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The failed hanger projects Episode 2.0: The AL hybrid 36" with 3x Hydras After deciding to go with the Hydras (I picked up 2 more), I needed a hanging solution for the unit and refused to pay the ridiculous prices for a couple of arms. I should know better by this point, yet I continue. After...

The failed hanger projects Episode 1: The Kessils So, as many of you folks know, I'm into the fun of building the tank more than the maintenance of the tank, which is odd as my tanks thrive beyond belief while the structures around the degrade or collapse. I had purchased a controller unit and...

Make it if you can, hosts and meet are top notch. I'll be bringing cheetos and a case of Pabst BR!

+1 reefcleaners. Avoid the packages though, custom build your own crew.

No need to take the trip unless you want to. I'd head down myself but I'm pretty tied up this weekend.

If you're coming to the May meet and are willing to bring them, I'll drop them in my pond.

So, for my first run... 1x Coral + 1x Purple + 1x Blue + 1x True actinic Then fine tune with 3x Hydra 26 I could go 2 Blue+ but I'd like to get the actinic in there to supplement growth.

Ha! It is what I'm looking for but I stumbled across a pair on the net for $8 shipped, so I picked them up. Thank you though. And if you need an extra Kessil or two let me know, happy to pass them on.

Cool deal, picking up a lot this AM. Found these excellent vids on the ATI bulbs... X and Ver, I was thinking along those lines initially of 2 blue and 2 coral, but reseach seems to say that 2x coral+ tend to wash out the blues, I'm thinking... Blue+, Coral+, True Actinic, Blue+, and fine...

Found this most excellent little article... The Ultimate Beginners Guide to Reef Tank Lighting (2018 Update)

Need brackets for 26HD that came with an Aquatic Life unit. If anyone isn't using willing to pay or trade (I have 2 Kessil mounts unused). Lemme know.

So I purchased a 36" AL hybrid light. Tank is 24" deep. Fixture will be about 10-12" above waterline Tank will be mixed reef, and I'm going to start some SPS higher up. The hybrid unit will hold 4 T5 bulbs along with 3 Hydra 26HD LEDs. I like the blue spectrum for the zoa pop, but have no...

Edit: I see I was too late. Feel free to keep the drawing for future use. Much easier than a bottle trap.

So you're saying I should buy a cat?

Put me in line please.

Bought them from a trusted member and never asked, though the boxes have 9/2015 written on the side. They work great. This is probably around 5% for the photo. At 50% they're practically blinding.

Apex system didn't work out, decided to put off the automation for a while, and, as such, I'm in recoup mode, looking to get what I paid for the stuff. 2 (two) 3/4" Seaswirls $40 One works fine. The other has a broken actuator arm and can be self repaired $15, Seaswirl repaired $85, or used for...

Apex did offer to repair but, of course it was $150 to look at the items ($75 each) plus shipping. They could easily replace the controller, but the Lite is discontinued so if it isn't an easy fix it's a wash, though they would offer me a new unit at a decent discount (but it still outweighs the...

Sweet. Thanks for the input. Was just curious on thoughts after that convo earlier. My previous big tank had the GFI/waterproof combo, this one will as well.

Moved to Equipment conversation. I have to say that Apex customer support is unbelievable. We've been in and out of conversation and instruction for over 4 hours and they're still nothing but pleasant and helpful. It seems the problem isn't with the AquaController, its with the brain itself...