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NanoTuners used similar strips from Edison. The strips use 1watt LEDs. The Nanotuners setup read 600 PAR @ 2inches and 150 PAR @ 12inches directly below the setup running at 100%(my readings when tested). My setup has (2)50/50 strips and (1)actinic strip for a total of 18watts(6white/12blue). This is with no optics. In a BC 14 they work fantastic without optics. In a larger tank, I would definately use optics or 3w CREEs.

Also setup the ApexJr and EB8. Havent cable managed on the Apex but I did on the EB8. Sent from my GT-P7310 using Tapatalk

Got the canopy finished tonight. I put it on the tank and now it looks top heavy to me. What is the general consensus? Sent from my GT-P7310 using Tapatalk

I was tired of the standard shelf rock that every lfs has. This is different. I just have to say that I hope my CUC can get in every nook and cranny. Sent from my DROID X2 using Tapatalk

MacroRocks arrived today. These things are awesome. I have never seen such porous rocks. Every rock was individually bubble wrapped. The entire 50lbs. Ill throw some more pictures up once the water clears up. Sent from my GT-P7310 using Tapatalk

I had a similar experience about a year ago. From my experience, I wouldn't recommend treating in your DT. If you use chemical filtration,it will remove the treatment and a smaller tank is easier to do the water changes in during the treatment. Grab a cheap Petco complete setup, remove the carbon filter, add an airstone, and you have a hospital tank. I have a complete 14g setup you can use if you are in my area. Sent from my GT-P7310 using Tapatalk

Built a lid for the ATO tank out of some 3/8 acrylic I had. In a hurry i cut it a little long. Sent from my GT-P7310 using Tapatalk

I also just ordered 50lbs of MacroRocks. Its more than I need but I wanted more rock choices for my aquascaping. If anyone is interested in the what I dont use let me know. Should be about 20lbs or more. Sent from my GT-P7310 using Tapatalk

Let me change my wording....Reef "Capable." Sent from my GT-P7310 using Tapatalk

Don't be so hard on the 1watts. My Nanotuners LED kit in the BC only has 1w leds for a total of 18w(6white and 12blue) with no optics. I get crazy SPS growth in the BC. The ML also has far more white LEDs(18white and 3blue) as well as optics. Out of curiousity, I might rent a PAR meter and test it out. I will say I don't want this fixture long term for my setup but it might do good for someone else. I really wanted some who has seen or has the fixture to confirm it is this: http://www.marineland.com/sites/marineland/products/Detail.aspx?id=3430 Sent from my GT-P7310 using Tapatalk

I applied a black vinyl background from PETCO to cover the pipes. Used an aquarium glass cleaner to help apply it more smoothly. There are some gaps around the returns and along the top. Thinking about applying another and using this one as a template. Sent from my DROID X2 using Tapatalk

Just picked up a little 2.5g as an ATO tank. I have it hooked up to a JBJ ATO but will eventually use the Apex to perform this task. Don't mind the cords, im still testing. Sent from my GT-P7310 using Tapatalk

You got my vote. Sent from my GT-P7310 using Tapatalk

I know what his new change is. Its a freshy mopped floor after the spill Thursday! On a serious note the new fish I saw Thursday was a big change for me. Loved that Orange Peel Angel. Sent from my GT-P7310 using Tapatalk

My build starts off with a used Marineland 27g cube I picked up off WAMAS. I love cube tanks and the size is perfect for my apartment. This is my second tank, first non AIO. I currently have a BC14 which I am moving away from(anemone is way too big). Tank - Marineland 27g cube Lighting - Marineland 18inch RR led fixture(would like someone to confirm. Came with tank). Looking at AI Sol and Nano as final choice. Stand/canopy - Modified the factory stand to hold larger sump as well as built a canopy Sump - Aqueon Proflex Model 1 with 5500k CF fuge light Skimmer - AquaC Urchin with MJ1200 Plumbing - Glass-Holes Super Nano con Dientes with dual 1/2 locline returns Return Pump - Danner Mag7(overkill) Heaters - Dual 50watt Marineland Powerhead - Vortech MP10ES Controller - ApexJr with VDM and EB8 Rocks/Sand - Live sand that I kept from original seller. I am thinking about some dry MacroRocks. I hate the look of the rock I have now. Heres the tank progression: Building the canopy I modified the stand to accept specifically the Proflex Model 1. I really wanted to have a fuge but there isn't many compact sumps with fuges. I originally was going to run a 10g under the tank but that will not fit without hanging out the back. With that said, the original inside width of the stand was 19.75inches. The proflex is 19.875inches. My solution involved removing the 1/2inch side walls of the tank and replacing them with 1/4inch. The original load bearing braces in the corners were also made of 1/2inch plywood. I feel much better with the load being on solid 2x4s now. I dont have many pictures of me during this modification but I can get plenty of the end result. The 2x4s are screwed into the trim on the outside of the walls to prevent them from leaning and/or shifting weight. The trim was the only solid pieces on the original stand. Plumbing Plumbed a ball valve over the wall from the return pump/chamber. Allows me to control flow without creating head pressure on the pump. Saw this idea on another WAMAS build. Great idea. Having dual returns and small spaces everywhere, i had to create my own 1/2inch U bend to get around the return. The thing looks burn now but it didnt always. I had to heat it up a second time after the pipe had cooled and the burning happened instantly. I filled the pipe with fine sand before each bend so the pipe wouldnt collapse on itself. Worked like a charm. Pipe still allows excellent flow through. Sump Skimmer Sits in the return chamber with the Mag7 and it MJ1200. Both pumps sit on a 1/2inch piece of filter sponge to quiet them. Pumps have really quieted up. I dl'd a little app to test. On day one the db level 6inches from the sump was 76db. Today the app read 66db. This number is probably off a few dbs but it shows a trend. The tank has been cycling since Tuesday for a grand total of less than 4 days actual run time. Overall I only have only one issue which is the Urchins microbubbles getting into the return and then into the tank. Hopefully when the breakin is complete they will stop. Also, the door and canopy are still being sanded and finished to match stand. Can anyone confirm this is a RR? I think the cooling fins are the giveaway for someone how knows.

My mistake. I am referring to my ApexJR as an ACJR. Sorry.

Just grabbed this from the ACJR page on Neptunes site.

I completely agree this is putting excessive wear on the equipment especially on the ACJR's power switches to cut the heater on/off. The graph showing the heater outlet on/off status is all the proof you need. I currently have the fans plugged into an unmanaged power strip with timer as my ACJR outlet are full. I have an Energy Bar 8 arriving today which I am going to setup the fans on. Should take me a couple days to even out the temp graph.

Here is todays the last 24hours from my ACJR. My Actinics LEDs cut on at 0830 and the 50/50 LEDs follow at 1130. I am sure I can level out todays temp. I purposely left both the fans and the heater on today and here is the results.

Something I noticed last night but was too tired to write out. If you look at my pictures, I have the fans and grills only held on in opposite corners. 2 screws in each fan and 2 screws in each grill. This caused the corners that are not screwed down on the grills to distort and rise up. So in the pictures you will see the grill/fan covers having a gap between them and the feeder door. My plan is to replace the screws with stainless bolts/nuts to pull all corners down. I also plan on placing a fan silencer between the fan and feeder door. Below is a picture of the silencer I am referring to.

Numbers don't lie so here is the 2 hour frame when I cut the fans on and shut the feeder door for the first time at 22:15. Temp drops 2

Just finished my install and its getting late so I am going to try and make this quick. I have had two near catastrophic events in my tank from temp increases that triggered this install. Causes for the temp increases were A/C failure in my apt and girlfriend settings temp too high on vacation. I haven't lost any fish/corals directly during or following the temps increases but when I see 86 on my Apex Jr screen, I get concerned. This was a mock up of the two vent grills and filter covers. Idea is simple, cut two holes under each covers and mount fans in the openings. Fans/grills/filter covers are all 50mm. NOTE: I recommend using 12volt dc fans/PS as the 5volt systems I started with was far too under powered. Here is the fan grill and filter cover broken down. First thing, pop off the feeder door. Once off, use a hole saw to cut a hole in the feeder door. I used a 1.75inch hole saw for the 50mm fans I used. Fit is almost perfect. NOTE: Move your fans/covers closer to the front of the tank or the grills/filter covers will catch the hood when opening the door. Mine catches so don't be cool like me and think of it after the fact. Underside of the feeder door with fans mounted. Pictured fans are 5v but I ended up going to the OEM 12v fans from the Biocube hood. I soldered and heat wrapped all connections. I am not a professional so I am not going to tell you how to wire up your tank. Only thing I can say is that the fans connect to some sort of DC power source. Fans running with the wiring cleaned up a bit. Notice the hole I drilled through the back lip of the feeder door so I could zip-tie the wires to the door. Up and out of the water. All wrapped up. I think it looks pretty clean and almost OEM. Feeder door is the perfect angle to send air under the light cover. I will post a temp graph from my ApexJr in a couple days to see if there is a temp difference.

I agree with the 10+/- snail numbers ONLY if you mix the species(ie. nassarius to clean sand/astraeas to help clean the glass/trochus to clean the rocks). Snails that can't roll off their back(Margaritas) are ammonia bombs if they die in a nano tank. IMO, trochus are the best snails. My numbers for 15lbs or LR: 6 trochus snails 6 nassarius snails 6 hermits(scarlet and blue legged) 1 skunk cleaner shrimp 1 emerald crab(I love it but buy it small as it will eat fish) Fish numbers are different between each setup. I have 5 fish as well and a rose anemone and they are doing amazing. I also have a co-worker for a 12gallon JBJ with 6 fish and an anemone in his. It can be done but it really depends on your tank setup.

I can only assume it is because the chamber is so narrow that if you were to drop anything(example: pin for the hood) you could get it out easier. Once you take the floor out, it's a very tight fit to get pliers down there to grasp anything.

I love Candy cane pistols in nano tanks. They dig holes just big enough for themselves/their gobies to move through. Great choice!!!