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Forum: Equipment 05-02-2013, 01:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 127
Posted By iano7000
I have a 206, and it makes some noise after water...

I have a 206, and it makes some noise after water changes until all the bubbles are worked out of the lines. Make sure there are no 'ginks' in the intake and outlet tubing. Try giving the primer a...
Forum: Tank Journals 04-20-2013, 06:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 483
Posted By iano7000
I finally got around to putting it all together. ...

I finally got around to putting it all together. I managed to finally finish the fertilizer pump setup after getting some ADA bent glass tubes. I'm still contemplating getting them cut so that I...
Forum: Tank Journals 03-25-2013, 05:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 483
Posted By iano7000
I played around with them for the first time this...

I played around with them for the first time this weekend and I found the same thing.
Forum: Tank Journals 03-23-2013, 10:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,592
Posted By iano7000
This tank is down! New Journal 30c ...

This tank is down!

New Journal 30c

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?p=2920530#post2920530
Forum: Tank Journals 03-23-2013, 10:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 483
Posted By iano7000
30c Sleek and Sexy (+Tech)

I recently moved to a new apartment, and with that, I had to downsize to a smaller 30c. I started by using all the equipment from my 28 gallon and have been rapidly updating it to ADA and DoAqua...
Forum: Equipment 02-19-2013, 06:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 612
Posted By iano7000
Well after all things considered, I broke up with...

Well after all things considered, I broke up with my girlfriend.

Just joking, I'm going to buy the 30cm cube. That way I get to buy some new gear and its small enough that I do t need to buy an...
Forum: Equipment 02-18-2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 612
Posted By iano7000
Yup!

Yup!
Forum: Equipment 02-18-2013, 09:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 612
Posted By iano7000
G/F veto's 60H, what ADA tank + stand to get?

Hey all,

I'm looking for some advice on which fish tank and stand to buy. I just moved to downtown Vancouver, BC, where I found a LFS that sells ADA equipment, but with living downtown means...
Forum: Tank Journals 11-05-2012, 06:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,592
Posted By iano7000
I used an off the shelf 12V @ 2A power supply...

I used an off the shelf 12V @ 2A power supply since it was much smaller than the ATX and could fit nicely in a custom enclosure.

I'm using a couple of MOSFETs for a dimmable driver that controls...
Forum: DIY 10-23-2012, 11:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 467
Posted By iano7000
I'm pretty proud of the DIY controller I have...

I'm pretty proud of the DIY controller I have built so far. Like you, I'm interfacing two peristaltic pumps this week and finishing up my build. If you are interested in a schematic, or a BOM shoot...
Forum: Tank Journals 10-21-2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,592
Posted By iano7000
Got some new toys for automating my tank. I'm...

Got some new toys for automating my tank. I'm going to add another 4 pin connector to my DIY controller and plug in the two peristaltic pumps as separate unit. This way I can make the cable as long...
Forum: DIY 10-09-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 15,636
Posted By iano7000
Looks good so far. I might have to steal the...

Looks good so far. I might have to steal the idea of Room Temperature for my own design.
Forum: Equipment 10-05-2012, 11:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 561
Posted By iano7000
Turn off the CO2 at night. Plants don't absorb...

Turn off the CO2 at night. Plants don't absorb CO2 at night, they out gas CO2. So with CO2 defusing into the tank, and plants out gassing Co2, there is now a much higher concentration once the...
Forum: DIY 10-03-2012, 11:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,374
Posted By iano7000
You won't need any current limiting for the fan. ...

You won't need any current limiting for the fan. Its a motor and builds up something called back EMF to limit the current from shorting out. That's a wiki page you can look up, and a very broad...
Forum: DIY 10-01-2012, 08:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,374
Posted By iano7000
I think O2surplus is right on the money. CAT4101...

I think O2surplus is right on the money. CAT4101 use less support circuitry, and seems very easy to use. Less wiring too.

If I were to build my own controller to the specs you have given, I...
Forum: DIY 10-01-2012, 05:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,374
Posted By iano7000
Well the arduino nano is a good starting point. ...

Well the arduino nano is a good starting point. It has 6 PWM outputs, so with a mosfet switch you could dim and individually control each set of LEDs.

As for power supply, you would need two...
Forum: Tank Journals 08-31-2012, 04:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,592
Posted By iano7000
PM Sent, BNC Replacement Probe for NutraDip...

PM Sent,

BNC Replacement Probe for NutraDip meter electrode ph - Bought off [Ebay Link Removed]
Forum: Tank Journals 08-31-2012, 04:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,592
Posted By iano7000
Finished up the wiring. Tested it out today by...

Finished up the wiring. Tested it out today by turning a fan on and off. Seems to work out pretty solid. I already had this system monitoring the PH, and temperature, but now with a bit of...
Forum: DIY 08-29-2012, 10:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,620
Posted By iano7000
Great post! I have been looking at doing this,...

Great post! I have been looking at doing this, but i'm looking for a 12V alternative since my DC power supply is 12V 2.1 amps.

You have me curious with your idea of adding an air pump line to...
Forum: Fish 08-29-2012, 05:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 254
Posted By iano7000
As per your advice, I did a 70% water change this...

As per your advice, I did a 70% water change this week rather than my usual 50%. I raised the temperature a little, and I started dosing metafix which is an anti fungus. Its a little less hardcore...
Forum: Fish 08-29-2012, 04:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 254
Posted By iano7000
What is this and how do I treat it?

Pictures say more than I could describe. What is this white spot, and how do I get rid of it? To me this looks like a fungus, and I have had good luck with Erythromycin in the past. Should I start...
Forum: Tank Journals 08-26-2012, 08:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,592
Posted By iano7000
I finally made some progress on my fish tank...

I finally made some progress on my fish tank controller. I built it to allow up to 8 peripheral devices that can be controlled on a digital clock timer. I have yet to rewire it, but I managed to...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 08-17-2012, 10:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 358
Posted By iano7000
Don't get frustrated, it is just that this could...

Don't get frustrated, it is just that this could be so many things. I will just shot gun it for you as it comes to mind. Low GH could come in the form of low calcium, which produces small shriveled...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 08-17-2012, 08:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 226
Posted By iano7000
I appreciate the feedback. I think the problem...

I appreciate the feedback. I think the problem in my head was that I associated acidic water (PH reading) with soft water (KH & GH), but it sounds like that isn't really the case.

I keep reading...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 08-17-2012, 06:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 226
Posted By iano7000
CO2 gives a false PH?

Hey all, I'm sure this topic has come up before BUT...

I have a PH sensor, which swings from 7.4 to 6.4 depending on the time of day. First thing in the morning, after my air pump shuts off, it...
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