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The Grizz
03-06-2011, 04:44 AM
Picked up a sweet shaped 116 gal tank awhile back from Mike (fishyfishy). It really needed to be re-sealed, there are no holes or overflow.

I decided after I peeled out all the internal corner beads that it just needs to be totally dismantled. So away I went, was able to slide a razor blade down each corner between the glass pains separating each corner. Removed all the remaining silicone and cleaned the glass.

Decided to go with black silicone on this build, thanks to Concept Aquariums for hooking me up with it.

Here is what it looked like to start.

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/116%20gal%20FOWLR/5533ea8b.png

Going to build an overflow box on the back in order to keep the volume the same. Going to euro brace it as well, not sure if I will go one piece as it will depend on the cost.

More pics to follow soon.

xblade
03-06-2011, 04:49 AM
That does look pretty cool Greg.
What are the dimensions? Looks like a tall cube

The Grizz
03-06-2011, 04:53 AM
That does look pretty cool Greg.
What are the dimensions? Looks like a tall cube

36"L x 24"D x 30.5"T also got a 90 gal from Mike that is just about the same dimensions except it is 18"D.

eli@fijireefrock.com
03-06-2011, 04:54 AM
that is an odd looking tank.
maybe place one large i mean large sps with maybe all gobies living in it.:biggrin:

xblade
03-06-2011, 04:57 AM
Pics can be so decieving....Sure it will look great when its all done..
A 1 piece euro would look sweet on that guy.

The Grizz
03-06-2011, 05:02 AM
that is an odd looking tank.
maybe place one large i mean large sps with maybe all gobies living in it.:biggrin:

Already have all the residents that will be re-homed into it once done.

Niger Trigger
Picasso Trigger
Fox Face Rabbit
Scribbled Rabbit
Maroon Clown
Fussy Dwarf Lion
Pink Face Wrasse
Chocolate Star
Red Knob Star
Green Sea Serpant Star

And the wife want another Snowflake Eel

The Grizz
03-06-2011, 05:05 AM
Pics can be so decieving....Sure it will look great when its all done..
A 1 piece euro would look sweet on that guy.

It was not a good pic, the marine apprentice took it with his iPhone and I didn't think to take one before I had one side already apart.

rzadun
03-06-2011, 02:31 PM
I did the same type of rebuild once. It works very well. A one peice eurp brace is Ok but expensive. I would love to come over and see your tank one day soon.

The Grizz
03-06-2011, 05:18 PM
I did the same type of rebuild once. It works very well. A one peice eurp brace is Ok but expensive. I would love to come over and see your tank one day soon.

I am hoping to cut the euro myself so it will cut down the cost. My tanks are not much to look at just a bunch of LPS, Softies and zoas:biggrin: but you are more then welcome to come for a visit.

The Grizz
03-27-2011, 04:24 AM
Not much in the way of progress on the tank yet have been pre-occupied but I do have it back together and cleaned for a pic. Have to try to cut a notch for the OF and I am sure it will not be pretty so I will have to hide it well.

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/116%20gal%20FOWLR/608a258a.jpg

I have all the pieces cut for the OF box finally just have to assemble & install.

FishyFishy!
03-27-2011, 04:41 AM
Dang that looks awesome greg! Can't wait to see the finished product.

The Grizz
03-27-2011, 04:46 AM
Dang that looks awesome greg! Can't wait to see the finished product.

Thank Mike :biggrin: I hope it turns out well, I cut the overflow notch out yesterday but it did not turn out great so I will have to hide it with some black acrylic. Still trying to decide if I go get a 1 piece euro brace cut or just do it with 4 stripes.

ALBERTA REEF
03-27-2011, 06:12 AM
:twised: more pic's!

The Grizz
03-27-2011, 06:43 AM
Oh now don't you start that again MISTER!!!:lol:

ALBERTA REEF
03-27-2011, 06:58 AM
Oh now don't you start that again MISTER!!!:lol:

Start what? I don"t know what you are talking about?:biggrin:

The Grizz
04-02-2011, 08:13 PM
Got the OF box cut, drilled, siliconed together and on the tank

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/116%20gal%20FOWLR/905dff8a.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/116%20gal%20FOWLR/7fcd2b16.jpg

Going to do a Durso standpipe in the middle and have 2 - 1" returns on each side. Need to find some more loc-line for the returns.

FishyFishy!
04-03-2011, 05:37 AM
ddaayymmm son! Lookin good! now why didn't I think of doing that !!

The Grizz
04-03-2011, 05:56 AM
ddaayymmm son! Lookin good! now why didn't I think of doing that !!

:noidea: :lol:

fishoholic
04-04-2011, 03:20 AM
The tank is looking pretty slick, amazing what a difference the black silicone makes, I like it :biggrin:

The Grizz
04-04-2011, 03:24 AM
The tank is looking pretty slick, amazing what a difference the black silicone makes, I like it :biggrin:

Thanks Laurie, hope to get the stand frame built this week and maybe the sump to. Got to get this sucker done :biggrin:

The Grizz
04-09-2011, 05:25 AM
Well finally got around to building the steel frame stand for the tank. I went with 30" tall & put adjustable feet as well.

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/116%20gal%20FOWLR/96edb549.jpg

Cut a piece of G1S spruce for the top & added some 1/2" styro. Here's what it looks like with the tank on it.

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/116%20gal%20FOWLR/8c19e261.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/116%20gal%20FOWLR/c62931df.jpg

hillegom
04-09-2011, 05:19 PM
Nice welding Dan

xblade
04-09-2011, 05:29 PM
Coming along Greg, looks good. What kind of levelling feet do you use?
Screw type?

The Grizz
04-09-2011, 06:39 PM
Nice welding Dan

Uhmm....Thanks but I just have one question...........who is Dan and what does he have to do with the welding?:lol:

Coming along Greg, looks good. What kind of levelling feet do you use?
Screw type?
Yes slowly but surely it will be done. I used 3/4" A325 structural bolts, welded the nut into the bottom of the HSS still have to cut some 1/4" x 4" round plates to weld to the bolt.

hillegom
04-09-2011, 07:04 PM
Sorry Greg
Nice welding.

There are co here in the lower mainland that have round plates punched out from previous jobs. Maybe you could find some up there?

The Grizz
04-09-2011, 07:37 PM
Sorry Greg
Nice welding.

There are co here in the lower mainland that have round plates punched out from previous jobs. Maybe you could find some up there?

All good I have been called worse :twised:

I use a 4" solid round bar to set my bandsaw blades, they are useless for anything else but make great foot pads for stands.

lastlight
04-09-2011, 08:32 PM
wow you breathed new life into that badboy dan! pretty slick 'conin' there holmes.

The Grizz
04-09-2011, 09:00 PM
wow you breathed new life into that badboy dan! pretty slick 'conin' there holmes.

What is with the Dan thing today :twised::lol:

Thanks Brett, hope to get a one piece euro cut for it soon and build a sump so I can get it plumbed.

DiverDude
04-09-2011, 10:01 PM
Greg.... I gotta ask...just how many tanks do you HAVE ?

I've been around here about a year now and it seems to me that once a month or so, you post a thread about some new tank !!!

So you've got, what, 3000 Gal of salt water in your place ? :biggrin:

Enquiring minds want to know !

The Grizz
04-09-2011, 10:21 PM
Greg.... I gotta ask...just how many tanks do you HAVE ?

I've been around here about a year now and it seems to me that once a month or so, you post a thread about some new tank !!!

So you've got, what, 3000 Gal of salt water in your place ? :biggrin:

Enquiring minds want to know !

Well...... ATM I only have 2 running, 165 gal reef and a 55 gal pred, which this one is replacing. But I do have something like 7 empty tanks :biggrin:

lastlight
04-09-2011, 11:26 PM
Thought Dan was your new nickname my bad :biggrin:

The Grizz
04-10-2011, 12:14 AM
Thought Dan was your new nickname my bad :biggrin:

Nope today my nickname is a$$hole with the wife as I am in the dog house for forgetting that we are to go to her moms for supper tomorrow & I have a meeting to got to in Olds for Ride For Sight. Needless to say I am going to miss the meeting.

DiverDude
04-10-2011, 12:24 AM
Well, it's always good to have spares !

Well...... ATM I only have 2 running, 165 gal reef and a 55 gal pred, which this one is replacing. But I do have something like 7 empty tanks :biggrin:

The Grizz
04-10-2011, 02:56 AM
So true, I would like to get a couple more tanks going in my office. I have a nice frag tank I would like to get going and see if I can grow out some SPS frags.

hillegom
04-10-2011, 03:32 AM
Nope today my nickname is a$$hole with the wife as I am in the dog house for forgetting that we are to go to her moms for supper tomorrow & I have a meeting to got to in Olds for Ride For Sight. Needless to say I am going to miss the meeting.

Happy wife, Happy life :wink:

Madreefer
04-10-2011, 03:32 AM
So are those dusty RC cars gas powered and for sale?

The Grizz
04-10-2011, 04:33 AM
Happy wife, Happy life :wink:

This time of year my wife is ALWAYS hard to put up with. It's not -20 but it also not +15 either so she doesn't like it when it takes forever for the snow to melt so she can get out and start working on the flower gardens and veg garden.


So are those dusty RC cars gas powered and for sale?

That to funny :lol: you are not supposed to be looking at the mess behind the tank but to answer your question yes they are gas powered and no not for sale. They get shelved for the winter and come summer my boy & I build a little track in the field and see what he can wreck on his :lol:

The Grizz
04-24-2011, 02:24 AM
So got the sump built & tank euro-braced now just have to do a little plumbing & do a test run to make sure it doesn't have any leaks.

Picture will come tomorrow.

FishyFishy!
04-24-2011, 02:25 AM
Can't wait!

The Grizz
04-24-2011, 02:29 AM
Can't wait!

Would have been working on it today but had to finish tooling up my rig for a new job I start on Monday for the next month.

The Grizz
04-25-2011, 12:08 AM
Here are a couple pics, hope this will sratches the itch for a pic or 2.:biggrin:

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/116%20gal%20FOWLR/fcd6acc9.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/116%20gal%20FOWLR/27740701.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/116%20gal%20FOWLR/2a5b52e9.jpg

Managed to get the acrylic cut for the overflow just need to silicone it in. Hope to get the plumbing down this week.

The Grizz
05-01-2011, 05:49 AM
Filled the tank & sump today to test for any leaks, none to be found. Plumbing to hopefully get down tomorrow, here's hoping I have all the parts & pieces I need.

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/116%20gal%20FOWLR/ce346f5c.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/116%20gal%20FOWLR/445e0781.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/116%20gal%20FOWLR/af931790.jpg

fishytime
05-01-2011, 02:51 PM
looking good Gregster......do you ever have all the plumbing part you need?:mrgreen:........Is that another tank I see in those pics?

The Grizz
05-01-2011, 04:28 PM
looking good Gregster......do you ever have all the plumbing part you need?:mrgreen:........Is that another tank I see in those pics?

Thanks Dougster, well I should have all the parts I need went shopping last weekend. And yes that is the 250gal to the right and behind that is 2 - 90s:biggrin:

Skimmerking
05-01-2011, 08:29 PM
GREG you are crawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwway guy you


lol:mrgreen:

The Grizz
05-02-2011, 12:32 AM
GREG you are crawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwway guy you


lol:mrgreen:

^^^^ :noidea:

The Grizz
05-02-2011, 12:39 AM
Got the returns plumbed

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/116%20gal%20FOWLR/6e2e6600.jpg

There will be loc-line screwed into the fittings that are behind the acrylic.

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/116%20gal%20FOWLR/4e70da83.jpg

And a shot from the bottom front.

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/116%20gal%20FOWLR/81cc42a3.jpg

fishoholic
05-02-2011, 01:51 AM
GREG you are crawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwway guy you


lol:mrgreen:

^^^^ :noidea:

http://th492.photobucket.com/albums/rr285/croatoan5376/Emoticons/th_smiley_emoticons_confusednew.gif no idea either

quick get the decoder ring :lol:

The Grizz
05-02-2011, 01:57 AM
http://th492.photobucket.com/albums/rr285/croatoan5376/Emoticons/th_smiley_emoticons_confusednew.gif no idea either

quick get the decoder ring :lol:

:lol: I didnt realize Manitoba had a language all there own.

Dez
05-02-2011, 03:12 AM
I think Mike mean Crazzzzzzzzzy

The Grizz
05-02-2011, 03:17 AM
I think Mike mean Crazzzzzzzzzy

I was thinking the same thing but still don't get it. MIKE clue me in brother :lol:

fishoholic
05-02-2011, 03:38 AM
:lol: I didnt realize Manitoba had a language all there own.

Well they are kinda different down there :lol:

I think Mike mean Crazzzzzzzzzy

Probably.


Guessing Mike is saying you're crazy for having so many tanks sitting around in reference to the "250gal to the right and behind that is 2 - 90s"

The Grizz
05-02-2011, 03:45 AM
Well they are kinda different down there :lol:

Somewhat of an understatement for some of the residents there :lol:


Guessing Mike is saying you're crazy for having so many tanks sitting around in reference to the "250gal to the right and behind that is 2 - 90s"

and I didn't even mention the 10gal, 30gal, 40gal tall hex, 45gal hex, 52gal frag tank, 55gal & 67gal that needs to be returned from Penticton :surprise:

ensquire
05-02-2011, 03:47 AM
The producers from Hoarders will be calling soon....


and I didn't even mention the 10gal, 30gal, 40gal tall hex, 45gal hex, 52gal frag tank, 55gal & 67gal that needs to be returned from Penticton :surprise:

The Grizz
05-02-2011, 04:08 AM
The producers from Hoarders will be calling soon....

:rofl: nice one dude, it's not really that bad considering I have one shop being used for storage that is 40' x 40' and then my main shop that is 40' x 70' :razz:

ensquire
05-02-2011, 11:16 AM
I f I lived anywhere near you in between Edmonton and Calgary, I would be overrun with tanks. I go through the for sale threads and just vibrate LOL

The Grizz
05-15-2011, 03:06 AM
Short update, plumbing is now 100% done & tested, works exactly like I hoped it would. Skinned the sides & back with 3/8" birch, going to insulate the inside with 1/2" pink insulation. Bought some inexpensive LED panels from EBay for lighting, 225 LEDS per 12" x 12" panel 113 white 112 blue. Not really bright but I like the color. Hope to build the canopy tomorrow & do a quick timer/power supply.

Oxymoron
05-16-2011, 03:58 AM
SWEET! But where are the pics lol?

The Grizz
05-16-2011, 04:09 AM
SWEET! But where are the pics lol?

Soon as I get the canopy finished I will put I all together again for some shots.

Oxymoron
05-16-2011, 04:18 AM
I can't wait to see it man, hope it turns out nice.
This tank is a beast in person by the way, the pictures don't quite do it justice.

The Grizz
05-23-2011, 12:39 AM
Ok so here is a couple pics of the canopy I am building. The wife wanted a shelf above the tank so this is what I came up with. The tank will be sitting in a corner that is a PITA to put anything in.


http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/116%20gal%20FOWLR/e92dfb2a.jpg

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/116%20gal%20FOWLR/1dfa7219.jpg

viperfish
05-23-2011, 12:52 AM
Nice woodworking there Grizz!

lastlight
05-23-2011, 01:19 AM
That's pretty cool. So the 'wings' will float off the sides of the tank or will there be cabinetry underneath?

The Grizz
05-23-2011, 01:38 AM
Nice woodworking there Grizz!

Thanks, not bad for a welder :biggrin:I like to dabble a little in the woodworking area.

That's pretty cool. So the 'wings' will float off the sides of the tank or will there be cabinetry underneath?

Thanks Brett, no cabinet on the sides of the tank as I want to be able to see in through them. The whole thing will be fastened to the wall to keep minimal presure on the top of the tank.

fishytime
05-23-2011, 02:53 PM
Wood work does look good mang!.....what kind of stain you gonna use?

xblade
05-23-2011, 06:10 PM
Thanks, not bad for a welder :biggrin:.



Not bad indeed. Looks real nice Greg! Sweet idea bud, I like it.
Gotta keep the wife happy. :)

The Grizz
05-23-2011, 07:19 PM
Wood work does look good mang!.....what kind of stain you gonna use?

Thanks Dougster, I am going to use the same color stain I used on the 8'er. It's a stain & urathaine all in one, color is Pecan to contrast the roof and floor in my living room.

Not bad indeed. Looks real nice Greg! Sweet idea bud, I like it.
Gotta keep the wife happy. :)

Thanks bud, I am also thinking of doing the same thing with the wings on the stand once I get the tank complete & running.

Lance
05-23-2011, 07:27 PM
Good idea, and nice work Bud.

Oxymoron
05-23-2011, 07:58 PM
That came out wicked man.

lastlight
05-23-2011, 07:59 PM
Good idea, and nice work Bud.

Well put my BC Bud =)

The Grizz
05-23-2011, 08:04 PM
Good idea, and nice work Bud.

That came out wicked man.

Tanks Lance & Adam, not 100% done but really close :biggrin:

The Grizz
05-23-2011, 11:57 PM
Couple more shots from today

Canopy on the tank

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/116%20gal%20FOWLR/4d8187ab.jpg

LEDS on, lid open

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/116%20gal%20FOWLR/18f2edb6.jpg

LEDS on, lid closed (surrounding light off)

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/116%20gal%20FOWLR/ef1b8712.jpg

lastlight
05-24-2011, 12:07 AM
Thing looks pretty menacing! So the rows of LEDs don't overlap? looks like you have a centered back fixture and then two flanking in the front?

I'm taking bets now btw on how long till this tank sees corals =)

The Grizz
05-24-2011, 12:27 AM
Thing looks pretty menacing! So the rows of LEDs don't overlap? looks like you have a centered back fixture and then two flanking in the front?

I'm taking bets now btw on how long till this tank sees corals =)

Yep no overlap, the panels are 12 1/4" x 12 1/4' so I was unable to put all 3 in a row but I like the way the light looks with water in the tank. I was thinking of trying a couple of my leathers and a few shrooms in this tank but not 100% sure yet :biggrin:

FishyFishy!
05-24-2011, 01:09 AM
DROOOOOL !!!!!!

The Grizz
05-24-2011, 02:45 AM
DROOOOOL !!!!!!

Just wait till I get the whole thing together, I think it will look very cool :biggrin:

The Grizz
06-20-2011, 04:29 AM
Finally got this beast up and running. Still have to build and stain the doors and a couple small corner pieces that are going to house my ATO and salt storage.

I still call this a FOWLR Even though there are a few corals in it.

Fish Only With Leathers & Rock :biggrin:

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/116%20gal%20FOWLR/e424b4bd.jpg

Oxymoron
06-20-2011, 04:38 AM
looks real nice bud:)
How is the BK running?

The Grizz
06-20-2011, 04:59 AM
looks real nice bud:)
How is the BK running?

I was waiting for you to notice :biggrin: I was up till 3 am trying to get this thing going and my biggest problem was my skimmer pump would not stay running. So I hope you don't mind me test driving your BK :lol: you will be very happy with this skimmer, if they werent so pricey I would get one. I think I am going to get the 3 T1000's I have all cleaned up and running like new, sell them off and get a new Bubble Magnus or something.

Delphinus
06-20-2011, 05:05 AM
Looks great Greg..

The Grizz
06-20-2011, 05:12 AM
Looks great Greg..

Thank Tony, once I get it clearer and clean up the mess I will have to get some better pics.

Oxymoron
06-20-2011, 05:31 AM
Nice I'm happy to hear it works:)
I'm real interested to see how that new ato performs.
Feel free to function test the crap out of everything. I'm not sure if you want to get into the apex but It sure would be awesome to see it in action:)
I was waiting for you to notice :biggrin: I was up till 3 am trying to get this thing going and my biggest problem was my skimmer pump would not stay running. So I hope you don't mind me test driving your BK :lol: you will be very happy with this skimmer, if they werent so pricey I would get one. I think I am going to get the 3 T1000's I have all cleaned up and running like new, sell them off and get a new Bubble Magnus or something.

The Grizz
06-21-2011, 12:43 AM
Nice I'm happy to hear it works:)
I'm real interested to see how that new ato performs.
Feel free to function test the crap out of everything. I'm not sure if you want to get into the apex but It sure would be awesome to see it in action:)

I could gladly test it all out for ya, maybe then it will help me talk the wife into letting me buy a controller for this tank as well.:biggrin:

Oxymoron
06-26-2011, 05:52 AM
I could gladly test it all out for ya, maybe then it will help me talk the wife into letting me buy a controller for this tank as well.:biggrin:

Hell yeah man. I'd love to hear your thought on the comparison between the profilux and the apex.

chris88
06-26-2011, 04:56 PM
I am not sure if this has been asked but what kind of led's are you using and any guess on PAR.

phi delt reefer
06-26-2011, 07:31 PM
very nice Grizz - you're a master of multiple mediums from the looks of it (steel, wood, fish :))

The Grizz
06-27-2011, 05:31 AM
Hell yeah man. I'd love to hear your thought on the comparison between the profilux and the apex.

Well so far I have found the Profilux to be easier to program the power bar because you can hook it to a laptop.

If someone that has an Apex can tell me how to program the power bar that would be great, I am test driving this unit for Oxymoron but have one coming for my FOWLR.

The Grizz
06-27-2011, 05:33 AM
I am not sure if this has been asked but what kind of led's are you using and any guess on PAR.

The LED panels were a cheap EBay purchase, not sure of the wattage per LED or the par. I thought I would give them a try simply because it's a FOWLR.

The Grizz
06-27-2011, 05:34 AM
very nice Grizz - you're a master of multiple mediums from the looks of it (steel, wood, fish :))

Thanks PDR, I hope to get the rest of the cabinet down this week.

The Grizz
06-27-2011, 05:45 AM
Stock Update:

Picked up 3 really beautiful butterfly fish from my main gal Megan at BA'son Friday, could not resist the price and how healthy the looked.

Got a Red Fin, Black Back & Vagabond butterfly all around the same size about 2" long. All look very healthy & very happy in there new home. Only downfall is the little buggers don't stay still long enough for a photo op but I will try to get a few pic's of them as soon as I can.

whatcaneyedo
06-27-2011, 01:11 PM
Well so far I have found the Profilux to be easier to program the power bar because you can hook it to a laptop.

If someone that has an Apex can tell me how to program the power bar that would be great, I am test driving this unit for Oxymoron but have one coming for my FOWLR.

The Apex can be plugged into your router with an ethernet cable (provided) and accessed over a web browser by typing in its IP address... but I actually programed all of mine with the display unit. Without knowing the programing language and what all of my options were I found the web interface to be only useful for very basic programs and making modifications. Even though I owned an ACIII for several years it took me a while to figure out how to work with the Apex. Unfortunately I got it all figured out before I discovered the 'easy to read' new user guide here: http://reeftech.webs.com/

Skimmerking
06-27-2011, 10:54 PM
dude that is one CRAZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZY looking setup well done.


:mrgreen:


and ya i made a spelling error ha hah ha ha ha hah a a haha


you people are so mean:lol: lol :bananahuge:

The Grizz
06-28-2011, 02:27 AM
The Apex can be plugged into your router with an ethernet cable (provided) and accessed over a web browser by typing in its IP address... but I actually programed all of mine with the display unit. Without knowing the programing language and what all of my options were I found the web interface to be only useful for very basic programs and making modifications. Even though I owned an ACIII for several years it took me a while to figure out how to work with the Apex. Unfortunately I got it all figured out before I discovered the 'easy to read' new user guide here: http://reeftech.webs.com/

Thanks Russel, I will check this out. I am sure I will help.

The Grizz
06-28-2011, 02:30 AM
dude that is one CRAZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZY looking setup well done.


:mrgreen:


and ya i made a spelling error ha hah ha ha ha hah a a haha


you people are so mean:lol: lol :bananahuge:

:rofl: how may beer had you had

I am really looking forward to getting it all finished to see the finished project myself. :biggrin:

Hustler
11-19-2011, 02:30 PM
Hey grizz any updates on this tank :) how did the LEDs pan out?did the leathers survive the fish?

The Grizz
11-20-2011, 01:01 AM
Not much has changed, the leathers were just fine with the fish but where not happy with the amount of light from the cheap a$$ LEDs that I bought. So I had to move my Devils Hand back into the reef tank but I will be moving it back as well as a huge colt coral and maybe some mushrooms once I get some better LED's from my LED hookup Martin / Modular LED.