jolt Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 1w 445nm laser to smoke that single aiptasia I discovered?? CHECK! wait, what? who? where? I want. i NEED. Haha - I got this info from DanH. Ordered on ebay. Weird thing is I just looked up the item I bought and ebay says: "We had to remove this listing from the site". But do a search for 1w 445nm laser and you should get some hits on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 I found a 2w for $110 on laser pointer site. and a forum post that says if you need to go more that 10" you need more than 1w. you do any testing yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 Not yet, but DanH has with his. His tank is large. But, my tank is small and even 10" should be plenty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Not yet, but DanH has with his. His tank is large. But, my tank is small and even 10" should be plenty.paging DanH. DanH. DanH please pick up the courtesy phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 ordered, i might hate you a little bit though *lol* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 ordered, i might hate you a little bit though *lol* But why??? If you're gonna hate, then hate DanH - he started it .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Anyone a lawyer? can ya draft up some form to fill out releasing me of liability if i loan this laser out? *lol* "friggin lasers" .... ok, who has sharks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jynxgirl Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Ordered a new skimmer. SCA 301. Broke the glass in my sump getting my recirc skimmer out Sunday. Now I have a project to work on this weekend refixing it. It is overkill for my tank anyhow. Belongs on a 90 gallon probly... I have a solana with sump and 18' frag tank. I always go tooo big. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 Ordered a new skimmer. SCA 301. Broke the glass in my sump getting my recirc skimmer out Sunday. Now I have a project to work on this weekend refixing it. It is overkill for my tank anyhow. Belongs on a 90 gallon probly... I have a solana with sump and 18' frag tank. I always go tooo big. I really like those Solana cubes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 anyone remember that mervyns commercial "open, open, open...." thats how I feel after large sales... "ship, ship, ship..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan H Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 (edited) Don't blame me if y'all burn your eyes out. Any advice I give out should be considered entertainment and not used seriously... You only need 1W. The trick is that the 445nm at 1W is harder to find, but you can usually get them on eBay for < $100. They only work if you focus the beam to a tiny point... Then you get awesome crackling. Edited December 11, 2015 by mFrame (Mike) embedded link using the BBCode/Media option 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Then you get awesome crackling.snap..crackle..pop.......aiptasia! cant wait, already have black canvas ready to drape over everything *lol* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BobcatReefer Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Black Friday loot! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted December 6, 2015 Author Share Posted December 6, 2015 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Good score! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted December 6, 2015 Author Share Posted December 6, 2015 1w 445nm laser to smoke that single aiptasia I discovered?? CHECK! wait, what? who? where? I want. i NEED. Ok, I just tried the laser out. That is wicked! Jolt: 1 Aiptasia: 0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 my only question is.... when you "dose" aiptasia and "miss" a little bit, its able to release is stuff (ie. basal laceration). with the laser is it heater the water up around it fast enough for a quick boil? (mine is still in chinese "posted" limbo.. is it on a plane? on a ship? *lol*) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted December 6, 2015 Author Share Posted December 6, 2015 Only time will tell. I targeted the base as longer than the tentacles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Isaac Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 IMG_2049.JPGfor me? so nice of you. laser came in today! waiting on UPS w/ the batts today now.... hurrryyyyuuuuuuuuuuup darnit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 Well apparently I did not zapp the aiptasia enough because it recovered! Gonna try again this weekend ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Well apparently I did not zapp the aiptasia enough because it recovered! Gonna try again this weekend ... Yep, the issue with aiptasia is you have to burn ALL of them. Like other anemones they have amazing regenerative powers. Be sure to wear your UV goggles if you're doing this, you don't want to get a reflected ray. Also watch your fish, my clowns will chase a laser pointer spot through the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 Thanks Mike, I do wear my goggles and hope others reading this will take heed too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 You guys are crazy! My house is a no laser zone... unless someone gives me a lightsaber.. then all the rules are out the window. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan H Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Besides wearing the glasses, you should probably wear clothing... I've burnt myself a few times now from the reflection. It's not a bad burn, more of a hey, why does my arm hurt... OH CRAP! The laser is reflecting!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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