Still running these lights and what are your opinions now? Any UI issues? Any connectivity issues? Any rogue programming issues: lights coming on when they are supposed to be off, slowly slipping out of time, (ex: schedule 12pm-8pm) but the lights start coming on earlier/later than noon and turning off earlier/later than 8pm?
@craftaquatic64724 күн бұрын
I haven’t done much tweaking since initial setup, so can’t comment on connectivity reliability. Far as I can tell, the programming has stuck where I initially set it, even through random power outages and brown outs. Haven’t noticed any time slippage. I should reiterate that the ReeFi Uno is hung over a down stairs frag system that is only really observed a few times a week, so it is possible there could be some of the issues mentioned. Mostly happy with the light, other than the loose Oled display that always seems to be ever so slightly out of alignment. Have you taken up any of your issues with the manufacturer?
@Jdenmhuir27 күн бұрын
Amazing!!
@artistic_spaz3724Ай бұрын
You're main display is INSANELY BEAUTIFUL!
@craftaquatic6472Ай бұрын
Really appreciate it! Thanks for checking out the video
@artistic_spaz3724Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing this and I'm going to try this today! I have a bully damsel that I can't catch who absolutely terrorizes anyone new. I'm hoping this method will help with adding in a new tiny clown (replacement) that has been in a breeder box for last 2 days. Wish me luck! Lol
@moereeferАй бұрын
Wow you’ve gotten pretty far. Love all your videos. I’m in New Jersey. I’m very interested in some corals due to house move
@craftaquatic6472Ай бұрын
Thank you! Let me know when you are ready. I should have some sps available to purchase
@queencityreefsАй бұрын
Thanks for the update! Enjoyed watching 👏🙌👌✌️
@craftaquatic6472Ай бұрын
Always appreciate the support. Hope your systems are all doing great!
@skinnerjw5525Ай бұрын
Beautiful tanks I’m in Fishkill I bring quite a bit of Coral to 101 lol
@craftaquatic6472Ай бұрын
Nice. I’m sure I’ve purchased a coral or two of yours then.
@fletcherwright7042Ай бұрын
Looking good Matt 👍
@craftaquatic6472Ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@midnightreef79464 ай бұрын
What blog or forum you said you guys met on? Thx
@craftaquatic64724 ай бұрын
R2R link is in the description
@miguelbaeza29424 ай бұрын
Hey Matt, how did you automated the RODI water? I am looking into a couple solutions and would like to see something working/proven as reference. Cheers
@craftaquatic64724 ай бұрын
The RODI is on a solenoid valve and pressure pump connected to a timer. Additionally there is a timer for a RO purge valve that triggers on 2 minutes before and after.
@miguelbaeza29424 ай бұрын
@@craftaquatic6472 Thanks!
@engelitoalcantara93004 ай бұрын
Been following you for a while now, what’s your interpretation of full spectrum on the sps frag tank. Blue % and white %?
@craftaquatic64724 ай бұрын
At this time in 2024, I dial in very little of the white channel on any of the lights over this frag system. 5% max. I do not really need supplemental white visually and the blues reduce algae growth. Thank you for subscribing.
@scottallan67704 ай бұрын
So amazing!!!
@rajgill75764 ай бұрын
Bro sounds like Peofessor Frink from the Simpsons!!!
@76honda764 ай бұрын
Bravo. Very nice reef.
@queencityreefs4 ай бұрын
Stunning display tank 👏🔥💯🙌
@gb34964 ай бұрын
That tank looks a lot taller than 24"...
@craftaquatic64724 ай бұрын
I think the height of the stand makes everything look taller. That’s how I felt. Tank is definitely 8’x2’x2’
@gb34964 ай бұрын
@@craftaquatic6472 Interesting... Any idea how tall the stand is...?
The best thing about this tank is that it's been running on basics requirements nothing fancy. Love it ❤
@craftaquatic64724 ай бұрын
Agree. It really goes to show, there are so many different ways to reef. I personally prefer the simple is best approach. much like John. Thank you for checking out the video.
@Cjacobs27834 ай бұрын
Most beautiful mixed reef I’ve seen. Love the goni garden too
@craftaquatic64724 ай бұрын
Agreed. It’s a gorgeous tank with some of the healthiest goni’s I have seen
@fishybizzness15924 ай бұрын
Subscribed! Great content
@craftaquatic64724 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@fishybizzness15924 ай бұрын
Great setup! Question, what water level do you keep your lifereef skimmer at in the sump. Also, what's the water level at inside the skimmer body? Thanks
@craftaquatic64724 ай бұрын
Water level in sump is 8” water in skimmer body is hard to judge.. there is so much foam. I’d say a little over 3/4. I have to say, the Lifereef is either pulling or doing nothing, which is why I now have it on a 12 hour timer
@dannymcelroy4 ай бұрын
Very nice, this dude is a real reefer... love these tank tours of real reefers, rather than influencers!!! I love the perspective, "Expensive Living Piece of Art"
@craftaquatic64724 ай бұрын
Totally agree. Living art has been my philosophy for as long as I can remember, so we absolutely have that in common. Thank you for taking the time to check out the video and leave a comment
@WifePriceReefer4 ай бұрын
I'd like to know the target number for phosphate and nitrate - and how he gets that Goni extension. Love the perspective of living art.
@craftaquatic64724 ай бұрын
Nitrate is 15-25 Phosphate .05-.09 I believe he credits the polyp extension to gentle intermittent flow of the gyres. Definitely check out his write up for more info. Thanks for checking it out
@coralreef9094 ай бұрын
It is literally living art, that’s how I‘ve always viewed coral reef aquariums, as a science and an art. He is spot on.
@MikeyColon4 ай бұрын
AMAZING
@fletcherwright70424 ай бұрын
Nice mix reef thanks for sharing
@reeferkenneth86575 ай бұрын
Auto Transfer inverter....for folks that have a regular non-auto power transfer inverter is there an electronic device you can buy that does the same? To automatically transfer over to inverter/battery power if house power dies when you are not at home? Thanks
@craftaquatic64725 ай бұрын
One affordable option is the Xantrex PROwatt sw 15A Transfer Relay 808-0915 It is 15 amp $70 but have no experience with it myself
@reeferkenneth86575 ай бұрын
appreciate it, thanks for the help and for sharing all your information and videos. @@craftaquatic6472
@Danzig13876 ай бұрын
Love this video, you make very high quality content and have a great calming voice for youtube! What is the blue encrusting type coral on your right overflow?
@craftaquatic64726 ай бұрын
I really appreciate it. Thank you for taking the time to share your positive thoughts. TBT these reefing tip videos are my favorite to make, but they seem to generally get less views. I’ll be making another soon though. I believe you are referring to the seasons greetings montipora? It’s a green coral, but the only other encrusting on that overflow is the gsp
@Danzig13876 ай бұрын
@@craftaquatic6472thats it! Thanks for the reply.
@PlanktonMarin6 ай бұрын
Very good info here! Thx
@craftaquatic64726 ай бұрын
Happy to hear that it was useful
@JTCT3716 ай бұрын
I remember I acclimated mollies to higher PH with marine salt years ago. They thrived. In my opinion, its the best way to keep them.
@craftaquatic64726 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! Many people seem to have had positive results acclimating Mollies to salt. Especially at lower brackish levels, where they seem to thrive and color up the best. In a SW setup they are short lived compared to other marine fish, but seem to do well, especially in lower flow systems.
@Danzig13876 ай бұрын
Great job on this video.
@craftaquatic64726 ай бұрын
Hey thanks! This was the very first video I made for this channel. FFM is coming up again soon in March. Hope to see you there.
@fathergratwick6 ай бұрын
I have had those cables in the black box light rust and and and the light fall in the tank recently .The black box does need to be mounted 14" or higher and most of the negatives are eliminated that way
@craftaquatic64726 ай бұрын
Yikes! I hope you were able to save the tank.
@fathergratwick6 ай бұрын
Yes it did not effect the tank inhabitants ironically.@@craftaquatic6472
@tanutpatt3657 ай бұрын
Cool I live in New York but I don’t know 😂 they still have this show?
@craftaquatic64727 ай бұрын
Not sure. I haven’t heard anything for awhile. You can always keep an eye on the Manhattan Reefs website for upcoming shows: I will report back if I hear of anything
@tanutpatt3657 ай бұрын
cool
@tanutpatt3657 ай бұрын
Do you have website? And where is your location?
@craftaquatic64727 ай бұрын
Located in the Hudson Valley, New York. No website, but you can contact me directly at [email protected]
@danielfogarty32667 ай бұрын
Looks and works great! About to do this for my tank. Could you make video on how you setup the apex to prioritize certain things when power goes out? Since the inverter switches so fast how does the apex know the power went out??
@craftaquatic64727 ай бұрын
Thank you! I might include that info as part of a future video. Pretty basic. Plug into your DC input on the apex to a circuit in your home that will cut during a power outage. The apex will now be able to sense a power outage, even while plugged in to your battery generator. From there it is a simple matter of setting up “if .. then,” commands. most of that is covered in Apex videos already. Hope that helps
@gregfoster69167 ай бұрын
The viparspectra needs to be 14-18 inches. Even 24
@craftaquatic64727 ай бұрын
Great, if that is what works for you. My personal experience was that they worked well at 8” on the 120 and just as well at 12” on the farm system. Really depends on the details.. kind of coral you keep, amount of flow, nutrients, clarity of the water, your output settings.. and many more
@gregfoster69167 ай бұрын
@@craftaquatic6472 there’s a couple of guys that sell higher end leds. They do a video with a meter. Measuring PAR. To get the most usable light with these cheap 100-200 lights based on the par readings, the key was the height. Basically 14-18 inches for most was satisfactory, but up to 24 there was still improvement in the PAR readings at all locations
@gregfoster69167 ай бұрын
I’m just basing it off PAR measurements
@gregfoster69167 ай бұрын
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@mikew44357 ай бұрын
So I am a bit confused. What is your total tank draw in watts? You said your heater alone was 800w. Granted that would not be running for the entire time. How are you able to get 6+ hours of run time. With only 1280wh available you should be able to run 400w for three hours?
@craftaquatic64727 ай бұрын
I’ve set the Apex to prioritize specific functions during a power outage. In tank circulation switches over to the generators DC outputs. Return pump is AC, which remains on. All lights and dosing pumps pause to conserve power. Heat switches to low temp set at 76, in sump 200 watt heater. Rarely comes on, unless very cold outside and home temp drops significantly. I’ll be installing a 200MAh battery very soon, for increased run time. Cabinet will facilitate 3 - 100 AH or up to 1 300 AH
@RRanks7 ай бұрын
any update on how it worked?
@craftaquatic64727 ай бұрын
The scrubber was installed for two years and worked as expected, producing some hair algae and bacteria on the fine mesh which I wiped off weekly with a paper towel. The system was nutrient depleted so I removed it.
@thangtran47957 ай бұрын
What's the link to get the LED's
@craftaquatic64727 ай бұрын
Just Google Cree or Chanzon 3W Red LED chip. Pick what works best for you
@mickeystock86237 ай бұрын
Great video. I only wish I had the knowledge to do something like this for my 225 gal tank. I'm comfortable with DIY and tackle some electrical things, but small ones. This one is way above my comfort zone. You willing to build something like this for a fee? I'm in central CT and luckily we don't lose power that often. P.S. Beautiful tank too!
@craftaquatic64727 ай бұрын
Thank you! I’d have to think about it, but that is a possibility maybe spring early summer. Much of my shop is outside. Wouldn’t be cheap, but it is pretty nice to have a purpose built power cab.
@user-bd5rj6sf1z7 ай бұрын
Beautiful aquarium my Friend.
@craftaquatic64727 ай бұрын
Appreciate it!
@user-bd5rj6sf1z7 ай бұрын
Interested in knowing your PAR levels, especially at bottom of tank?
@craftaquatic64727 ай бұрын
PAR at bottom ranges from 100-200 middle is 350 Top 400-550 according to MQ-510
@mikew44358 ай бұрын
How is this working out after a few months? I have read that this particular inverter cannot be plugged into a gfci receptacle. (Some internal components apparently cause nuisance trips)I’m assuming if you fed the inverter from a non gfci receptacle, and installed a gfci receptacle for the load side of the inverter this would fix this issue. Obviously under normal conditions when using grid power you would want your tank gfci protected. What if anything would you do differently?
@craftaquatic64728 ай бұрын
So far, the build has been very reliable and has carried the system through one lengthy power out. About 28 hours. I do feed this inverter with a GFCI circuit, with no issues. I can’t find the info you are referring to. Care to share a link?
@mikew44358 ай бұрын
It was in the Amazon reviews for the inverter itself. Three different reviews mentioned tripping via gfci
@craftaquatic64727 ай бұрын
Got it. Fortunately, no issues with my build, so far. My inverter is plugged into a circuit using a 20 amp gfci. I switch the breaker off and on, to test the entire system at least once a month. It’s hard to say what the issue is, without closely inspecting others builds. Hoping it is not a QC issue. The inverter is built like a tank.
@kimthompson16188 ай бұрын
I love the marine betta. I rarely see those in a reef tank.
@craftaquatic64728 ай бұрын
She has brought a whole lot of personality to the mixed reef. We feed her by hand
@kimthompson16188 ай бұрын
@@craftaquatic6472 cool
@GwonkReefkeeping8 ай бұрын
The tank looks great Matt!! I really think that your content is high quality. Keep it up.👍🏾👍🏾
@craftaquatic64728 ай бұрын
Thank you. Really appreciate it! Have a few video ideas I am excited about, for the coming year, so more to come.
@queencityreefs8 ай бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous 😍 Thanks for the update. Enjoyed it. 👌💯✌️🔥🙌
@craftaquatic64728 ай бұрын
Thank you for always checking in and supporting the channel. Happy Holidays!
@CoralReefkid8 ай бұрын
Epic display. Five years is that mark where you can officially say you know what you’re doing in the hobby!!
@craftaquatic64728 ай бұрын
Thanks! It’s one of those hobbies where knowing is not necessarily “half the battle” maybe like 18% of it. I’ve been reefing for over 20 years and still learn new things weekly. Pretty cool getting this mixed reef to 5 years though. Thanks for checking out the vid!