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Thank you! I've been slacking and most of my updates have been on my Instagram page, so thank you for bringing it to my attention here.
Cade 1500 S2/P Build
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Oh, do I have the update for y'all... We'll start with the tank itself:
Since the last update, AlgaeBarn sent me the correct return nozzles (with the 90 degree elbows) for the peninsula. They did so free of charge and were relatively responsive, so thumbs up there. Then came the installation, and quite possibly my only legitimate gripe with a Cade Aquarium. Replacing the return nozzles required me to remove the two return lines from the bulkheads under the tank because the flexible tubing "buffer" makes it impossible to do so. I thought I could be slick, shut down the return pump and drain out the overflow box to swap out the nozzles. I miscalculated, BADLY. Even with prepping for some minor water intrusion I wasn't ready. The subsequent flow of water ended up destroying my Profilux 4 controller and Doser 2.1 housed on the shelf in the dry cabinet (fortunately the KHD and second Doser were unharmed). What followed was an hours-long ordeal of installing and readjusting the flexible tubing to fit inside the overflow box without kinking. Eventually, I was successful with the help of a friend and water is diverted down the length of the tank as opposed to the sides. (yay).
Long story short: I understand Cade's motivation for the PVC/ Flexible tubing hybrid may to keep costs down by offering one part that fits all of their tanks, but the reparability and the use of the metal "stainless steel" hose clamps make me question the longevity without having to drain the whole system or take everything apart. For once, I think the Red Sea solution to the return lines is the better option
I placed an order for a new Profilux 4 and doser that day, but I was running without a controller for around a week. Due to using Profilux as the temperature controller, that also meant no heaters. Fortunately, it's Florida so I was never under 75 degrees Fahrenheit. The new equipment arrived and was installed without a hitch; because I had recently backed-up my Profilux settings, all I had to do was upload them to the new unit.
Livestock update:
I'm pleased to report that even after FloodGate, there was no significant or noticeable crash. Once the system stabilized, I ended up adding a Hippo Tang and a Diamond Goby. Both animals settled in nicely and I think 4 tangs is adequate for a tank this size. Once the tank is more established, I'd like to source a Mandarin and maybe try my hand at a captive-bred Copperband when they become available.
I've been on a kick for ORA's acropora, both their legacy corals as well as their Marshall Island Maricultured species. I also put an order in to Adam at Battlecorals, who never disappoints.
I'll include a full battery of photos in a following post.
Since the last update, AlgaeBarn sent me the correct return nozzles (with the 90 degree elbows) for the peninsula. They did so free of charge and were relatively responsive, so thumbs up there. Then came the installation, and quite possibly my only legitimate gripe with a Cade Aquarium. Replacing the return nozzles required me to remove the two return lines from the bulkheads under the tank because the flexible tubing "buffer" makes it impossible to do so. I thought I could be slick, shut down the return pump and drain out the overflow box to swap out the nozzles. I miscalculated, BADLY. Even with prepping for some minor water intrusion I wasn't ready. The subsequent flow of water ended up destroying my Profilux 4 controller and Doser 2.1 housed on the shelf in the dry cabinet (fortunately the KHD and second Doser were unharmed). What followed was an hours-long ordeal of installing and readjusting the flexible tubing to fit inside the overflow box without kinking. Eventually, I was successful with the help of a friend and water is diverted down the length of the tank as opposed to the sides. (yay).
Long story short: I understand Cade's motivation for the PVC/ Flexible tubing hybrid may to keep costs down by offering one part that fits all of their tanks, but the reparability and the use of the metal "stainless steel" hose clamps make me question the longevity without having to drain the whole system or take everything apart. For once, I think the Red Sea solution to the return lines is the better option
I placed an order for a new Profilux 4 and doser that day, but I was running without a controller for around a week. Due to using Profilux as the temperature controller, that also meant no heaters. Fortunately, it's Florida so I was never under 75 degrees Fahrenheit. The new equipment arrived and was installed without a hitch; because I had recently backed-up my Profilux settings, all I had to do was upload them to the new unit.
Livestock update:
I'm pleased to report that even after FloodGate, there was no significant or noticeable crash. Once the system stabilized, I ended up adding a Hippo Tang and a Diamond Goby. Both animals settled in nicely and I think 4 tangs is adequate for a tank this size. Once the tank is more established, I'd like to source a Mandarin and maybe try my hand at a captive-bred Copperband when they become available.
I've been on a kick for ORA's acropora, both their legacy corals as well as their Marshall Island Maricultured species. I also put an order in to Adam at Battlecorals, who never disappoints.
I'll include a full battery of photos in a following post.
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Yes, they obviously don't communicate but I'm happy with them. The SKYs upgraded Hydra 26s I had on a previous build. They were recommended and readily available from my LFS. I plunged into GHL with just a doser and expanded that ecosystem. In a perfect world I'd like to see what the Mitras have to offer, but the corals are happy with the SKYs, so I'm leaving it alone.
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