Mattgsa 315 gallon build
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I may, for better or worse, work is keeping me really busy. We are having all kinds of problems. I have not had much time to worry about the tank. However, yesterday I did manage to re-route the automatic water change tubes and the aqua bus cable through the wall, rather than through the door. Sorry, I forgot to take pictures.Just go with extra bacteria for now. (To satisfy impatience!)
GBRsouth
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ORP will go down from turning off the UV. Bacteria numbers rise and they use oxygen when they are consuming things in the water.
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I saw last night that the TDS on my RODI output is now up to two. I was a little disappointed. I've only done a few hundred gallons. LOL. Either way, I have ordered refills for the DI resin and also the carbon blocks. I should have enough water in my storage container to easily last me until the new filters get in.
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Well I finally got around to taking a picture of the face plate that i installed to run tubes and a aquabus cable to the garage.
I still need to get something to help tidy it up.
I also added some more amonia to the tank. I want it to cyle a little longer before I start putting fish and lights on the system. However, I didn't put nearly as much as I did the first time.
I still need to get something to help tidy it up.
I also added some more amonia to the tank. I want it to cyle a little longer before I start putting fish and lights on the system. However, I didn't put nearly as much as I did the first time.
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I'm thinking about lights. I wondering is there really any need to have the EcoTechs plugged into the Neptune controller? I have a ceiling fan and light that I was going to take out, because I didn't want the fan directly over the tank. I was thinking I could run the power cords for the lights into the attic and plug them in up there. I would also serve to the hide all the wires.
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GBRsouth
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I don't think gen 5 ecotech lights work through apex. I think you have to control them through the mobius app.
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I was thinking the same thing, so I'm not going to wast plugs on the EB8. I'm wondering if the the power brick would have a problem being located in a hot attic here in Texas.
GBRsouth
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If your attic in Texas is anything like inside the roof of my house in Australia. (An absolute oven in hot weather.) I wouldn't put a power brick there unless you have some means of keeping it cool.
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I got the Ecotech mounting rail in yesterday. Assuming the cord isn't long enough to put the brick out of sight, I guess I could mount it directly to the rail. I first have to relocate the ceiling fan, or else the blades will hit the mounting wires for the lights. I also saw another build here on the site; I'm sorry, I wish I could remember who's build it was. But they ordered a nice acrylic hood for their lights from Advanced acrylics. It also served as an excellent way to hide the wires and the power bricks. I contacted them, and they stated it would be over 800 dollars for that. I will hold off on that for now.
I also received some of the things I need to make screen tops for the tank. I was going to do the custom ones, but I felt the price was a little high.
I have a trip coming up in March, and I have decided not to add any livestock until after the trip. I will give the tank plenty of time cycle. I will continue to dose with ammonia and bacteria.
Other than that, the tank runs very smoothly, and I have been busy working on fixing some of the automation. I must admit I'm a little concerned with the amount of time I think it will take.
I hope everyone had a great holiday, and I wish you all the best for 2021; it has to be better than in 2020.
I also received some of the things I need to make screen tops for the tank. I was going to do the custom ones, but I felt the price was a little high.
I have a trip coming up in March, and I have decided not to add any livestock until after the trip. I will give the tank plenty of time cycle. I will continue to dose with ammonia and bacteria.
Other than that, the tank runs very smoothly, and I have been busy working on fixing some of the automation. I must admit I'm a little concerned with the amount of time I think it will take.
I hope everyone had a great holiday, and I wish you all the best for 2021; it has to be better than in 2020.
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Well, I was going to order some fish since my amonia reading was at zero. However, I was worried the bacteria would die with no amonia so I dosed what I thought was a small amount, and now my amonia is reading at 2, so no fish for now. I'm thinking about ordering some algae to help consume the amonia, but I have not decided if it is worth it. I'm worried it would cause nutrient problems down the road.
GBRsouth
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If your bacteria are well established now the reading should reach zero in 24 hrs.
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I thought so but they are still running high even today. I'm not sure why, It's making me reluctant to buy fish, and now I'm worried I waited to long. I read today they closed the Hawaii fishery, and I believe they are the supplier of some of my favorite fish. I'm little depressed to say the least.
GBRsouth
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The bacteria are still there. You couldn't get rid of them if you wanted to. As for Hawaii, those fish will mostly be available in other locations so don't worry.
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True but for what price. I just went and looked at Kole tangs and Yellow tangs are now 500, which mean the Achiles tang is going to be up there with the Peppermint angle. Which means i need some more algae eaters that won't require me to refinance my house.
RJKain-777
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Yellow tangs are captive bred. I can’t see them going up to far in price. As for the joke tang and Achilles, well hopefully one day they become captive bred because there 2 fish in my wish list
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You are right about the Yellow tang, I went over to TSMAquatics, and they are selling small ones for 149. However, I can't imagine that price will not going up now that they are the only supplier, and I'm sure the damand will not go down. The good news for me is I don't like yellow tangs. So I will not be buying one. LOL. I do want some Kole tangs. I guess i will have to be patient and see if the fishery re-opens in the future. In the mean time I will keep my eyes open for a fox face. Granted not my first choice but still a good algae eater.
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