90 gallon slow and steady build

[zombie]

Thoughts on using Apex JR to control brs dosing pumps for two part? Am I asking for trouble? This will be my first time using an Apex and it makes me nervous.

Not asking for trouble at all. Super simple and I can tell you exactly what to do. I helped Russ develop a nifty little calculator that makes it a breeze.

https://www.reeftronics.net/adpg/dosingcalc.php

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[neil82]

Not asking for trouble at all. Super simple and I can tell you exactly what to do. I helped Russ develop a nifty little calculator that makes it a breeze.

https://www.reeftronics.net/adpg/dosingcalc.php

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Thanks Zombie. That would be awesome.

 

[neil82]

I was able to get apex jr setup and connected to wifi network. Still need to work on cord management under the stand. My wife didn't seem impressed when I showed her the fusion app and told her I can monitor the tank from my phone. Seemed like xmas morning to me! I have also added some live rock and started playing around with rockscape. View attachment 12769 View attachment 12770

 

[SynDen]

haha ya mine always gives me dirty looks when I'm excited about something I added to the tank. Glad to see I'm not alone lol

 

[neil82]

Hoping to get the apex programmed to control 2 dosing pumps, heater, and refugium light. I have no idea how to operate this thing. @zombie can you help get me going or point me to some tutorials?

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

Hoping to get the apex programmed to control 2 dosing pumps, heater, and refugium light. I have no idea how to operate this thing. @zombie can you help get me going or point me to some tutorials?

BRS did a whole bunch of tutorials. Lots of stuff on you tube as well. What you described is all really easy to do. Fusion has gotten better and better.


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[zombie]

Hoping to get the apex programmed to control 2 dosing pumps, heater, and refugium light. I have no idea how to operate this thing. @zombie can you help get me going or point me to some tutorials?

Dosing pumps use this.

https://www.reeftronics.net/adpg/dosingcalc.php


Heaters check out my build thread.

Refugium light just use if time statement when you want it on.

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[neil82]

BRS did a whole bunch of tutorials. Lots of stuff on you tube as well. What you described is all really easy to do. Fusion has gotten better and better.


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Dosing pumps use this.

https://www.reeftronics.net/adpg/dosingcalc.php


Heaters check out my build thread.

Refugium light just use if time statement when you want it on.

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Thanks guys. I'll be working on this over the weekend.

 

[Roxborough Reefer]

Zombie,
Hello, I was looking at your thread and I noticed a power station with multiple switches. Is this a DJ power strip? Where did you get this? I'm looking for something similar. Anyone else can chime in. Thanks.

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[kchristensen8064]

Zombie,
Hello, I was looking at your thread and I noticed a power station with multiple switches. Is this a DJ power strip? Where did you get this? I'm looking for something similar. Anyone else can chime in. Thanks.

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It is a DJ power strip. Amazon sells them, that's where I got mine.

 

[SynDen]

https://www.amazon.com/Eliminator-E107-Control-Center-S-Switch/dp/B000GASJF2

 

[neil82]

Zombie,
Hello, I was looking at your thread and I noticed a power station with multiple switches. Is this a DJ power strip? Where did you get this? I'm looking for something similar. Anyone else can chime in. Thanks.

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The one pictured in this thread was purchased at Guitar Center.

 

[neil82]

Livestock has been transferred. Still have to get the Apex setup. It's currently functioning as a really expensive digital thermometer! View attachment 12956

 

[neil82]

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Few updated photos. Not utilizing apex yet. Not dosing yet either. Just a skimmer and filter sock gets changed about once a week. Water change every other week.

 

[kchristensen8064]

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Few updated photos. Not utilizing apex yet. Not dosing yet either. Just a skimmer and filter sock gets changed about once a week. Water change every other week.

Looks good!

 

[SynDen]

Very nice! Great start, looks good.

 

[neil82]

Thanks guys. I still have work to do and the progress has been SLOW. I'm hoping @zombie's apex demo this weekend will get me motivated and give me some good pointers.

What do you think about trying a clam in this tank? Should I wait until dosing setup is in place? I would like to think parameters are stable, but honestly, I haven't done any water tests on this tank. Only pay attention to SG and temp for now... shame on me! LOL

 

[zombie]

I would wait on the clam. They use quite a bit of Alk and require reasonable monitoring that nitrate and phosphate are staying low but not zero. They are on par with SPS care wise.

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[SynDen]

I agree to wait till you start dosing. Although clams dont really care about nitrates and phos, as they like dirty water ime, but they do need stable params, plus CA, and they burn through it fast, especially as they grow

 

[SkyShark]

When you do get a clam, I recommend getting a Derasa. Hardiest in my experience. They do grow really fast though!