Lets do this - 225+ reef bar
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chainsaw5vent
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12393083#post12393083 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by glassbox-design
No sand....and no Copperband
Chainsaw,
South Loop has a lot of new properties...they are commanding higher prices now, but give it a year or two and I wouldn't be surprise if they come down.
In a six block radius of us we have 5+ new high rises going up, one of which is 700ft-65 stories... already some are having a difficult time selling.
South Loop isn't very Columbia....not trendy enough I supposeA lot of my friends that attend there live in Pilsen, still has some lofts and much more affordable. It's a "rough" area so they score brownie points while riding their fixed gear bikes :lol: i joke :lol:
Sorry for the derailment Mike :rollface:
i'm a softie dad (yeah right!) most of her classes are down in the 1100 so. michigan zone. trying to locate one that doesn't require walking uphill in the snow and sub-zero temps both directions.
us kaleeefornia peeps don't really understand what sub-freezing temps are...never mind what sub-zero is. :eek1: whadaya mean i can't wear sandals and shorts today???
glassbox-design
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Mike,
Saw your post re: Profilfux.... have you considered Balling method with their dosing pumps?
Saw your post re: Profilfux.... have you considered Balling method with their dosing pumps?
glassbox-design
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Yup. Plus no po4 leaching issues, no PH suppression.
I have not used the profi doser, so I cannot comment on accuracy or durability. They look very similar to the grotech's though...
Just something else to consider
I have not used the profi doser, so I cannot comment on accuracy or durability. They look very similar to the grotech's though...
Just something else to consider
glassbox-design
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Yup two part + NaCl free salt (trace elements) to keep everything in balance. Seems to be the popular european supplementation method right now.
mcliffy2
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I really like the idea of the GHL dosing pumps, and the dosing pumps themselves are actually competitively priced...I'm having trouble justifying the Profilux controller tho, it is big $$$....The kits dont make sense for me because I'd be paying for the Tunze control and level sensors I don't need (have Vortechs and an Osmolator sitting at home already).
Cost for profilux:
- base EX unit is $670
- The 6 plug isn't enough, and the expansion plug is $300,
- the salinity probe is $240,
- the PH probe is $105,
- the moonlights are going to run $200,
- the LAN expansion is $200,
- the dosing pumps are at $240
That puts me at $1950 for what I need, yikes!
This vs. Reefkeeper Elite:
- base unit $490 (includes moon light, ph probe, 8 outlets (v. 6))
- Programming Dongle $30
- Expansion outlet $90
- I'm guessing Wireless LAN will be $200-250, salinity $100-150, and I can get aquamedic dosing pumps for $250 (although the RKE can control dosing pumps, so I'm guessing they will release some eventually)
That puts my total at around $1150 for the RKE, which is a huge difference. I also like the way the RKE mounts better. The only thing is that I think the way DA has handled its release is completely unprofessional, I'm almost tempted not to purchase on principle.
Cost for profilux:
- base EX unit is $670
- The 6 plug isn't enough, and the expansion plug is $300,
- the salinity probe is $240,
- the PH probe is $105,
- the moonlights are going to run $200,
- the LAN expansion is $200,
- the dosing pumps are at $240
That puts me at $1950 for what I need, yikes!
This vs. Reefkeeper Elite:
- base unit $490 (includes moon light, ph probe, 8 outlets (v. 6))
- Programming Dongle $30
- Expansion outlet $90
- I'm guessing Wireless LAN will be $200-250, salinity $100-150, and I can get aquamedic dosing pumps for $250 (although the RKE can control dosing pumps, so I'm guessing they will release some eventually)
That puts my total at around $1150 for the RKE, which is a huge difference. I also like the way the RKE mounts better. The only thing is that I think the way DA has handled its release is completely unprofessional, I'm almost tempted not to purchase on principle.
glassbox-design
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$30 gets you a programming dongle?! where have I been...
That's a good chunk of change and if you're not going to use the controls for ATO and Tunze sounds like it may not be for you.
Just a heads up the AquaMedic dosers are terrible....IIRC, IKS makes some adjustable Vario dosers that can function stand alone. LM3 is always an option too.
That's a good chunk of change and if you're not going to use the controls for ATO and Tunze sounds like it may not be for you.
Just a heads up the AquaMedic dosers are terrible....IIRC, IKS makes some adjustable Vario dosers that can function stand alone. LM3 is always an option too.
mcliffy2
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I was just looking at those other options for dosing...I'm also wondering if the aquatronica or profilux dosers might work with the RKE since they have the generic "controller" input...
BTW, I ruled out Aquatronica because when I was at the store that cant be named, I saw two dead ones sitting by their living room display. To quote Mike, "they are crap."
BTW, I ruled out Aquatronica because when I was at the store that cant be named, I saw two dead ones sitting by their living room display. To quote Mike, "they are crap."
paulthomas
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mcliffy2,
Where are you planning on putting your Vortechs?
Where are you planning on putting your Vortechs?
paulthomas
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SOunds good. I'm thinking of getting a third and putting two on one end and the third on the other end, which is pretty typical. I'd like to put all three on the back, but the internal overflow box would be a problem.
Hope all goes well, Looking forward to the pics. :thumbsup:- Status
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