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WmTasker · 05/23/2013, 07:29 AM

I forgot to post some pics of the used HOB refugium I got. LED is 4 Deep Red and 1 Royal Blue. Chaeto grows fast with this.

WmTasker · 05/23/2013, 07:57 AM

And here is the auto top off switches and 12vdc pump that I used.

iced98lx · 05/23/2013, 10:42 AM

nice build thus far sir, Enjoying the read!

cichlidtx · 05/23/2013, 10:48 AM

Looking good on the fuge. How's the flow on that DC pump?

WmTasker · 05/23/2013, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by cichlidtx

Looking good on the fuge. How's the flow on that DC pump?

The pump is only rated at 65 gph with a max head of 1.9 meters. I have it at a head of about 5 feet. I think it works great. I wouldn't use it to fill the tank but to top off 1/4 gallon every now and then, it works wonderful.

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Originally Posted by iced98lx

nice build thus far sir, Enjoying the read!

Thanks you. I think it more of a children's picture book, but it gets the process out there.

tommy3114 · 05/23/2013, 10:55 AM

Excellent work!

Andre Rosario · 05/26/2013, 09:50 AM

Nice work!

leicobra · 05/27/2013, 02:39 AM

Wish I am handy like that, like the lights.

muttley000 · 06/09/2013, 10:34 AM

What driver did you go with on your fuge lights?

WmTasker · 06/09/2013, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by muttley000

What driver did you go with on your fuge lights?

I am using a meanwell LDD-700 and it runs at 80%.

gmccarthy · 06/18/2013, 09:49 AM

Wow. Impressive skill.

Where did you order your LEDs and drivers from?

WmTasker · 06/18/2013, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by gmccarthy

Wow. Impressive skill.

Where did you order your LEDs and drivers from?

I ordered everything from clay-boa.com

Rare Angels · 06/21/2013, 06:54 AM

very creative and looks good too.

sleepydoc · 06/22/2013, 02:30 PM

nice build! Are those standard coil relays you used for the power control? Did you consider SSRs & if so, why did you choose one over the other?

WmTasker · 06/22/2013, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepydoc

nice build! Are those standard coil relays you used for the power control? Did you consider SSRs & if so, why did you choose one over the other?

I don't believe these are solid state. I went with these because they were low cost, compact size, and easy to connect with arduino. So far, I am very happy with them. I thought they might be to noisy to run my wavemaker with the turning on/ every minute or so. Since they are in my enclosure, you have to really pay attention to hear them.

Relay Link

WmTasker · 06/24/2013, 03:27 PM

I thought I would update the thread with a few pics of how the tank is going.

WmTasker · 06/24/2013, 03:30 PM

myreef99 · 07/06/2013, 12:34 PM

nice build matey, what ampage terminal blocks did you use pls ?

Im doing a build and am unsure what size to use in my jobby. I have power coming from a 8.3A psu to 7 drivers of which 3 are 1000's

WmTasker · 07/06/2013, 04:14 PM

These are rated for 15 amps and I use them for my 12vdc power supply

http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...lue=RadioShack

And these are the ones that I used on my DIY LDD board to connect everything on it. I believe they are rated for 30 amps.

http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...lue=RadioShack

I think you would be fine either way. My main power supply is 48VDC 5.3A.

WmTasker · 07/11/2013, 01:50 PM

Just an update fts video.

sushimi · 07/16/2013, 10:53 AM

Awsome work. You definitely gave me some upgrade ideas for my jbj 12gl nano.

celamb89 · 07/16/2013, 12:30 PM

very very nice build... nice DIY work, very clean... That PSU looks great, I'll be using it for my next tank build...

Congrats

WmTasker · 07/16/2013, 07:17 PM

Thanks. The PSU and Controller is a must have in my opinion. I never had one on a reef before and I don't think I would have another without one. The LEDs are the greatest also.

SavingOurSeas · 07/17/2013, 02:35 PM

Wow! Your obvious attention to detail makes my heart throb!
This is a delicious build!
I was so excited by the time I made it to the end of the details you shared.
Thank you for sharing! We need more of your kind in the hobby!

That's great footage! I love to watch closeups of livestock going about their daily routine. Thanks so much for sharing. Detailed footage is always a big plus in my reefing book.
Maybe one day I'll be able to buckle down and return the favor

cichlidtx · 09/02/2013, 09:27 AM

Your tank is looking great and glad to see you and the family enjoying it. I have a question about the jarduino sketch. Are you using the default lighting schedule? Have you had any issues with running the lights all day. like algae growth or increased coral growth. I finally finished my fixture and the controller running lights only at this time. Thanks for the help.

05/23/2013, 07:29 AM	#51
WmTasker JBJ 45g Rimless Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Crestline, Ohio (central Ohio) Posts: 1,574 Blog Entries: 2	I forgot to post some pics of the used HOB refugium I got. LED is 4 Deep Red and 1 Royal Blue. Chaeto grows fast with this. __________________ The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese. Last edited by WmTasker; 05/23/2013 at 07:51 AM.

05/23/2013, 07:57 AM	#52
WmTasker JBJ 45g Rimless Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Crestline, Ohio (central Ohio) Posts: 1,574 Blog Entries: 2	And here is the auto top off switches and 12vdc pump that I used. __________________ The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

06/09/2013, 10:34 AM	#59
muttley000 MTS Sufferer! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 1,926	What driver did you go with on your fuge lights? __________________ Next step on the system is adding A 90 gallon! Current Tank Info: 475 multitank system is now running! Several hundred gallons of additions planned!

06/21/2013, 06:54 AM	#63
Rare Angels Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Appleton, Wi Posts: 1,099	very creative and looks good too. __________________ Do, or Do Not, There is No Try!!--Yoda Current Tank Info: Currently working on resurrecting 250 gallon tank

06/22/2013, 02:30 PM	#64
sleepydoc Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 3,907	nice build! Are those standard coil relays you used for the power control? Did you consider SSRs & if so, why did you choose one over the other? __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 120 gallon, coast to coast overflow w/beananimal overflow. Waveline DC 10000 II return pump, 40 gal sump, Octopus XS200 skimmer, T5 lighting

05/23/2013, 10:42 AM	#53
iced98lx Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 2,258	nice build thus far sir, Enjoying the read!

05/23/2013, 10:48 AM	#54
cichlidtx Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 76	Looking good on the fuge. How's the flow on that DC pump?

05/23/2013, 10:55 AM	#56
tommy3114 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 11	Excellent work!

05/26/2013, 09:50 AM	#57
Andre Rosario Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Porto, Portugal Posts: 10	Nice work!

05/27/2013, 02:39 AM	#58
leicobra Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: ca Posts: 89	Wish I am handy like that, like the lights.

06/18/2013, 09:49 AM	#61
gmccarthy Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 59	Wow. Impressive skill. Where did you order your LEDs and drivers from?

06/24/2013, 03:27 PM	#66
WmTasker JBJ 45g Rimless Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Crestline, Ohio (central Ohio) Posts: 1,574 Blog Entries: 2	I thought I would update the thread with a few pics of how the tank is going. __________________ The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

06/24/2013, 03:30 PM	#67
WmTasker JBJ 45g Rimless Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Crestline, Ohio (central Ohio) Posts: 1,574 Blog Entries: 2	__________________ The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

07/06/2013, 12:34 PM	#68
myreef99 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2	nice build matey, what ampage terminal blocks did you use pls ? Im doing a build and am unsure what size to use in my jobby. I have power coming from a 8.3A psu to 7 drivers of which 3 are 1000's

07/06/2013, 04:14 PM	#69
WmTasker JBJ 45g Rimless Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Crestline, Ohio (central Ohio) Posts: 1,574 Blog Entries: 2	These are rated for 15 amps and I use them for my 12vdc power supply http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...lue=RadioShack And these are the ones that I used on my DIY LDD board to connect everything on it. I believe they are rated for 30 amps. http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...lue=RadioShack I think you would be fine either way. My main power supply is 48VDC 5.3A. __________________ The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

07/11/2013, 01:50 PM	#70
WmTasker JBJ 45g Rimless Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Crestline, Ohio (central Ohio) Posts: 1,574 Blog Entries: 2	Just an update fts video. __________________ The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

07/16/2013, 10:53 AM	#71
sushimi Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Villa Grove, IL Posts: 232	Awsome work. You definitely gave me some upgrade ideas for my jbj 12gl nano. __________________ minimum effort, maximum efficiency Current Tank Info: 40 breeder, 2 kessil 360we, Reef Otopus BH-90, MP-10&MP40.

07/16/2013, 12:30 PM	#72
celamb89 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Live in Mexico, from AustinTX Posts: 869	very very nice build... nice DIY work, very clean... That PSU looks great, I'll be using it for my next tank build... Congrats __________________ CEL

07/16/2013, 07:17 PM	#73
WmTasker JBJ 45g Rimless Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Crestline, Ohio (central Ohio) Posts: 1,574 Blog Entries: 2	Thanks. The PSU and Controller is a must have in my opinion. I never had one on a reef before and I don't think I would have another without one. The LEDs are the greatest also. __________________ The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

07/17/2013, 02:35 PM	#74
SavingOurSeas Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 128	Porcelain Crab Wow! Your obvious attention to detail makes my heart throb! This is a delicious build! I was so excited by the time I made it to the end of the details you shared. Thank you for sharing! We need more of your kind in the hobby! That's great footage! I love to watch closeups of livestock going about their daily routine. Thanks so much for sharing. Detailed footage is always a big plus in my reefing book. Maybe one day I'll be able to buckle down and return the favor Last edited by SavingOurSeas; 07/17/2013 at 02:41 PM.

09/02/2013, 09:27 AM	#75
cichlidtx Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 76	Your tank is looking great and glad to see you and the family enjoying it. I have a question about the jarduino sketch. Are you using the default lighting schedule? Have you had any issues with running the lights all day. like algae growth or increased coral growth. I finally finished my fixture and the controller running lights only at this time. Thanks for the help.