notwithit Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I like the par 30/38 idea... Those marineland leds are just.... bleh. Link to comment
IanM Posted June 14, 2013 Author Share Posted June 14, 2013 Update - 6/14/13 So after some caffeine and a lack of sleep I've decided to try to automate as much of the tank as possible. And, thanks to some extra hardware from work it shouldn't cost that much. Note: I design and program lighting effects for the stage. Plans for automation: Data Management: - USB-DMX Interface from DMXKing. (Basically a USB dongle that communicates in standard lighting data) - 2x 4 Outlet DMX Dimmers (Outlets can be dimmed or switched via data) - Server computer already running (adding a 24hr DMX cycle) Lighting: - 2 Bank (Ballast) Light so that a 2-Stage On/Off cycle can be programmed - 1 Light for DIY Fuge will be running counter the daylight cycle Water & Flow: - Koralia Nano will be on a 24hr wave cycle - DIY Auto Top Off unit will add perscribed amount of water at tidal hours (increace in Koralia Flow) Temperature: - Generic Temp Control Unit w/ probe will control tank heater as well as DIY Evap cooler Else: - WC's by hand (gotta have some fun, right?) - Possibly Moon cycle Actinics from some leftover parts - Possible 96hr cycle so that days 1/3 can be normal and days 2/4 can be alternate weather Link to comment
notwithit Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Decided on your lights yet? Link to comment
IanM Posted June 14, 2013 Author Share Posted June 14, 2013 Decided on your lights yet? Probably 2x 20W Coralife 50/50's in a custom pendant, with either DIY LED Actinics or a gooseneck spot for higher demand corals because money. and also, money Link to comment
notwithit Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Got ya... Man I wish I could help ya with lights... Wish I could help everyone with lights.. HAHA Link to comment
IanM Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 Update - 6/14/13 Time for the lab cure. First FTS Shots to follow in about a week Curing and Sub Cycling: Link to comment
IanM Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 Got ya... Man I wish I could help ya with lights... Wish I could help everyone with lights.. HAHA And i wish you could help me out too BUT because you can't, I'm going Reef Breeders full spec PAR 38 on a gooseneck. Finally biting the bullet. Nice! I love shallow tanks Thanks much! i fancy them as well. Something about frag tank geometry just begs for a 'scape, no? Link to comment
IanM Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 Update - 6/19/13 Okay! FTS Time. Pics: Immediately After Fill Overnight Cycling started in cure tank, but a smaller NH3 spike when i got stuff moved in. Gonna let stuff run for a couple weeks and monitor, updates to come with equipment acquisition and/or livestock. Link to comment
Giga Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Welcome to the club that is nanoreef and sweet nano! Link to comment
IanM Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share Posted July 28, 2013 Update - 7/28/13 Stands and such. Got a working mockup of how the final system will go. I found a cabinet in my basement that just happens to be perfectly sized for the tank! Talk about luck. I'm planning to build a 12" cube sump/fuge to fit inside the cabinet's limited space; should add another 6 gal to the system for an overall 11g. I can;t decide whether or not i want to retrofit a cube like a Go! or a Mr Aqua, or if I want to just build it as well; since I'm already going to be siliconing dividers and such in, not much difference. Pictures: Stand with tank/fuge (door hidden) Fuge details Link to comment
IanM Posted August 3, 2013 Author Share Posted August 3, 2013 Update - 8/3/13 Holes and water. Finished tapping the overflow and return holes (which by the way was exactly as easy and as boring as the interwebs described). So no incident there. Bulkheads in; 1" overflow and 1/2" Return. Pics Holes and some plumbing hardware Filling her up Gettin' mah agg on Link to comment
ExSmoker Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Awsome Job, La la looove it! Link to comment
lnglostsurfer Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Any updates on this tank? Not sure how I missed it, such awesome dimensions! Link to comment
zeke2020 Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Loving the build so far! Can't wait! Definitely following! Link to comment
IanM Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 Any updates on this tank? Not sure how I missed it, such awesome dimensions! Unfortunately no updates ATM. I ended up back in the dorms this year, so at least until spring I'm sadly tank-less. Still DIY'ing some tank stuff together, so maybe a spring update will get the tank up and running. Link to comment
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