Our Cade Reef 1500 S2
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All 3 ReeFi LED Uno 2.0 Pro Lights are up. Cranked way down. I will take some PAR measurements this weekend.
Nice aquascape. I'm about to order rocks too but not sure how much I should get. How many pounds of rock did you get or have in the tank now?
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I got the rock and sand when I ordered the aquarium from Algae Barn Starter Kit. They included the 160-180 gallon kit. I used about 2/3 of the total rock.
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Gumbies R Us
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Some nice lights for your tank!All 3 ReeFi LED Uno 2.0 Pro Lights are up. Cranked way down. I will take some PAR measurements this weekend.
OP
OP
I have been really impressed with build quality and customer service from ReeFi-Labs. Price was what got my attention. I am NOT an experienced reefer, but I do work in industrial tech so I have some familiarity with manufacturing. The ReeFi Uno 2.0 Pro lights are well made
afternoondelight
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Very nice build Kevin! I am trying to figure out alot of things about the Cade 1500 I just ordered from Algae Barn.
I'm all over the place on lights and seeing your ReeFi lights added another layer to my indecisions...lol. Are you still happy with their performance now after four + months of use?
From the pics it looks like you used the ClariSea SK5000. Have you been happy with it? I've heard that when you replace the pad it sometimes causes the skimmer to go haywire for a bit...have you seen this (if you run a skimmer)
Is there anything in your build (so far) that you wish you'd done differently? (Component-wise)
I am appreciative of following in the footsteps of you experienced reefers as I start this journey!
I'm all over the place on lights and seeing your ReeFi lights added another layer to my indecisions...lol. Are you still happy with their performance now after four + months of use?
From the pics it looks like you used the ClariSea SK5000. Have you been happy with it? I've heard that when you replace the pad it sometimes causes the skimmer to go haywire for a bit...have you seen this (if you run a skimmer)
Is there anything in your build (so far) that you wish you'd done differently? (Component-wise)
I am appreciative of following in the footsteps of you experienced reefers as I start this journey!
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OP
I want to ensure you don’t put me in the “experienced reefer category. I had a 25g for 18 months prior to the Cade
Ireally like the Reefi lights. Way more par than I need at this time. I measured using a Parwise meter and had over 230 par at the top of my aquascape running the default SPS program at 50%. I have had no issues with them and I like the interface.
I haven’t had to change the roll on the ClariSea yet. Barely 50% through. I also run a Octo Essence protein skimmer. I had to put it on a platform to get the depth correct and took about 2 weeks to break in.
My bioload is middle of the road- 4”+ Gem Tang, 2”+Powder Blue Tang, 2 clowns, yellow diamond goby, Royal Gramma, Bangaii cardinal and a small flasher wrasse. My NO4 is steady .12-17 & PO3 .02-.05 for the last 2 months. No nuisance algae and corraline algae really spreading in the last 2 weeks. (I used “dry rock”).
afternoondelight
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Kevin, what pumps are you using on your cade?
OP
OP
We have all Sicce wave makers and return pump. We use a Hydros controller and they can be run and programmed through that app as well as the Sicce app. No experience with any other brand so I can’t provide any comparison. Like the fact I can “aim” them.
afternoondelight
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Thanks for the answers...which return pump are you using? I know you said Sicce, but which particular one? like the Sicce, but also liking the Eco Tech's (not liking their prices though...lol). I definitely want to do it right the first time!
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afternoondelight
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Thanks Kevin that helps! Since I'm being a P.I.T.A. can you tell me which wave pumps (and how many) you are using? I assume you are happy with them...
afternoondelight
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"Looking good Billy Ray!" to quote one of my fave 80's films....I want to ensure you don’t put me in the “experienced reefer category. I had a 25g for 18 months prior to the Cade
Ireally like the Reefi lights. Way more par than I need at this time. I measured using a Parwise meter and had over 230 par at the top of my aquascape running the default SPS program at 50%. I have had no issues with them and I like the interface.
I haven’t had to change the roll on the ClariSea yet. Barely 50% through. I also run a Octo Essence protein skimmer. I had to put it on a platform to get the depth correct and took about 2 weeks to break in.
My bioload is middle of the road- 4”+ Gem Tang, 2”+Powder Blue Tang, 2 clowns, yellow diamond goby, Royal Gramma, Bangaii cardinal and a small flasher wrasse. My NO4 is steady .12-17 & PO3 .02-.05 for the last 2 months. No nuisance algae and corraline algae really spreading in the last 2 weeks. (I used “dry rock”).
afternoondelight
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Kevin, I just received my tank and stand today and I'm wondering if you had any problems with the light coming out from around your doors? I un-crated the stand and as I am looking at the doors (standing back from a distance) when they are closed I can see light coming from around them from to the outside of the left and right doors (not from the center door). That makes me nervous for a refugeum light shining around the doors when they are closed. That would be 100% unacceptable! I'm sure I can fix it, but I'm wondering if something was left off of this build from the factory. Thanks in advance for the answer.Sicce Syncra SDC
No worries about the questions. I can’t wait to follow along on your build
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Bacon and Eggs
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Yes, you’ll be able to see some light come through unless you take some measures. I like it, but mine is not in a place let a bedroom where it might bother me.
Bacon and Eggs
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afternoondelight
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Hmm ..that's one of the reasons I was leery of the white cabinet. I am going to work on mitigating that on my cabinet...for shizzle.
Looking good on your setup my good man!
Thanks for the reply B&E
OP
OP
You can adjust the door positions with the sliding hinges at the top and bottom of each door. It may take a little trial and error but I have no light bleed from the doors with my refugium.
afternoondelight
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Oh sweet! Thanks Kevin.... I figured there must be a way around this or people would be losing their minds!
Question. Do your magnets hold the doors firmly closed or do they pretty easily swing open? I'm wondering if you can add a stronger magnet or there's a way to make it a little less easy to open…
Thanks again for the help
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