Apex fees mode, gyre first then rest

[CaptPatrick]

I originally setup a feed mode where my return pump, gyre, and skimmer all turned off. My return pump and gyre came back on and it was another 5 minutes before my skimmer came back on. I realized I would like my gyre to come on a little bit before before my Vectra so any food that has settled can get moved around and eaten before going into sock. Is it possible to make a feed mode where all 3 would turn off, then gyre comes on, vectra comes on, and then skimmer comes on? Appreciate any help.

 

[captain_jimmy]

@SuncrestReef can probably help

 

[SuncrestReef]

The "If Feed" command has a timer that can be used to delay turning devices back on. For example:

• If FeedA 000 Then OFF -- this will turn off the output for the duration of the FeedA timer.
• If FeedA 002 Then OFF -- this will turn off the output for the duration of the FeedA timer, plus 2 minutes.
• If FeedA 015 Then OFF -- this will turn off the output for the duration of the FeedA timer, plus 15 minutes.

If you just add 2 minutes to your Vectra's Feed command, but leave the gyre Feed command alone, that will force the Vectra to wait for 2 minutes longer to turn on after the gyre.

The actual Feed timers are defined under the Misc Setup screen:


Read my tutorial on Apex Feed Cycles for more details and examples:
https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/neptune-apex-programming-tutorials-part-7-feed-cycles.715/

 

[rlman41299]

you can add a delay on your return pump when the feed cycle ends. Same programming you did for your skimmer but of course different minutes.

 

[CaptPatrick]

Thank you both for the info, appreciate you guys taking the time to answer.

@SuncrestReef what schedule do you run on the ReeFi?

 

[SuncrestReef]

Thank you both for the info, appreciate you guys taking the time to answer.

@SuncrestReef what schedule do you run on the ReeFi?

I'm currently running the new Neptune SKY lights on my tank as a member of their NSI test group. But you can see my previous ReeFi settings in this post:
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/r...ing-and-first-impressions.643718/post-7327448

 

[CaptPatrick]

I'm currently running the new Neptune SKY lights on my tank as a member of their NSI test group. But you can see my previous ReeFi settings in this post:
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/r...ing-and-first-impressions.643718/post-7327448

Was that a schedule you made or one that was premade?

 

[SuncrestReef]

Was that a schedule you made or one that was premade?

I modified one of the presets

 

[CaptPatrick]

I modified one of the presets

Are you liking the Sky’s? How do they compare to a radion or ReeFi?