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Looking great, let me know how that light works on your refugium. I am going to start mine soon in the same sump, but not sure what would work well.
Very nice setup, I've got the 50G SCA and the Hydra 32HD as well, and man was the light a pain. I got the flex arm for it in the first place because I read that it was interchangeable but required a different C bracket to hold the light if you got the model designed for the 26HD by mistake. I found one that was called the "new" flex arm, but it wasn't the right size. I contacted AI and asked where I could purchase the larger bracket, but was told to just buy the HMS single arm mounting kit. Fantastic waste of $70.
How do you like the Jebao DCT4000? I've got the pump that came with the 50 gallon cube setup, and while not terrible it does have a hum that I'd like to cut down on a bit if possible. Does the DCT4000 have enough power for the tank and is it any quieter?
I may have missed it, but if you are still looking for a refugium light, I picked up a really nice deal on the Kessil H350 here https://growershouse.com/kessil-h350-led-grow-light-350-purple I haven't gotten around to setting it up but I've read good things, and for the price I couldn't pass it up. The purple seems to be favorable over the magenta, but I believe they are the same price if that suits your fancy.
Reef octo is better than the BM. I would get a Nyos 120 or a regal 150 ss. The regal is one of the best out there ime.Been a few months so thought it might be time for a few updates.
- Had issues during a cleaning session and dropped my Jebao wave maker controller in the sump. I had planned to get another SOW-8, but when this happened i scrapped that plan. I ended up buying two of the Jebao SLW 20's instead. These are considered to Nero 5 clones. So far I am liking them, and able to run them in master/slave mode.
- Switched salts from regular IO to Fritz RPM Blue. I have only so far changed out 10 gallons, but so far so good. I plan to do another 10 gallons at some point this weekend.
Two big problems i am facing right now is a big Cyano outbreak and issues with my second skimmer pump.
The cyano i am just trying to cure with some water changes, but may end up having to try a product to get it cleared up
As far as the skimmer. I am still using the SCA 301 which works fine but the pumps on these things are the worst. I am on my second pump and within 1 month it was doing the exact same thing. It gets to a point where it is so loud you can't even run it while you are in the room. Needless to say I am in the market to upgrade this skimmer so if anyone has any thoughts on what skimmer will work with these sumps then let me know. I have been looking at the Bubble Magus 5 and the Reef Octo 110 SSS.