Devoted Reefer 250

Branespikin · Nov 17, 2016

JustAnt said:
I looked at deltec but Nyos 120 had the smaller footprint I wanted

I also chose Nyos because they are brought in by ecotech and thier customer service is great. Not sure how Deltec is i have no experience

pelphrey · Nov 17, 2016

pelphrey · Nov 18, 2016

pelphrey · Nov 22, 2016

pelphrey · Nov 25, 2016

ATO container is almost complete

Float switch holder installed in the ATO, float will be wired to the apex. Once the level drops to 2 gallons I will be notified!

Nyos 120 Skimmer arrived today!

Kind of hard to see, got some stickers made for my YouTube channel

pelphrey · Nov 26, 2016

Got one of the Kessil A Series mounts mounted to the stand tonight.

Measure twice cut once -

Sage Robinson · Nov 27, 2016

How'd you mount the A series to the stand did it require the extension mounting arm?

pelphrey · Nov 27, 2016

Sage Robinson said:
How'd you mount the A series to the stand did it require the extension mounting arm?

Correct, they do require the extensions.

Daniel@R2R · Nov 28, 2016

I'm enjoying the updates! Cool sticker for the YouTube channel!

Scurvy · Nov 28, 2016

Just came across your build thread and it's looking great! Wish there were more when I was setting mine up. I'm running the Vario S2 and the Nyos 120 after a year of struggling with a bubble magus and couldn't be happier with it. Took a couple weeks to break in with no vinegar bath but it's consistently pulling nice dark skimate now and it's quiet as can be.

pelphrey · Nov 28, 2016

mdbannister said:
I'm enjoying the updates! Cool sticker for the YouTube channel!

Thanks!

thatsnotbongwater said:
Just came across your build thread and it's looking great! Wish there were more when I was setting mine up. I'm running the Vario S2 and the Nyos 120 after a year of struggling with a bubble magus and couldn't be happier with it. Took a couple weeks to break in with no vinegar bath but it's consistently pulling nice dark skimate now and it's quiet as can be.

That is awesome! I'd like to see the VarioS pumps gain some popularity, I've been running it for a few months now and it is an awesome pump! I ran the Nyos in vinegar for about 5 hours and then dropped it into the tank. I am still working on getting it dialed in perfectly. I replaced my filter socks last night and it went nuts! It is pulling some nasty stuff already though, and I agree very quiet! Which is key for most of us I think!

Scurvy · Nov 28, 2016

pelphrey said:
Thanks!

That is awesome! I'd like to see the VarioS pumps gain some popularity, I've been running it for a few months now and it is an awesome pump! I ran the Nyos in vinegar for about 5 hours and then dropped it into the tank. I am still working on getting it dialed in perfectly. I replaced my filter socks last night and it went nuts! It is pulling some nasty stuff already though, and I agree very quiet! Which is key for most of us I think!

I agree whole heartedly on the Vario Returns. They were virtually brand new when I got mine with no reviews out there and I couldn't be happier with it. The loudest thing on my tank at this point is the MJ-1200 running my reactor which is only a light hum. Awesome since it's in the living room.

pelphrey · Nov 28, 2016

I've updated the thread a few times over the last few days. With the Holiday weekend I was able to knock out some tasks.

My VarioS pump came with a float switch and holder. I decided I would use the holder for my Apex. I also ordered another one from CoralVue ( http://www.coralvue.com/float-switch-mount ) floats sold separately!

Got my Gen2 Ipad mounted to the stand door as a dedicated Apex display. Simple 3M double sided tape does the trick!

48 hours in and the Nyos 120 is doing its job! I did replace the filters socks yesterday and the skimmer went nuts.

Fish are doing well!

The struggle of starting a new tank!

BRS had this listed for $11.99 last week so I picked it up.

Got a FedEx notification that my ATO container will be going out today! Should have it in my hands at the end of the week. I'll be glad to ditch the stock Red Sea ATO Container!

revhtree · Nov 28, 2016

Nice job man!

pelphrey · Nov 29, 2016

ATO container shipped yesterday!

revhtree · Nov 29, 2016

Like!

Scurvy · Nov 29, 2016

I know you've mentioned not wanting to put wholes in your stand. I've used this to mount everything for mine and it works great. Got the idea from a friend who uses it on his boat.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Scotch-2-P..._clickID=0a3b0c08-4b14-45b4-b73f-3dcf418a9617

They also make 1"X1" pieces but you could just cut these down.

pelphrey · Nov 30, 2016

thatsnotbongwater said:
I know you've mentioned not wanting to put wholes in your stand. I've used this to mount everything for mine and it works great. Got the idea from a friend who uses it on his boat.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Scotch-2-P..._clickID=0a3b0c08-4b14-45b4-b73f-3dcf418a9617

They also make 1"X1" pieces but you could just cut these down.

I've been using 3M double sided tape on some of the equipment, I'll have to grab me some of this velcro! Thanks for the tip!!!!