Elos MIDI Pool60

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What device are you using to control the app? I have an iPhone6, Mini iPad, and an iPad. It's much easier to use the graph on the iPad I think. I know exactly what your saying about getting it to line up in my phone. Also, the lunar function I don't use. I think I need to do a little more research on it. I just run my deep blues at 1-2% over night.
The DOS seems to be a really nice unit! Unfortunately a controller is not in my immediate future.
Thanks for the suggestions on the tubing and the compliments on the set up!

Duh! Sometimes the simplest solutions I always miss, I have a tendency to over complicate. I'll give it a go on my iPad, I'm sure that's much easier than on my iPhone 6

The lunar functions from my understanding are set to follow the waning and waxing patterns of the moon based on your time zone, they then use a percentage of the maximum you've set in the programming to achieve that pattern. I've yet to log it to see if that claim holds true.

 

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The Elos is getting full of frags and sorta looking like a frag tank! So time to begin a new project....

Water testing the new frag tank I picked up from a local reefer.

 

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She's ready to fill with Zoa frags!

 

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Some updated shots of the MIDI. Redid the aquascape and moved a bunch of stuff to the frag tank in order to simplify it. Here it is....

 

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Small update on the frag tank, after pulling a bunch of stuff from the MIDI and putting it into the frag tank, the frag tank is now full.

 

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Updates on the frag tank and a new piece I picked up from a local reefer!

 

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Added a few new pieces to the display. Though I liked the simple rock structure I had going before I wanted to add some softies and filler pieces for movement.

 

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Christmas Tree reflection shot...


Hollywood Stunner Chalice 5" approximately...


Messing around with photo editing. Kind of a cool shot....


Freshly fragged PE morph. Any ideas on an ID?


Miami Vice (AKA Blue Kisses)


Lastly, these are my Salted Agave zoas. Both of these photos are from the same mother colony. The first one was when I first received them and under my AI Prime for roughly 6 months. The second photo is in my frag tank. They have really changed under MH/PC combo. I love the look of these after putting them under halides.

 

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Out with old frag tank, in with the new!

 

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Frag tank Update:
The stand structure is complete. The sump and refugium have been test fitted.






Now to begin the plumbing. The tank was drilled with a single 1.5" drain and inky box overflow. I drilled it for an additional 2 1" returns that will have alternating flow via a 1" SWCD unit and a Reef Octopus Water Blaster(taking this off of my Elos, too much flow). Opposite side of the returns will be an MP40 for Random flow patterns.

 

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New Skimmer for the frag tank, although this may get moved to the Elos when I re-do the sump.
Coral Box D500 Skimmer

 

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I'm officially a Control Freak!


So far the basics are programmed. Next up sump level and ATO switches!

 

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Finished my 450nM swap outs on the 3 fixtures. Replaced all 48 with brand new, and replaced two of the 10K with two 450nM's for a bit more blue on the center fixture. I will be ordering 12 more UV's next week to add a bit more pop. So far really liking these OR S026 units!

 

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Couple shots of the Elos.....

 

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A few new additions:






A few randoms:

 

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Needing some input. My Elos stand will be thrown in the trash when I move, making way for a custom made 1" tubing stand. My original thoughts were to keep it looking like a stock Elos stand, but as I add more components (Apex controller, Apex modules, MP controller, power bars, power supplies, Apex DOS units, ATO, wifi router, etc.) I am running out of room and between all the electronics and wiring everything is getting cluttered and dangerous with electricity and water.
So here are my thoughts:
-Stand needs to keep the modern/sleek Elos look.
-I want all three sides completely opened and accessible when doing maintenance
-I want to keep foot print of stand relatively stock. I really don't like the look of a larger stand than the display nor do I want to add an additional fixture for components.
-I want to create a water proof housing for electronics.
-Finally, hide wires!

Here is what I am thinking:
-1" tubing stand powder coated piano finish gloss white (stand will be exposed around edges). Adjustable leveling feet are a must!
-Build 3 skinny waterproof boxes that will house components with dark mocha or expresso sides and tops and either color matched to stand doors (piano finish gloss white). These will all be inserted into the stand like the panels in the pictures.
-Each box will house like components.
--FRONT-- will be controls; Apex controller display, iPad mount, MP controllers, DC pump controllers etc.
--LEFT-- will be modules from the Apex Gold System, ATO module, EB8 pair, wifi router, etc.
--RIGHT-- will be my housing for the 2 DOS units, ATO diaphragm pump, ect.
-Figure out how to make these three panels completely open like doors. Might have to mount them so they only inset into the framing a 1/2" to avoid scraping the stand. These open and close via dual push magnets, and be connected to magnetic switches that will control LED stand lights.
-Finally hide all the wiring/tubing. A false wall within each box would be ideal or just a partial false wall in some cases due to the depth of some of the components to be able to keep boxes as skinny as possible.
-Run all wiring/tubing from each box to PVC pipes to sump.
-Finally, yes I'm probably going to have to reconsider this after much research, but my goal is to have 2 single power cords for EB8s coming from back of stand to plug in. Everything within stand my goal is to be controlled via Apex. I know some will advise against this

Thoughts? Input? I have a few builders contacted already, just waiting for my final plans.

Below are pictures for inspirations

This is the stand that has given me inspiration. You can see how the stand will be exposed, and instead of just panel inserts, i will insert boxes that will stick out roughly 3-4".



This shot shows the fully accessible stand, much easier for tank maintenance!


Adjustable feet are a must!



Changing sock filters and media will be a breeze!



All plumbing both for water lines and running cable will be color matched.


This is an example of the boxes for housing the electronics. Material thickness will be key!

 

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Any updates?