Some changes in equipment :
1. Have grown weary of the WAV buzzing cords so added two more Vortech MP60 to the tank - now have two on each end with a single MP40 and dual RPM on the back. Maybe not hydrowizard crazy, but the MP60s are flow monsters and I route the cords through the wooden trim cap so no aesthetic foul.
2. Need to wait for a couple of warmer days so I can test run the bigger MTC HSA3000 stretch skimmer; then onto the tank it goes.
3. My next project is then going to be switching to a heat exchanger for both heating in the W and cooling in the S. I have oil heated hot water and a well with 50 degree cold water so should work well. I’ve become enamored of the stuff that Bill Wann of Aquarium Engineering makes so having him make the exchanger and control system for me. I’ll then sweat/pex it in myself. Been looking for a reason to breakout the torch. I’m tired of all those stick heaters and the big, noisy chiller. I figure a 3 year energy payback.
4. Still patiently awaiting the Neptune Trident (Alk monitoring, makes breakfast, takes out the garbage, yells at my kids to get off the x-box).
. Now that it ejected the skin and bones it looks a lot happier - though I still think it may be going to split.
