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That is my picture of a brute container I sold. I filled up 5 gallon buckets of RODI water to various increments, noted it with sharpie on the inside.

I had one over a Bio Cube a few years ago, worked fine, no issues, looked good as well. Ended up selling it when I sold the tank.

I am trying to see just how much I can automate with the surge protector using Tap to Run, smart automation and scheduling. Attempting to turn certain switches off (without using a schedule) have them come back on after a desired amount of time, as if I was to feed. I am not sure it can be done w/o using the scheduling tool, still playing around with it on kitchen table. Ink Bird comes tomorrow, will play around with that, merge everything in the next couple weeks, remove the RKL. I like the ability to see real time via the various apps, and the cost! I use Kamoer X-1 dosing pumps, only visible via blue tooth, which is fine with me. Todd

Thanks again for replying on the Ink Bird, i truly do appreciate it. I am in the midst of learning the smart power strip, creating groups, for simply on/off commands, setting up schedules to mimic a feeding, delay for skimmer to come back on a few minutes after pumps/ph's come back on, the strips seems pretty straight forward to use.

One more question for you! How is the Ink Bird Temp controller working out for you I have seen good and bad? I did purchase 2 of the IFTTT power strips you suggested, they arrive Saturday. As you noted this is a much more affordable solution than an Apex. It will replace on old Reef Keeper Lite that not done to bad over all. Thanks again.

Great, thanks!

If I may, what brand power strip have you been using that has been awesome? Thanks!

Thanks to all for comments, will try a smaller one!

Thanks for the help.

It was an Ocellaris, not a tomato or maroon. Thank for replying!

I am looking for some guidance from more experienced reefers! I had a pair of clowns, had is the key work, as the male somehow manage to jump out thru a small gap, landing on the lid screen during the night, is no longer with us. For some time now the female has taken up residence in an Octospawn, she did not let him near it or he had no interest, not sure. I found her to be pretty aggressive towards him in general, close to the Octospawn always, at time would swim to where he was to show him she was boss. My questions are: Would it be wise to get another mate for her, or is the possibility of her killing any new clown fish an issue? Lastly will she be fine by herself and her Octospawn? Thanks for your comments in advance!

Thanks for the insight, good luck with the tank!

Which chamber do you have it in?

How is the IM Ghost Skimmer working out for you, I have heard good and bad? I have an IM 30 L, contemplating a skimmer, as you know space is at a premium in the rear chambers, want to get the best skimmer I can that will fit, Thanks!

Love the tank, am actually contemplating getting one, downsizing from a 60 cube due to the purchase of a new house. My only real concern was the IM stand, like you the cost was a bit much. Additionally it was a bit to tall for the desired location of the tank. I came across your posts, your stand solution made my day. If I may, how has the tank/stand worked out for you? The stand does not have any shelves inside, correct? Thank you for your post!