A Reef in the Sky

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More Electrics...


I decided to figure out how to connect the ATI PM to the profilux EVG circuit board as this will hopefully allow the dimming of lights to simulate sunset/sunrise etc. Since my 'hands on experience' with electrical circuitry is limited I thought it would be a big challenge however after some e-mails and questions I managed to work it out.

It hasn't been tested yet as the lights need to run for around 100hours before dimming should occur and this wont happen until I hang them. Anyhow, I thought I would give you guys a run down on how it is done since I couldn't find much info on the web about it.

The Dimbar box of the ATI. Note there are x2 power cords going into the box on the left-hand side and one going out the right side which leads to the PM.

The numbers down the left side correlate to the wires function

The EVG-AP-2F-HIC (High Inrush Currents)

Showing where the wires connect

The end result

Initial confusion was caused because I thought both power plugs from the ATI had to be connected to the EVG card and there was only connectors for one plug. But in fact, only one plug was required. I wont secure the EVG card until it has been tested.

 

[Hookup]

Thank you very much for that photo how-to-install on the ATI. I'm sure I'm not the only one that is directly benifiting! Fantastic!

 

[mnml]

Nice work, Andrew. I wish my PM was dimmable. BTW, the plumbing is quite superb

 

[acharpenter]

Great build thread - BTW I love the graduated blue background - is that what you decided to go with?

 

[soccerbag]

I didn't even know you could get a dimmable ATI PM! Look forward to seeing how the lighting turns out with the dimm's. A video would be cool so we can see the difference! Great work.

Craig

 

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Thank you very much for that photo how-to-install on the ATI. I'm sure I'm not the only one that is directly benifiting! Fantastic!

No worries... I found very little info in 'English' on the web about it.

Nice work, Andrew. I wish my PM was dimmable. BTW, the plumbing is quite superb

Cheers Tran... Dimmable should be in the US soon. Hoping the plumbing turns out the way I planned. All purchased from the US!!

Great build thread - BTW I love the graduated blue background - is that what you decided to go with?

Yes, it is what I'm going with. It's currently being made full size (66"x22") and I should get a picture of it before it's sent off to the tank builder.

I didn't even know you could get a dimmable ATI PM! Look forward to seeing how the lighting turns out with the dimm's. A video would be cool so we can see the difference! Great work.

Craig

For sure, there will be videos. From what I know, dimmable PM's are only available in 220V at the moment. Premium Aquatics say they can import them but not the 110V yet.

 

[lastlight]

That light box is SO refined. So much better than my plywood and paint I love it =)

 

[goreefers]

wow... great build thread !

 

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That light box is SO refined. So much better than my plywood and paint I love it =)

Thanks Brett... if all goes to plan it should be installed this weekend :bounce1:

wow... great build thread !

Cheers

 

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What Corals?


I asked you guys sometime last year what coral books you would recommend for identification and hunbandry. So I got these...

Aquarium Corals by Eric H. Borneman
Corals Of the World by Jen Veron

Some light reading :reading:

Predominately I want this to be an SPS tank but I plan on having some Acans and Scolys too plus a couple of LPS. These will come from my current tank plus I hope to acquire some more over time.

This will be an ongoing process... but below is what I have in mind at the moment. Always learning...

x3 Birds Nest Corals (x2 Seriatopora Hystrix & x1 Seriatopora Caliendrum)

x2 Club Finger Corals (Stylophora)

x20-30 Various Acropora (branching, bushy, cluster, bottlebrush, finger & tables)

x3-4 Monipora (Digitata, Tuberculosa)

x2 Porites

x2 Disk corals (Fungia)


The reefing community here in HKG is rather spoilt (IMO) from the vast selection of corals and fish available. Most are corals are small/medium collonies so I will have to be extra careful when introducing them. Out of interest, here are some pictures of some corals for sale from various shops here. [Pictures are courteous of shop owners prior to sale]

So I'm really excited once the tank is up and running to buy some corals...

 

[damac20]

with all that available it would be hard to go slow.

 

[luther1200]

I thought I was jealous before, after seeing those corals you have to choose from its even worse now, LOL.

 

[mnml]

That's a pretty nice selection to choose from. You're gonna have fun stocking your tank, Andrew. :thumbsup:

 

[gasman059]

I will not know aht to do if I see so many acro colonies for sale!

 

[bogg]

carefull with those wild caughts.....

 

[damac20]

everything was wild caught at one point...but I do know what you're saying you leave yourself open to parasites and some loose color quickly

 

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with all that available it would be hard to go slow.

True, I hope I can constrain myself :worried:

I thought I was jealous before, after seeing those corals you have to choose from its even worse now, LOL.

Yeah, pretty lucky but I will have to be careful. Don't be jealous, I appreciate any input and advice :thumbsup:

That's a pretty nice selection to choose from. You're gonna have fun stocking your tank, Andrew. :thumbsup:

I hope so, lots of reading to do beforehand.

I will not know aht to do if I see so many acro colonies for sale!

Me too

carefull with those wild caughts.....

True Bogg... I've been reading up on things to consider to maximize my chances of everything going correctly

everything was wild caught at one point...but I do know what you're saying you leave yourself open to parasites and some loose color quickly

Thanks man, I will ensure all are dipped correctly to give them and the tank the best chances.

 

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Coral Dips


There wont be a quarantine tank set-up for the new corals so I will have to use the dip process before introduction and any on going treatment. It's actually daunting how many pests can affect SPS corals so I was thinking of going with the following as it seems to have good result amongst uses and can fight most of the bugs.

Coral RX Pro 1oz

Taken from their website:
Coral Rx can be used in treating many types of live corals; soft, LPS and SPS. Coral Rx should be used in treating corals that have parasites or other bacterial infections. Additionally, it should be used as a prophylactic treatment before bringing live coral into your aquarium.

Coral Rx is effective in removing the following parasites:
- Acropora Eating Flatworms (AEFW)
- Montipora Eating Nudibranchs
- Bristleworms
- Zoanthid Eating Spiders
- Red Flatworms

Also aids in the treatment of:
- Filamentous Hair Algae
- Rapid Tissue Necrosis (RTN)
- Slow Tissue Necrosis (STN)
- Bacterial Infections & More


Also considering ReVive but not sure. Thinking of using this directly for the Scolys and Acans, plus any other Softies & LPS corals I may give into an buy.

ReVive 500ml

The only thing I can't seem to find is something to combat Acropora Red Bugs

Any other suggestions?

 

[damac20]

interceptor kill redbugs, you have to get it at a vet its used to kill fleas

 

[fishypets]

interceptor kill redbugs, you have to get it at a vet its used to kill fleas

It's used to kill heartworms.