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03/03/2015, 06:18 PM | #251 | |
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I just set up my apple express for my apex that should arrive on thursday (wont be able to hardwire except for updates) I also just purchased the eshopps 2 part container from drsfs for 39.99 (they are on sale). I am rearranging the cabinet as we speak. Ya that DOS is huge, but I feel that i like the consistency of it and the idea of switching it over to do awc eventually..I have a 1940 cape and a basement, so i can drill holes down! |
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03/03/2015, 09:43 PM | #252 | |
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I haven't noticed the cleaning issue being mentioned on a lot of threads what specifically causes the headache with cleaning? I was thinking of getting both the maxspect and the new mp10 so I could use the mp10 to shoot some side current randomly to shake things up. |
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03/04/2015, 04:35 AM | #253 | |
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You could do that for sure. I like the idea of a more controllable power head too that the mp10 and finally, just don't like wires coming out of my tank. A lot of people like them, I say go for it! And post a picture of course |
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03/04/2015, 06:30 AM | #254 | |
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I think next time we go away I'll just use a 10g ato container outside the stand. Skimmer issue just turned out to be a clogged airline...
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03/04/2015, 06:52 AM | #255 | |
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Glad it wasnt that bad... I am running chaeto now in one of the caddies, so far so good. I tested my water again after 3 massive water changes from the crash and my ALK is still at 10.75 and Ca is at 480.. waiting for them to drop. I do not think I am going to add anything until I get back from Asia, do not want to risk it... Start doing after I get back. I am working on getting another mp10, go the used route I think. Since the gyre is on the mark, the mp10s should drop significantly |
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03/04/2015, 07:05 AM | #256 | |
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Yes and thank you for that. Only trying to help! Good luck in your search. I bought both of my mp's used and they are dead quiet and function perfectly.
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03/04/2015, 07:26 AM | #258 |
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One is a 13 and the other a 14. Both quiet. So far...
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03/06/2015, 09:37 PM | #259 |
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03/07/2015, 05:38 AM | #260 |
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Nice. I'm jealous. Jealous, that your wiring is neat and tidy already...I still haven't hung a thing. All piled in the top left compartment. I did put lighting in, but never turn on that section...I keep telling myself, wait till this arrives then do it. But there is always something new arriving! Doser and storage tank will be here next week. I THINK that's the last thing I can cram in there. I'll need to put a hanger in for that...and maybe move a shelf up...
Wait till you get it all running on fusion....you will be so happy!
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03/07/2015, 06:13 AM | #261 |
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I hate wires, so I need to keep everything clean and wires hidden. I do not drill anything, I just use the 3m velcro. You have to keep me up to date on how you like the DOS, I am still undecided on which one to get, but I do like the full integration.
I am thinking about what I want to run through fusion. I will have my heater set up so it will turn off at 81 and send me an alert if it falls before 76, but I really dont know what else to run at the moment..skimmer and reactor run all the time and lights and pumps i do not change much. Ideas? I picked up those lights for the stand on amazon..they are motion sensors so only turn on when i open the doors to the stand |
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03/07/2015, 06:35 AM | #263 | |
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03/07/2015, 07:35 AM | #264 | |
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Reasons for not going XR15 1. It wasn't out yet when I built this tank (April 2014) 2. Visually, I feel that it would look weird over a tank like this. 3. We are always thinking about upgrading right? So I felt that if I decided to go bigger, I would only have to get another radion instead of getting two. |
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03/07/2015, 07:40 AM | #265 | |
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03/07/2015, 07:53 AM | #266 | |
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03/07/2015, 08:02 AM | #267 |
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Got it...now i have to study up on this code stuff...should be pretty easy for me to process... deals with numbers
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03/07/2015, 08:05 AM | #268 | |
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03/07/2015, 05:26 PM | #269 |
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Wow!!! Holy cracker barrel, you can program the kitchen sink with this apex!
I think programing is going to take some time! But I love the controller |
03/07/2015, 05:32 PM | #270 | |
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It does have some flexibility, for sure... Join the fun at neptunes forum for tricks etc...
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03/07/2015, 05:55 PM | #271 |
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I am using fusion and then going into advance and writing code there...just did codes for my heater and alarms to send to me... basic
Going to start writing codes for cleaning and water changes... Feed A will be feeding, turning off skimmer and reactor and turning pumps into feed mode..Feed B will turn off everything except for lights for cleaning and Feed C will be turn everything back on with skimmer delay 20 mins. Need to figure out how I want to control the tunze ato...might just leave it for now.. After reading, I think i am going to plug my vortex into the power strip behind the tank that I use for the wine cooler and for the wemo. What module do I get for the vortech and radions? is there one or two...a little confused about that. |
03/07/2015, 06:02 PM | #272 |
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WXM for radions and vortechs. you only need one.
That will make you crazy with joy when you see the graphical programming...it really is nicely done! Have fun!
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03/07/2015, 06:08 PM | #273 |
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Will do sir...still sending you the bill on this one!!!
I like the idea of the control over everything. Now that my daughter is two, she is really getting into feeding the fish and watching the coral, so stepping up my game on this. Thanks for all the help! |
03/07/2015, 06:20 PM | #274 | |
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No problem. You are quite welcome! It's a bad addiction this hobby, there must be a 12 step program for reefers somewhere....
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03/07/2015, 06:23 PM | #275 |
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I started when I was 12 years old. My asian dwarf hamster died, and I decided I wanted fish...so we changed my glass cage into a aquarium. My fish kept dying and my father took me to a pet store. A kid maybe 21, explain to me at ammonia was in the seals and that was what was killing my fish... so my dad bought me a whole new set up....and the rest is history...31 and still playing with fish
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