Suggestions for new system, help a new guy out!

[lnevo]

That works. I recommend checking the Chinese Blackbox LED Proof Group on Facebook. There are some great resources in the Files section for these lights and good detail on how to do the mod for controlability. Just using the timers is fine for starting.

[cosmith71]

Ah, I forgot the heater! Probably the most important use for a controller, IMHO. Do you use any sort of cooling fan?

What I do for feeding is I use an Eiheim auto feeder (built in timer) and then set the RA to go into feeding mode at the same time to shut off my return pump so the food doesn't go down the overflows.

I completely understand on the dosing pumps. That will take a lot of time and testing to get them dialed in.

The portal supports a webcam feed, too.

--Colin

[CBRpilot]

That works. I recommend checking the Chinese Blackbox LED Proof Group on Facebook. There are some great resources in the Files section for these lights and good detail on how to do the mod for controlability. Just using the timers is fine for starting.

I'm a member of that facebook page, real good info there! I believe I should start with small steps, less of a chance of me jacking something all up.

[CBRpilot]

Ah, I forgot the heater! Probably the most important use for a controller, IMHO. Do you use any sort of cooling fan?

What I do for feeding is I use an Eiheim auto feeder (built in timer) and then set the RA to go into feeding mode at the same time to shut off my return pump so the food doesn't go down the overflows.

I completely understand on the dosing pumps. That will take a lot of time and testing to get them dialed in.

The portal supports a webcam feed, too.

--Colin

that's the same thing I'm planning on doing with my auto feeder, although its a cheaper one.

I like the idea of a webcam...I can see who's fooling with my tank!