BeardUp
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Thanks! The rib rack belongs to some other handy reefer though.
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I picked up an apex classic to compare to my reefpi set up the other day and realized I needed a module to connect my float switches for my ATO. I know I can order a break out box for around $35 but I like tinkering and had all the parts on hand except for the mini din. (I know I have some in a box somewhere.) I fired up tinkercad to make a quick box with a sliding lid and 7 6mm holes for the headphone jacks and the din cable. Once that was printed I bridged all the grounds and identified the pins and wires. Then, on to soldering the connections. Last, I attached it to my stand, slid the lid in and plugged it in. It works great but I learned my aqua lifter needs to be on socket 4 or 8 since it pulls so little voltage.
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I lost a 7.1 surround receiver do that. The sound you hear when you first plug in. Is it a slight wurring sound? Almost like a small fan starting up? Kind of like the old CRT tvs? If so, its most likely the 2 sockets in the EBs that are for the higher amps. The rest are solid state relays but the mechanical kinds have to charge up
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I have an SCA skimmer as well. I did not notice that when I changed from a glass to an acrylic sump. However, I also traded displays at the same time. Make sure the pump is seated in the skimmer well, I have had issues when it doesnt click in all the way. Are you able to calm the bubbles down with the blue adjustment tube?
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In my experience, No. I tried a few combos with much larger fish as well as "aggressive" fish. I added an adult tomato clown that lasted several months, till I found them dead on the bottom chewed up. I swear the damsel just got bored one night and would kill a fish. Sometimes ones that had been in the tank for over a year with them. As soon as I sumped the damsels, all fish additions survived.
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Isn't that always the way it goes. Jobs take the fun our of everything!
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What?? Are you all hiring?
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Looks like its coming along! I am jealous. I have been eyeing that sca 150. its such a good deal.
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If Paul is skipping, does that mean I am up @CuttleFishandCoral?
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You should keep all of that. Sounds like I should be ok, and will keep an eye out. I assumed they came from me based on timing. You have a great tank and I am sorry you are battling this. I wonder if Willco or a rual vet might be able to provide some interceptor if MrBret cant.
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Junior, I am really sorry about this. I had no idea I had them since I have never had any acros in that tank and have not seen any on my montis. Before last week, I had not added anything to the tank since the pandemic. I was under the impression, they only ate acros and would die off in a few weeks without. Do you know what else they can live off of? Sounds like I should get a pill as well, right? or can I just dip the one acro frag I have now? I cant remove the montis from the rock work.
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Off topic, but is there anyway to tap in to the sensor signal to tell a Reef-Pi, apex or other controller of the status with those?
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I am a fan of multiple drains. I like the beananimal style so I run 2 active drains and an emergency overflow. I would drill it. its scary the first few times but really easy.
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Please add me to the list for the LED one.
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The forum has been too slow - free frag pack giveaway
BeardUp replied to Manny Tavan's topic in General Discussion
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The forum has been too slow - free frag pack giveaway
BeardUp replied to Manny Tavan's topic in General Discussion
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Me either. I need someone to pick it up ASAP. I dont have a place for this but its almost too good to pass up.
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Dang! Those are some good prices. A bit of a drive for me so I might have to just wait till I need all my tanks filled. Thanks for the recommendation.
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That is a great looking tank @Manny Tavan
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Do the colored filaments cause issues or is it that we don't really know what they used to dye the plastic? Should I remove the silver PLA rack I made last night?
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Thanks @danlu_gt thats is great news and bad. I did not know how unbiodegradeable the biodegradable PLA is.
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I accidently fragged (broke with my fat hand) my hammer coral the other day and realized I should print a frag rack for them as well as the random frags I am constantly trying to get to heal from my goby, pistol and conch are constantly covering them in sand. I have a 3d printer so I wanted to just print a rack. I searched google and it seems there are mixed reviews on if PLA will work. I know a couple of you have 3d printed parts for your reef. Has anyone had issues with PLA? Or do I need to get some PETG and give that a try?
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Try facebook. there is a guy in Salem looking for any starter corals. He calls out GSP and xenia. He already has a kenya tree. I know what you mean about not wanting to throw it away. I feel the same way and struggle to give away the kenya tree and green singularia every few months when I cut them down. My urchin thought it would be funny to drop a tiny piece of each in a little hole under my toadstool. They get just enough light to thrive. If no one will take them, I will try to bring them in to the LFS and get a couple of dollars off my purchase.
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my large plecos only made a few random tails in the algae. They loved their veggies though. Apples snails killed the algae though.