FarmerTy Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 I'd kill the flow in there while you're doing it so any disturbed detritus doesn't go floating into your DT. Maybe even follow up with sucking out all the water in that chamber and then using that as part of your water change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 That's the plan, I'm going to start the water change from there. Going to turn off the returns before I start. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 Hard to see, but what I did was stuff some filter pads before the live rock area. This is one night of filtering! Look at all that crap! It was white when I put it there. And all of that would have settled under my live rock. I also gravel siphoned the 60 which I hadn't done since I set up. So another 30 gal water change in the books Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 Geez Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 Alk - 7.28 Po4 - .07 Na - 3 Ca - 450 It would appear that everything is moving in the right direction other than nitrate. Hmmm Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted June 24, 2015 Author Share Posted June 24, 2015 So the new added filters were causing the water level to rise in the skimmer section, which causes the skimmed to overflow. So I had to look for another solution. So I moved the filter grate to before the live rock section of the sump. Now the water will be mechanically filtered before its biologically filtered. Hopefully this is the final change to my sump setup. I'm thinking of adding some silicone pads around the return pumps (which I'm going to clean while they're off for a few days) so that I can remove some noise. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted June 25, 2015 Author Share Posted June 25, 2015 Juiceman's sump version 3.0 Also put a silicone mat on each return pump to help with noise. We'll see how it goes Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted June 25, 2015 Author Share Posted June 25, 2015 Ok guys, time for you to chime in! I'm going to make a lighting purchase during the 4th of July sales. The question is which one?! I'm looking at the ATI T-5/Led Hybrid http://www.aquacave.com/36-ati-powermodule-light-fixture-2x75w-led-8x39w-t5.html Or the ATI Dimmable T-5 Module http://www.aquacave.com/36-8x39w-dimmable-ati-sunpower-t5-high-output-light-fixture-w-controller.html I will be purchasing 2 3' fixtures for my tank. That presents the next problem..... How to hang them. This is my current setup. I'm thinking either to connect the ATI modules to the current hanging kit, or Drill new holes in the mounting wood and mount them on their own. The problem is where that AC vent is will cause me not to possibly be able to put the right module exactly where it needs to be. I'm trying to look up the specs on where the brackets are but I may not be able to plan until I get them here. Also I I purchase the regular ATI t-5 and not the hybrid, I planned on keeping the BML Actinic for moonlight and dusk, etc so that will present another installation issue. So Which module and how to hang? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 ATI LED hybrid and I bet you can just reuse the same piece of wood but drill some new holes for the fixture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Vote for hybrid. Best of both worlds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckyuv Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 I would vote for the first one. I used to have the 2nd fixture you linked and it was super nice. If i was to ever buy a t5 fixture again that would be it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 I've been looking at the ATI powermodule a lot and it seems likea really solid choice. Also, as far as I can tell the only drawback is that if it loses power then the system clock resumes at midnite when power comes back on. I think Ol Aggie has one of these so he could maybe tell you more about it. If you are going for the ATI powermodule why would you not just buy the single 60" fixture instead of two 36" fixtures? Is it because the 60" is not dimmable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted June 25, 2015 Author Share Posted June 25, 2015 I would vote for the first one. I used to have the 2nd fixture you linked and it was super nice. If i was to ever buy a t5 fixture again that would be it. ATI LED hybrid and I bet you can just reuse the same piece of wood but drill some new holes for the fixture. Vote for hybrid. Best of both worlds! Let me tell you why I would go with the regular T-5 fixture. 1.) proven results: We've all seen spectacular SPS reefs under ATI T-5 fixtures. 2.) Price: it's more than $1000 cheaper than the hybrid. 3.) didn't look very different: I saw Ol'aggies tank in person and the LEDs weren't very bright even at their highest output. Now Let me say why I would get the Hybrid. 1.) Customizability : I can make almost any color combination I want out of the t-5 available bulbs and LED. 2.) controllability: Ramps, intensities, Combos you name it. 3.) keep the shimmer : I will lose the shimmer if I go all t-5 4.) Intensity : I can have higher par with all t-5 and LEDs together. I have said in the past that I never want to skimp on equipment again. I have spent waaay too much money on lights compromising instead of getting the (best). Now the best will always be opinion based, but if you can't buy the lights from main retail stores, hmmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted June 25, 2015 Author Share Posted June 25, 2015 I've been looking at the ATI powermodule a lot and it seems likea really solid choice. Also, as far as I can tell the only drawback is that if it loses power then the system clock resumes at midnite when power comes back on. I think Ol Aggie has one of these so he could maybe tell you more about it. If you are going for the ATI powermodule why would you not just buy the single 60" fixture instead of two 36" fixtures? Is it because the 60" is not dimmable? I have a 7' tank, so I doubt the 5' fixture would be enough for the corals on the ends of the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 I see. Yeah, they quote the tank width for the 60" as 60"-72" so you are right on the outside of their range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted June 25, 2015 Author Share Posted June 25, 2015 I see. Yeah, they quote the tank width for the 60" as 60"-72" so you are right on the outside of their range. I'm currently using 6' BML fixtures which spread fine. I figure the 3 3' t-5s should be fine with a little space in the center between them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Makes sense. Plus, you get T5 dimming capability with those 36" fixtures. For whatever reason the 60" powermodule does not have dimmable t5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Just a thought into the bulb replacement costs but it's almost nearly the same price to purchase a 3' T5 bulb versus a 6' T5 bulb. I think's it's a whole $4 more. In essence, going with two 3' fixtures will almost double your bulb costs. Perhaps just not run the rock and corals all the way to the edges of the tanks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted June 25, 2015 Author Share Posted June 25, 2015 6' t5 doesn't exist 5' is the biggest they make Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 6' t5 doesn't exist Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Oh nevermind, had a brain fart. Guess your only option is to run two 3' fixtures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted June 25, 2015 Author Share Posted June 25, 2015 Trust, if a 6' option was there, I'd be all over it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted June 25, 2015 Author Share Posted June 25, 2015 I even thought about 1 4' and 3' for complete coverage, the bulbs would get more difficult to interchange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 Ordered some new CUC from reef cleaners. It shipped yesterday but arrived in Austin today, however they weren't going to deliver until tomorrow. I spoke with customer service of USPS and they gave me the number of the sort facility. I spoke with a floor manager there who was able to locate the package and pull it for me. When I arrived, she told me to call her because she had some questions. She was very interested in how the fish and CUC were shipped and how they could work better to take care of those packages when they receive them. Good job USPS. Can't say the same for UPS..... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnKoto Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Wow, good on them. I have had some great USPS relationships lately as well. P.S. SBTA is looking and doing great. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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