Reef Sanctuary
Become a Sponsor  

Welcome to the Reef Sanctuary forums.

We're a beginner-friendly Reef Aquarium community featuring saltwater fish tank discussion, reef aquarium supply reviews, free photo gallery and more!

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to many of our features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! Want to check the place out first? Take a look at our Beginner's Guide for a quick tour of all the features we have to offer the marine aquarium hobbyist. If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact contact support.

Go Back   Reef Sanctuary > Main Forums > Indepth Topics of Disscussion > New Frontiers
User Name
Password
Home Forums Photo Gallery Chat Product Reviews Live Coral Frags Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

New Frontiers This is the forum to discuss new ideas and advanced topics in reefkeeping.

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools
Old 05-16-2006, 11:43 AM   #1 (permalink)
burning2nd
Acropora
 
burning2nd's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Pocono PA
Posts: 1,803
Exclamation NEw tech

wendsday, ill be finding out if my little invention will be helping us all.

lets check it out.

im working on something that you can Usb interface with you laptop or Pc. a box, with a plug to the wall, and a probe in your tank.

the idea is simple a program with live test numbers of all the readings you need, desplayed in number format to a user friendly screen (big simple numbers)

no more test tubes, no more drops, just a good single sink in the pocket, and done,

if it does go though it will not be cheap im sure, but it will be worth it in the long run.

how much do you guys spend on testing equipment monthly? anyone got a ruff number?

the idea is patitented already, but not made, they have something like this i know, chemist's and what not, but not something that a normal fish tank lover can afford

i hope it makes things eazyer
burning2nd is offline   Reply With Quote
ReefSanctuary Sponsor
Old 05-16-2006, 11:49 AM   #2 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813
fully trained mod,,,its my fault~
 
blue_eyes53813's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin
Posts: 5,852

My ReefSpace
Add yours!
Re: NEw tech

Very interesting... I have no idea how much I spend on testing.. .Dont know if I wanna know.. But always looking for easier/faster testing... Heck even something that does it all for me... Im kinda lazy,,, jk
__________________
265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki


Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show

Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive


My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html
blue_eyes53813 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-16-2006, 11:53 AM   #3 (permalink)
Frankie
Angel Girl's Daddy
 
Frankie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: The End Of The World
Posts: 6,035

My ReefSpace
Add yours!
Re: NEw tech

This sounds good to me also! I hope you succeed in getting it done and on the market. good luck!
Frankie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-16-2006, 11:53 AM   #4 (permalink)
burning2nd
Acropora
 
burning2nd's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Pocono PA
Posts: 1,803
Re: NEw tech

this thought was really only to better myself, (cause im lazy 2) its stupid wasting drops every single day, and looking though glass compair after 5 10 min BOOOO shake for 10 seconds, nope, plug and play.

ill be the happest man in the world if i can make something that we can all use. i dont wanna get rich i just dont wanna play chemistry for the rest of my life,
burning2nd is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-16-2006, 12:14 PM   #5 (permalink)
burning2nd
Acropora
 
burning2nd's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Pocono PA
Posts: 1,803
Re: NEw tech

i wish it to be for all to use, to make this a eazyer hands free er kinda hobby.

will all the scraping and cleaning and replaceing why should we have to test as well.
burning2nd is offline   Reply With Quote
ReefSanctuary Sponsor
Old 05-16-2006, 12:17 PM   #6 (permalink)
Cougra
Dragon Moderator
 
Cougra's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Toronto, ON
Posts: 2,216
Re: NEw tech

What will the device test for? How do we know how accurate the readings are? What is your back ground in chemistry?

Writing a program that can control different factors like turning a pump on and off to add premixed saltwater or kalk etc to the tank is relatively easy, however creating the equipment required to accurately test and record the parameters we test for most often is a much different matter.
__________________
Michelle

Just because something CAN be done, it doesn't mean that it SHOULD be done!
Cougra is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-16-2006, 04:43 PM   #7 (permalink)
burning2nd
Acropora
 
burning2nd's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Pocono PA
Posts: 1,803
Re: NEw tech

your telling me, ill let know tomarrow whats up with that unit
burning2nd is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-16-2006, 04:57 PM   #8 (permalink)
Gina
Moderator
 
Gina's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Indiana
Posts: 8,294
Re: NEw tech

Sounds interesting!
We probably have about 120.00 worth of test kits that we use.
A PH monitor
A Refractometer

I find it hard to imagine that your everyday aquarist would be able to afford something like that, especially after buying all the equiptment that is needed for a Reef tank.
Keep us updated on how it works out!
Gina is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-16-2006, 05:23 PM   #9 (permalink)
Dragon Wrasse
Harlequin Tuskfish
 
Dragon Wrasse's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Southern California
Posts: 991
Re: NEw tech

Just adding my two cents.....I use an aquacontrller and the software "Aquanotes 3.2" and hook into my laptop any time I want a graph or direct readings from my tank......here is there link, maybe you can get some ideas from them???.....good luck on your project.

http://www.neptunesys.com/products.htm
__________________
Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society

"A wise man learns more from a foolish question, then a fool learns from a wise answer" - Bruce Lee
_____________________________
75 gal SeaClear II Reef Tank (softy tank) - Coralife 125 Super Skimmer - Little Giant 2-MDQX-SC - Angstrom 2537 UV 15W - HOB Refugium - Eheim Pro 2228 - Red Sea Wave Maker w/Maxi-Jet 600 (X4) - 100 lbs Live Sand (DSB) - 100 lbs Live Rock - 260W PC lighting - 470nm lunar lights (X15) - AquaController II
Custom 75 gal Starphire glass tank (SPS/LPS tank) - Custom 24 gal Refugium - Tuzne Wave box - JBJ Chiller - 390W PC lighting - 175W MH (X2) - Knop Cal. Reactor - AquaController 3 Pro - Aqua C Skimmer - Phosban Reactor - 18W Turbo-twist UV sterilizer - Sump - Sony Computer
5 gal Nano Hospital Tank - Eheim 2213 - Red Sea Prizm Skimmer - Live sand - Live Rock - Built in Refugium - 36W PC lighting
Dragon Wrasse is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-16-2006, 05:28 PM   #10 (permalink)
burning2nd
Acropora
 
burning2nd's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Pocono PA
Posts: 1,803
Re: NEw tech

right on right on, im not a chemist, but when and if the idea, flys it will be sold to a department that will handel all the stuff, makeing it, sending it, and selling it marketing corp.

id would guess, that it will be somewere in the millions to make and sell something like this. but if they dont take it. and nothing happens, ill be researching all over to make one, trust me im not gonna give up. this is bull haveing to test the tank everyday like this. i mean its ok and all, but in this day and age i dont think its nessasary.

if

it gets to that ill be finding all sorts of people to help and make something that we can all use.
burning2nd is offline   Reply With Quote
ReefSanctuary Sponsor
Old 05-17-2006, 06:11 PM   #11 (permalink)
burning2nd
Acropora
 
burning2nd's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Pocono PA
Posts: 1,803
Re: NEw tech

Good, news, ill post asap and its leagal. for now its a super secret..





NO MORE TEST TUBES NO MORE TEST TUBE down with the drops, up wit da prop's

eazy streets comeing guys look out
burning2nd is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-17-2006, 07:22 PM   #12 (permalink)
Gina
Moderator
 
Gina's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Indiana
Posts: 8,294
Re: NEw tech

We're waiting!
Can you list the chemistries we'll be testing for?
Gina is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-18-2006, 07:28 AM   #13 (permalink)
Vanquish
Neon dottyback
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Singapore
Posts: 645
Re: NEw tech

I'm researching on a robot that would help test and record all perimeters, po4, no3, strontium, iodine, dkh, SG, Ca, Mg.... estimated that I would be able to put it in the market by 2109

So meanwhile if burning2nd can get his stuff right, I Would be real keen!!
__________________
Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society

My love affair with reef-gardening...
Vanquish is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-27-2006, 08:59 AM   #14 (permalink)
pista01
Fire Coral
 
pista01's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Taylor, Mi
Posts: 83
Re: NEw tech

Any update?
pista01 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-30-2007, 07:26 AM   #15 (permalink)
BigAl07
Reef Addict (hopeless)
 
BigAl07's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Waynesville, North Carolina
Posts: 8,844

My ReefSpace
Add yours!
Re: NEw tech

How about now? Any updates?
__________________
Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here)

with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow
When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend


Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!

Big Al's 10g

BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle

Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube

Reef Balls & Cakes


Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!


http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=5766&dateline=1202136  789
BigAl07 is offline   Reply With Quote
ReefSanctuary Sponsor
Reply

  Reef Sanctuary > Main Forums > Indepth Topics of Disscussion > New Frontiers



Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:28 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.0.0 RC8
©2003-2007 Centropyge Productions LLC
vB Ad Management by =RedTyger=


Page generated in 0.19723 seconds with 11 queries

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141