A Smart? Aquarium in Taiwan... - Page 46

reefmutt · 03/25/2018, 11:25 AM

Beautiful. Love the split design.

shih87 · 03/26/2018, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by reefmutt

Beautiful. Love the split design.

Good to know you like it.

I plan to make a video to introduce my Aquarium IOT system. Any feedback is welcome.

Acromaniac · 03/26/2018, 11:37 PM

Hi Shih, I had a very similar idea for sump set up. Do you see any benefit having the refugium section pouring directly in to return? I wasnt going to have refugium just my matrix etc and was going to have it pumped from return and pouring in to the skimmer section to control the flow. What do you think?

THanks

shih87 · 03/27/2018, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Acromaniac

Hi Shih, I had a very similar idea for sump set up. Do you see any benefit having the refugium section pouring directly in to return? I wasnt going to have refugium just my matrix etc and was going to have it pumped from return and pouring in to the skimmer section to control the flow. What do you think?

THanks

That is a very good question and I hope my reply below help.....

From my view, as long as a design can make “slow currents” in refugium section, and with good filter to avoid crab, snail, pistol shrimp, etc… via return pump to main tank, then the refugium is good enough to serve its main goal. Note you do need cods, pods via refugium pouring back to main tank, so your Mandarin goby can survive there.

So what else having a refugium section pouring directly in to return behind main pump section as I did in my sump design?
Beyond above “slow currents”, “filter” features that a refugium must-have, this design I can turn off pouring valve, create an isolate section for water change. This way, tank owner do not have to turn off main pump when running water change, and I think it benefit a lot for new temperature control and other perspectives.

The other minor benefit is since refugium which you need light, is far away from skimmer section, skimmer will have less chance to grow algae, but of course there are other ways to avoid light hit directly to skimmer section.

SawCJack00 · 03/27/2018, 01:16 PM

I just spent the better part of the last 3 days reading through your thread. Fantastic tank! What a terrific design, and truly beautiful results!

Acromaniac · 03/27/2018, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by shih87

That is a very good question and I hope my reply below help.....

From my view, as long as a design can make “slow currents” in refugium section, and with good filter to avoid crab, snail, pistol shrimp, etc… via return pump to main tank, then the refugium is good enough to serve its main goal. Note you do need cods, pods via refugium pouring back to main tank, so your Mandarin goby can survive there.

So what else having a refugium section pouring directly in to return behind main pump section as I did in my sump design?
Beyond above “slow currents”, “filter” features that a refugium must-have, this design I can turn off pouring valve, create an isolate section for water change. This way, tank owner do not have to turn off main pump when running water change, and I think it benefit a lot for new temperature control and other perspectives.

The other minor benefit is since refugium which you need light, is far away from skimmer section, skimmer will have less chance to grow algae, but of course there are other ways to avoid light hit directly to skimmer section.

Awesome thank you for your reply!

shih87 · 03/29/2018, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SawCJack00

I just spent the better part of the last 3 days reading through your thread. Fantastic tank! What a terrific design, and truly beautiful results!

Thanks for your kind words.

cFloor · 03/29/2018, 11:32 PM

Those are some very impressive videos, well done! And of course your tank is looking beautiful as always.

Oldude · 03/30/2018, 11:42 AM

Very impressive indeed. Fantastic looking reef tank and set up. Nicely done.

rjjr1963 · 04/07/2018, 05:32 PM

Shih87,

Very nice tank. What doser are you using now. I bought the Apex but it has a lot of problems. The new GHL without the screen looks nice but I'm also considering the Pacificsuns. Thanks.

shih87 · 04/10/2018, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by cFloor

Those are some very impressive videos, well done! And of course your tank is looking beautiful as always.

Thanks. One of the reasons that I start putting many video clips is I am planing relayout the tank, or re-aquascaping. Next one to introduce my tank automation and control is coming soon.

Cheers,

shih87 · 04/10/2018, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Oldude

Very impressive indeed. Fantastic looking reef tank and set up. Nicely done.

Thank you for your kind words.

Many reefers in Taiwan asked me where is TOTM today

shih87 · 04/10/2018, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rjjr1963

Shih87,

Very nice tank. What doser are you using now. I bought the Apex but it has a lot of problems. The new GHL without the screen looks nice but I'm also considering the Pacificsuns. Thanks.

I use both Apex and GHL with a total 12 heads. I also enjoy 2.1 GHL but their cloud “myghl” prrformance is poor when compare to Apex Fusion. Regarding PacificSun, looks good, but their Bluetooth connection on their light shock me on compability. I heard they equipped WiFi now? Then could be a good move.

Note: I will have my next video talk about Apex and GHL dosers.

shih87 · 04/11/2018, 08:30 AM

Here is my new video which introduce my tank automation and control. Hope you like it....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ilqMJoSpnk&t=35s

reefmutt · 04/11/2018, 06:23 PM

another great video Shih.
nicely done!

Wally.B · 04/12/2018, 06:57 AM

Very nice Video. Impressive setup.

My favorite part is the Light going up and down.

Seeing all the drops going into your tank shows, You have mastered dosing proper quantities/mixes of additives since your Corals show amazing results. Something I may try again someday in the distant future, however with my new tank I'm going to try no additives for a while (Just because it always messed me up being too eager to improve things).

What is the function of the weight sensor?

Wally.B · 04/12/2018, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by shih87

I use both Apex and GHL with a total 12 heads. I also enjoy 2.1 GHL but their cloud “myghl” prrformance is poor when compare to Apex Fusion. Regarding PacificSun, looks good, but their Bluetooth connection on their light shock me on compability. I heard they equipped WiFi now? Then could be a good move.

Note: I will have my next video talk about Apex and GHL dosers.

Interesting point about wireless control.
I have just one experience on a Wireless pump controller (wifi). I am not happy with wireless in general. Not reliable. For sensitive, critical system control I personally like Hard Wired for Performance and reliability.

Also same with software to control automation. I like Personal Computer, or at least WEB based designs (like Apex Fusion), since I don't want to have to find my Android phone, or tablet to do things. If phone battery is dead, I lose access.
It is convenient, but should not be the only access method.

shih87 · 04/14/2018, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by reefmutt

another great video Shih.
nicely done!

Thanks again. I think I play too much video... and forget to test my water....haha

shih87 · 04/14/2018, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Wally.B

Very nice Video. Impressive setup.

My favorite part is the Light going up and down.

Seeing all the drops going into your tank shows, You have mastered dosing proper quantities/mixes of additives since your Corals show amazing results. Something I may try again someday in the distant future, however with my new tank I'm going to try no additives for a while (Just because it always messed me up being too eager to improve things).

What is the function of the weight sensor?

Thanks.

The weight sensor equipped with WiFi so it will not only detect an empty feeder and via MQTT to send a text message to my iPhone. It was a special request from me to my genius friends. haha!!

shih87 · 04/14/2018, 07:28 AM

I might spent too much effort on filming recently, haha. The results, NO3 rise to 5ppm from undetectable. $@#*=%#!! Took a video as evidence what is going on now and for comparison later once NO3 drop to 0.02ppm. Target to remove NO3 source before next business trip.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJBz3refD-A&t=7s

Ucantwin · 04/15/2018, 12:44 PM

Do you notice a difference with higher no3 in your corals?

shih87 · 04/15/2018, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ucantwin

Do you notice a difference with higher no3 in your corals?

Good question and that is why I took a video so I can compare it more open minded later.

From what I can tell, coral is still healthy as on ULNS it was with good PE, but some coral skin and tentacle become darker color. My SSC (strawberry shortcake) Acropora lost its bright pink and green color, and become dark red as an example.

reefmutt · 04/16/2018, 05:39 AM

Shih, your tank is looking absolutely amazing!
What about growth? Has the raised n increased growth rates?
It looks like your tank has exploded with growth in the past little while.

shih87 · 04/20/2018, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by reefmutt

Shih, your tank is looking absolutely amazing!
What about growth? Has the raised n increased growth rates?
It looks like your tank has exploded with growth in the past little while.

Thanks. The color is not exactly I looking for but happy coral are healthy.
Grow is fanstatic and have to trim from time to time, but I can’t real tell if high NO3 help grow. Maybe a little be, I guess.

seachange · 07/18/2018, 01:30 AM

Any updates Shih?

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03/25/2018, 11:25 AM	#1126
reefmutt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mtl. Canada Posts: 7,824	Beautiful. Love the split design. __________________ Matt. Current Tank Info: 53x32.5x26 190g dt 60g of sumps 3 tank-100 gal frag system 6xAI prime 8xt5. 4x maxspect gyre. Skimz Dual internal sicce pump skimmer Deltec PF601s ca rx+Kalk stirrer

03/27/2018, 01:16 PM	#1130
SawCJack00 Professional Mind Reader Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 1,809	I just spent the better part of the last 3 days reading through your thread. Fantastic tank! What a terrific design, and truly beautiful results! __________________ Bill Bramucci My build thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2670607 Don't forget your towel! Current Tank Info: Red Sea Reefer 750 XXL

03/29/2018, 11:32 PM	#1133
cFloor Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,552	Those are some very impressive videos, well done! And of course your tank is looking beautiful as always. __________________ 250g. SPS tank Instagram: @cfloorsaltwater

03/30/2018, 11:42 AM	#1134
Oldude Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 4,479	Very impressive indeed. Fantastic looking reef tank and set up. Nicely done. __________________ ______________________ Greg ~ June 2015 TOTM ~ ~ April 2010 TOTM ~

04/07/2018, 05:32 PM	#1135
rjjr1963 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Nebraska/Missouri Posts: 770	Shih87, Very nice tank. What doser are you using now. I bought the Apex but it has a lot of problems. The new GHL without the screen looks nice but I'm also considering the Pacificsuns. Thanks. __________________ 72x24x16 115 gallon under construction Current Tank Info: 40 gallon reef

03/26/2018, 11:37 PM	#1128
Acromaniac Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 107	Hi Shih, I had a very similar idea for sump set up. Do you see any benefit having the refugium section pouring directly in to return? I wasnt going to have refugium just my matrix etc and was going to have it pumped from return and pouring in to the skimmer section to control the flow. What do you think? THanks

04/11/2018, 08:30 AM	#1139
shih87 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hsinchu, Taiwan Posts: 1,294	Here is my new video which introduce my tank automation and control. Hope you like it.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ilqMJoSpnk&t=35s __________________ Zeovit DTOTQ Q3 2015 RC TOTM April 2016 Reef Hobbyist Magazine Q2 2017 R二R TOTM Oct 2017 Aquaforest ROTM June 2019

04/11/2018, 06:23 PM	#1140
reefmutt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mtl. Canada Posts: 7,824	another great video Shih. nicely done! __________________ Matt. Current Tank Info: 53x32.5x26 190g dt 60g of sumps 3 tank-100 gal frag system 6xAI prime 8xt5. 4x maxspect gyre. Skimz Dual internal sicce pump skimmer Deltec PF601s ca rx+Kalk stirrer

04/12/2018, 06:57 AM	#1141
Wally.B Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Toronto GTA,Canada Posts: 1,763	Very nice Video. Impressive setup. My favorite part is the Light going up and down. Seeing all the drops going into your tank shows, You have mastered dosing proper quantities/mixes of additives since your Corals show amazing results. Something I may try again someday in the distant future, however with my new tank I'm going to try no additives for a while (Just because it always messed me up being too eager to improve things). What is the function of the weight sensor?

04/14/2018, 07:28 AM	#1145
shih87 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hsinchu, Taiwan Posts: 1,294	I might spent too much effort on filming recently, haha. The results, NO3 rise to 5ppm from undetectable. $@#*=%#!! Took a video as evidence what is going on now and for comparison later once NO3 drop to 0.02ppm. Target to remove NO3 source before next business trip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJBz3refD-A&t=7s __________________ Zeovit DTOTQ Q3 2015 RC TOTM April 2016 Reef Hobbyist Magazine Q2 2017 R二R TOTM Oct 2017 Aquaforest ROTM June 2019

04/15/2018, 12:44 PM	#1146
Ucantwin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: some where Posts: 559	Do you notice a difference with higher no3 in your corals?

04/16/2018, 05:39 AM	#1148
reefmutt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mtl. Canada Posts: 7,824	Shih, your tank is looking absolutely amazing! What about growth? Has the raised n increased growth rates? It looks like your tank has exploded with growth in the past little while. __________________ Matt. Current Tank Info: 53x32.5x26 190g dt 60g of sumps 3 tank-100 gal frag system 6xAI prime 8xt5. 4x maxspect gyre. Skimz Dual internal sicce pump skimmer Deltec PF601s ca rx+Kalk stirrer

07/18/2018, 01:30 AM	#1150
seachange Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 100	Any updates Shih? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro