240 Inwall Construction (Image Intense)

Yes I still use ozone and probably always will. I appreciate the benefits too much not to. I utilize one of the Beckett air inlets (vacuum) to pull air through the ozone generator which is connected to the air filtration unit filled with carbon and filter floss for air borne debris. The ozone generator is set to a low setting as it is run 24/7 with just a high ORP shut-off control that pretty much is never achieved/activated.

Joseph.
 
That should be based on each individual tank and associated equipment but for mine, an ORP of 375 is too high. There's just too many other ORP-level altering variables (equipment included) to say that there's a set ideal level for every tank at any given moment. Currently, my tank runs consistently between 300 and 350 under normal situation (non-food or water change times). This is slightly lower than what it previously ran at but this could easily be attributed to probe life rather than actual water ORP levels. I think it's too easy for people to get hung up on numbers and especially when it comes to ORP. As with every other parameter, I believe strongly that consistency is far more important than trying to achieve some specified point and in doing so, create more havoc than good. While it's best to try and replicate the natural environment as closely as possible, an unstable level due to attempting to reach a specified point is more harmful than first striving to achieve an equilibrium and then slowly moving towards the ideal if so desired. And basing this level on ozone use can be very harmful and possibly, deadly. So... this long-winded point is, try to not get too hung up on an ultimate, high ORP level and concentrate more on consistency over time. ;) Just my opinion.

Joseph.
 
May I ask what your occupation is? The art work in both the tank and plumbing along with the DIY tells me that you must be in the business off saltwater. My second guess is that you are an artist, and third is you are a structural engineer that designs elaborate buildings around the world, that would explain where you got all the cash for this simply amazing tank. I'd say in the top 5 I have seen. Great job and tanks for sharing, you gave me some great idea's when I finish my basement and do my in wall tank. I might me PMing you in a year or so for questions/help.
 
As always, thought provoking and informative. Thanks! I have my Aqua controller set to turn on at 375 and off at 400 (default ACIII settings) in my 99 gallon tank. However in the warm summer months I haven’t seen my ORP drop below 410. I also recently upgraded my skimmer which I am sure is playing a large role. I only ask because I am curious about what a healthy operating ORP is in a large mature tank.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13159578#post13159578 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by george1098
As always, thought provoking and informative. Thanks! I have my Aqua controller set to turn on at 375 and off at 400 (default ACIII settings) in my 99 gallon tank. However in the warm summer months I haven’t seen my ORP drop below 410. I also recently upgraded my skimmer which I am sure is playing a large role. I only ask because I am curious about what a healthy operating ORP is in a large mature tank.
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Do you clean the probe weekly?
 
Hmm not weekly, but certainly monthly. I also haven't calibrated in a while but I have a new bottle of calibration solution on the way. Enough about me, I don't want to hijack my favorite RC thread.
 
I am planning a large system and will likely utilize a topoff mechanism similar to yours. In reviewing your system I don't recall seeing a large reservoir for RO/DI for you to fill your salt water mixing container. Do you have one tied into your 20g ATO reservoir or is this handled separately?

Thanks!
 
My 50-gallon saltwater mixing tank is filled with and tied directly to my RO/DI unit. I just turn a John Guest valve and the RO/DI fills it. This only takes about 6-hours to fill so I can have a full tank relatively quickly and the filling is controlled by a float valve in the mixing chamber so I can turn it on and not have to worry about shutting it off. The 20-gallon top-off reservoir is continuously filled by the same RO/DI unit and regulated by the Anti-TDS Creep device.

Joseph.
 
I created a Photosynth file of my fishroom. The site has been spotty at best recently so getting on may or may not work for you but if not, try later. It is also necessary to install the Photosynth browser plugin so if you are not wanting to do this, you won't be able to view the image(s). Your call there. Here's a link or simply search "weatherson" and it will come up...

Photosynth Home Page

Search for weatherson

Joseph.
 
OK...that was a trip! Very interesting Joseph...some interesting stuff on the table too.

Is that a piezo alarm above the door? I have been toying with an external mount but it is such a long wire run in my case.

So what os the benefit of the Photosynth over the typical pan/tilt/zoom plug-in?
 
The alarm sounder is connected to my house alarm which enables me to use the Sensaphone device to monitor and phone me should it go off (sound). The Sensaphone has a built in microphone and a sound level threshold so if the house alarm gets tripped, I get a call and can listen in to determine which alarm is sounding, the house or tank.

The Photosynth is not a tilting video camera, continuous stream but rather a static, series of photos combined to represent a 3D version of a given area. More than anything, I was just "playing" with this relatively new technology. ;)

Joseph.
 
interesting jump on the alarms. Hadn't thought of that!

I signed up for Photosynth to play with it also. I think it might have value for our retail store...so about 1000 pics later... :rolleyes:

I like the recognition factor as I think this could make FTS shots much better, rather than trying to sew shots together.
 
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