29 gallon Biocube!

[Ginu]

HI Aysha, I was setting up my new Reefkeeper lite controller and I could not help but think of how it might possibly save your tank from many disasters including the one above.

I strongly suggest to invest into one of these as I have a feeling a system like this would have most likely saved your tank unless the temp in the house is 90+ degrees.

For example I have mine setup to do the following:

- 3pm turns on ecoxotic stunner led strips
- 5pm it turns on the MH light
- when the temperature reaches 80 it turns on chiller and pump (both on the same socket; this uses a splitter from dollar store) - it stops it when it hits 76
- if the temp reaches 83 the controller turns on a fan to blow above the surface and move the warm air out (i dont like to use this due to unwanted extra water evaporation) - this is set to turn off if the temp reaches 77
- if the temp reaches 86 I have it setup to turn off the MH/led blue light and run chiller/pump/fan - system turns the lights back on once the temp reaches 77 and turns off chiller fan at 76
- 1am turns of the MH light
- 2 am turns off the ecoxotic stunner strips

I haven't been able to test all the programing above as the temperatures haven't skyrocketed, but so far its working as intended.

In case of power failure for a short period of time, the unit will not turn your MH lights back on for 15 minutes to allow proper cool-down of the bulb and ballast.

The above are all achieved with the lite version and no extra add-on modules or controllable power bars

I believe many stores sell the lite version for 119.99 and after trying it, I have to say it is an absolute must; anyone not running something comparable is taking huge gambles with their fish-tanks and reefs...

Currently under the 34g cube I used to have a digital controllable power bar (which I'm still fighting to understand and properly set) and two mechanical timers (each timer takes up two lots in my power bar) along with a temperature monitor... needless to say I've spent about 80-90$ with tax included and they dont come near what the ReefKeeper does for me right now.

The best part is the fact that it can be upgraded for many other applications down the road if needed and it already can do many other functions which I haven't looked into quite just yet.

[Aysha]

I've looked into those ginu, I think I will invest in one soon.

So I made the grown up decision and put my biocube up for sale ...
BECAUSE I GOT A NEW TANK

60 gallon starfire cube with 30gallon sump currently running metal halide but will swap out for LED's .
it's got an internal overflow which is kind of obnoxious but I'll cope.

I looked at what a chiller and new lights for the bio would cost and decided I'd rather have a bigger tank . Bios don't gain any resale value when you jam 300.00 in lights in them!

I figured most of the corals were nuked and I'd have to go big or go home.
~Aysha

[Ginu]

Grats on the 60g. I just got a 75g as well and have to drain to level the thing...

I would recommend to try LEDs before purchasing a chiller as you might not necessarily need a chiller with LEDs.

Currently I'm looking at the radions and I will get one pretty soon but man they not cheap by any means... I'm wondering if they will drop the prices since more companies are coming out with more affordable competitive LEDs

And please get an aquarium controller... You or anyone owning an aquarium will not regret investing in one. Best purchase hands down.

[Aysha]

I'll be going shopping in the next few months. I have to wait for the new aquarium to cycle before I do anything.
lol too bloody exciting.

I doubt I'll need a chiller right away I'd rather spend the money on a fancy skimmer or something.

the aquarium controllers are on my list for sure now that I have a bigger aquarium.

[Nano]

Yup u highly doubt youll need a chiller with leds also, I turned my heater down 5 degrees for summer, and its maintained about 77.8 avg.

[Aysha]

stupid question, but can I move the stock from my old tank over to my new one without issues or will I have to cycle the new one from scratch?