Tandor69

I saw a video of someone who was able to connect it to other WiFi power strips. Pretty good first review and setup video. 

Paid for #8. I also put a sold on #4 as backup please

Sold 8

Sold 4

I can’t wait! I have my large tank that is looking sparse lol

Ditto on the Inkbird. I have the dual heater one with 2 heaters incase one fails to heat. Which I had happen with a Neo Therm.

9 hours ago, Bicyclebill said:

I got an Aquamaxx DFC280. Super quiet, has adjustable air intake, and a taper lock collection cup like my old skimz. Have to say I’m impressed so far. 

 

I love the scum dome lol!

Checking to see if anyone has an AI Prime they are thinking about selling? 
Thanks,

Mike

I own 3 of the XP Aqua Duettos and love them. Never had any issues at all. I have 1 in a Fluval 13.5 AIO, one in a 16 gallon and 1 in my main tank. Never had an issue. I also own an auto aqua smart micro. Currently running on my freshwater tank. I have had to replace the pump once. Also don't care for the fact that the sensor has a bright blue/red LED that shows in the tank. The Duettos have the led on the controller. Plus the sensor has a high and low. If the water goes over the top sensor the pump is cut off.

PM'd

Do I pick up my prize at Cuttlefish and Corals? Planning on going there this weekend.

😆OMG! Thank you so much! I was so excited I scared the crap out of my wife when I yelled! 

10 tickets on the mp40

1 free supporting member ticket on the auto feeder

It is in place, plumbing reassembled and leak tested. Lights hung. Electronics wired. Only thing left is to hook up the ATO then move my rocks, sand, and fill her up! 

17 hours ago, TheClark said:

Totally understand that.  This hobby is expensive, most normal people take it in steps.  Like boiling a frog slowly, we don't even realize how expensive it is til its too late

This controller looks cool to me, its a hardware kit for the reef pi.  If I were starting fresh, would definitely consider it as a research topic at least:

https://www.robo-tank.ca/

 

 

16 hours ago, bler said:

That looks interesting and within a price range I'm looking to spend.  I'm also very tech savvy and that would be a fun project.

Since I have a nano, the price of a Apex would basically be almost the price of the whole system since I was doing a 'budget' build

16 hours ago, TheClark said:

Awesome!  If you try it out, please post back.  I am a big open source fan, love to see this kind of stuff happening!  Figured at the very least, run one to control the topoff stations...

I recently won a robo-tank on reef2reef and got it hooked up a couple of days ago. I have been using DIY reefpi controllers for almost a year now. I have to say I really like the robo-tank. I am mediocre at soldiering, and not having to do any of that is nice. There are a ton of connections for the robo-tank. Reefpi can do all kinds of monitoring (float, optical, non-contact sensors). Temperature monitoring and control. Dosing or other dc pump control. Lights like Kessel or anything that is 0-10v control.

I finally got my UV plumbed. Will the clear vinyl tubing be a problem? It looks kind of cool. I have to say I am getting build fatigue. Just ready for it to be set up lol. Not too much longer now.

1 minute ago, obrien.david.j said:

I've ordered from reeftopia.com (they are the collectors) multiple times over the years.  A good experience every time.  BTW, this is where I've gotten volume clean up crews.  Hermits, snails, emerald crabs when I've had bubble algae...

https://reeftopia.com/collections/marine-shrimp

Thanks! That reminds me I need to put together a clean up crew for my new 100g tank. I will check them out.

Has anyone seen any pepermint shrimp available anywhere? Time to knock back some aptasia.

Thanks!

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16 hours ago, Bevo5 said:

Yeah did you see the process? Someone posted it on R2R. It's pretty intense and I think it only measures on the low side. But I guess it's a start.

Going to be pretty nice in a few years when you can set it and forget it. 

 

Thank you for saying something. I had pre-ordered it but after checking out those instructions, I will hardly ever use it, kinda like the calcium checker. I cancelled my preorder.

Picked up an IM ATO reservoir today. Thanks @Cobalt Fits great in my stand. I will probably limo tint the side facing the sump as that is where my refugium will go. Might do the whole thing except where the float is.

Thanks for the pic of the reservoir. PM’d

Looks like I need some dinos killed. *sigh*

I think when I take this tank down to move everything into my new tank, I’m going to do a 3 day blackout. I really don’t want to spread it to my new tank. 
 

Do you have a pic of the  ato reservoir? Thanks.

Got it filled up with water and no leaks at the glued fittings!