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Hoping someone out there may be able to help. I had a 1/2" flow meter set up to my FMM that I stopped using in a few weeks ago when I switched out a UV sterilizer and have had it unplugged. Today, I tried to un-install it and replace that spot with an optical eye, which worked fine, but for...

Good luck, lots of people in the Bay Area do this. All I can tell you is it's easier to grow them than it is to sell them.

Where do you get replacement impellers for ecotech pumps? I've purchased parts off https://store2.ecotechmarine.com before, but they don't carry any impellers.

I have an extra Neptune breakout box with float switch that I'm not going to use. You can have it if you want for free, payback for letting me use the generator.

Like everyone will tell you, figure out what size you think you want, AND DOUBLE IT!!!

Had East Bay Glass over not too long ago to replace a bad window. I had them look at a scratched tank and asked if they could remove it and/or if they thought it was possible to have it look clear after it had been removed. Guy replied "No and No".

What kind of powerheads do you use? Other options are the Ecotech or Icecap backup batteries.

I'm pretty sure those are the most common actually for "whole home backup" but, are not legal in CA (because of earthquakes I assume).

Also, my ph was hovering about the same as yours 7.7-8.0, but then I hooked up my UV sterilizer and it shifted to between 8.1-8.3. Not exactly sure why but I have read that other people have had the same experience.

Nice, I'm planning on setting up a scrubber soon also. I saw this brs video where you can control it with a solenoid valve (Neptune's is easier to use instead of one in video) to control the exact ph level you want. Set it to suck in straight air when high and air through C02 media when it's low.

Good to know, just had Vivent solar out to give a bid, who did you get your solar panels from? Why no backup battery/s with it?

I'm new to the apex too, but I think you should still be good. Otherwise you would hear about people freaking out about their tanks every time the Internet is out.

Which generator did you get? Whoops, just scrolled up.

Welcome, good looking Nem's. What size is the 230g?

I just set mine up today after having never used one before also. The set-up was easier than I expected.

Or you can also use this...

I saw those, was just listing all the extra toys you can add while you're still in the build phase. The Ecotech battery is $250ish with the adaptor/booster cable you need, and the UPS backup is less than $100. They just add extra backup in case you have a long power outage.

Rock does look very nice. Another few additions you could add (assuming your not going with solar) would be an Ecotech backup battery for your return pump and a UPS backup battery for the Apex and/or EB832.

P.S. the box is the same size as an FMM or any other Neptune box

Here's a pic (box trim comes in black as well), I got a fish room so ascetics are not an issue for me. I just like the ability to make custom controls without having to use my iPad/iphone. .