FatMike's Tideline 62g Lagoon AIO

[SaltwaterandLime]

Oh and I got my dosing container! Lol

For some reason my brain read this as an ATO reservoir and my first thought was "gosh, that seems small"

lol I guess I need to wake my brain back up before reading posts

 

[Fatmike92]

For some reason my brain read this as an ATO reservoir and my first thought was "gosh, that seems small"

lol I guess I need to wake my brain back up before reading posts

I just have to fill it up everyday lol

 

[Lagoon reef]

Awesome Build! I picked up the 65g and I am currently going through my first cycle on the tank! (Well first cycle ever) I need to get around to making a build thread! And also good move on upgrading the pumps! The stock ones aren’t all that as I’m already having issues with one not putting out as much flow as the other! My right return chamber hold a higher level than my left return chamber!

 

[SaltwaterandLime]

Awesome Build! I picked up the 65g and I am currently going through my first cycle on the tank! (Well first cycle ever) I need to get around to making a build thread! And also good move on upgrading the pumps! The stock ones aren’t all that as I’m already having issues with one not putting out as much flow as the other! My right return chamber hold a higher level than my left return chamber!

According to planet aquariums you will always have that issue, because of the baffles never being exactly the same on both sides. They suggest being sure to put the ATO sensor on the side that gets lower faster.

 

[Lagoon reef]

According to planet aquariums you will always have that issue, because of the baffles never being exactly the same on both sides. They suggest being sure to put the ATO sensor on the side that gets lower faster.

Ahh okay! I figured the main culprit was the pump! Because the one that drains slower can’t even spin the random flow return nozzle! Cleaned out the nozzle and even swapped it with the other side!

 

[Fatmike92]

alright new day! And I made a decision…….

 

[Fatmike92]

It’s also cable management time!

 

[Fatmike92]

Crystal trigger ATO reservoir and tunze osmolator. This is the container cabinet

 

[SaltwaterandLime]

Crystal trigger ATO reservoir and tunze osmolator. This is the container cabinet

I'm seeing just shy of a gallon a day in evaporation with this tank. I'm curious to see what others get

 

[Fatmike92]

So I can’t get the MP40 controllers into the cabinet and have to cut a hole.

just need to figure out what the most efficient spot to cut it is so I can use it for other things

the two separate cabinets definitely makes the planning a little harder

 

[Fatmike92]

Equipment placement help

So I want to put the controller for the MP40s in my cabinet. (I have 3 small kids)

But to do so I have to cut a large hole into the cabinet to fit the controller through

I have the reef link to control the lights and MP40s so I feel like they are totally necessary

Cut a hole? Or put it on the back with Velcro?

 

[SaltwaterandLime]

Equipment placement help

So I want to put the controller for the MP40s in my cabinet. (I have 3 small kids)

But to do so I have to cut a large hole into the cabinet to fit the controller through

I have the reef link to control the lights and MP40s so I feel like they are totally necessary

Cut a hole? Or put it on the back with Velcro?

I'm confused....I thought there was a disconnect on the cords? So you could pass thru from the other direction?

 

[SaltwaterandLime]

Either way I don't suggest the back of the stand.... no matter how careful I always try to be I seem to constantly be dripping eater down the back of the tank when doing maintenance

 

[Fatmike92]

I'm confused....I thought there was a disconnect on the cords? So you could pass thru from the other direction?

You can but I’m terrified I did it though!!

 

[Fatmike92]

Got them in!

 

[Fatmike92]

Well now im just sad. I plugged the apex in like the app set up says and nothing is happening……

 

[SaltwaterandLime]

Well now im just sad. I plugged the apex in like the app set up says and nothing is happening……

That sucks! I'm no help with apex because I've never had one, but I know their Facebook groups are great for getting lots of advice and user help

 

[Fatmike92]

So update on the apex


I plug it in and I hear a couple of clicks and then after a few seconds the fan in the energy bar turns on. But there is no light on.

So the energy bar has power because the fan is on but the lights are not coming on the brain or the energy bar. And it’s not findable from the app

I have submitted a ticket to get some help

 

[Fatmike92]

So yes unfortunately the apex still isn’t working and I am going to have to return it to Neptune for a different one.

 

[Fatmike92]

On the bright side other than my apex I have everything else in place and ready to go!

lights are on and look awesome!

so as soon as I get the apex in and all the wires for that in place I’ll push it into place and start filling it up!