Picolino Optiwhite - Zeovit

[Sebastian Costin]

Mesdames et Messieurs

I started this pico/nano aquarium earlier this year, in Mars.
It was not easy because of multitude of DIY that I do.
I will briefly introduce you some of the stages of construction and than a little describtion of hardware.
So:
It came out as I wanted , without air bubbles and flawless:

I could not find white or black locline and, for the moment, I will go with this orange one .. It is sympa?

I removed 1 cm on each piece and finally adjusted to fit on overflow box (next step : bonding together)

Both tee and elbow processed:

And than the light:
Part I:
Drilling the heatsink (20x10cm)

Some leds on positions:

The final work with all leds mounted

It's working

The light with the LEDs color explanation:

Part II
Encrusted fan

View from the top with the fan and protection cover

from bottom:

Angle view:

I made myself a Zeovit reactor that meets following:
- debit:0-250lph to adjust the exact amount of water that flows in
- volume of zeovit stones: min 200ml
- small footprint: 7.5x7.5 cm (it will be placed in the retun room)

And a lot of work with:

And the final product

 

[Sebastian Costin]

My next desire is to buy a Dremel to transform this hard work into a pleasure

DC2000 unpacked :

Leak test at bean animal overflow:

and a picture of a jewel:

How to lose a Saturday

Typhon controller and drivers:

Arrangement of electrical cables:

Bean Animal overflow test:



FTS Day 3:

If you like, maybe you'll always chase my posts
.... and sorry about my english

 

[Sebastian Costin]

Today I expected to arrive two new frags (hammer coral, Montipora plate) and an emerald crab

Recent video:

 

[Tahoe61]

Very impressive project, you have a lot of skill.

 

[Sebastian Costin]

Thanks, @Tahoe61!

 

[Sebastian Costin]

Results:
Kh- 7.5 dKH ... rised in dino's tratament
Ca- 410ppm
Mg - 1380ppm
No3 - 2.5ppm

 

[beastium]

Werdddd

 

[Jrmiller]

what a beautiful build.

 

[renato120]

Nice

 

[Sebastian Costin]

I want to switch the DIY light with an Aqua Illumination Prime but I don't know if it gets strong enough to fulfill the needs of the most demanding SPS corals in my 12'' (35cm) cube. I want to know what is your opinion?

 

[Sebastian Costin]

... It's time for some professional accessories ...

 

[Sebastian Costin]

Due to a poor water mouvement I switched the return pump from Jebao DC2000 into DC3000. Now it's better

 

[Sebastian Costin]

I have some problems with all montipora digitata that I have:

You can give me some advice?

 

[reefwiser]

is there a way to turn down the output of your light?
Do you have access to a Par meter?
Light may be too much for the coral.
Plus you have bubble algae and aiptasia in the tank those need to go.

 

[Sebastian Costin]

Yes, the light is controlable via Typhoon Controller

Now the light is:

Channel 1:
8x Royal blue at 650mA
2x 420nm Violet at 650mA

Clanel 2:
4x cool white at 650mA
1x 10W cool white
4x blue at 650mA

There is chinese led rated at 3w

The highest PAR that I have measured peaked at 350 under the water and 150 in the corner

 

[reefwiser]

At the sand I would suggest 60 to 80 par at the sun setting. With at the highest point 200 to 225 par.

 

[Sebastian Costin]

Here we are!

New light, Aqua Illumination Prime, beautifull light!

 

[Sebastian Costin]

New toys here:

A Jecod DP-4 for automatic dosing as follows:

1st head - Calcium (Fauna Marin)
2nd head - Magnesium (Fauna Marin)
3th head - Alkalinity (Backing Soda)
4th head - Zostart3 (Dilluted at 1:19 ratio)

also came: KZ Coral Snow and KZ Coral Vitalizer

 

[Sebastian Costin]

 

[Sebastian Costin]

A short video: