For those who use a vortech mp10 ES in this tank, how are you using it? Modes, power, positioning?
I have a frogspawn and candy cane LPS and they don't seem to like heavy flow, but I would like to increase a bit. Using about 40-50% power at random lagoon mode. At feeding days and water change I use nutrient transport mode for a few hours.
Thanks.
I run mine in reef crest at about 45% during the day and a reduced reef crest setting of 25% at night. (I'm controlling it via the Aquacontroller Apex) I have mostly LPS, so I don't need higher flow. I have the pump on the right side of the tank about 1/2 way up and about 6" from the front of the tank.
That's nice. I didn't know apex could control the mp10. I just ordered one and im happy with this information.
I don't get it - why can't you hard wire it and avoid all the extra costs?
You can if all you want to do is turn the power to the vortech on/off. And that won't work if you have the vortech battery backup...
With the wireless module, you can program the apex to change vortech modes randomly or at set times throughout the day. The wireless module also allows you to integrate the vortech into your apex's feed modes.
My Skimmer (Tunze 9002) works great but it stinks and it is stiinking up my living room. My wife is not happy. I am now cleaning it every day, even though it only gets me about a 1/2 inch of gunk (but thats enough).
I am running Chemipure elite.
Should I:
1)Find and run a hang on reactor with carbon also?
2)Put some carbon in the collection cup to neutralize the smell?
Any other ideas??
Thanks!
I dont think I have ever heard of this happening, do you have a large bio-load in the tank? Does the room stink you leave the skimmer off for a day or two?