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500l discus tank

I've split the outlet today, using a T-junction, and flow seems pretty even. I will run another filter but it will just be a wee ecco pro to act as a co2 reactor. Really don't like seeing a fine mist in the tank.
Added 5 buces today. Brownie Phoenix, Brownie Phantom, Brownie Blue, Brownie Metallica and Kedang Purple. Now I just want more

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Today I made the hood frame taller so I could hang the lights higher. I wanted to try using just 2 panels at a higher % as they are currently at 25-30%. So it worked out, at the higher level I get full coverage with 2 panels. I am ordering a second controller so I can sell the 2 spare panels.
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I've decided to get a light hanging bracket and some trim for the top of the tank to hide the braces and do away with the hood. Shame after the time that I've spent on it but it will look much better.

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Yeah...good woodwork...I could do with some new bookcases.
You really are multi-talented, it's looking great already, and I'm sure it'll look awesome when you've finished.
 
But if you're ever down south,you can do some carpentry work at my house
..I could do with some new bookcases.
Ha. If either of you saw it up close you would not let me past the front door lol..

Smaller island looks like a nest.
I have some rocks I'm trying to grow fissidens on and have more buces coming. Hopefully these will all serve to make things less round looking!

I can't imagine how hard to handle such big tank. Kudos!
The worst issue I am having is I hate the misty look from the atomiser. It makes the water look cloudy. I'm looking at using my ecco pro130 as a reactor with the atomiser at the intake. I've been looking at commercial reactors but there are issues with them being fragile and noisy. I'll be happy if the whole thing doesn't turn into a big algae fest. My fe ran out but new one should arrive today or tomorrow.
 
While I love my DsunY lights I have been having "issues". One of the panels stopped working and was flashing on occasionally. I checked all connections. I was alarmed to find that the plug that goes into the power converter was so hot that the plug was floppy and too hot to unplug. After switching off at the mains I took the plug out and it was squishy and made a crunchy noise. The metal connections inside the power converter were discoloured and pitted.
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I checked all the plugs at that point and one other was hot and the metal connection starting to discolour so I took those two panels down. This is how I discovered that 2 panels would have been more than enough light and coverage for the tank. Dsuny in China maintain that none of their panels or converters make any noise at all. They are hugely surprised about the plug/converters failing as apparently this has never happened either. I have also told them I'm not very happy that they recommend 4 of these panels for a planted tank of 5x2x2ft when 2 would have been more than enough. I have found these lights can be purchased in the UK from the dsuny UK Facebook page. There is also a dsuny led owners Facebook page and they said they would have recommended 2 panels for my tank. Pretty pi$$ed with DsunY China at the moment!

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The horrible mist effect.
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So disappointed to read this update :(

At this point I'd be pursuing a full refund, this degree of FAIL could've easily led to disaster ... as DsunY seem to be in a state of denial, file a dispute with Ebay
 
At this point I'd be pursuing a full refund, this degree of FAIL could've easily led to disaster ... as DsunY seem to be in a state of denial, file a dispute with Ebay
I think you are right!
 
I think dsuny have been rather clever. I had started a returns procedure as I was so unhappy. dSUNY assured me they would resolve the issue and asked me to cancel my returns thingie as it was being delt with. I have just discovered that once closed, you can't request a return again. I think I will have to get in touch with ebay for help on this.
 
Include details of your communications with DsunY & the latest unit failure - try every Ebay/Paypal contact you can find (I've seen some successful applications on other forums, sorry don't remember the details re contact information, hopefully Google etc will bring something up)
 
Got back from 10 day holiday and the tank isn't looking too bad considering it is a new set up and it hasn't been touched in 10 days. Diatoms and some algae but the plants look in good health. The hygrophila pinnatifida has been doing well and one plant has branched out and attached to wood. The crypt petchii melted but is coming back a lovely pink.
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Will wc tomorrow and add the first fish in a couple of days.

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I finally got my refund of £100 for the returned faulty panels from DsunY. Was a bit disappointed it took the UK rep until the 8th of June to collect my parcel from his local post office where it had been sitting since the 26th of May. Even DsunY in China were wondering what was going on. I live these lights, despite the whine, but not sure I would buy them again if these break. It is a lot of light and a programmable controller for £200 though.
Still fiddling about with flow and have an 'o' bubble lily on the right hand end and a jet outlet (pointing down) in the back left hand corner pointing to the front of the tank.
Also replaced the wooden frame with an aluminium light stand that is not bad at all for only £45. I'll tidy away all cables and controller at some point when I've stopped fiddling.
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Thanks for looking...

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Nymphaea looks great :).Think I might have to get a couple for my low tech.
Have you got a link for the light stand ?.
 
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