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You should check out used fixtures to save some $$. Many people (myself included) are switching to LED and selling off their old lights for cheap. For example I have a Current Outer Orbit Pro 2x250 MH + 4x54 T5 fixture that I expect to get around $300 for. This was a $1000 light a few years back. http://www.aquacon.com/CurrentUSAOuterOrbitT5.html Mines not ready to sell yet, but it is a good example what is out in the used market if you are looking at halides or T5.

Yes it is a Midas Benny. I have the A350W and gooseneck mount on order. They should arrive next week.

Mike, Count me in! I'll check my schedule and send you a PM with what time works best for me.

No one else have these? I'm now considering one on my frag tank as a trial before I make the final decision on the main DT.

Sent you a PM.

Can I get a raincheck? . Would love the whole pack but don't have time to make the drive.

Old news http://reefbuilders.com/2012/06/14/belonoperca-pylei-america/

Wannareef is correct about the pins. I got most of the parts from Radio Shack, but it is probably less expensive to buy off eBay or Amazon. I got the mini din off Amazon. It was under $3 and I had free Prime shipping.

Anyone have a Kessil A350 or A350w? I'm going to make the LED jump and these look pretty impressive. I have added them to my list of potential fixtures. There are quite a few threads on RC, but I haven't seen one in person and wanted to see if anyone locally had experience with them.

Garrett needs a Northern branch!

Are you using the foam inserts inside the canisters?

It's very nice. Easy to setup and program. My only minor complaint is that I can't tie it into the Apex. But then again that is my complaint with everything. I would run my whole house off the Apex if I could.

Anyone else using the aquaplanner IPhone app? I bought it earlier this week and it is pretty handy. Logs all test results and you can setup notifications for maintenance items. You can also keep a log of all your equipment and tank inhabitants with photos, notes, purchase price, ect. One of the best apps I have purchased for a few $.

Using it right now. I never use my computer anymore for this forum. Works good most of the time, sometimes it doesn't pull up new posts real fast, but is is worth the $.

Less than $20 and maybe an hour of time. For me it wasn't about saving the money. I'm not a fan of the spring close type connections that the Neptune box uses. I find them unreliable and it is too easy for the wires to fall out. I also like that the DIY box is much smaller and can be sealed to prevent moisture issues.

Here is my QT tank. 40B with 29 sump. Sump: DJ power strip for equipment: And here are both tanks in the "hobby room". (Also the only room in the house that I have full claim to.)

Thought I'd share some more pictures of the sump & equipment: Skimmer & return plumbing: Profilux doser. Currently running 2-part from Bulk reef supply plus magnesium. Need to put the fourth pump into use. Tubing holder for dosing & ATO. The wire cluster:

Thanks Mike.

Add me to the list please.

Thanks. You can connect just about any continuity type switch to it. I'm going to use it for float switches and eventually a Water Bug. You can also use for push button switches to initiate feedings or pump modes, or hook it up to door switches to turn on / off lights.

Put together a breakout box for my Apex tonight. Can't take any credit for the design as I just duplicated what others have already done. I did use a smaller box than most of the DIY threads I have seen. I think it turned out nice. The only thing I'd do differently is use a black cord so it matches better. Here are a few photos.