Finally Set up the Apex

[trido]

One more question. So my Kessils keep flashing white every 10 minutes out of nowhere. Even when they are on. The blue will flash white for a quick second. Is this due to the firmware? I have it programed on a ramp schedule if you go on my var you can see the schedule.

I'm guessing it's the firmware or the beta. I don't have day time problems but when I keep the tank up late with the slide bar percentages my lights flash to 100% every five minutes or so.

 

[ryecoon]

I cut the cords and thenI soldered two resistors where they were needed an heat shrink taped them to waterproof

+1 Need to step my game up on this one.

 

[trido]

Oh, I don't know if you saw it but my tank is this months spotlight tank. There are a lot of system details if your interested

 

[Bow]

Can't find that thread from phine

 

[Bow]

Nm found it

 

[ryecoon]

pls share

 

[trido]

pls share

Here it is. https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/re...eef2reef-com-spotlight-trido.html#post1811854

 

[760mason]

How do like fusion? I finally got fusion beta last week. How do you like it is it buggy?

 

[ryecoon]

How do like fusion? I finally got fusion beta last week. How do you like it is it buggy?

Im so glad these guys put me on Fusion. Thee best. Highly Suggested

 

[ryecoon]

Here it is. https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/re...eef2reef-com-spotlight-trido.html#post1811854

WOW man! thats an insane tank

 

[ryecoon]

This is my set up right here. Only a 55 corner reef.

 

[ryecoon]

Hey just wanna give an update. If you are still having issues updating firmware. If you are using a mac. i just found out you do NOT need to disable Wi-Fi. It took less than a minute to update leaving everything plugged in the way it was. All my settings are still in tact.

 

[ryecoon]

 

[ryecoon]

How can i program "weather" settings on a Virtual port and enable it on and off at any time i choose?

 

[trido]

How can i program "weather" settings on a Virtual port and enable it on and off at any time i choose?

Great looking tank.

I set mine up with a ramp up and down labled clouds and clouds2 and storm at the max. Each of those is set up to come on one day a week at a set time in sequence for about a 12 minute storm. When each of these comes on, a pump and my lights do a set profile to create the desired effect.

For example; When clouds comes on, all of my powerheads start at 20% and ramp up to 100%. My lights go from 90% down to 10%. this cycle takes five minutes.
Then; Storm starts. My powerheads stay at 100% and my lights flash in a pathetic make shift lightening storm for three minutes. Remember, I have four channels of lighting dimmers. This can still be done with just a single blue and single white. If you take a look through my tank thread there is a shortened video of my storm sequence.
Finally; clouds2 starts and the in the reverse order of clouds the powerheads slow down, the lights brighten back up and then the tank returns to normal mode.

I can manually turn on Storm at any time, my lights will flash and the powerheads will immediately go to 100%. The fish could care less about the tank doing this. I've never seen any stressed out about flashing lights. My wife turning on the laundry room light at 4:00A.M is another story.

 

[inkedsparkster]

Subscribed, I am almost complete with getting my setup all mounted to the back of my stand and all the wiring ran. When I go to set it up I know where to come if I have any issues. Or know where to start reading. Thanks guys.

 

[ryecoon]

Great looking tank.

I set mine up with a ramp up and down labled clouds and clouds2 and storm at the max. Each of those is set up to come on one day a week at a set time in sequence for about a 12 minute storm. When each of these comes on, a pump and my lights do a set profile to create the desired effect.

For example; When clouds comes on, all of my powerheads start at 20% and ramp up to 100%. My lights go from 90% down to 10%. this cycle takes five minutes.
Then; Storm starts. My powerheads stay at 100% and my lights flash in a pathetic make shift lightening storm for three minutes. Remember, I have four channels of lighting dimmers. This can still be done with just a single blue and single white. If you take a look through my tank thread there is a shortened video of my storm sequence.
Finally; clouds2 starts and the in the reverse order of clouds the powerheads slow down, the lights brighten back up and then the tank returns to normal mode.

I can manually turn on Storm at any time, my lights will flash and the powerheads will immediately go to 100%. The fish could care less about the tank doing this. I've never seen any stressed out about flashing lights. My wife turning on the laundry room light at 4:00A.M is another story.

Thanks brother. Can you see my var settings for my kessil? Im trying to figure out where to incorporate that manually so that i can turn it off and on thru my phone.

 

[Peanut]

You could use a switch on the breakout box (the same way I explained with the magnetic sensor). Then program your virtual weather outlet to be on when the switch is on, off when the switch is off....PRESTO you have weather at your fingertips

How can i program "weather" settings on a Virtual port and enable it on and off at any time i choose?

 

[ryecoon]

Peanut. Thanks bro! Im gonna try that

 

[ryecoon]

whats the difference between the lab grade ORP probe and the standard? besides being $40 difference. Doesnt really specify on the descriptions.