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bezz

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  1. Anyone with a Tunze 6055 for sale, please PM me with the following details: - Age of 6055 - Condition - Price - Contact number *Note, I don't need the controller. Thanks
  2. As a matter of interest, I used Befuran to soak my zoa that was infected by zoa pox. Coralpedia recommand using Furan2 but i can't find that so i used Befuran. After soaking for 20mins, I put the zoa back in main tank. It has been 2 weeks and everything is still okay. For info only. Not suggesting anyone try it
  3. The following links are useful for reading up on arduino and using it as a reef controller: Very complex DIY Reef Controller - www.reefprojects.com/ General Arduino information - www.Arduino.cc My hardware list for the controller: - Arduino - Real Time Clock (RTC) - 16 x 2 HD44780 LCD (bought a 20 x 4 but I think I shorted it accidentally) - Serial Link for LCD (cut down the wires & ports needed from >10 to 4 wires) - DS18D20 temperature sensors (can connect up to >200 of these) - Solid State Relays (for switching wavermaker, ATO, etc) The most challenging part of the project is the programming. This is because every controller is unique depending on the hardware used, so I can't just cut and paste someone else's program unless I use exactly the same hardware and then the functions available will also be customised to that person's needs and not mine. My advice is to not buy anything until you are sure of how to put everything together. And make sure you have many many nights and weekends to burn on this project before you embark on it. Good Luck!
  4. I choose to use arduino because I am using some cheap china constant current drivers I got off Ebay. Each driver cost about USD8-9 and they can drive up to 8 LEDs at 700ma though I drive only 5 with each. This driver takes a 0-5v PWM dimming control current so I can connect the driver directly to arduino. But the downside of this driver is, the input voltage must be between 12-32V DC. So I have a 24V 7A powersupply connected to 5 drivers to power my LEDs. I found that contrary to many believe, running my LEDs at about 600ma (voltage drawn will be about 3.3V at that current) is more than enough for my corals. My SPSs are growing very fast. And at that current, my whole lightset is drawing only about 30W (i'll post a photo with my current meter when I have time). Using Meanwells are easy to hook up but dimming will be a pain as you have stated, arduino's PWM is only 0-5V. There are some solutions to this on reefcentral but it involves alot of electronic work which I don't want and neither do I have time to go into.
  5. I bought the arduino online thru ebay, its much cheaper than those resellers in SG. Programming was a pain...took me a long time to get it to work properly. Once the programming is solved, a shield can easily be made. But again, time is limited.
  6. So after months of reading and gathering the parts and more reading, i finally managed to put together an arduino controller that does the following: - Fade in/out blue & white LEDs (i have 4 different strings) to simulate sunrise/sunset at pre-set time with pre-set fade duration - Control overall intensity of the LEDs - Display date / time - Display room & tank temperature - Control wavemaker (set at random intervals of 3-8 secs on/off) Next add on: - ATO = a very simple add on, don't even need any change in program just need to find a way to mount 2 float switches which i am currently too lazy to do - Tidy up the wires, connectors & casing - Get a bigger LCD display to display more stuff like blue/white LED intensity %, etc - PH monitor (this is alot of work, don't know if I want to go into this for now) All the talk isn't worth a cent without any pictures, so here you go... Tank with DIY LED Testing Controller with relays Completed unit
  7. Meanwells are made in China but funny thing is no chinese ebayer or reseller selling it...
  8. Are these the ones you bought from members of this forum?
  9. RR Wavemaker is HUGE, saw it at Ah Beng display... And at $480...
  10. I am looking for a small BTA. If you have one for sale, pls PM with details (colour, size, price) and contact no. thanks
  11. Theres a guy selling a set in the Buy/Sell section. Go search for it there.
  12. WTS new Hydor L40 pump - $55 Pump was kept as spare and never used. Still in box Specs here: http://www.aquamarin.com.sg/productsDetail.asp?productid=342 If interested, PM me with your contact no. to arrange for collection
  13. Sorry checked and discovered its 1001:600L/H Eheim compact 1001:600L/H pump - $20 Specs - http://www.eheimasiapacific.com/prod_pump_compact.html Leftover blue 3W LED (Prolight) from DIY - $3 each Leftover warm white 3W LED(Prolight) from DIY - $3 each Meanwell LED Power Supply LPC-20-700 - Reserved Datasheet - http://www.meanwell.com/search/lpc-20/lpc-20-spec.pdf PM me if interested to arrange collection in Redhill. Thanks
  14. Got them from Reefdepot. Thanks
  15. I am looking for frag plugs, please PM me the details + Cost if you have some to sell. Thanks
  16. Henry's Gourmet 90% left, expire in end August - SOLD Sorry checked and discovered its 1001:600L/H Eheim compact 1001:600L/H pump - $20 Specs - http://www.eheimasiapacific.com/prod_pump_compact.html Leftover blue 3W LED (Prolight) from DIY - $3 each Meanwell LED Power Supply LPC-20-700 - $25 Datasheet - http://www.meanwell.com/search/lpc-20/lpc-20-spec.pdf PM me if interested to arrange collection in Redhill. Thanks
  17. Henry's Gourmet 90% left, expire in end August - $8 Sorry checked and discovered its 1001:600L/H Eheim compact 1001:600L/H pump - $20 Specs - http://www.eheimasiapacific.com/prod_pump_compact.html Leftover blue 3W LED (Prolight) from DIY - $3 each Meanwell LED Power Supply LPC-20-700 - $25 Datasheet - http://www.meanwell.com/search/lpc-20/lpc-20-spec.pdf PM me if interested to arrange collection in Redhill. Thanks
  18. Henry's Gourmet 90% left, expire in end August - $8 Eheim compact 1002:1000L/H pump - $20 Specs - http://www.eheimasiapacific.com/prod_pump_compact.html Leftover blue 3W LED (Prolight) from DIY - $3 each Meanwell LED Power Supply LPC-20-700 - $25 Datasheet - http://www.meanwell.com/search/lpc-20/lpc-20-spec.pdf PM me if interested to arrange collection in Redhill. Thanks
  19. Skimmer reserved by OceanViper. Thanks
  20. Skimmer uses AB 2000I needlewheel Some photos on the skimmer from internet
  21. Bubble Magus BM150 - $200 This was bought from Bro Orsony last week. Decided to stick with my BM NAC3 since I can't sell it and this unit is oversize for my 2 ft tank. PM me with contact number to arrange collection at redhill. Skimmer still running in my sump, can view that its working perfectly before buying. Thanks
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