madweazl June 12, 2016 Author Share June 12, 2016 (edited) If I run into problems, one will get re-homed because I just dont have the space to keep a harem. The male is eating Rod's Reef like crazy but I havent witnessed the female actually eat anything yet. Hopefully that will change with tonight's feeding. Edited June 12, 2016 by madweazl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM June 12, 2016 Share June 12, 2016 They look healthy. Hope they stay that way. 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madweazl June 12, 2016 Author Share June 12, 2016 (edited) Got one of the relay boxes finished up. Panel has been finish sanded and will get its first coat of paint shortly. Edited June 12, 2016 by madweazl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madweazl June 12, 2016 Author Share June 12, 2016 First coat of paint is on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madweazl June 13, 2016 Author Share June 13, 2016 (edited) Got the panel painted and installed; pretty happy with how it turned out and I really like the white on the relay box compared to the original black. I still need to pick up some grommets to clean up the holes in the panel. Edited June 13, 2016 by madweazl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM June 13, 2016 Share June 13, 2016 It looks great, and makes it much easier to see where the cords are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madweazl June 13, 2016 Author Share June 13, 2016 Female anthias started eating last night; still cant get over how much the male will eat though (acts more like a grouper). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM June 13, 2016 Share June 13, 2016 Glad she started eating. I'm nervous about getting anthias because they apparently like to nibble all day long, and I never hear of people keeping them successfully for years, but they sure are pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madweazl June 13, 2016 Author Share June 13, 2016 Glad she started eating. I'm nervous about getting anthias because they apparently like to nibble all day long, and I never hear of people keeping them successfully for years, but they sure are pretty. They eat like crazy, I cant believe how much. I was doing twice a day but I'm going to start introducing flake and pellet over the next week to see if they will take that so I can set up some smaller auto feedings throughout the day. They ate so much tonight it was insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM June 14, 2016 Share June 14, 2016 Awesome. One friend out here had good success with the Sustainable Aquatics breeder pellets, 0.5mm size for his anthias. He set them on an autofeeder and dropped small amounts many times per day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madweazl June 14, 2016 Author Share June 14, 2016 (edited) Thanks, I'll look into those. They definitely prefer the larger pieces of food in the Rod's mix. I havent used a skimmer in years but think it will be a must with these guys in there. Edited June 14, 2016 by madweazl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madweazl June 15, 2016 Author Share June 15, 2016 (edited) Green algae is starting to take over (cant see it yet I know); always cool to see the metamorphosis, even if it isnt "pretty." Speaking of pretty, I found a way to finish off the sump! They arent too expensive and will match the red PVC and keep everything looking really clean down there. Edited June 15, 2016 by madweazl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madweazl June 15, 2016 Author Share June 15, 2016 (edited) The refugium starter pack arrived today along with the carbon reactor. Still not sure how exactly I want to plumb this (I have the MJ1200 too); the DC6000 is plenty of pump to do it and the return but I'm not sure how consistent the return flow to the DT is going to be if I make the manifold. Decisions decisions... Edited June 15, 2016 by madweazl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madweazl June 17, 2016 Author Share June 17, 2016 Finished up a water change and connected the carbon reactor (carbon doesnt arrive until Sunday ). That little MJ1200 sure is loud for its diminutive size! The anthias are still doing well but sheesh, all they want to do is eat eat eat! Not sure I can afford to keep the little suckers in there!. Not only do they eat a lot, they brought a lil friend with them in the form of ich (showed up the day after they did). Hopefully it clears up without incident; a shame because I want to add another inmate this week but cant :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM June 18, 2016 Share June 18, 2016 You might check on the MJ1200 to see if there is a missing bushing or something. I have a few pretty ancient ones and I find them to be almost totally silent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madweazl June 18, 2016 Author Share June 18, 2016 (edited) You might check on the MJ1200 to see if there is a missing bushing or something. I have a few pretty ancient ones and I find them to be almost totally silent. Today it is nice and quiet! Looks like it just needed a little time for the moving bits to seat and break in. On another note, I decided it was time to fix an eye-sore. When I had purchased the controller everything worked great but the USB-TTL connector had been damaged and repaired by the original owner. At $25-30 for a replacement, it is easy to see why you'd want to fix it if at all possible. My other main hobby is radio controlled vehicles and over the years, I've had to make replacement cables and/or adapters for just about every small connector imaginable. I was pretty sure there were some female pins in my pit bag and as luck would have it, there were six (no margin for error)! It cleaned up well and is good as new. Edited June 18, 2016 by madweazl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madweazl June 18, 2016 Author Share June 18, 2016 Had to get the other relay box up and running to support the skimmer and ATO functions that are inbound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM June 18, 2016 Share June 18, 2016 That is the cleanest reef angel install I've seen. Most look like barf since the system tends to attract diy enthusiasts without your attention to detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madweazl June 18, 2016 Author Share June 18, 2016 (edited) After soldering the headers to the new float sensors, I had to do something to clean it up. I had some red PETG sleeving that I ended up not using on my current PC build Much better! Edited June 18, 2016 by madweazl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madweazl June 21, 2016 Author Share June 21, 2016 Looks like the SBReef black boxes will be here Thursday. I ordered the 3.5mm plugs, cables, and three pin connectors a while back, now I just have to hope the units arrive with the same connectors I purchased (seems to be hit and miss which ones are actually installed at the manufacturer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madweazl June 22, 2016 Author Share June 22, 2016 The skimmer (Bubble Magus Curve 5) is pretty close to dialed in now and collecting some nasty. I have a pretty ugly wire management gaggle going on right now as I'm waiting for the lights to tidy everything else up (it's making me twitch just looking at the picture). They better get here Thursday; not sure I can hold out much longer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madweazl June 23, 2016 Author Share June 23, 2016 Nothing much exciting today. Did a 20g water change, ordered 12, red power cables to clean up the appearance, and replaced the filter sock. Fresh mixed RO/DI yields a pH of 8.12 and dKH of 13.5 here with Instant Ocean (78°). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruleyii June 23, 2016 Share June 23, 2016 Thats a nice clean sump area. Looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madweazl June 23, 2016 Author Share June 23, 2016 The SBReef basic boxes arrived today. The enclosures are what you'd expect to see for the price paid; one of mine is decent but the other is beat up (not from shipping as the boxes were fine). The fit and finish of the enclosure is terrible but I knew going in that I wasnt paying for that. While ugly as sin, they work just fine which is what I was after (I contacted them and I'm sure they'll do something to try and make it right but turn around time for another white unit just isnt feasible) . My HVAC duct work runs right above the tank so they cant be hung from the ceiling and my canopy is too short for decent dispersion if I mount them inside. This leaves hanging them from the wall, use the included tank mounts, or buy/make a taller canopy (what I'd prefer to prevent light creeping into the room but I hate the look of tall canopies). The one thing that really concerned me was this booger joint but it seems to work just fine (this is also on the more beat up box). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM June 24, 2016 Share June 24, 2016 Wow, I have to say that those don't look that great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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