Scott's 270g aka Project Mayhem

[davej]

Originally Posted by Scythanith

So I have narrowed it down to two pumps: 3 x RD3 80w with 0-10v controllers OR 3 x Abyzz A100. I could have the Abyzz in a week. The RD3's "possibly" sometime in October. The only catch is the 3 RD3's would cost as much as 2 A100's... But I like the idea of running the A100's controllers as they were meant to, in tandem working together. I could easily work the return plumbing to maximize what the programming could allow for.

Also, I plumbed some spa-flex between the overflow and returns and am getting a slow drip from both bulkheads on the top sump. I am going to cut out the spa-flex, grab a female/female 2" coupler and new bulkheads and remake the connection with 2" rigid. That should alleviate any weird stress on the bulkhead gasket. Any objections?

One thing that I have found.
If you install the bulkhead gasket dry, quite often it will end up leaking ( dripping ).
I usually pop the whole fitting into a bucket of water just before installation.
You get a way better seal on the gasket and won't have the dripping problem.

[Scythanith]

Cool. Unfortunately I cannot remove the bulkhead in it's current state. It is glued in! I will give the gaskets a dip when I re-do the plumbing It can't hurt!

[Scythanith]

I pulled the trigger and ordered a Profilux 3.1N eX Ultimate set, a second 6D-PAB powerbar, mitras controller, vortech controller, some optical level sensors, and a humidity/temperature sensor and card, slave doser.

I decided to go with GHL since I have 3 Mitras already, and the programming support is there if you look for it, and the programability is endless. Aqua digital, you're going to be called on haahaa! I want the Mitras and doser to be controlled, ATO & AWC operational, email alerts and monitoring/controllability away from the system. I want to be able to asses the system for Wendy when I am away from work!

It won't all be in until the start of October, which is ok since that's when the RD3 80w is supposed to be released. If the pumps aren't ready then I have decided to buy the Abyzz pumps, which are available now.

[Scythanith]

I just bought this beauty for the new tank (have I mentioned I love my LFS):



I ordered my pumps, an Abyzz A200 for the main return and an Abyzz A100 for the lower sump/manifold pump. I felt a little sick ordering them but I can't wait for the RD3 80w anymore. I have a feeling it's still a couple months away from making it to Canada.

The Abyzz sound amazing, but this will be my first encounter with them so I will do a little review once I get them here. They are controllable by the Profilux so feeding mode, thunderstorms, etc. will all have pump responses.

Cheers,
Scott

[sphelps]

balling bro

[explor3r]

Originally Posted by Scythanith

I just bought this beauty for the new tank (have I mentioned I love my LFS):



I ordered my pumps, an Abyzz A200 for the main return and an Abyzz A100 for the lower sump/manifold pump. I felt a little sick ordering them but I can't wait for the RD3 80w anymore. I have a feeling it's still a couple months away from making it to Canada.

The Abyzz sound amazing, but this will be my first encounter with them so I will do a little review once I get them here. They are controllable by the Profilux so feeding mode, thunderstorms, etc. will all have pump responses.

Cheers,
Scott

OMG Scott that is a beautiful piece you got me drooling all over here..

[thmh]

Wow awesome oj hammer Scott!

~Tony

[thmh]

Gotta catch them all Scott! Try the lps auction! :-) p. S did you see the torch I posted in the "ultra lps" thread?

~Tony

[Myka]

Originally Posted by Scythanith

I am have a cyan issue in the sand and on the lower rocks. [...] and debating adding more bio-pellets now but I will take it one step at a time.

Adding more bio-pellets will probably make your Cyano worse. Check nitrate - if you have any nitrate at all back off on the GFO a sniff so the bio-pellets have some phosphate so they can reduce the nitrate. Siphoning Cyano out is really the most effective way to eliminate it.


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[Scythanith]

Thanks Mindy. After I typed the bio pellets comment I thought to myself, wait… isn't that a carbon source for the bacteria to consume…. ah whatever! LOL! I will test when I get home in ~5 days and start syphoning. Wendy just test my other parameters. Mg 1245, Ca 404, Alk 148 (~8.3 dKh), s.g. 1.027. And a bunch on the profilux that i don't need to bore people with