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travisc · #1 08-11-2016, 02:50 PM

Looking at upgrading my orbit marine led's. Upgrading my sump pump. Addiing a calcium reactor and a profulix system with auto doser. Would like more LPS. Slowly adding fish and dI'd get a 125g quarantine tank

Myka · #2 08-11-2016, 03:02 PM

Quarantine tank is good to hear! What is your protocol now?

You're getting some great growth in the tank. What type of lighting are you wanting to upgrade to? Have you considered Apex as well as Profilux? Both are very good systems. The Profilux does have the stand alone doser too which is nice if you don't want the entire controller system.

travisc · #3 08-11-2016, 03:09 PM

I did add 4 radion 400w last year. I was considering radion wr30w pro instead of my marine orbits. I purchased the profulix system with auto doser on kiji last year with a big detec skimmer that both were new from a guy getting out of the hobby. I also added a bio pellet reactor and have no algea issues at all anymore

Myka · #4 08-11-2016, 05:35 PM

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I did add 4 radion 400w last year. I was considering radion wr30w pro instead of my marine orbits. I purchased the profulix system with auto doser on kiji last year with a big detec skimmer that both were new from a guy getting out of the hobby. I also added a bio pellet reactor and have no algea issues at all anymore

That sounds awesome - good score. Radions are my favorite LED fixture, but I'm not a fan of LEDs. Have you considered supplementing with halides at all? You'd get more natural looking light with the punch to get the depth (I'd suggest some T5, but not with your tank depth). You may find increased growth and color if you have a way to deal with heat.

travisc · #5 08-11-2016, 05:46 PM

Yes I have 4, 400w halides [IMG]

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Myka · #6 08-11-2016, 06:10 PM

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Yes I have 4, 400w halides

So you do! Good call.

travisc · #7 11-13-2016, 01:08 AM

I have had a few people over to my house and am being told to update my build and post pictures. I have upgraded my skimmer to a large deltec, added a red dragon pump for more flow, added 3 vertex media reactors (2 for carbon and 1 for GFO), and added a large calcium reactor. I just bought a tank shut down of sps, LPS, and 3 large clams! I only have a few more fish to add then it's sit back and enjoy. The most pleasing thing is 4 months without any ich or death!! [IMG]

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