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    Warren's Crystal Dynamic 220

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    What a build! Your buttons are brilliant. I’ve said to at least two other reefers in the past we need an “oh sh*#” button on the wall next to the DT.

    I’m hoping Alexa and Siri are coming into the picture soon for Apex. “Hey Siri-feed the fish” :-)


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    DSA 105 Build

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    Yes I recall chatting. Mine is not starphire glass, unfortunately. Had to confirm that as the prior seller was convinced. Did you buy isaac's?

    I don't have a YouTube channel.

     

    Next up is finish plugging the old drain/return lines in the bottom of tank, flush cut my first pieces of rock and begin rockscaping

     

     

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    DSA 105 Build

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    Tank: DSA 105 w synergy reef 16" shadow overflow

    Sump: Trigger Systems Ruby Elite

    Return pump: Ecotech Vectra M1

    Circ pumps: 2x mp40wes

    Controller: Apex Gold

    Wxm module

    Ecotech Reeflink

    Lights: Radion (2) XR15W 4th Gen Pro

     

    ATO: Apex-enabled Avast ATO currently dosing Kalk

    Dosing: 2x Neptune DŌS for next stage of 2-part & planned auto water changes in new house

     

    Bought the tank, it was a mess.

    Gutted the overflows and returns, installed a new 16" shadow overflow

    Painted rear pane

    New bulkheads & 1" returns

    Fully resiliconed

    Sanding and repainting the black DSA stand

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    Testing tank & new plumbing for leaks this weekend

     

     

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    Anthony's DSA105 Neo Build-Need advice

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    So, even though I'm building a house and intended to wait until it was done to get started on a new tank, I'm jumping back in. Building it in apartment and will relo once the house is ready this summer.

     

    I have a few questions on drain and return sizing as I ripped out the old overflow and installed a new Synergy Reef 16" Shadow with 1.5" drains.

     

    Issues/questions:

    1)I discovered my ecotech vortech m1 only has a 3/4 return but I drilled 2 1" return bulkheads. It should be more than enough turnover, right? 30 gallon sump and 105 tank. But would there be issues if I step up to T 2 1" returns?

    2)The other issue is my sump. It has 1" drain holes into socks and fuge. If I want to keep 1.5" drains, I need to drill bigger holes in the pretty sump lid (ruby elite). What should I do?

    3)What's the best way to seal the original 4 drain/return holes in the base? I was going to put bulkheads in, glue short pipe/caps, and drill holes in some rock to cover. Any other thoughts?

    2015 Evergrow it2080Ws

    in General Discussion

    I think you're right on your points. It's expected.

    If I remember, wasn't monkiboy initially offering a 3-year warranty? I've been out of the game for awhile so I don't remember.

    Either way, keep us posted on how your return process goes and how quickly ERC facilitates getting you what you need. Good luck.

     

     

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    2015 Evergrow it2080Ws

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    hi Anthony, that goes without saying and we of course always stand behind everything we sell and sometimes even things we don't helping local reefers with purchases from other folks. Unfortunately our efforts in this transaction have not been conveyed until my post above. I apologize as perhaps we should have replied sooner to this public post but yes of course we have been making sure to take care of our customer z as best we can.

    That's awesome and a great relief on behalf to hear. If I recall you kind of spearheaded taking over the group buys for the evergrow through the club, and it's great to hear you're making it really easy to resolve these problems for us. It's such a relief to have a vendor that's more a part of our club that isn't just about making the money on the sale, that the service and support after is most important. It goes without saying that it goes a long long way for future purchases. Kudos!

     

     

     

     

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    What is happening with my Acan?

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    When it comes to lighting there is such a thing as too much light. Make sure to not bake your Acan colony. If the coral is getting too much light you will notice they stay closed up. Moderate light is plenty; too much light can be deadly to your coral. Moderate flow is best as well. When placing the coral it is also important to realize that placed on rock, tank bottom, or sand bed does matter. I would recommend not placing the coral on the sand bottom. I have heard from fellow reefers that sand can get between the polyp and the skeleton and eventually cause the polyp to die. I have never seen this personally but have heard about it a few times. If you choose to place the coral on a bare tank bottom you can expect the coral to grow into a ball shape. This is due to the fact that corals will grow around the skeleton they formed in the middle. This can produce a very neat looking show piece coral but it does hinder the growth rate. To me the ideal placement of the coral is mounted to a rock so that it can have the maximum growth potential and the most natural look.

     

     

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    What is happening with my Acan?

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    Thanks, Annap. I will lower the light more. I guess those Currentusa Orbit Marine LEDs are more powerful than I thought. Compared to radions and other LEDs the Currentusa lights are cheap (less than 150 dollars). I figured they would be too weak to worry about acclimating.

    my ever grow will nuke just as easy as others. I think I am up to 100% for like three hours. I follow a graduated cycle.

     

    I think if it were light it would bleach, no? Curious to hear what Ben BN251 thinks.

     

     

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    WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS... PETCO buying DFS

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    He probably has a noncompete preventing him from doing that for a period of time ctenophore.

    I see some synergy here in this deal. Cash out, and fill a void for both businesses. What I see is live aquaria now supplying petco with their fish. They will now have a retail distribution outlet, petco finally has a quality supplier (assuming they continue to care about fish health) and perhaps what arrives at petco in the future will not always be breathing hard and covered in white spots like what I saw yesterday. it's no different than a puppy covered in fleas and lesions, and ignoring it. Just because they can't bark doesn't mean they're not going nuts. THATS what we need to lean on drfs about-fix THAT for the hobby. It's sickening to see. Ok I'm getting off this soapbox.

     

    $.02

     

     

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    Im in the ER!!! Due to a mushroom

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    Among other things I have a tree business and we run chainsaws constantly-I can't even tell you how close we have come on several occasions to danger. Wear safety glasses and ear protection. One of my guys got a piece of wood from the saw cuttings lodged into the white of his eyeball. Because he refused to wear glasses.

     

     

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