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08/13/2017, 12:02 AM | #2276 |
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I like the mountain/pyramid scape. The caves/holes on the left look like a great place for fish to swim through or hide. I wonder if placing plating montipora there in the future will make that section interesting.
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08/13/2017, 08:12 AM | #2277 |
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We shall see. Maybe in the future. Just going very slowly with everything for the time being.
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08/21/2017, 11:43 PM | #2278 |
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Calling the Apex experts.
I'm wanting to hook up the apex solenoid to control the washdown in my skimmer cup. I'm also wanting to add two float switches in the sump. If the water gets too high in the sump, the float switch will turn off skimmer pump. If the water gets too low, the return pumps shut off. I'm going to order the following items: Apex FMM module Apex solenoid Apex 24v plug for solenoid Two apex optical float switches The FMM will control the float switches and the solenoid. Do I have this correct? The other option is a breakout box and float switches but then I need to control my solenoid also? Correct?
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08/22/2017, 01:44 AM | #2279 |
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Do you have the EB832 or the old black EB8 power outlets? If you have the new orange power outlets, there is a port to control the solenoids. I have two solenoids which are run off the new orange/grey EB832 power outlets. If you have the new orange/grey power outlets, I would go with a break out box and float switches, it would be cheaper. FMM would also work for the optical sensors and the solenoid.
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The difference with the FMM is you get a bit of extra coding built into the FMM I believe. So you can run the ATK as stand alone or you can run the flow sensors with the apex unit. The break out box is just that, run whatever switches, sensors you need to the break out box and program it. Can't speak much for the FMM on reliability but the break out box has been out forever without any issues.
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08/23/2017, 08:15 AM | #2282 |
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Nice build
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08/27/2017, 02:53 PM | #2283 |
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Thank you.
Question- more of a poll really- what is the optimal temp of a tank if you are running fish only. Also- what is the optimal temp if you are running a reef? Ty
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08/27/2017, 04:29 PM | #2284 |
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The range for fish only will vary based on the origin of the specimens. Since most fish acclimate to our normal ranges of 78-82F it might not seem critical, however metabolism and dissolved oxygen levels at higher temperatures should be considered.
Reefs are similar with the added caveat that corals are prone to issues at elevated temps. Some will say they acclimate to anything in the "normal range". With that said I believe 78-79F is a happy medium once all variables are considered. Cheers. Shane.
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78-79°F is where I have always kept my tanks and have never encountered a problem.
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09/02/2017, 01:25 PM | #2286 |
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Ph down to the 8.4 range- used to hover in the 8.5 range. No dosing being done. Any reason to work to get this down a bit lower or let it be?
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Some of the best looking tanks out there have little to no equipment running them. There are many different ways to enjoy this hobby. If you want to try corals, revert back to lesson number 4. Go slow, try a couple of soft hardy corals and see how they do. My advice, try not to chase numbers. If your PH drops a little don't worry about it. As long as it is in a range that should be normal. 7.8 to 8.2. Yours does seem a little high even at 8.4. My guess is your probe just needs to be re-calibrated. I use the PH probes through the APEX and they do need to be re-calibrated at least once a year. Normally I know mine needs to be re-calibrated when my PH keeps creeping up to a level that is not normal. I also have something to back up the probe. I have PH test kits and the Hanna PH Checker to back me up. Really easy to turn on and stick the probe in the water and read. Even that needs to be re-calibrated though. Ultimately how does the livestock look? Are they swimming around and happy? Are they breathing normal? Does anything look off? If everything looks normal don't worry about the PH. I saw you asked about temperature as well. You do need to consider the livestock you are keeping and what they are used to. 78-82 degrees is normal for most tropical fish. What is really more important in that range is keeping the temp stable at what ever degree you choose. Fluctuating from high to low will stress your fish, inverts, corals. I usually keep mine at 78.0 to 78.5. My apex controls my heaters as a secondary backup. Heaters are allowed to come on <78 degrees and heaters shut off at 78.5 degrees. Keep up the great work and keep us in the loop on how things progress! |
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Thank you very much. It's been a fun ride for sure. Really enjoying he tank!
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Getting the tank polished due to all the scratches in the acrylic.
http://www.seeclear.co Matt Conrad is the owner. I cannot recommend these guys enough. Tank looks pristine. better than the day it was installed!
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10/11/2017, 06:25 AM | #2291 |
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Hey,
Just catching up with the tank after losing the thread for a few months! The new scape looks great! Sorry to hear about the fish losses, did you ever get to the bottom of that? I was wondering if you noticed a temperature spike before you lost your fish? Sometimes spikes in temperature can certainly give a boost to parasites and pathogens allowing them to multiply and infect rapidly. In any case, hopefully you’ve not lost any more and you can start to enjoy the tank a little more now. Reading through the posts, I read that you were selling your home? Surely not this one though? Cheers Rob |
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wow thats a sweet build. Nice tank!
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Socaltoaz, you a Dodgers fan?
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10/24/2017, 03:48 PM | #2295 |
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Beautiful set up
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10/28/2017, 11:30 AM | #2296 |
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I am. Still
Have a house in LA but have been a long time dodger fan despite my transition to the dessert.
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Not a good game so far at all for the dodgers.
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Can we get a tank update?!
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