118g Tank Project
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Ginzo
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I haven't opened my Profilux II controller box yet, damn the box is big...I was kind of waiting for a small ordinary box ! 
My only hope is they screwed up and sent me the full package (with Wireless option included) instead of the basic package ! hehe
Pictures to follow ! :lol:
My only hope is they screwed up and sent me the full package (with Wireless option included) instead of the basic package ! hehe
Pictures to follow ! :lol:
Holmez221b
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They look good!!! How much were they, how long?? Are they actinics??
Holmez221b
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They look good!!! How much were they, how long?? Are they actinics??
Ginzo
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Thanks !
The T5 bulbs are the following:
2 x UVL Super Blue Actinics - 39 watts
2 x AquaScience Blue 22k - 39 watts
The T5 kits, are the following:
http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/store_pages/details/l-fl-retro2.php?product_ID=sl-t5rf3602
The T5 bulbs are the following:
2 x UVL Super Blue Actinics - 39 watts
2 x AquaScience Blue 22k - 39 watts
The T5 kits, are the following:
http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/store_pages/details/l-fl-retro2.php?product_ID=sl-t5rf3602
Your set up is looking nice! I just set up a 120 gal too, but I think you've out done me! http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1069321
Ginzo
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Wow nice setup !
I love your water reservoir !
What kind of skimmer is that, it looks like an H&S ?
I've been planning my tank for the past 2 years and really taking my time to set it up (sometimes I would just like to spend 5k right now and get everything setup at once..hehe).
Next purchases will be my RO/DI: SpectraPure MaxCap 90gpd and also my skimmer.
Not sure what skimmer I'm gonna get but for sure it's gonna go in the sump. The footprint I have left for my skimmer is the following:
14" x 9.5"
Height: 26.5"
I was looking at the Deltec APF600, since it's pretty much the only one that will fit and is currently available.
There's the FaunaMarin JetSkim 1 or the ATI Bubble Master 150 or 200 also, but who knows when they will be available !
Thanks,
Ginzo
I love your water reservoir !
What kind of skimmer is that, it looks like an H&S ?
I've been planning my tank for the past 2 years and really taking my time to set it up (sometimes I would just like to spend 5k right now and get everything setup at once..hehe).
Next purchases will be my RO/DI: SpectraPure MaxCap 90gpd and also my skimmer.
Not sure what skimmer I'm gonna get but for sure it's gonna go in the sump. The footprint I have left for my skimmer is the following:
14" x 9.5"
Height: 26.5"
I was looking at the Deltec APF600, since it's pretty much the only one that will fit and is currently available.
There's the FaunaMarin JetSkim 1 or the ATI Bubble Master 150 or 200 also, but who knows when they will be available !
Thanks,
Ginzo
Ginzo
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I installed my T5 lights this weekend in my canopy, quite simple to install.
Here's a pic of what it looks like with all the lights turned on (my camera is an old 2.0 Mega-pixel, so you can't really see the difference in the spectrum of each bulb):
On the left and right sides are the Fauna Marin Blue 22k bulbs and in the middle are the UVL SuperActinic bulbs.
Here's a pic of what it looks like with all the lights turned on (my camera is an old 2.0 Mega-pixel, so you can't really see the difference in the spectrum of each bulb):
On the left and right sides are the Fauna Marin Blue 22k bulbs and in the middle are the UVL SuperActinic bulbs.
Brandan
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So judging by the Autodesk Inventor software that you use, and by the Scale that is used in the picture with the overflow, I'm assuming you are an engineer. . . .lol, what type of engineering are you in if you are btw? Amazing tank setup. I wish I could afford something of this degree when I get out of college. I'm going to school to be an ME right now.
Ginzo
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Haven't updated in a while..thing are slow...
I'm basically waiting to order my skimmer, most likely will get the new BubbleMaster 160 when it's out. Also, I'll be getting the Deltec KM500 KalkReactor to sustain my calcium levels and once my tank is really matured I'll get the Deltec PF509 calcium reactor.
Other then that, I'm trying to figure a way I can place my Profilux controller and power bars outside of my cabinet without it showing. I might get a small bench from ikea, that I would place beside my stand and that would hold all my Profilux stuff.
Can't wait to get water in my tank...but I know it's not for now
I'm basically waiting to order my skimmer, most likely will get the new BubbleMaster 160 when it's out. Also, I'll be getting the Deltec KM500 KalkReactor to sustain my calcium levels and once my tank is really matured I'll get the Deltec PF509 calcium reactor.
Other then that, I'm trying to figure a way I can place my Profilux controller and power bars outside of my cabinet without it showing. I might get a small bench from ikea, that I would place beside my stand and that would hold all my Profilux stuff.
Can't wait to get water in my tank...but I know it's not for now
Ginzo
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I'm changing jobs, so I haven't had much time to play around lately...
But, I finally got around to setting up my Profilux II controller. It's now sitting on top of my hood. I like it there, because gives me full view on what's happening and I can control it (press on buttons, etc), without having to open my hood or cabinet. I'm going to add a wireless card to it soon, so that I can set it up with my Wireless router and have easy access at work. So far, it's only controlling my lights..but since I don't have any water in my tank yet, it's pretty much useless
I really like the Profilux II controller and it was cheaper then the Aquatronica controller. But, I think the Aquatronica might have an avantage over the Profilux for it's ease of use..and the software that comes with it.
Next step is to setup the probes (I be getting probe holders soon) since I don't really like the ones that came with the Profilux.
I'm waiting to order my Bubble Master 160 skimmer + Deltec PF-501 calcium reactor to fire up my tank ..err to water up my tank I mean hehe
Pictures will follow soon !
But, I finally got around to setting up my Profilux II controller. It's now sitting on top of my hood. I like it there, because gives me full view on what's happening and I can control it (press on buttons, etc), without having to open my hood or cabinet. I'm going to add a wireless card to it soon, so that I can set it up with my Wireless router and have easy access at work. So far, it's only controlling my lights..but since I don't have any water in my tank yet, it's pretty much useless
I really like the Profilux II controller and it was cheaper then the Aquatronica controller. But, I think the Aquatronica might have an avantage over the Profilux for it's ease of use..and the software that comes with it.
Next step is to setup the probes (I be getting probe holders soon) since I don't really like the ones that came with the Profilux.
I'm waiting to order my Bubble Master 160 skimmer + Deltec PF-501 calcium reactor to fire up my tank
..err to water up my tank I mean hehe Pictures will follow soon !
Ginzo
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Since I will be using a Tunze osmolator for my topoff, I had a space float switch from the Profilux package. I decided to use it in order to prevent an overflow in my overflow box
The idea, is if the water get's to high in my overflow box, the float switch will be activated and it will turn off my return pump for a period of 10 seconds. I might change this and permanently close the pump, until reactivation if the float switch is activated.
Here's a picture of the setup:
I have a phobia of water overflowing in my loft, so this will give me some rest
Here's a picture (not of good quality) of where my Profilux controller is situated on the top of my hood:
The profilux controller is getting cooler by the day, as I get to learn exactly how it works and everything ! Can't wait to get my wireless card for the controller, so that I can controll it from work !
The idea, is if the water get's to high in my overflow box, the float switch will be activated and it will turn off my return pump for a period of 10 seconds. I might change this and permanently close the pump, until reactivation if the float switch is activated.
Here's a picture of the setup:
I have a phobia of water overflowing in my loft, so this will give me some rest
Here's a picture (not of good quality) of where my Profilux controller is situated on the top of my hood:
The profilux controller is getting cooler by the day, as I get to learn exactly how it works and everything ! Can't wait to get my wireless card for the controller, so that I can controll it from work !
Ginzo
New member
Thanks !
You can't believe how I'm dying to fill this bad boy up
But, I'd rather be patient and get the proper equipement before filling it up
Actually, the Profilux II controller looks complicated at first, I read the manual maybe 3-4 times before understanding anything hehe..
But it's actually not very complicated, once you hook it up to the PC Software that permits you to control it. I do think the interface could be a little better done, but it's not bad and the main thing is that it works !
Also, the Profilux team seams committed to regular firmware updates and software updates, so they are heading in the right direction.
P.S.: I haven't actually done any programming on the controller, everything I've done so far, has been setup via the PC software that comes with it.
You can't believe how I'm dying to fill this bad boy up
But, I'd rather be patient and get the proper equipement before filling it up
Actually, the Profilux II controller looks complicated at first, I read the manual maybe 3-4 times before understanding anything hehe..
But it's actually not very complicated, once you hook it up to the PC Software that permits you to control it. I do think the interface could be a little better done, but it's not bad and the main thing is that it works !
Also, the Profilux team seams committed to regular firmware updates and software updates, so they are heading in the right direction.
P.S.: I haven't actually done any programming on the controller, everything I've done so far, has been setup via the PC software that comes with it.
