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[Reefer911]

This is hard question.... What would I want you guys to make and why?


There are so many amazing products on the market these days already but something that might be lacking is a truly reef safe powerhead mount. About a year and a half ago I was in the process of swapping out my 75 gallon to my 125. While the 125 was being prepped I got a massive GHA outbreak that I was unable to control no matter what I did. It wiped out most of my corals and I lost 3 fish during the outbreak. When I finally figured out what was causing it, the outbreak went away almost overnight. One of my magnets on a powerhead was rusting in the tank and leached metals into the water. Suction cups are mostly garbage these days and the magnets make me a little nervous after my previous experience.

Wow. I have metal clamps in various places in my tank/sump, provided by the manufacturer. Stainless steel, but I’m not sure if that will make a difference

 

[ScurvyFrog]

TANK TALK: If there was one thing/product you wish that Avast Marine/Top Lids made that they don't right now, what would it be and why?

That Avast Marine logo is awesome - I really wish there were hats or shirts with that BA Jolly Roger! I used to work in the maritime industry and I’m a sucker for that stuff ‍

 

[tbrown]

Wow. I have metal clamps in various places in my tank/sump, provided by the manufacturer. Stainless steel, but I’m not sure if that will make a difference

I don't know. Stainless Steel still rusts, especially in our tanks. A little iron is good for your tank and corals actually need it, too much though and you start fueling algae. I'd keep an eye on the clamps and watch for rust.

I'd assume they're not underwater, right?

 

[Reefer911]

I don't know. Stainless Steel still rusts, especially in our tanks. A little iron is good for your tank and corals actually need it, too much though and you start fueling algae. I'd keep an eye on the clamps and watch for rust.

I'd assume they're not underwater, right?

They are. One is even in the overflow. I’d have to drain the tank in order to replace it. I took this up with the manufacturer prior to assembly but they assured me they have had no problems from them. We will see I guess

 

[Reef Wizard]

TANK TALK: If there was one thing/product you wish that Avast Marine/Top Lids made that they don't right now, what would it be and why?

Acclimation box. I feel like alot vendors dont offer one. And it is very useful. And fish traps as others have said

 

[tbrown]

They are. One is even in the overflow. I’d have to drain the tank in order to replace it. I took this up with the manufacturer prior to assembly but they assured me they have had no problems from them. We will see I guess

I'd just keep an eye on them and watch for rust.

 

[Brisk]

TANK TALK: If there was one thing/product you wish that Avast Marine/Top Lids made that they don't right now, what would it be and why?

Other things that I am currently looking for right now for the new tank to come is a custom sump and maybe even a frag tank.

 

[GuppyHJD]

TANK TALK: If there was one thing/product you wish that Avast Marine/Top Lids made that they don't right now, what would it be and why?

I wish you would develop a pH and Salinity probe that would test the water and then flush with RODI.

 

[tharbin]

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Bill Kelley. Without him I, and probably many more, would never have gotten into saltwater aquariums.

 

[Trixter227]

TANK TALK: If there was one thing/product you wish that Avast Marine/Top Lids made that they don't right now, what would it be and why?

Sumps! I always love new ways people design sumps.

 

[SaltyCabbage]

Official entry: I’m setting up a new Reefer 350 and it needs a lid!! Would love to try one of the Top Lids on this tank, and my fish would be very happy with consistent food lol.

 

[Fish Styx]

TANK TALK: If there was one thing/product you wish that Avast Marine/Top Lids made that they don't right now, what would it be and why?

Clever market research angle! I like it.

If anything and everything were on the table, I'd say an external camera mount for the glass and a high res digital video camera with Apex integration. Maybe tie it into the feeding cycle for the auto feeder.

 

[fredward]

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I am thankful for my awesome wife who doesn’t batt an eye when I buy new coral!

 

[fredward]

TANK TALK: If there was one thing/product you wish that Avast Marine/Top Lids made that they don't right now, what would it be and why?

Clever market research angle! I like it.

If anything and everything were on the table, I'd say an external camera mount for the glass and a high res digital video camera with Apex integration. Maybe tie it into the feeding cycle for the auto feeder.

Not being lazy but fish Styx idea is definitely also my answer although not sure how apex integration would add anything useful. There is a glass mount for the blink cameras, but the camera is no where near high def.

 

[Fish Styx]

Not being lazy but fish Styx idea is definitely also my answer although not sure how apex integration would add anything useful. There is a glass mount for the blink cameras, but the camera is no where near high def.

Not my picture, but...:

 

[Fish Styx]

Not being lazy but fish Styx idea is definitely also my answer although not sure how apex integration would add anything useful. There is a glass mount for the blink cameras, but the camera is no where near high def.

Yeah, the Blink cameras are trash (for this application), IMO. A quality, high def, purpose built camera with digital filters would be ideal.

 

[Top_Lids]

Clever market research angle! I like it.

If anything and everything were on the table, I'd say an external camera mount for the glass and a high res digital video camera with Apex integration. Maybe tie it into the feeding cycle for the auto feeder.

Yikes you caught us

Never even thought of a camera on the feeder...perhaps since the Avast Feeder has a tube that inserts into the water, it could have a slot for a waterproof camera to slide into at different angles on the tube.

We could technically do this on our Regulator Cups too. If you like this idea give it a thumbs up.

 

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[JoJosReef]

TANK TALK: If there was one thing/product you wish that Avast Marine/Top Lids made that they don't right now, what would it be and why?

A convenient liquid food feeding system! My fish love ROE and the corals love pods/rotifers/oyster/phyto in liquid doses (Reef Nutrition). Here's my rigged up system with a mini fridge. Would be awesome for an actual system that pumps the food in through a convenient compartment of the lid (like next to the return or powerhead).

 

[RJT]

One thing that I wish Avast and Top Lids would make is an algae scrubber. There are plenty brands, but I know they can make it a better product.