WMAS Discussion Forum : What to add next?

WMAS Discussion Forum : What to add next? http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:33:33 +0000 Wed, 07 May 2014 10:21:02 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=71003 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[What to add next? : So I got thinking more into this...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71003&PID=564780&title=what-to-add-next#564780 Author: aceofspadeskb
Subject: 71003
Posted: May 07 2014 at 10:21am

So I got thinking more into this and because of my setup I'm thinking of doing an extremely cheap single float ATO. I have a 90 gallon display and a Sump made out of a standard 55 gallon tank that runs at only 10" deep(leaving another 12" to the top). I would do a 5 gallon ATO reservoir. That way, even if the float valve did get stuck open I calculate it would only drop my salinity from 1.026sg to 1.025. Would that level of a drop be detrimental to my SPS corals? Or anything else for that matter?

If the valve did get stuck open I would also burn out the ATO pump but I'm looking at a cheap aqualifter there anyway so no real damage to the wallet there either.

Thoughts?

Thanks in advance!
]]> Wed, 07 May 2014 10:21:02 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71003&PID=564780&title=what-to-add-next#564780 <![CDATA[What to add next? : Im not familiar with your LEDs...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71003&PID=563427&title=what-to-add-next#563427 Author: 1stupidpunk
Subject: 71003
Posted: April 24 2014 at 6:25am

Im not familiar with your LEDs but i put one of these on my cheap beamswork led for my dwarf tank and it works pretty well for the price of $25

http://www.amazon.com/Current-USA-Single-Timer-Aquarium/dp/B00FDV1AFA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398342543&sr=8-1&keywords=ramp+timer+for+aquarium

Not the most technically advanced peice of equipment but it is a simple way to get the ramp affect of dawn/dusk.

]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2014 06:25:52 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71003&PID=563427&title=what-to-add-next#563427 <![CDATA[What to add next? : Ato ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71003&PID=563425&title=what-to-add-next#563425 Author: kellerexpress
Subject: 71003
Posted: April 24 2014 at 12:30am

Ato]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2014 00:30:45 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71003&PID=563425&title=what-to-add-next#563425 <![CDATA[What to add next? : Definitely ATO they are wonderful...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71003&PID=563420&title=what-to-add-next#563420 Author: bstuver
Subject: 71003
Posted: April 23 2014 at 10:49pm

Definitely ATO they are wonderful ]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2014 22:49:56 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71003&PID=563420&title=what-to-add-next#563420 <![CDATA[What to add next? : If there is hardly any sunlight,...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71003&PID=563417&title=what-to-add-next#563417 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 71003
Posted: April 23 2014 at 10:16pm

If there is hardly any sunlight, then I agree. It wouldn't hurt to have a separate timer run a blue LED light strip or a blue twist PC from 1/2 hour before until 1/2 hour after the main lights.
Aloha Hug

]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2014 22:16:40 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71003&PID=563417&title=what-to-add-next#563417 <![CDATA[What to add next? : Mark,Thanks. The tank is in the...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71003&PID=563383&title=what-to-add-next#563383 Author: aceofspadeskb
Subject: 71003
Posted: April 23 2014 at 3:34pm

Mark,

Thanks. The tank is in the basement away from any windows. The lights are on a single power cord.

As for the glug jug...I'm just to risk averse. I'm sure I'd find a way to screw that up. Smile

]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2014 15:34:15 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71003&PID=563383&title=what-to-add-next#563383 <![CDATA[What to add next? : +1 for the Auto top-off. I use...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71003&PID=563381&title=what-to-add-next#563381 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 71003
Posted: April 23 2014 at 3:21pm

+1 for the Auto top-off. I use a no fail, no risk, non-electric, non-mechanical glug jug for my ~200 gal system.

Regarding the lighting, if the tank is anywhere near a window the animals can handle the rapid increase of lighting. Of course if the lights are on more than one power supply, multiple timers that turn on at staggered times can alleviate the concern.

Aloha Hug

]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2014 15:21:47 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71003&PID=563381&title=what-to-add-next#563381 <![CDATA[What to add next? : Yeah, the tunze would be my first...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71003&PID=563373&title=what-to-add-next#563373 Author: aceofspadeskb
Subject: 71003
Posted: April 23 2014 at 1:17pm

Yeah, the tunze would be my first pick if money were no issue. I can get the Smart Level for $80.
]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2014 13:17:39 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71003&PID=563373&title=what-to-add-next#563373 <![CDATA[What to add next? : Definitely an ATO. I use the Tunze...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71003&PID=563371&title=what-to-add-next#563371 Author: Mike Savage
Subject: 71003
Posted: April 23 2014 at 1:09pm

Definitely an ATO. I use the Tunze which has a sensor and uses a float valve for emergency shut off.]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2014 13:09:06 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71003&PID=563371&title=what-to-add-next#563371 <![CDATA[What to add next? : Great. Thanks all! ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71003&PID=563353&title=what-to-add-next#563353 Author: aceofspadeskb
Subject: 71003
Posted: April 23 2014 at 10:22am

Great. Thanks all!
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