Terry's 120g money pit - Page 7

tbittner · 01-03-2008, 08:57 AM

I got the ethernet controller powered up, hooked up to my network, and configured and that piece is working.

Step #1 - DONE!

Craig Manoukian · 01-03-2008, 08:58 AM

Pictures Terry?

framerguy · 01-03-2008, 10:32 AM

Nice FTS! It's coming along nicely.

Ethernet, huh. Going all out are we?! Nice.

hma · 01-04-2008, 07:29 PM

Hi Terry,

what kind of controller do you use ? Thank you....

Dentoid · 01-04-2008, 08:35 PM

Terry, is that the BTA you got at Mr. Coral in the FTS? It is really, relly big!

tbittner · 01-04-2008, 10:14 PM

Heinz, I bought a DIY kit from automatedaquariums.com. It's really the ultimate in flexibility. I'm even planning on hooking the house AC and Heat into it. Because in the summer, we turn the AC up to 85 when we are at work, the water could get pretty warm and my chiller wouldn't be able to keep it cool enough. So I'll be able to monitor the water temp and the air temp and turn the houses AC on if it passes a threshold. Same for the heat during the winter.

That's just an example of the kind of flexibility I can get out of the DIY controller from automated aquariums. And since I leave work at all sorts of different times I can attach to the controller from work and turn the heat or ac on before I leave so I don't walk into a freezer or an oven.

Scott, that is the RBTA I bought at Mr. Coral. We measured it last weekend when it was fully open and it's 12" x 11". It's actually bigger now and it stretches out across the substrate. I think it's irritated some of the fish though because when it opens up it completely blocks one of the big tunnels that all the fish used to swim through.

Craig Manoukian · 01-05-2008, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbittner

I think it's irritated some of the fish though because when it opens up it completely blocks one of the big tunnels that all the fish used to swim through.

What a nice problem to have!

hma · 01-06-2008, 08:04 PM

Thank you Terry, unfortunately that system dont work with 220V ...mhhhhh that's a pity.

Frankie · 01-06-2008, 08:14 PM

Nice Terry! I checked out the web site and like what i see. hma, you can use converters to run stuff like that.

JFK_Jr · 01-06-2008, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbittner

Heinz, I bought a DIY kit from automatedaquariums.com. It's really the ultimate in flexibility. I'm even planning on hooking the house AC and Heat into it. Because in the summer, we turn the AC up to 85 when we are at work, the water could get pretty warm and my chiller wouldn't be able to keep it cool enough. So I'll be able to monitor the water temp and the air temp and turn the houses AC on if it passes a threshold. Same for the heat during the winter.

That's just an example of the kind of flexibility I can get out of the DIY controller from automated aquariums. And since I leave work at all sorts of different times I can attach to the controller from work and turn the heat or ac on before I leave so I don't walk into a freezer or an oven.

Sounds like your'e getting "James Bond" on us...

I'd like a controller that I could log in and do my job while out playing a round of golf...

tbittner · 01-06-2008, 08:45 PM

Actually, the manufacturer does make this devices to work in Europe.

ICPDAS

AutomatedAquariums is a reseller AND they are obviously getting great prices. Not to mention, they've already figured out the software and how to connect everything so I'm not blazing a new trail. Their support is fantastic too.

Like I said earlier, this solution is a bit more expensive then an off the shelf solution BUT the possibilities are endless. I'm working on the program now to do a constant water change in my system. Two gallons per hour, every hour. It very well could mean I never/rarely need to dose anything.

And of course, automatedaquariums also has an off the shelf solution.

And check out the selection of probes to choose from:
http://hannainst.com/usa/
http://www.astisensor.com/proise.htm

Or do a google search for "ion-specific electrodes".

The possibilities are wide open.

tbittner · 01-06-2008, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JFK_Jr

Sounds like your'e getting "James Bond" on us...

I'd like a controller that I could log in and do my job while out playing a round of golf...

That is next in my mad experiments. How much could I make with a controller like that???

hma · 01-06-2008, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbittner

Actually, the manufacturer does make this devices to work in Europe.

ICPDAS

AutomatedAquariums is a reseller AND they are obviously getting great prices. Not to mention, they've already figured out the software and how to connect everything so I'm not blazing a new trail. Their support is fantastic too.

Like I said earlier, this solution is a bit more expensive then an off the shelf solution BUT the possibilities are endless. I'm working on the program now to do a constant water change in my system. Two gallons per hour, every hour. It very well could mean I never/rarely need to dose anything.

And of course, automatedaquariums also has an off the shelf solution.

And check out the selection of probes to choose from:
http://hannainst.com/usa/
http://www.astisensor.com/proise.htm

Or do a google search for "ion-specific electrodes".

The possibilities are wide open.

Huuuuuuuuh Terry thank you so much, thats exactly what I am looking for ..... COOL !

tbittner · 01-07-2008, 11:17 PM

Here is what I have so far. The only thing that I have working is the top off. The others are for how I see it looking. It's going to take me a month or two to get all of the components connected and working.

vdituri · 01-07-2008, 11:20 PM

Wow!
Is that what the CIA uses on their tanks? lol

01-03-2008, 08:57 AM	#91 (permalink)
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01-03-2008, 08:58 AM	#92 (permalink)
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01-04-2008, 07:29 PM	#94 (permalink)
hma Acropora Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Posts: 1,982 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 120g money pit Hi Terry, what kind of controller do you use ? Thank you.... __________________ Heinz Luck is a good health and a bad memory (Albert Schweitzer) Balling Method : Balling +Plus Video : Centropyge potteri Tools : Balling Calculator My Chronicle and ReefDreams HM-Aquarium Photo Calendar 2008 "IF SHARKS DIE, THE SEA DIES"

01-04-2008, 08:35 PM	#95 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,240 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Terry's 120g money pit Terry, is that the BTA you got at Mr. Coral in the FTS? It is really, relly big! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

01-04-2008, 10:14 PM	#96 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 120g money pit Heinz, I bought a DIY kit from automatedaquariums.com. It's really the ultimate in flexibility. I'm even planning on hooking the house AC and Heat into it. Because in the summer, we turn the AC up to 85 when we are at work, the water could get pretty warm and my chiller wouldn't be able to keep it cool enough. So I'll be able to monitor the water temp and the air temp and turn the houses AC on if it passes a threshold. Same for the heat during the winter. That's just an example of the kind of flexibility I can get out of the DIY controller from automated aquariums. And since I leave work at all sorts of different times I can attach to the controller from work and turn the heat or ac on before I leave so I don't walk into a freezer or an oven. Scott, that is the RBTA I bought at Mr. Coral. We measured it last weekend when it was fully open and it's 12" x 11". It's actually bigger now and it stretches out across the substrate. I think it's irritated some of the fish though because when it opens up it completely blocks one of the big tunnels that all the fish used to swim through. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

01-06-2008, 08:04 PM	#98 (permalink)
hma Acropora Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Posts: 1,982 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 120g money pit Thank you Terry, unfortunately that system dont work with 220V ...mhhhhh that's a pity. __________________ Heinz Luck is a good health and a bad memory (Albert Schweitzer) Balling Method : Balling +Plus Video : Centropyge potteri Tools : Balling Calculator My Chronicle and ReefDreams HM-Aquarium Photo Calendar 2008 "IF SHARKS DIE, THE SEA DIES"

01-06-2008, 08:14 PM	#99 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 7,326 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 120g money pit Nice Terry! I checked out the web site and like what i see. hma, you can use converters to run stuff like that. __________________ Bruce: Today's meeting is Step 5: Bring a fish friend. Everyone brought a fish friend? DIY=DO IT YOURSELF! If we ignore the environment maybe it will just go away....

01-06-2008, 08:45 PM	#101 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 120g money pit Actually, the manufacturer does make this devices to work in Europe. ICPDAS AutomatedAquariums is a reseller AND they are obviously getting great prices. Not to mention, they've already figured out the software and how to connect everything so I'm not blazing a new trail. Their support is fantastic too. Like I said earlier, this solution is a bit more expensive then an off the shelf solution BUT the possibilities are endless. I'm working on the program now to do a constant water change in my system. Two gallons per hour, every hour. It very well could mean I never/rarely need to dose anything. And of course, automatedaquariums also has an off the shelf solution. And check out the selection of probes to choose from: http://hannainst.com/usa/ http://www.astisensor.com/proise.htm Or do a google search for "ion-specific electrodes". The possibilities are wide open. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

01-07-2008, 11:17 PM	#104 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 120g money pit Here is what I have so far. The only thing that I have working is the top off. The others are for how I see it looking. It's going to take me a month or two to get all of the components connected and working. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

01-07-2008, 11:20 PM	#105 (permalink)
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