Cale W's 250L SPS Coral Cube (pic int.)

[Cale W]

Glad i can help Daniel. Its a long document but well worth the read.

As for the photos i posted yesterday, does anyone know the best way to save and post them as i was finding the colours dulling out when converting them from raw to jpeg format so they were small enought to upload?

[krayzie]

any chance of getting a few more pics of how under the tank is setup?

thanks!

[Cale W]

Hi Krayzie,

Sure can, is there anything in particular you would like to see? It has not changed substantially from the photos i have posted on the first page .

Also, i have got the three sides of the Tasmanian Oak hood so i will have to post a picture of that soon. I have also added a Tunze 6045 to increase the flow further.

[Cale W]

Hey guys,

Sorry it’s been so long since my last post but my uni, along with my veterinary applications, have been keeping me really busy. So what’s been happening with the tank ?

I finished the Tasmanian oak casing of my hood a while ago, which really makes a difference on the overall aesthetics of the system.

My latest additions have been a female potter angel and scissor tail blenny. Unfortunately, after the addition of hang on Tunze 6100, my banana wrasse managed to jump out the 10mm gap necessary to clip the pump on the glass. This was made worse by the loss by the loss of my 3 favourite SPS due to low alkalinity as a result of temporary inadequate manual dosing .

I have now decided to move away from a manual system and spend the money on automating it. That means a Profilux system is on its way ! My new skimmer, a Deltec AP701, should be here in the next week to. I plan to get hold of the 4 way dosing pump ASAP and run Ca, Alk, Mg, Trace Sr and K and automatic water top off/salinity adjustments off it. This should better stabilize my system and prevent such unfortunate occurrences from happening again.

I will post the pictures as soon as i have time .

Hope the tanks are thriving,

Cheers,

Cale

[Cale W]

Hey everyone,

I ordered a profilux kit, including temperature and pH probe, electronic water sensors, magnetic gate valve, connecting cables and power board. This will allow for me to better control my system parameters and spend more time enjoying my tank For this reason i have been reading up on the profilux dosing pumps and have decided to use this unit to does Ca, Alk, Mg, Sr, K and water top off. Its on its way!



When ran with the profilux II computer, the GHL dosing pump allows for individual control of each of the four dosing pumps. This means one can be dosing Kalk and shut off when the pH rises, while the others will maintain dosing the supplements. You can also set them up to top off water in accordance with the water sensors and do automatic water changes (these are just a few of the functions).

Here is a more detailed post by adambirkitt on UltimateReef.com on the features;

Some of the features,

Product features

Regulation of pH via addition of CO2 (downward adjustment) or alkalisation (upward adjustment), programmable night-time switch-off, 2 independent control cycles
possible using expansion cards
• Sequential temperature regulation for immersion heaters, bottom heaters, and cooling, Programmable night-time decrease, regulation of variable-speed aerators, 2 independent control cycles possible using expansion cards
• Alarm function: alarm operation optical, acoustic, and via switchable socket outlet
• Operation hour meters for all sensors
• Therapy program for sick fishes
• Redox, conductivity and oxygen levels can be measured/regulated using expansion cards.
• Connectivity for level sensors
• Automatic calibration of all sensors
• Recording of data measured
In order to obtain maximum benefit from our products, please take the time to read through this manual. In particular please note the safety instructions and the guarantee conditions.
1.3 Items supplied
Before proceeding any further, please check that all the items comprising your Profilux package are present. The following items are supplied as standard:
• ProfiLux II or ProfiLux Plus II aquarium computer
• Mains supply lead
• Temperature sensor (ProfiLux Plus II only)
• This instruction manual
Switchable multiple socket outlets, lighting units, and all sensors apart from the temperature sensor, do not form part of the aquarium computer package and must be ordered separately.


Summary of operational features:


• Dimming of up to 8 separate lights
• Simulation of the phases of the moon, calculated according to calendar date
• Cloud simulation by random generation, storm simulation
• Programmable rainy days
• Feeding pause for pumps
• Control of variable current pumps (simulation of tides and waves)
• Operating hour meter for illuminants
• “Burning-in“ mode for fluorescent tubes
• Realtime clock with battery back-up
• PC-interfacing possible using free Windows™-compatible software ProfiLuxControl II
• Connectivity for external display
• Reminder display (eg "Clean filter!")
• Control of up to 16 switchable socket outlets
• 8 programmable timed operations (including medication function)
• Child-proofing via PIN code
• Simple, intuitive operation; all settings established via interactive dialogue
• All settings permanently stored in nonvolatile memory (EEPROM) to avoid loss during power outages
• Computer expandable via additional modules
• Connectivity for radio-adjustment of clock setting (DCF)
• Multiple aquarium computers can be networked
Additional operational features of the ProfiLux Plus II (respectively ProfiLux II with adequate extension card):
• Regulation of pH via addition of CO2 (downward adjustment) or alkalisation (upward adjustment), programmable night-time switch-off, 2 independent control cycles
possible using expansion cards

and the manual:

http://www.ghl-kl.de/Produkte/Aquari...LuxII_V109.pdf

It has been available in the States and Canada, and has been raved about already.

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=26797

[majesticangelfish]

I still think you need the LAN module and Salinity probe!

Damn I cant wait for mine!! Rod, don't get left behind!

[Cale W]

There's only so much money I can afford to spend at the moment. One step at a time Josh !

This is partly my 21st present from you guys and my girlfriend . From the stuff I have read anyway i'll only need to measure the salinity once every couple weeks or so and adjust it in accordance to the Na/Cl inbalance. The water sensors will help maintain my salinity anyway.

[Mr Miagi]

Therapy program for sick fishes

Including massage and a day treatment program? I guess because it has:

Simple, intuitive operation; all settings established via interactive dialogue

Its just someone the fish can talk to!



Sounds cool though, some great features.

[cammo]

looking great! great scaping !!

[Cale W]

Hey guys and girls,

Sorry that is been so long since my last post. I have been flat out for months as I am in the process of moving to Melbourne to begin veterinary science so I have had to begin breaking down the tank . The good news is that I’m planning on taking it over with me and Rod (Rod the Reefer) and Josh (Magestic) have been holding some of the stock that remained after my alk problem.

I honestly can’t wait to make the scaping even better than last time! The plan is to keep the cost down and grow plenty of stags and platting SPS from frags.

Ill keep you all posted with the new developments. Hopefully it will be up and running again in a couple of months.

I just want to say thanks for all the advice and support from fellow reefers; its always appreciated.