Issues With Your Protein Skimmer? Here’s How the Neptune Apex Can Help.

Issues With Your Protein Skimmer? Here’s How the Neptune Apex Can Help. | Neptune Apex Setup Guide

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BRStv - Saltwater Aquariums & Reef Tanks

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How many times has your protein skimmer done this?! Avoid all kinds of Protein Skimmer mistakes with the right tool and the BRStv Guide to Mastering Your Neptune Apex. You'll learn how easy it is to use the Neptune Apex Controller to solve protein skimmer issues that can and will happen in your reef tank.
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00:00 Master You APEX: Protein Skimmers
01:24 Pump OFF + Skimmer OFF
02:34 Power Monitoring
04:13 Skimmer Feed Mode
05:22 Leaking Skimmer
08:20 Stop Overflow Skimmer
09:55 pH Skimmer Control
10:43 ORP Skimmer Control
11:43 APEX Skimmer Hack

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@BRStv 3 жыл бұрын

Looking for a deeper dive into Protein Skimmer control with your Neptune Apex? Terence and Paul from Neptune Systems break down THIS video even further! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eLyRdJx0mr-5kok.html

@johnfireinstructor3321 3 жыл бұрын

I had all kinds of hopes for this video. Unfortunately I have a Classic, so most of these functions won't work for me. I already have my skimmer shut down if return pump flow drops below a certain level or shuts off. If there is a work around for other things I'd love to know them!!

@DaveDeptulaSr 3 жыл бұрын

Wish I knew about this three months ago as my skimmer overflowed while I was on vacation, flooding the floor, carpet, flowed into room below...bottom line was thousands of dollars of repair...and tear down of 175 gal aquarium and reset... hopefully this will prevent that from happening to someone else! Great info. Well done!

@RiskyBiscuits 3 жыл бұрын

I am SO STOKED for a Neptune apex series!!!

@dawnlowry3279 3 жыл бұрын

So helpful. Just getting apex going. Building my control panel board. And plan to use all the capacity I can of this awesome tool!

@koaleighhomestead2606 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, perfect video, just what I needed to start programming my ApexEL that I've had now for 4 months and getting it working for me to how I like to operate my aquarium. Bringing my Apex to a whole new level now with this information. Thanks so much for this video.

@RogueAquariums 3 жыл бұрын

Some great and helpful information. Thank you Randy!

@ptester1 3 жыл бұрын

The last two skimmers I’ve had haven’t had enough room for a float switch in the lid. Adding a collecting reservoir made it easier to add a float switch and easier to empty - double win!

@CLOWNFISH69 3 жыл бұрын

Deltec solved overflow problem with their skimmers. It’s a nice feature.

@lovermansmith9082 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff !

@mittenreefer 3 жыл бұрын

I needed this series I got my apex 6 months ago and I feel like I am not using it to its full potential.

@BRStv 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you're along for the ride!

@hasstinnelson4519 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video

@jeffreybaziuk7843 3 жыл бұрын

Good video! I never considered using the Ph probe to control skimmer. Small suggestion: have your level sensors default as normally closed and alert when open; this helps account for a possible failed level switch or bad wire connection.

@threesons270 2 жыл бұрын

Wouldn’t it be a pipe dream if Tim Cook was a hardcore reefer and opened a division of apple for tank monitoring, controlling , and testing.?

@pubwvj 3 жыл бұрын

You mentioned being worried of pH spike on a problem with a CO2 scrubbed skimmer. Can you explain? I am not seeing a significant situation of over pH theoretically.

@fishstix1988 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a place that I can go to on the Neptune app to know which preset tasks I've already done and want to edit them? If I already did the pH probe alarm with one range, but want to edit that range, where can I go to do that?

@BRStv 2 жыл бұрын

There isn't, but in the case of the pH probe alarm, just hit the little gear next to the pH readout in Fusion and then click Advanced. You can change the min and max pH levels for that alarm there.

@baldcattle83 3 жыл бұрын

Is there an easy way to add a second breakout box? My sump is in the basement but want feed switch at my tank.

@terencefugazzi5164 3 жыл бұрын

Every PM module has 6-switch inputs on it.

@123danzing 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Randy, I used to run the program where the over flow pump would shut off once the feed mode came on which in turn would shut off the skimmer. This skimmer would be deferred for five minutes after the return pump power would come on. However there is a flaw in this system. Since I was running this everyday, the relays on the energy bar have worn out. So the program still runs as normal. But the skimmer outlet will not come on once the five minute deferral is done. So I alway get 0 watts notifications. Which means I have to go to the energy bar and knock the cover to start up the relay so the outlet powers up. This is not the auto maintenance I was seeking. So this is no longer an option. Any tips on how to fix this other than stripping the relays out of the energy bar and replacing them? And I can’t move the skimmer to another outlet as this would cause another relay failure. Thanks Dan.

@terencefugazzi5164 3 жыл бұрын

Please contact Neptune Systems support www.neptunesystems.com/support/contact-support/. The number of cycles on the relay as you describe would never be enough to "wear out" the relays under normal circumstances. Support will take care of you.

@jayd7763 3 жыл бұрын

This is an apex infomercial with an octo cameo.

@ahmedghamdi1668 3 жыл бұрын

What about Apex ready skimmers ? Are they any good ?

@BRStv 3 жыл бұрын

When you say Apex Ready skimmers, I assume you're talking about a skimmer that has a pump with a 0-10v port? If so, that's a great way to integrate your skimmer into the Apex Universe. It's nice to be able to make adjustments on the fly through Apex Fusion when needed.

@ahmedghamdi1668 3 жыл бұрын

Bulk Reef Supply I’m a full apex user, and I wanna buy a new skimmer but I have no idea how the connections are and how to control it ! Is it possible to make a video regarding this subject ?

@tomengland5082 3 жыл бұрын

You only need to diy the float switch if you don't buy the regal skimmer 😉

@BRStv 3 жыл бұрын

Very true! Some skimmers already have this built in :)

@christophercasanas386 3 жыл бұрын

Can I use hardened salt for a fish only tank? Could I just break it back down into grains and use it? There is still lots of grainy salt left but there is a few chunks.

@tomthebomb3189 3 жыл бұрын

why would u ever want to do that btw fish onlys still need mg and more importantly a sw lvl of alk and pH

@christophercasanas386 3 жыл бұрын

@@tomthebomb3189 well it's safe to use according to most forums. I will keep the alkilinity and pH in check. If it's too low, I could just use some crushed coral or sea shells. I found a article that says I shouldn't worry about magnesium in a fish only tank but I'll take your advice to mind.

@tomthebomb3189 3 жыл бұрын

Chris's Aquariums I meant alkalinity and plus hardened salt could have impurities and heard to crunch up and mix

@christophercasanas386 3 жыл бұрын

@@tomthebomb3189 I've already crunched up most of it but I have some other salt that I know is good.

@tomthebomb3189 3 жыл бұрын

Chris's Aquariums literally just use marine salt cuz there is a super high chance there are impurities and contaminants and long term is bad and will also create gunk in mixing bins and FOWLR tanks have some creatures that still need those elements but keep the alk in check

@seanharrison4322 3 жыл бұрын

No clue how to get to the Task menu

@terencefugazzi5164 3 жыл бұрын

Its the one icon in the top row that looks like a clipboard

@seanharrison4322 3 жыл бұрын

@@terencefugazzi5164 Thanks I just don't understand why the mobile app is so different vs the web UI.

@terencefugazzi5164 3 жыл бұрын

@@seanharrison4322 less screen real estate - other than that they are basically the same - same icons and everything. Make sure you download the latest version of the Apex Fusion app.

@michaelrelaz4808 3 жыл бұрын

$$$$$ Still not buying an apex.

@afex2win 3 жыл бұрын

is this sponsored content?

@BRStv 3 жыл бұрын

Nope, just saw a need for helping reefers with their Apex whether they have one or are interested in one. :)

@ptester1 3 жыл бұрын

Apex is the brand of controller that BRS sells so they are naturally going to focus on that one but most of these tips can be used with other controllers; the process and programming may be slightly different but the general approach is the same.

@pubwvj 3 жыл бұрын

You mentioned being worried of pH spike on a problem with a CO2 scrubbed skimmer. Can you explain? I am not seeing a significant situation of over pH theoretically.

@BRStv 3 жыл бұрын

You're exactly right, high pH is much less of an issue in a reef tank vs low pH. In reality, we don't really know the cutoff on how high of a pH is too high. The idea in this case is more just for the sake of stability.