Just started adding Corals and I understand stability is key to being successful. With that being said, How is a controller better than just staying on top of your aquarium?
Currently running a 125G aquarium drilled with two overflows. 55G sump/refugium. In the sump a Reef Octopus Diablo xs200 with Sicce pump. Reef Flo dart,snapper pump running the returns, chiller and DIY reactor. In the aquarium two Tunze 6105's with a Tunze 7092 controller. The chiller is a 1/4h aquanetics on a Ranco controller. No heaters needed in Fl. Lighting is inexpensive, cheap, Reef Evolution 72" 3w lights x 2 Lighting specs listed. Also Odessey 48 T5 fixture with actinics. Had two one burned up. Planning on upgrading all lights soon I hope. JBJ ATO attached to the Sump and a 35G reservoir that I use for fresh water RODI and when Mixing salt I use the same barrel. Just wash it out when done with water changes. Lights are non-dimmable. Night lights are regular LED light bulbs that are very dim. I have 4 timers running the lights. Wondering it it will be a good investment in the future.
Fixture Size: 70.50" x 5.00" x 1.00" (Add 0.65" in height with bracket installed)
LEDs Count: 52
7020 Lumens
Super energy efficient 3 watt high output LEDs
40x 10,000K LED
12x Actinic 460nm LED
Use 156 watts
Currently running a 125G aquarium drilled with two overflows. 55G sump/refugium. In the sump a Reef Octopus Diablo xs200 with Sicce pump. Reef Flo dart,snapper pump running the returns, chiller and DIY reactor. In the aquarium two Tunze 6105's with a Tunze 7092 controller. The chiller is a 1/4h aquanetics on a Ranco controller. No heaters needed in Fl. Lighting is inexpensive, cheap, Reef Evolution 72" 3w lights x 2 Lighting specs listed. Also Odessey 48 T5 fixture with actinics. Had two one burned up. Planning on upgrading all lights soon I hope. JBJ ATO attached to the Sump and a 35G reservoir that I use for fresh water RODI and when Mixing salt I use the same barrel. Just wash it out when done with water changes. Lights are non-dimmable. Night lights are regular LED light bulbs that are very dim. I have 4 timers running the lights. Wondering it it will be a good investment in the future.
Fixture Size: 70.50" x 5.00" x 1.00" (Add 0.65" in height with bracket installed)
LEDs Count: 52
7020 Lumens
Super energy efficient 3 watt high output LEDs
40x 10,000K LED
12x Actinic 460nm LED
Use 156 watts