. Her partner who passed years ago was Flash. Trash has been in the family for more than 20 years. 

[VSKATEB]

oh get out! where is part 5?!?!?!?!?!?!

[KrissCS]

Loving the vid as always. Cannot wait to see the next group parts :D

[wesleyforbes]

I love this stuff man! It is so real, we all know that no matter how well we plan, shit always happens. On HGTV or other tv shows, they always show everything working out perfectly and that's just not reality. Can't wait to see this project come together!

[Hasans01]

Scott has some unmatched craftsmanship. I am desparate to see his tank as well, how it looks now after the addition of those mammoth corals :). Besides, Jim finally you have started something on DIYs which I requested few months back. I am glad to see that...Thank You, both guys.

[Nibe19]

Oh yeah, i remember now. The guy who had that Rose Garden Anemone tank.

[Arteolike]

@Nibe19 Yep! Condy!

[waqasmalick]

Where's number 5 I can't wait to c it all working

[naldopr]

I'm addicted to your videos keep the good work!!!

[Nibe19]

Do you have something special for us wuth episode 100?

Oh, and first btw :D

[MLewisUT]

@Nibe19 1000 gallon corner tank set-up for 100th !!! 

[Arteolike]

@Nibe19 How can you not know! He is planning an epic 1,000 gallon corner reef for the 100th episode! 48" TALL!