Reef Angel Forum

Do you know of any place to buy an out of the box cat5 jack with +/- leads to connect to the dimming expansion?

In the coralvue video, it looks like it's connecting with a 0-10v port to the apex similar to what we connect our pH probes to the reef angel. Do we need an expansion in order to control this or does anyone know if this can be connected to our dimming expansion by cutting off the plug and stripping ...

Just make sure you switch the dimming module to PWM or Analog based on the controllers you buy from buildmyled

I received confirmation from VIP of sales for CoralVue that the RA is confirmed compatible. They are still testing their controller module and it should hopefully be released within 6-8 weeks. From what it sounds like the controller module will replace the standard controller that comes with the gyr...

Has anyone attempted to connect the Gyre to the reef angel yet? At first it seemed it may be impossible as I couldnt find the type of plug they use anywhere. It is smaller than the Jebao. They released an extension cable about 2 weeks ago which means we have something we can splice into without ruin...

Nevermind, saltwateraquarium dot com just posted that they have 70+ extra gyre's from their shipment and you can purchase them with no code necessary free 2 day air shipping.

Anyone wanting to buy a Maxspect Gyre that pre-registered late??

I received two pre-registration codes for some reason.

Used the first one on monday and received a second one yesterday lol.

Send me a PM if you want the second code. It expires tomorrow at 5pm CST

Interesting....

Good news, looking into this I realized my router supports DDNS which I have setup and is working...

Bad news, apparently using DDNS should avoid NAT Loopback issues however it has not fixed my issue.

Not sure if this has been mentioned. I realized when/why I am receiving so many error 22: XML I/O messages on my android.... If my app is set to Away (update via my WAN IP) but I am connected to my network via wifi then I receive this error message every time my phone tries to update. Besides changi...

Is your router only 5ghz? I bought the Asus RT-AC68U router. Originally I only ocnfigured 5ghz wifi and I was experiencing the same exact issue. couldn't figure out how to get it to work. I configured a second wifi using 2.4ghz and my RA connected with no issue. I am guessing the RA wifi module does...

ReEfnWrX wrote:Roberto,

Did you ever receive any information from maxspect as to whether or not the RA will be able to control it?

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Has Else mode been added into the libraries yet? or is there an ETA on that?

Really looking forward to being able to use the portal again.

Anyone know what kind of fitting would allow me to mount my pH probes in-line in my PVC overflow or return line? Would there be too much pressure in a return line to safely install a probe in it? On my new tank I am going to do the bean animal overflow so I could mount this in my full siphon line. h...

Will there be a RA board we can upgrade to or do we have to buy the whole system again? How about existing expansions?

You should look up my dimming acclimation code makes acclimation seamless

6" is extremely close to the water for LED's. With 80º optics you should be in the 8"-12" range. Also 60º optics are recommended for 24" or deeper. Coral burning at the surface is probably due to the LEDs being so close to the water and maybe not enough acclimation? See how it go...

How many LED's do you have? and what size tank do you have LXW?

Cool Blue is the same as Blue give or take 5-10 nm.

cosmith71 wrote:I took my lenses off as well. I'm digging the look.
--Colin

Unfortunately LED's have a 120º spread without lenses and will provide awful Par ratings without optics..

cosmith71 wrote:CB?

Cool Blue. I think that is around 480nm.

You should try the 4:2:1:1 spectrum. RB:NW:CB:UV.. Add maybe 1-2 Green/Red for every 2 square feet and then on a separate channel add some Lime LED's to control the spectrum look of your tank....

One of the nicest LED spectrums I have seen in person. He had great coral growth and color as well

cosmith71 wrote:I just swapped out my cool whites for warm whites.
--Colin

Warm whites are dangerous.... too much algae loving spectrum... You should switch to Neutral Whites...

Does anyone know where I can get some mounting brackets for hanging T5 lights?

I was hoping to find brackets/arms taht could be mounted to the back of my wood stand?

Roberto,

Did you ever receive any information from maxspect as to whether or not the RA will be able to control it?

Yep, it has worked very well for me. Good growth and the color pop with LEDs is amazing...

Yes, I ordered it in Dec and Roberto said it was the newer one.

I am going to switch back to T5 lights. I have RapidLED's Standard Solderless 90g Tank Dimmable Kit with PWM drivers and a RA Dimming Expansion for Sale. 48 LED's (2 20"x6" heatsinks each tapped for 36 LED's each so that's 72 total). All LED's are Cree 3w - 20 RB - 14 CW - 4 NW - 6 UV - 2 ...

What is the difference between Maximum amps for chassis wiring and Maximum amps for power transmission?

Which should we reference for wiring our LEDs?

blert wrote:For wire choice you need to consider the length of the run and how much current will be through it. Then choose a safe gauge wire to handle it and give you the least voltage drop.

Didn't realize this was important. How can we determine the right gauge wire?

I've got Start, Bak, Food, SP, CS, CV, AAHC, Xtra.

I'm actually holding off on starting it. I'm having a custom 60x24x22 tank with a 42" external overflow built. So I will start ZEOvit fresh on that one =)

Hey guys, i'm stopping kalk and going to 2 part dosing because I'm prepping for going ZEOvit. Are there any things that I should watch out for or any safety measures that should be implemented with dosing pumps? I already know roughly how much I dose weekly so I will split that up over a few doses a...