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Automatic feeder set-up.

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Due to a recent promotion at work, I am shutting down my NPS tank. I just don't have the time for the up keep. This set-up is awesome. First, a custom built (by me) food reactor. Its all AVAST acrylic that was CNC'd by them, and assembled by me. On top of that it has an Ice Probe Chiller to keep the food mix cool. The controller with it will get it down to 65*F in my set-up. You have to allow plenty of open space and airflow for max efficiency on the chiller, just FYI. Also, I'm including the diaphragm pump. It does 3 gallons a day, or you can adjust the throw of the cam for less. I just let it run wide open. There is a DIY stir plate, and real stir bar so you don't have to worry about rust in the food. Ill include the 5V power supply for the stir plate (old PC fan :)) It runs well on 5V, but sometimes the food hits the stir bar just right and knocks it off the lower magnet. You just have to turn it off, and re-set it, a 2 second job. Also included is the Kent 3/4" venturi used to inject the food in the return line. (The inlets and outlets are 3/8" line so you don't want to big of food going through it. I was using Rods and blended Krill with no problems.)
I think that's about it. Id like to get $215 shipped for EVERYTHING. This is a great set-up if someone wants a turn key feeder for a NPS tank, or whatever. If you have any questions, PM me. Ive been around reefing for a long time, but not much here on R2R. Hopefully some of the guys that know me will vouch for me if you are doubting.
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