The Inevitable Upgrade: IM40 Long -> Fiji Cube 108
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Looks great
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Very nice. Also have the 108EXT. I know you have the custom stand, but can anyone advise the proper T-Nut size (roll-in)? Ordered several times… none right.
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I actually still have the aluminum from the Fiji Cube stand, I did not feel comfortable using it, so they sent me a refund. I am going to take a few measurements and see if I can find some compatible roll-in t nuts.
The profile they use most closely resembles "ultra lite" 3030, but its not standard and has weird proportions and thin connections.
Which have you tried so far? It looks like most 3030 roll in t-nuts have a width of 13mm, the Fiji Cube extrusion is only 12.5mm wide.
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I think these will fit: https://www.amazon.com/Kozelo-Pcs-Half-Round-Spring/dp/B0GZMXPYXK/?th=1
This also keeps the m8 thread that the Fiji Cube hardware uses, though there are plenty of M6 options as well.
I think these will fit: https://www.amazon.com/Kozelo-Pcs-Half-Round-Spring/dp/B0GZMXPYXK/?th=1
This also keeps the m8 thread that the Fiji Cube hardware uses, though there are plenty of M6 options as well.
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Got a couple new pieces of gear:
Orbit 4:
This thing has been great so far, loving the wrap around flow.
Simplicity DC 240 Skimer:
This is my first "full size" skimmer. Before this I had only used the gimmicky ones that go in the back of AIOs. After messing with the pump speed, air, and water output, think I have achieved a nice dry foam and dark skimmate.
Orbit 4:
This thing has been great so far, loving the wrap around flow.
Simplicity DC 240 Skimer:
This is my first "full size" skimmer. Before this I had only used the gimmicky ones that go in the back of AIOs. After messing with the pump speed, air, and water output, think I have achieved a nice dry foam and dark skimmate.
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I’ve been pretty impressed with my Simpicity 320 as well.Got a couple new pieces of gear:
Orbit 4:
This thing has been great so far, loving the wrap around flow.
Simplicity DC 240 Skimer:
This is my first "full size" skimmer. Before this I had only used the gimmicky ones that go in the back of AIOs. After messing with the pump speed, air, and water output, think I have achieved a nice dry foam and dark skimmate.
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Had a minor (likely cosmetic) issue out of the box, called support and a human answered. Had a new pump at my door in 2 days!
Very impressed with their service and the quality/performance of the skimmer.
I have noticed I need to clean it every few days from all the build up on the neck, this is probably just a normal skimmer thing that I'm not familiar with.
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Nice, nice, NICE stand. Looks rock solid. And I like the clips you fabricated for the wires. A guy like me (with few skills) would have been stuck using bent paper clips. Lol. 
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Thanks! I love how the stand came out, and it is definitely solid. No racking, or wobbling what so ever.Nice, nice, NICE stand. Looks rock solid. And I like the clips you fabricated for the wires. A guy like me (with few skills) would have been stuck using bent paper clips. Lol.
Haha, paper clips and zip ties would do the job just as well!
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First coral in! Got this as a single head a while back, it has grown into a nice little mini colony in my old tank. Figured it would be a good hardy "test" coral.
Excited to see how it does and move more corals in soon :)
Excited to see how it does and move more corals in soon :)
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Got a little DIY on today, made a handle and bracket for my Par meter with some quick 3d printed parts and a polystyrene tube. Worked great!
I didn't think about this when I setup my apex tablet mount, but it works GREAT when taking par readings. Mounted in a perfect place to glance back and forth at the tank and current par readings.
I didn't think about this when I setup my apex tablet mount, but it works GREAT when taking par readings. Mounted in a perfect place to glance back and forth at the tank and current par readings.
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The par readings were interesting! I had the XR30s at 30% running the LPS/Softies preset.
Getting about 100 par on the sand bad, and around 140-150 in the middle of the tank. Lower than expected, but the corals are currently happy. Going to slowly raise the lights to 40% and see where that gets me.
Getting about 100 par on the sand bad, and around 140-150 in the middle of the tank. Lower than expected, but the corals are currently happy. Going to slowly raise the lights to 40% and see where that gets me.
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