Filling in…

Tacticool-Reefer · Feb 4, 2022

Been a longtime, PH issues, Dino’s, Bryopsis, you name it and I’ve had it! Thing’s are turning a corner finally.

kgstei · Feb 4, 2022

I like that rock work! the anthias aren't too shabby either.

galantra · Feb 4, 2022

Give us system info: size, how long up, equipment, and dosing?

Tacticool-Reefer · Feb 4, 2022

galantra said:
Give us system info: size, how long up, equipment, and dosing?

Sure…
System has just started it 2nd yr, BRS two-part dosing.

ATK V2 Auto Top Off Kit - Neptune Systems
CW-50 External Algae Scrubber - Clear Water
6 Stage RO/DI Replacement Filter Kit - Bulk Reef Supply
75 GPD Reverse Osmosis Membrane - Dow Filmtec
BRS GFO & Carbon Reactor - Deluxe
1 Gallon Bulk Premium ROX 0.8 Carbon - Bulk Reef Supply
Radion XR15 G5 PRO LED Light Fixture - EcoTech Marine
Pro Reef Salt - 200 Gallon - Tropic Marin
120 gallon Fishless Cycle Bundle - Dr.Tim's
Aragonite Special Grade Dry Sand 40lbs - CaribSea
Reef Saver Pedestal Aquarium Dry Live Rock - Frag Top - MarcoRocks
Reef Saver Aquarium Dry Live Rock - MarcoRocks
COR-20 Intelligent Return Pump (2000 GPH) - Neptune Systems
Multi-Light RMS Arm Kit - EcoTech Marine
RMS Slide for XR15 G5 - EcoTech Marine
Apex Controller System Dream Bundle - Neptune Systems
Elite 150-INT 6" Super Cone Protein Skimmer - Reef Octopus
Pro-Max UV Sterilizer Amalgam High Output 3 inch 55 Watt - Lifegard Aquatics (Marine Depot)
Multi-Light RMS Track 50.5" - EcoTech Marine (3D mod need to hanger)
100W Titanium Heater Element - Bulk Reef Supply
Nuvo INT150 Aquarium with Black APS Stand - Innovative Marine
Platinum Sump 39 Aquarium Sump - Trigger Systems
E-Marco-400 Aquascaping Mortar Complete Kit - Grey - MarcoRocks
22.5 lb. Bahama Aragonite Sand - MarcoRocks
Maxi-Cure Extra thick Cyanoacrylate 2 oz - Bob Smith Industries
Insta-set Super Glue Accelerator - Bob Smith Industries

galantra · Feb 4, 2022

Oh nice, you got a lot of flow I see 5 pumps!!!
So parameters been good since I see you have some good size corals.

Tacticool-Reefer · Feb 4, 2022

galantra said:
Oh nice, you got a lot of flow I see 5 pumps!!!
So parameters been good since I see you have some good size corals.

Thx!!!
There are actually six pumps two MP 40s and four Neptune Powerheads.

galantra · Feb 4, 2022

Looks good, why so many pumps? Is this going to be mix reef?

Tacticool-Reefer · Feb 4, 2022

galantra said:
Looks good, why so many pumps? Is this going to be mix reef?

It’s a lagoon style 150 so it’s got a wider footprint than a standard 24 foot wide - basically I’m just trying to make up for any dead spaces with the additional two. It also helps to mitigate directional flow aimed at the coral, consequently I mitigate powerhead longevity by running at half the power while eliminating as many dead spots as possible.

galantra · Feb 4, 2022

Ok looks amazing, where about are you?

Tacticool-Reefer · Feb 4, 2022

galantra said:
Ok looks amazing, where about are you?

SIMSBURY/Avon Townline

Karen00 · Feb 4, 2022

Beautiful! You're clearly doing something right.

Do you have a thread on how you tackled all of those issues you mentioned (bryopsis, etc)?

galantra · Feb 4, 2022

Hope we have a meet soon , I’m all the way in Fairfield county I gotta do some fragging if I make my way up there got some corals for you

Tacticool-Reefer · Feb 4, 2022

Karen00 said:
Beautiful! You're clearly doing something right. Do you have a thread on how you tackled all of those issues you mentioned (bryopsis, etc)?

Yes it’s at the tail end of my build thread…

Build Thread - Emeritus Revenio v.5.0.150INT

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Karen00 · Feb 4, 2022

Tacticool-Reefer said:
Yes it’s at the tail end of my build thread…

Build Thread - Emeritus Revenio v.5.0.150INT

Emeritus Revenio v.5.0.150INT Mancave Addition Hello R2R, I'm not new to the hobby, started around 2012, but reluctantly I had to pull away from it for personal reasons. This will be my "Emeritus Revenio" build thread. Things always have a way of working themselves out, sometimes however they...

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Thanks. I'm not suffering from any of those (probably just jinxed myself) but I like to be armed with as much info as possible just in case. You can never say never in this hobby. LOL

Tacticool-Reefer · Feb 4, 2022

Karen00 said:
Thanks. I'm not suffering from any of those (probably just jinxed myself) but I like to be armed with as much info as possible just in case. You can never say never in this hobby. LOL

A reefer is only as good as the tools in one’s Arsenal!

JakeAndAmanda · Feb 5, 2022

well now i dont want to show my tank lol you have some awesome equipment. I really want a controller. ive seen a lot of reviews about the apex not being the most reliable for what it costs, have you had any of those negative experiences with it?

Tacticool-Reefer · Feb 5, 2022

JakeAndAmanda said:
well now i dont want to show my tank lol you have some awesome equipment. I really want a controller. ive seen a lot of reviews about the apex not being the most reliable for what it costs, have you had any of those negative experiences with it?

The on/off functionally of the controller hasn’t caused me any issues.

I do have the newer EB8’s with the solid-state relays (PCB Circuit board) so that issue is not a problem for me.

The alerting functionality seems to work quite well.

One thing that you will want to pay very close attention to is that there is a huge lag time with regards to what is shown on APEX Fusion cloud as opposed to what is displayed directly from the unit either by its display or using the local IP to connect to the backend. This is extremely frustrating when you’re trying to calibrate something like a pH probe and need to wait for the reading to stabilize. That is the main reason I would rather use the old fashion display to calibrate any probes.

***Probe calibration is also another area that can sometimes be a little iffy to get correct. The salinity probe is probably one of the toughest ones but it’s definitely doable.

I’ve yet to have any real reliability issues with the controller itself but I have had some issues with the Trident unit and I don’t trust its readings, i’ve done numerous side-by-side test to validate it’s readings and unfortunately they have been way off in some instances even with the level of error that is allowed for them. I don’t let it control my dosing anymore. I use it more as a general visual aid with regards to my alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium.

Honestly there’s a lot more and maybe this might be a good topic we can touch on during one of the meetings for the club. ( @kgstei )

JakeAndAmanda · Feb 5, 2022

I think that’s a great idea for a club conversation

kgstei · Feb 5, 2022

JakeAndAmanda said:
well now i dont want to show my tank lol you have some awesome equipment. I really want a controller. ive seen a lot of reviews about the apex not being the most reliable for what it costs, have you had any of those negative experiences with it?

Talking about controllers ...hmmmm... Sounds like a great topic for a virtual meeting......
And then I finished reading the rest of the posts in the thread

kgstei · Feb 5, 2022

Tacticool-Reefer said:
The on/off functionally of the controller hasn’t caused me any issues.

I do have the newer EB8’s with the solid-state relays (PCB Circuit board) so that issue is not a problem for me.

The alerting functionality seems to work quite well.

One thing that you will want to pay very close attention to is that there is a huge lag time with regards to what is shown on APEX Fusion cloud as opposed to what is displayed directly from the unit either by its display or using the local IP to connect to the backend. This is extremely frustrating when you’re trying to calibrate something like a pH probe and need to wait for the reading to stabilize. That is the main reason I would rather use the old fashion display to calibrate any probes.

***Probe calibration is also another area that can sometimes be a little iffy to get correct. The salinity probe is probably one of the toughest ones but it’s definitely doable.

I’ve yet to have any real reliability issues with the controller itself but I have had some issues with the Trident unit and I don’t trust its readings, i’ve done numerous side-by-side test to validate it’s readings and unfortunately they have been way off in some instances even with the level of error that is allowed for them. I don’t let it control my dosing anymore. I use it more as a general visual aid with regards to my alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium.

Honestly there’s a lot more and maybe this might be a good topic we can touch on during one of the meetings for the club. ( @kgstei )

Apparently great minds think alike.