Islander's Old School Reef – 900 Gallon Display
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yifan917
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Mainly groups of anthias and wrasses, I will keep my hands off aggressive tangs like Achilles and powder blue. Also gonna keep some pygmy angels and cardinals in the mangrove tank
mtlreeffreak
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amazing build
yifan917
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Thank you. I am using 3 x Abyzz A200s for flow. there will be 3 closed loops in total, no powerheads.
Thank you!
yifan917
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No worries. This is my very first closed loops attempt. Hopefully won't turn out to be a disaster.....
Thanks, please let me know what can be improved as well.
yifan917
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Thanks! Is it easy to tune in?
SPotter
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The hardest part was finding the right CO2 pressure level with the needle valve upon initial set up....after that it is so easy.
yifan917
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Yeah I hope my investment pays off in the long run!
Could you elaborate more on that? Would love to learn, thanks.
SPotter
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Probably easier to understand once you have the instruction manual but it basically has to do with how long the solenoid valve stays open for each time the chamber vents which is once a day. I cant remember what the target time is but its stated in the manual. Once everything is set up you will see lights on the integra controller. When the blue light is lit, that indicates the solenoid is open and allow CO2 into the reactor. You will need to time how long that blue stays on for. If its staying on too long you need to close the needle valve and if it doesn't stay on long enough you will need to open the needle valve. I apologize for not being able to remember what the length of time is but it is stated in the manual. Once you have that dialed in, everything else is a piece of cake.
you can get super fancy and get a stainless steel swagelok vernier needle valve or go all out with a lab grade full ss co2 reg.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2461771&highlight=co2+regulators
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2461771&highlight=co2+regulators
Tim
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Or a less expensive (vs a lab regulator)but very easy to adjust option is to go with an electronic needle valve
CarbonDoser
http://www.aquariumplants.com/CarbonDoser-Electronic-Co2-Regulator-p/co2.htm
CarbonDoser
http://www.aquariumplants.com/CarbonDoser-Electronic-Co2-Regulator-p/co2.htm
yifan917
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Got the manual already just roughly went through it, thanks.
Did you use the Dastaco media too?
Thanks for the inputs guys, gonna try the original one that comes with the reactor first, I'll see how it goes. I need them to operate in 220V as well.
Glad to hear this, I'll let you know how it goes after the reactor is up and running.
yifan917
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Islander's Old School Reef "“ 900 Gallon Display
Testing my OLD++++ VHOs - Still alive and kickin'! I also got the new batch of bulbs from UVL because I am a few bulbs short. The new ones I am getting says USA on the tube, the old ones says Hungary. Can't really tell a difference when they are lit up..... Hopefully they have the same lifespan.
I just keep on breaking my piggy bank when I see nice corals and fish. :lol2: My goal is to complete the new tank by the end of October.
Testing my OLD++++ VHOs - Still alive and kickin'! I also got the new batch of bulbs from UVL because I am a few bulbs short. The new ones I am getting says USA on the tube, the old ones says Hungary. Can't really tell a difference when they are lit up..... Hopefully they have the same lifespan.
I just keep on breaking my piggy bank when I see nice corals and fish. :lol2: My goal is to complete the new tank by the end of October.
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Aslam Abraham
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I believe you have the necessary skills for success judging from your previous tank.
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I believe you have the necessary skills for success judging from your previous tank.
Subscribed and good luck.
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