Quick update... few changes.
I put a Skimz macro algae reactor in the sump back before the new year. The major knock on these things is that the O ring is difficult to set in place. Yup. It's a pain. Not that big a deal, though. Aside from that, durned thing grows macro algae like a champ. I really like it, though I'd recommend a different brand, if anyone is considering one.
Mixing station changes: I had a single AC pump, forget the brand, about 800gph. Was using it as a mixing pump, then adding a hose, and using it for a delivery pump to refill the sump after a water change. Picked up one of the Sicce Zero whatever utility pumps. Now, the old AC pump is dedicated to mixing duties, and the new Sicce handles the delivery part. Both are plugged into a new 4 outlet strip with individual manual switches I mounted near the mixing barrel. Not a big deal, but it keeps my hands dry.
Oh, the new Sicce pump is LOUD. Since I'm using it to pump 20g of water once a week, no big deal, but yeah... loud.
Temp controller: Can't recall the name, but someone here recommended Bayite heater controllers. I've been unhappy with my BRS branded Inkbird since I got it. Too big a temp swing. Over a degree, and no way to close it up. Also, the hanging brick with the two plugs... less than ideal as a wall mount solution.
Bayite arrived yesterday. Comes with a stainless temp probe. I don't like stainless in a marine tank. Plugged in the old Inkbird plastic probe, works fine with the Bayite. Plugged in the old 500w Finex TH heater tube, booted up the Bayite, set temp, set range of .1f, and we're off and running. Wall mounts fairly easily, standard outlets for heat and cool on the face. Looks fine. Best part:
Temp swings of 0.2f. Oh, yeah
I put a Skimz macro algae reactor in the sump back before the new year. The major knock on these things is that the O ring is difficult to set in place. Yup. It's a pain. Not that big a deal, though. Aside from that, durned thing grows macro algae like a champ. I really like it, though I'd recommend a different brand, if anyone is considering one.
Mixing station changes: I had a single AC pump, forget the brand, about 800gph. Was using it as a mixing pump, then adding a hose, and using it for a delivery pump to refill the sump after a water change. Picked up one of the Sicce Zero whatever utility pumps. Now, the old AC pump is dedicated to mixing duties, and the new Sicce handles the delivery part. Both are plugged into a new 4 outlet strip with individual manual switches I mounted near the mixing barrel. Not a big deal, but it keeps my hands dry.
Oh, the new Sicce pump is LOUD. Since I'm using it to pump 20g of water once a week, no big deal, but yeah... loud.
Temp controller: Can't recall the name, but someone here recommended Bayite heater controllers. I've been unhappy with my BRS branded Inkbird since I got it. Too big a temp swing. Over a degree, and no way to close it up. Also, the hanging brick with the two plugs... less than ideal as a wall mount solution.
Bayite arrived yesterday. Comes with a stainless temp probe. I don't like stainless in a marine tank. Plugged in the old Inkbird plastic probe, works fine with the Bayite. Plugged in the old 500w Finex TH heater tube, booted up the Bayite, set temp, set range of .1f, and we're off and running. Wall mounts fairly easily, standard outlets for heat and cool on the face. Looks fine. Best part:
Temp swings of 0.2f. Oh, yeah