Threefer. Third tank in three years. Reefer 425

[Scurvy]

get assembled but need the lights more.
Im shopping for a top off pump that will pump from the basement holding tank, so head needs to be 15' or better.
Any ideas?

No direct experience with that kind of push but I’d guess your best bet with something off the shelf is probably the Neptune ATK. Not sure if the Tunze has that much giddyup in the pump.

Your Lab must be smarter than mine

 

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Im not using a reeflink, direct hook up with a usb cable. my computer sees it and loads driver but ecosmart live doesn't when scanning

 

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[najer]

How is the left lump attached to the weir box or is it stacked, loving this?!

 

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How is the left lump attached to the weir box or is it stacked, loving this?!

I had a chunk that happen to work, might epoxy it before it get bulldozed

I haven't cleaned the glass yet? or powered up the skimmer. I feed 2 cubes and a healthy pinch of small pellets daily and nori every other. been a couple months now, just waiting for it.

3 WC's 20 gallon each with IO, been lazy, seems ok

 

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Well I found my top off. Going to use this and that
PVC float switch

BRS doser 50ml per min.

 

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Playing with par meter today.
Hybrid T5 only w 2 actinic & 2 coral+
12" to water surface 48" AL year old bulbs
MQ210 par meter
back to front bottom
77 73 82
72 81 80
90 98 91
-------------------mid depth --------back----------------------------
75 95 76
84 114 85
96 120 97
-------------------top--------------back---------------------------------
90 150 80
90 190 91
60 95 65



apogee SQ420 sensor
Bottom
65 57 47
52 70 51
75 78 75

middle
70 85 75
72 95 75
79 92 72

top
57 132 62
65 130 70
43 80 54

something is up with the software, the meter reading is instantaneous the sensor not so much 3-5 seconds lag or longer for large swings.

 

[najer]

Nice spread, I'm surprised your numbers are lowish but my hybrid is 7 inches to water surface, I have never tested it though.

 

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With 4 XR15 diffuse Hybrid SQ420 sensor
bottom
98 113 90
92 125 93
132 151 127

mid-level
105 125 109
116 161 125
130 162 131

top
121 231 230 128

Par meter
bottom
115 130 105
113 140 90
151 178 150

mid
123 145 112
151 194 154
160 212 140

top center row
150 284 270 170

 

[siggy]

Nice spread, I'm surprised your numbers are lowish but my hybrid is 7 inches to water surface, I have never tested it though.

I going to lower it 2-4"

A little disappointed in the USB sensor. Too much deviation

 

[najer]

I going to lower it 2-4"

A little disappointed in the USB sensor. Too much deviation

This is why I have never tested, I am used to working around lab calibrated kit, too many variables!

 

[TheHarold]

Well I found my top off. Going to use this and that
PVC float switch

BRS doser 50ml per min.

You will also need a relay, of course. You cant run 120v AC through that float switch/water safely..... scary idea

 

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You will also need a relay, of course. You cant run 120v AC through that float switch/water safely..... scary idea

I know, I have a plan

 

[TheHarold]

I know, I have a plan

Okay cool. Scared me for a second, when you just posted those two things, I thought you were just gonna wire the float into the power cable . ZAPPPPPP

 

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Few things were accomplished today, top-off and 5 gallon water-change, lights set And lowered to 10" off the surface,
Screen top, ran fill hose into sump. BTW feeding Nori is going to be a Pain.
My 24vdc supply arrived, Im going to feed all my radions from one supply, going to make one for 12vdc also, Poor mans Hydros.

 

[coseal]

lookin good! you use the red sea top?

 

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Finally put it together, Im leaving for a few days and also tired of chasing snails never thought I would ever say that.

 

[coseal]

im pretty sure my dog eats anything that comes out the tank! haha.... always has a guilty look when ever he is near it.

 

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Not much happening, I finally got the radions online using an old laptop, somehow all my ecotech pumps linked up too
but I dont have the reef link to control them so I got locked out:mad: did the factory rest thing and regained control;Meh

Well @Scurvy was right about the hermits, I cought a couple of my old crabs eating all my snails and corals, and the new blue legs did a number as well. I think those boys were just plain hungry.

Things have settled down every one is doing their thing. I still haven't cleaned the glass and the uglies have started, not bad, still no skimmer, ill let the tank tell me whats needed, still feeding 2 cubes frozen a healthy pinch or 2 of pellets (crabs) and nori almost daily. Did I mention my clown loves nori?

I was rounding up parts for the top off and seen this on brs. So instead of relays, supplies, box and wiring 120v to control the larger pump this is a one and done. Now Im thinking of getting a new Osmolator to control this. I dont care for the form factor much, looks like it would fall out of the socket easily so I may still make my own, but this is were im headed.

Osmolator Switched Socket Outlet

The Tunze Switched Socket Outlet connects any brand of pump to the Osmolator Universal 3155 Auto-Top off system. The enclosed low-voltage centrifugal pump can be replaced by this switched socket outlet in combination with a more powerful pump. The switched socket outlet can be used to switch...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

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I am now going to use that HD float sw to control my SW holding tank, I was transferring FW to the SW tank and almost over filled AGAIN! of course I got distracted so I need to do something. So Im headed into the basement to get the mix-station, top-off and auto water change done. AND to clean out the salt mix barrel;Blackeye
I used instant ocean to fill and cycle the tank and after only using half a bucket I have a layer of crud on the bottom. Its bad enough that when I make new salt it flakes and makes it into the display. BTY i do let it mix for 24 hours. Too bad because I was thinking of sticking with it, but If I get that in the barrel then I get that in the display.
Oh ya Happy Turkey Day if I dont see ya!

 

[Scurvy]

As much as I enjoy being right sorry to hear the hermits snacked on your corals.

If you interested in a Reef Link shoot me a PM. I’m still using mine but have the WXM connected and plan to move onto that for Vortech control. Just dragging my feet cuz well... I’m LAZY

Happy Thanksgiving to you!