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fessoclown · 05/18/2015, 07:11 AM

Awesome FTS Dennis! While I really enjoy your macro shots there is something about having some context that I enjoy more... (I guess I really like looking at tanks full of coral more than just coral)

I just dumped my Radions too, I could never run them over 50%. I did like them and I think you are right, I think would have needed twice or more as many to get the coverage that I am getting with my new ATI.

I've been following your thread for a long time, don't think I've posted here before though... doing so now to subscribe!

shaggss · 05/18/2015, 06:21 PM

Looking great as always Dennis!

Just wondering if you have reconsidered the Gyre yet? They are getting so many good reviews. I have mine running now. Dead silent and even with the stock controller (advanced one to come) it has lots of options for flow. What I particularly like is you can have one side of the flow going up and the other down. Each side is independent.

d2mini · 05/18/2015, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by shaggss

Looking great as always Dennis!

Just wondering if you have reconsidered the Gyre yet? They are getting so many good reviews. I have mine running now. Dead silent and even with the stock controller (advanced one to come) it has lots of options for flow. What I particularly like is you can have one side of the flow going up and the other down. Each side is independent.

Thanks, Shaggss.

My gyre is still running since I dropped it in over Xmas.
Haven't removed it to clean it yet. Too scared. haha
Might just do a vinegar soak and brush it off.
I'm still meh on it. Same feelings. The flow is real nice but not sure how to feel on the build quality. Would like it to hook up to my profilux so hoping the controller will support that, or vice-versa. Needs the battery backup too.

shaggss · 05/18/2015, 07:55 PM

Oh geez. Sorry Dennis I missed that you had one!

d2mini · 05/19/2015, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by shaggss

Oh geez. Sorry Dennis I missed that you had one!

oh ok, i thought you were asking if my feelings on it changed. haha

Pay attention, man!!!

www.everydayreef.com

shaggss · 05/19/2015, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by d2mini

oh ok, i thought you were asking if my feelings on it changed. haha

Pay attention, man!!!

www.everydayreef.com

Well stop buying so many good toys! It's very hard to keep up with you!

d2mini · 05/20/2015, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by shaggss

Well stop buying so many good toys! It's very hard to keep up with you!

www.everdayreef.com

msderganc · 05/20/2015, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by d2mini

Thanks, Shaggss.

My gyre is still running since I dropped it in over Xmas.
Haven't removed it to clean it yet. Too scared. haha
Might just do a vinegar soak and brush it off.
I'm still meh on it. Same feelings. The flow is real nice but not sure how to feel on the build quality. Would like it to hook up to my profilux so hoping the controller will support that, or vice-versa. Needs the battery backup too.

So the controller they're releasing is a third party control (Icecap brand) which allows for connection to pretty much any controller with 12v DC connections (i.e. the VDM on the Apex - I'm sure Profilux has something similar). I don't think it can run it in reverse, but I may be wrong. I'm not sure it can change the period of the pulse, either. So it's really just controlling the strength from what I've seen. It will have a battery backup capability though and you need one control per gyre.

It seems more like a stop gap than anything.

However, there is a true advanced controller coming out in 4Q probably, which hasn't been detailed yet. I'm hoping it is more full featured, but we'll see.

d2mini · 05/21/2015, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by msderganc

So the controller they're releasing is a third party control (Icecap brand) which allows for connection to pretty much any controller with 12v DC connections (i.e. the VDM on the Apex - I'm sure Profilux has something similar). I don't think it can run it in reverse, but I may be wrong. I'm not sure it can change the period of the pulse, either. So it's really just controlling the strength from what I've seen. It will have a battery backup capability though and you need one control per gyre.

It seems more like a stop gap than anything.

However, there is a true advanced controller coming out in 4Q probably, which hasn't been detailed yet. I'm hoping it is more full featured, but we'll see.

Hmmmm... still not very impressed then if that's the case.
I would want full control, like you get with the Vortech module or my Tunze.

adamwheel · 05/23/2015, 06:57 PM

Floralux question: Apologies if this answer is in here somewhere; Did you find the spectrum of the 150 watt standard and Agromax (30% more blue) bulbs for your fixture?

Also, how happy are you with that fixture?

Great work btw.

Adam

d2mini · 05/27/2015, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by adamwheel

Floralux question: Apologies if this answer is in here somewhere; Did you find the spectrum of the 150 watt standard and Agromax (30% more blue) bulbs for your fixture?

Also, how happy are you with that fixture?

Great work btw.

Adam

I really like this fixture just for the fact that it's growing the cheato at an astounding rate.
I stuck with the standard bulb that comes with it and seems to have a kelvin rating somewhere around 2400k. Very yellow/orange.

d2mini · 05/27/2015, 06:12 AM

I did a quick video tour of the fish room.
Figured it might be a little easier to see/understand than the random photos I've posted.
Check it out and let me know if you have any questions.
I ran through it kinda quick.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTqs8w7xTyw

SPotter · 05/27/2015, 11:09 AM

looks awesome Dennis!!!! After seeing your fish room I really want to knock the fish room I built last year down and pay someone to rebuild it!!!!! Great Job!!!!

visualscapes · 05/27/2015, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SPotter

looks awesome Dennis!!!! After seeing your fish room I really want to knock the fish room I built last year down and pay someone to rebuild it!!!!! Great Job!!!!

It does look awesome! Forget hiring "someone" to come build me a fish room, I want to hire Dennis!

fftfk · 05/27/2015, 07:46 PM

Looks great!

d2mini · 05/27/2015, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SPotter

looks awesome Dennis!!!! After seeing your fish room I really want to knock the fish room I built last year down and pay someone to rebuild it!!!!! Great Job!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by visualscapes

It does look awesome! Forget hiring "someone" to come build me a fish room, I want to hire Dennis!

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Originally Posted by fftfk

Looks great!

hahaha, thanks!

d2mini · 05/31/2015, 08:05 PM

My new Scribbled Rabbitfish.

www.everydayreef.com

freezetyle · 05/31/2015, 09:30 PM

One of my favorites! Such a good "worker" fish

d2mini · 06/01/2015, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by freezetyle

One of my favorites! Such a good "worker" fish

Ya, I've had a spotted rabbitfish in my frag tank for algae control for a long time now and was thinking of moving him into the main display... until i came across these guys. Had to find one.

oldbones · 06/01/2015, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by d2mini

I did a quick video tour of the fish room.
Figured it might be a little easier to see/understand than the random photos I've posted.
Check it out and let me know if you have any questions.
I ran through it kinda quick.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTqs8w7xTyw

How come it appears that your emergency drain is shut off at the ball valve?

d2mini · 06/01/2015, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by oldbones

How come it appears that your emergency drain is shut off at the ball valve?

hahaha, darn you and your eagle eye.

I had done some maintenance earlier and forgot to flip it back open.

Carry on... nothing else to see here.

oldbones · 06/01/2015, 11:23 AM

Wow, I guess I am learning something hanging around this joint! (I've had a tank for 2 months, and it's an AIO biocube, no valves at all)

d2mini · 06/07/2015, 07:18 AM

Check out this insane Chaeto growth!
I was overdue on trimming and wanted to show you guys the monster i've created. LOL!

Full story on my blog, www.everydayreef.com or you can just watch the video below.

Floyd R Turbo · 06/07/2015, 07:44 AM

I was literally LMAO when you started pulling that stuff out, that was hilarious

silentscream · 06/07/2015, 09:56 AM

That was like the clown pulling the endless handkerchief from his mouth. It's got to be that HPS grow light huh?

05/18/2015, 07:11 AM	#3176
fessoclown Dis-Membered Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Toronto Island Posts: 443	Awesome FTS Dennis! While I really enjoy your macro shots there is something about having some context that I enjoy more... (I guess I really like looking at tanks full of coral more than just coral) I just dumped my Radions too, I could never run them over 50%. I did like them and I think you are right, I think would have needed twice or more as many to get the coverage that I am getting with my new ATI. I've been following your thread for a long time, don't think I've posted here before though... doing so now to subscribe! __________________ "Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana." Marx (Groucho) 80x20x20 Miracles Starfire Rimless, H&S A150-2001, GEO 612 CRx, GEO UMC420, Avast ATO, Gyre 150, Gyre 130, MP40, Eheim 1262, ATI

05/18/2015, 06:21 PM	#3177
shaggss Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,709	Looking great as always Dennis! Just wondering if you have reconsidered the Gyre yet? They are getting so many good reviews. I have mine running now. Dead silent and even with the stock controller (advanced one to come) it has lots of options for flow. What I particularly like is you can have one side of the flow going up and the other down. Each side is independent. __________________ NEVER get eye level with an infants anus! New build, planning stages. 30 x 20 x 20", Geisemann Spectra 250W with Radium, Profilux controller, Profilux doser 2, Fluval SP4 return pump, Life Reef 28

05/18/2015, 07:55 PM	#3179
shaggss Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,709	Oh geez. Sorry Dennis I missed that you had one! __________________ NEVER get eye level with an infants anus! New build, planning stages. 30 x 20 x 20", Geisemann Spectra 250W with Radium, Profilux controller, Profilux doser 2, Fluval SP4 return pump, Life Reef 28

05/27/2015, 06:12 AM	#3187
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	I did a quick video tour of the fish room. Figured it might be a little easier to see/understand than the random photos I've posted. Check it out and let me know if you have any questions. I ran through it kinda quick. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTqs8w7xTyw __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

05/27/2015, 11:09 AM	#3188
SPotter Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 5,691	looks awesome Dennis!!!! After seeing your fish room I really want to knock the fish room I built last year down and pay someone to rebuild it!!!!! Great Job!!!! __________________ Steve Am I really doing all of this for a fish tank?????? Current Tank Info: 360g Envision Acrylic Tank, Closed Loops, Vectra L1's, MP40QD's, 400w Radiums, Regal 300ext, Dastaco Ext3 CaRx, Controlled by GHL Profilux

05/23/2015, 06:57 PM	#3185
adamwheel Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Meechigan Posts: 225	Floralux question: Apologies if this answer is in here somewhere; Did you find the spectrum of the 150 watt standard and Agromax (30% more blue) bulbs for your fixture? Also, how happy are you with that fixture? Great work btw. Adam

05/27/2015, 07:46 PM	#3190
fftfk Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 240	Looks great!

05/31/2015, 08:05 PM	#3192
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	My new Scribbled Rabbitfish. www.everydayreef.com __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

05/31/2015, 09:30 PM	#3193
freezetyle Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: victoria Posts: 96	One of my favorites! Such a good "worker" fish __________________ Jon

06/01/2015, 11:23 AM	#3197
oldbones Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 940	Wow, I guess I am learning something hanging around this joint! (I've had a tank for 2 months, and it's an AIO biocube, no valves at all)

06/07/2015, 07:18 AM	#3198
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Check out this insane Chaeto growth! I was overdue on trimming and wanted to show you guys the monster i've created. LOL! Full story on my blog, www.everydayreef.com or you can just watch the video below. __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

06/07/2015, 07:44 AM	#3199
Floyd R Turbo Either busy or sleeping Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: West Des Moines, IA Posts: 4,265 Blog Entries: 15	I was literally LMAO when you started pulling that stuff out, that was hilarious __________________ Algae Scrubber Basics!!! GOOGLE "algaescrubber zoho" General Interest Forums --> Advanced Topics --> Algae Scrubber Basics (sticky) --> POSTS #3251-64 (Basics), #5206 (Cleaning), #6884 (LEDs), #729

06/07/2015, 09:56 AM	#3200
silentscream Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,136	That was like the clown pulling the endless handkerchief from his mouth. It's got to be that HPS grow light huh? __________________ Justin