*d2mini's new 200g Reeftastic Build*

d2mini said:
Thanks, Shaggss. :)

My gyre is still running since I dropped it in over Xmas.
Haven't removed it to clean it yet. Too scared. haha
Might just do a vinegar soak and brush it off.
I'm still meh on it. Same feelings. The flow is real nice but not sure how to feel on the build quality. Would like it to hook up to my profilux so hoping the controller will support that, or vice-versa. Needs the battery backup too.
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So the controller they're releasing is a third party control (Icecap brand) which allows for connection to pretty much any controller with 12v DC connections (i.e. the VDM on the Apex - I'm sure Profilux has something similar). I don't think it can run it in reverse, but I may be wrong. I'm not sure it can change the period of the pulse, either. So it's really just controlling the strength from what I've seen. It will have a battery backup capability though and you need one control per gyre.

It seems more like a stop gap than anything.

However, there is a true advanced controller coming out in 4Q probably, which hasn't been detailed yet. I'm hoping it is more full featured, but we'll see.
 
msderganc said:
So the controller they're releasing is a third party control (Icecap brand) which allows for connection to pretty much any controller with 12v DC connections (i.e. the VDM on the Apex - I'm sure Profilux has something similar). I don't think it can run it in reverse, but I may be wrong. I'm not sure it can change the period of the pulse, either. So it's really just controlling the strength from what I've seen. It will have a battery backup capability though and you need one control per gyre.

It seems more like a stop gap than anything.

However, there is a true advanced controller coming out in 4Q probably, which hasn't been detailed yet. I'm hoping it is more full featured, but we'll see.
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Hmmmm... still not very impressed then if that's the case.
I would want full control, like you get with the Vortech module or my Tunze.
 
Floralux question: Apologies if this answer is in here somewhere; Did you find the spectrum of the 150 watt standard and Agromax (30% more blue) bulbs for your fixture?

Also, how happy are you with that fixture?

Great work btw.

Adam
 
adamwheel said:
Floralux question: Apologies if this answer is in here somewhere; Did you find the spectrum of the 150 watt standard and Agromax (30% more blue) bulbs for your fixture?

Also, how happy are you with that fixture?

Great work btw.

Adam
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I really like this fixture just for the fact that it's growing the cheato at an astounding rate.
I stuck with the standard bulb that comes with it and seems to have a kelvin rating somewhere around 2400k. Very yellow/orange.
 
I did a quick video tour of the fish room.
Figured it might be a little easier to see/understand than the random photos I've posted.
Check it out and let me know if you have any questions.
I ran through it kinda quick. :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTqs8w7xTyw
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sTqs8w7xTyw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
 
looks awesome Dennis!!!! After seeing your fish room I really want to knock the fish room I built last year down and pay someone to rebuild it!!!!! Great Job!!!!
 
SPotter said:
looks awesome Dennis!!!! After seeing your fish room I really want to knock the fish room I built last year down and pay someone to rebuild it!!!!! Great Job!!!!
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It does look awesome! Forget hiring "someone" to come build me a fish room, I want to hire Dennis! :thumbsup:
 
My new Scribbled Rabbitfish. :)


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www.everydayreef.com
 
freezetyle said:
One of my favorites! Such a good "worker" fish
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Ya, I've had a spotted rabbitfish in my frag tank for algae control for a long time now and was thinking of moving him into the main display... until i came across these guys. Had to find one. :thumbsup:
 
d2mini said:
I did a quick video tour of the fish room.
Figured it might be a little easier to see/understand than the random photos I've posted.
Check it out and let me know if you have any questions.
I ran through it kinda quick. :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTqs8w7xTyw
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sTqs8w7xTyw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
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How come it appears that your emergency drain is shut off at the ball valve?
 
Wow, I guess I am learning something hanging around this joint! (I've had a tank for 2 months, and it's an AIO biocube, no valves at all)
 
Check out this insane Chaeto growth!
I was overdue on trimming and wanted to show you guys the monster i've created. LOL! :D

Full story on my blog, www.everydayreef.com or you can just watch the video below.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FJR4A7796G0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
 
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