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<blockquote data-quote="tyrym1234" data-source="post: 10562617" data-attributes="member: 199044"><p>[ATTACH=full]2814202[/ATTACH]</p><p>Over the years of failing, I've come to find what works and what doesn't when it comes to equipment. More like preferences, but some things just didnt work out...</p><p></p><p><strong>TANK</strong></p><p><strong>Fluval Spec III 2.6 Gallon</strong></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://a.co/d/gXBR4CH[/URL]</p><p>Previously used as planted betta tank.</p><p>Using stock lid. I cut the rear cover off for dosing tubes and skimmer.</p><p>The square cut on the right rear is from a previous build in which I had placed the skimmer in the display.</p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://a.co/d/gXBR4CH[/URL]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]2814205[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p><strong>FLOW</strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>Sicce Micra 158gph (Upgraded from stock 33gph pump)</strong></span></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://a.co/d/61jGYY0[/URL]</p><p><strong>AI Nero3</strong></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/nero-3-powerhead-2000-gph-aqua-illumination.html[/URL]</p><p>I originally ran an Aqamai KPS, which broke down yesterday. Switched over to Nero3 until I find a replacement.</p><p></p><p><strong>LIGHTING</strong></p><p><strong>AI Prime HD mounted 6.5in from water surface for average 250-300par top third coverage</strong></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://a.co/d/b2op4h2[/URL]</p><p>Spectrum is based on BRS settings for SPS that I tweaked for my tank using a seneye par meter. </p><p>11:30am - 9:30pm with 1hr ramp up and down</p><p>After 9:30pm I keep UV/V/RB at 2% and B at 1% for my night time viewings and maintenance.</p><p>Lights out at 12am</p><p><strong>[ATTACH=full]2814243[/ATTACH]</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Blue LED strip (Supplemental, attached to front of lid, running on timer)</strong></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://a.co/d/5caIzXJ[/URL]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]2814234[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p><strong>Refugium Light (Grow light for makeshift refugium in left rear chamber, running on timer reverse cycle)</strong></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://a.co/d/1lq3Dqu[/URL]</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]2814230[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p><strong>SKIMMER</strong></p><p><strong>Mame Skimmer (Right rear chamber running 24/7 w/ Tetra Whisper 10g)</strong></p><p>Only filter I have is a 1in thick mesh sponge to catch larger debris. No sock or floss.</p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://a.co/d/avtayLm[/URL]</p><p></p><p><strong>HEATER</strong></p><p><strong>Cobalt Neo-Therm 25w (Right rear chamber)</strong></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://a.co/d/bZxtzRb[/URL]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]2814253[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p><strong>COOLING</strong></p><p><strong>Vornado Desktop Fan (Running 24/7)</strong></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://a.co/d/c2H3XhR[/URL]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]2814228[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p><strong>DOSING</strong></p><p><strong>RedSea ReefDose 4</strong></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reefdose-4-dosing-pump-red-sea.html[/URL]</p><p>Pump 1 - Reef Energy Plus</p><p>Pump 2 - Reef Foundation A</p><p>Pump 3 - Reef Foundation B</p><p>Pump 4 - Reef Foundaiton C</p><p>I got a figidaire portable mini fridge from Walmart to put the reef energy bottle in since it needs to be kept refrigerated. Drilled a hole on the side to feed tubing. </p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://a.co/d/g3AL2yc[/URL]</p><p></p><p><strong>AUTO TOPOFF</strong></p><p><strong>AutoAqua Smart ATO</strong></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/smart-ato-micro-120p-auto-top-off-system-autoaqua.html[/URL]</p><p>Unfortunately discontinued. I also have a duetto, but this one has been more reliable.</p><p><strong>Eshopps ATO 5g reservoir</strong></p><p>Got it at a clearance sale in LFS.</p><p></p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]2814254[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>A pic I posted on my hello thread.</p><p>Residents are mostly frags. Looking forward to some growth.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tyrym1234, post: 10562617, member: 199044"] [ATTACH type="full"]2814202[/ATTACH] Over the years of failing, I've come to find what works and what doesn't when it comes to equipment. More like preferences, but some things just didnt work out... [B]TANK Fluval Spec III 2.6 Gallon[/B] [URL unfurl="true"]https://a.co/d/gXBR4CH[/URL] Previously used as planted betta tank. Using stock lid. I cut the rear cover off for dosing tubes and skimmer. The square cut on the right rear is from a previous build in which I had placed the skimmer in the display. [URL unfurl="true"]https://a.co/d/gXBR4CH[/URL] [ATTACH type="full"]2814205[/ATTACH] [B]FLOW[/B] [SIZE=4][B]Sicce Micra 158gph (Upgraded from stock 33gph pump)[/B][/SIZE] [URL unfurl="true"]https://a.co/d/61jGYY0[/URL] [B]AI Nero3[/B] [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/nero-3-powerhead-2000-gph-aqua-illumination.html[/URL] I originally ran an Aqamai KPS, which broke down yesterday. Switched over to Nero3 until I find a replacement. [B]LIGHTING AI Prime HD mounted 6.5in from water surface for average 250-300par top third coverage[/B] [URL unfurl="true"]https://a.co/d/b2op4h2[/URL] Spectrum is based on BRS settings for SPS that I tweaked for my tank using a seneye par meter. 11:30am - 9:30pm with 1hr ramp up and down After 9:30pm I keep UV/V/RB at 2% and B at 1% for my night time viewings and maintenance. Lights out at 12am [B][ATTACH type="full"]2814243[/ATTACH] Blue LED strip (Supplemental, attached to front of lid, running on timer)[/B] [URL unfurl="true"]https://a.co/d/5caIzXJ[/URL] [ATTACH type="full"]2814234[/ATTACH] [B]Refugium Light (Grow light for makeshift refugium in left rear chamber, running on timer reverse cycle)[/B] [URL unfurl="true"]https://a.co/d/1lq3Dqu[/URL] [ATTACH type="full"]2814230[/ATTACH] [B]SKIMMER Mame Skimmer (Right rear chamber running 24/7 w/ Tetra Whisper 10g)[/B] Only filter I have is a 1in thick mesh sponge to catch larger debris. No sock or floss. [URL unfurl="true"]https://a.co/d/avtayLm[/URL] [B]HEATER Cobalt Neo-Therm 25w (Right rear chamber)[/B] [URL unfurl="true"]https://a.co/d/bZxtzRb[/URL] [ATTACH type="full"]2814253[/ATTACH] [B]COOLING Vornado Desktop Fan (Running 24/7)[/B] [URL unfurl="true"]https://a.co/d/c2H3XhR[/URL] [ATTACH type="full"]2814228[/ATTACH] [B]DOSING RedSea ReefDose 4[/B] [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reefdose-4-dosing-pump-red-sea.html[/URL] Pump 1 - Reef Energy Plus Pump 2 - Reef Foundation A Pump 3 - Reef Foundation B Pump 4 - Reef Foundaiton C I got a figidaire portable mini fridge from Walmart to put the reef energy bottle in since it needs to be kept refrigerated. Drilled a hole on the side to feed tubing. [URL unfurl="true"]https://a.co/d/g3AL2yc[/URL] [B]AUTO TOPOFF AutoAqua Smart ATO[/B] [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/smart-ato-micro-120p-auto-top-off-system-autoaqua.html[/URL] Unfortunately discontinued. I also have a duetto, but this one has been more reliable. [B]Eshopps ATO 5g reservoir[/B] Got it at a clearance sale in LFS. [ATTACH type="full"]2814254[/ATTACH] A pic I posted on my hello thread. Residents are mostly frags. Looking forward to some growth. [/QUOTE]
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