The Acro Reef

The Acro Reef

Welcome to The Acro Reef channel on KZread. This is the place where you'll find a collection of YT Shorts and usual YT videos showcasing the progress of my RS 425 G2 aquarium along with older videos of my past SPS tank (Rimless Reef).

Acro Reef Equipment Tour

Acro Reef Equipment Tour

67gal Rimless reef

67gal Rimless reef

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  • @TheJohnny220
    @TheJohnny2207 күн бұрын

    I see you have that mini GHL controller or am I looking at the pump controller and you have the profilux 4. Can you use the mini controller to do everything the bigger unit can do?

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4256 күн бұрын

    That's just the pump controller (Versia Controller) which is controlled by the ProfiLux 4. The mini might be suitable depending on what exactly you're looking for in terms of control and monitoring. It's mostly meant to cover the basics for smaller setups. If you want a lot of expansion options, the ProfiLux 4 is the way to go!

  • @TheJohnny220
    @TheJohnny2206 күн бұрын

    @@TheAcroReef425 I really want a setup just like yours. It is so cool 😎 . Are you running ecotech pumps I can't remember. Your tank looks awesome 👌 and your corals seem very happy. Which icp test are you using? Are you from the states

  • @migueltostado7184
    @migueltostado718411 күн бұрын

    I like ghl, how do you have your lights, what % of colors do you use during the day and night? I would like to know the programming

  • @migueltostado7184
    @migueltostado718411 күн бұрын

    How much temperature does the fans lower 2.3.4🤷my tank is at 30 I would like to buy but I don't know how much they lower to keep it at 24👌

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4256 күн бұрын

    The cooling potential of fans in-general depends on the room temperature, room humidity and hot much heat is being thrown back into the tank from pumps and lights. Unfortunately there's no straight answer, but on my tank I've been able to get a 3 degree pull down with 6 fans in a room that averages 72 degrees.

  • @migueltostado7184
    @migueltostado718411 күн бұрын

    I love ghl, everything is luxurious, congratulations 💯👌

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4256 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words!

  • @ExopMan
    @ExopManАй бұрын

    Excited to upgrade!

  • @nmarq005
    @nmarq005Ай бұрын

    Ok so now these clusters are must upgrade now. I love the color after the upgrade!!!

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef425Ай бұрын

    They look great, even with all channels at 100%. :)

  • @patrickkinsella49
    @patrickkinsella49Ай бұрын

    Do you use a desiccant on the Poseidon or just draw room air?

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef425Ай бұрын

    Air is fed into the Poseidon using a small air pump. That's what the Avast Ozone Kit came with when I picked it up.

  • @garycumbo1092
    @garycumbo1092Ай бұрын

    You think I could use the color elements along with ESV two part?

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef425Ай бұрын

    Yes, most definitely. Just don't go putting them in your ESV containers. It's meant to be dosed separately. I've used Color Elements for several years and have found it to be very helping in giving corals that extra bit of color.

  • @garycumbo1092
    @garycumbo1092Ай бұрын

    @@TheAcroReef425 yeah that’s what I plan on doing. When I look at the ingredients I notice it doesn’t have strontium in it. Are you dosing this separately? Also what kind of caps you have on the color elements so you place dosing tubes inside of them

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef425Ай бұрын

    @@garycumbo1092 I do add 'Fauna Marin Elementals Strontium' when my ICP test shows that the tank needs it. Otherwise, the bottle sits idly until I need it again. As for the caps, I just drilled a 1/4" hole in the original caps and dropped the tubing into the bottle. To prevent the tube from curling, I put a piece of rigid acrylic tube at the end of the tube so it is always straight.

  • @garycumbo1092
    @garycumbo1092Ай бұрын

    @@TheAcroReef425awesome I’m considering doing my 50 gallon cube to be sps dominated the tank is 24x24x20 just trying to figure out if I should do a branch aqua scape or all base rock

  • @Pontiuspilate666
    @Pontiuspilate6662 ай бұрын

    Those corals pop so much! I can't wait to get a tank.

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef425Ай бұрын

    It takes a lot of time and effort, but it's worth it in the end!

  • @garycumbo1092
    @garycumbo10922 ай бұрын

    What kind of rope is that for your dosing tube?

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef425Ай бұрын

    It's 1/4" braided sleeving that I picked up from Amazon. They come in several different colors too!

  • @derekvig3520
    @derekvig35202 ай бұрын

    Can you share your mitras setting ? plz thanks

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef425Ай бұрын

    Sure, send me a message on IG and I'll send it over.

  • @ArtemPugachev
    @ArtemPugachev2 ай бұрын

    stunning reef!

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4252 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @queencityreefs
    @queencityreefs2 ай бұрын

    Had no clue this existed. I also have been curious but never took a chance because the fear of it. Now id feel way more comfortable with this kit. Thanks for sharing! 🙌🔥💯👌

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4252 ай бұрын

    No problem! The Avast Reactor alone has done a great job with carefully adding Ozone to the water. When I heard about the add-on kit, it was a no-brainer to get it and make things a little safer because...why not? :)

  • @gordonellisjr331
    @gordonellisjr3312 ай бұрын

    Wow the attention to detail is incredible. The GHL automation really seems to be leaps and bounds ahead of other aquarium controllers. What kind of learning curve is it to program the sensors and functions? Do you need to know coding to do the programing? I am tech savvy but I lack programming knowledge. What kind of time frame did it take to get to your current set up? Thank you for sharing much appreciated. I am in the planing stages for my dream set up. I am considering either a water box peninsula 7225 or a Cade peninsula 1800. I want the tank to have dynamic dosing and auto water changes as well.

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4252 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I will say that what's in the tank now for automation was a steady progress. The initial setup was pretty straightforward, and I don't think you have to be technically savvy to set it up. It took me about 2 full years to get the "core" of my automation goals completed. That includes testing devices (KHD / IOND), fan control, backup measures, etc. The AWC part of it was implemented about 1 year into the tank startup. ATO was done on day 1. Calcium, Alkalinity, Mag dosing about 3 months in. If you haven't settled yet on which controller to get, consider this... The best thing you can do for yourself is have a clear goal and plan in-mind before jumping into any controller. You can do a whole lot with controllers and it's fantastic, but when you get it, if no clear plan has been defined ahead of time, it's going to get overwhelming quick! That applies to all controller brands! Read the documentation and product pages, get some kind of understanding of what YOU want out of a controller, consider what expansion options are doable (but don't focus too heavily on reading about it if it doesn't apply to what YOU want today) and define a clear goal for yourself BEFORE jumping in an getting one. Reading about them on forums is nice and all but take what you see there with a grain of salt. Also, ask yourself what is the single most important thing you look for in a controller? For me, it was reliability above all. I couldn't care less about pretty interfaces and neither do the fish. Correct me if I'm wrong, but fishes are more appreciative of equipment that is tried, true and tested to be reliable. :) My controller search ended in 2006 when I asked myself who had the longest track record for reliability. That's how I found GHL and their ProfiLux 2...years later I've gone and upgraded to the current ProfiLux 4 and Dosers and couldn't be happier. When I first setup the P2 controller, there were barely any how-to videos and guides out there. Nowadays, you have a lot to choose from. Setting up dosing schedules, timers, probe controls are done with drop-down boxes. Probe calibration is also straightforward since it can be done through the app. I never had to learn any level of coding even when I had the ProfiLux 2 back in 2006. :) You can't go wrong with either tank options! I'm excited for you. Take your time with the equipment part of it. If you want to get into a controller, just start with the basics (temp control and pH monitoring), all else can come later down the road. Best on your new tank journey!

  • @greatbeardedreef309
    @greatbeardedreef3092 ай бұрын

    Nice walkthrough Vinny

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4252 ай бұрын

    Thanks Paul!

  • @tluangahnamte380
    @tluangahnamte3802 ай бұрын

    New Subscriber❤❤

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4252 ай бұрын

    I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

  • @givetanks
    @givetanks2 ай бұрын

    I love me some colored sticks!

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4252 ай бұрын

    I like'em too! Thanks for watching. :)

  • @Jtone_philthy_aquatics
    @Jtone_philthy_aquatics3 ай бұрын

    Just stumbled upon ur channel and I’m loving it. Great work man I’m really diggin your setup/channel 🤙

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4252 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @johnbrand1893
    @johnbrand18933 ай бұрын

    Great in-depth video of your system, are you an electrician or data analyst by profession by any chance. 🤷‍♂️😂

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4253 ай бұрын

    Hey thanks for watching. I'm neither, but 20 years of being in the hobby really helps. :)

  • @Sammy31Dee
    @Sammy31Dee3 ай бұрын

    Everything dialed....except the smoke detector lol....

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4253 ай бұрын

    The more bases covered the happier the reef. 😅

  • @ellisbarton2261
    @ellisbarton22613 ай бұрын

    Is that hoeksemai at 0:22 ?

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4253 ай бұрын

    That is an Acropora Vermaculata, similar to Tenuis.

  • @queencityreefs
    @queencityreefs3 ай бұрын

    😍🙌💯👏🔥👌

  • @reeferholic652
    @reeferholic6523 ай бұрын

    Absolutely brilliant mate alot of effort but it all pays off well done mate

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4253 ай бұрын

    It's 100% worth the effort! Thanks for watching.

  • @RogueAquariums
    @RogueAquariums3 ай бұрын

    There’s something to say about having redundancy. You have an excellent set up going on there. Was a pleasure to watch

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4253 ай бұрын

    Hey, glad you enjoyed it! A lot of time went into the planning stage and it was well worth it. 🙂

  • @nmarq005
    @nmarq0053 ай бұрын

    Beautiful!!

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4253 ай бұрын

    Thank you! 😊

  • @refulgent123
    @refulgent1233 ай бұрын

    You must have some kind of professional Engineering background. Fully automated reef tank is very rare in home reef aquatics hobbyists. Thanks for posting. I am inspired to level up my refining skills.

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4253 ай бұрын

    Haha! Thanks for the kind words. 😅

  • @mckinleytam
    @mckinleytam3 ай бұрын

    Strange to see no red sea bashing comments. That's all you see in the forums. Beautiful aquarium and setup.

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4253 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Their G2 is very well built. Having the armored seams really makes a difference!

  • @dannymcelroy
    @dannymcelroy3 ай бұрын

    Excellent tank tour video... very well done!!! Thank you for posting!!!

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4253 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

  • @queencityreefs
    @queencityreefs3 ай бұрын

    How do you like the ion director? I haven't heard much buzz around it anymore. Great episode 🙌 👏👏

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4253 ай бұрын

    I like it a lot! It has been accurate for me since day 1 and its results line up with the ICP results from Fauna Marin's lab. Being able to log results and have the P4 auto-adjust my Calcium and Magnesium is a nice touch.

  • @nowayout4567
    @nowayout45673 ай бұрын

    Sub’d. Would love to see a review of the IOND!

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4253 ай бұрын

    Sure, I can whip something up. 🙂

  • @ReefingRyan
    @ReefingRyan3 ай бұрын

    How did you make up the light mount system? I’m looking to making something similar for my reefi uno pros

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4253 ай бұрын

    I made it using 80/20 Inc aluminum extrusion. They should have a store on ebay where you can put together the parts to make a custom light mount. What I used is the 1515 series (black).

  • @Bullsbrew551
    @Bullsbrew5513 ай бұрын

    Very Nice! NASA would be impressed.

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4253 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @BankersReef
    @BankersReef3 ай бұрын

    Very cool man! Great tank and solid equipment

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4253 ай бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @gregorymowens1697
    @gregorymowens16973 ай бұрын

    What flow rate do you have with your main pump?

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4253 ай бұрын

    I run it at 72% (1350 gph). That's enough to keep a good amount of flow going into the display and just enough to feed the Avast Ozone Reactor.

  • @josgraha
    @josgraha3 ай бұрын

    That level of automation is amazing!

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4253 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @josgraha
    @josgraha3 ай бұрын

    @@TheAcroReef425 i'm curious if you would go with GHL again vs. Neptune Apex, some people rave about the Mobius app but I don't know anything about the GHL app. I would love a demo of the GHL automation software, it does look more evolved than Mobius at first glance.

  • @porboi1
    @porboi13 ай бұрын

    Great set-up, IMO it's not much GHL love shown in the industry. I like the GHL tablet display, that like snippet showed more parameters than the Apex & Hydros!

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4253 ай бұрын

    Hey, thanks for watching! Yes, the convenience of seeing all that info on one screen is super. I've used GHL products for over a decade and it has yet to disappoint. Reliability is the main attraction point for me. IMO, that is what the reef actually needs and it delivers everytime for me.

  • @mybeachshack
    @mybeachshack3 ай бұрын

    You not married, right !?? 😂 Your attention to detail is heroic. Well done sir, left-to-right, top-to-bottom. I have also a RedSea 650 for 3+ yrs, using Apex/Neptune which I actually DON'T like, btw. 😮 Ever used kalkwasser ? I dose a slurry at night using a PH probe. Solves more than 1 prblm in that way. Top notch tank, thank you for sharing. 😊❤

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4253 ай бұрын

    Lol Thank you for the kind words! I did take my time with the planning phase before the tank was even ordered. Even along the way, I always pondered ways to keep as many wires out of sight as possible. The idea of having a bunch of modules or wires sticking out from the front of them would drive me up a wall. The ProfiLux helps keep things tidy. 😅 I've never used Kalkwasser, but I have considered it for this tank since lowered pH is a side-effect of running Ozone. The challenge is finding a way to keep the extra equipment consealed.

  • @DanielSchuffert
    @DanielSchuffert3 ай бұрын

    Great video, information, and tank!

  • @titorodriguez7260
    @titorodriguez72603 ай бұрын

    This set up is sick, alot of good ideas here.

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4253 ай бұрын

    I appreciate that! 😎

  • @jayyip85
    @jayyip853 ай бұрын

    How do you like the GHL products? I always like the look of them and I often think about swapping my Neptune for them.

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4253 ай бұрын

    I've used GHL products for over a decade and always appreciated how reliable the equipment was. To me, that is what I care about most. The aethetics of the design is a nice bonus. I'll also mention that I enjoy not having wires in plain sight or a bunch of modules all over the place. 🙂

  • @Champsreef303
    @Champsreef3033 ай бұрын

    Wow! Good job sir! Perfect set-up🔥

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4253 ай бұрын

    Thank you! There was a lot of planning behind the scenes to get it to this point. Glad you enjoyed the tour. 🙂

  • @stavrosmodestou4025
    @stavrosmodestou40253 ай бұрын

    What is your daily dosage for KH?

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4253 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching! I'm putting in 240ml per day which is currently holding my KH between 8.0 - 8.2.

  • @Scotty_Labeouf
    @Scotty_Labeouf3 ай бұрын

    Gotta get a blue light filter my guy haha sick tank though!

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4253 ай бұрын

    Maybe I shouldn't say that I had one on when I recorded this video. 😅 Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @fletcherwright7042
    @fletcherwright70423 ай бұрын

    Nice setup 👌

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4253 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @TheHightide55
    @TheHightide553 ай бұрын

    Awesome , thank you for sharing.

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4253 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @migueltostado7184
    @migueltostado71843 ай бұрын

    gHL 💯👌

  • @zburnreefing
    @zburnreefing3 ай бұрын

    Excellent video and beautiful system; I definitely took some notes!

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4253 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @steevareno2002
    @steevareno20023 ай бұрын

    Which dosing lines are those?

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4253 ай бұрын

    They're standard 1/4" vinyl tubing with PET Braided Sleeving over it. You'll find it on Amazon.

  • @MikeLemming
    @MikeLemming3 ай бұрын

    Hell of setup man! This tank is fantastic! What’s your thoughts on the bashsea ato reservoir? I’ve been looking at getting that exact one. Would you recommend?

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4253 ай бұрын

    @@MikeLemming Can't go wrong with Bashsea quality! Steve is great to work with and very detail oriented. Both ATO and AWC reservoirs are custom made to fit the cabinets. If you contact him, tell'em I sent you. He'll take good care of you. 🙂

  • @MikeLemming
    @MikeLemming3 ай бұрын

    @@TheAcroReef425 I appreciate it! I may just buy the standard one for like $200 online.. no need for custom.

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4253 ай бұрын

    @MikeLemming Anytime! Yeah, if his standard sizing fits in the space you're looking to fill, no need to spend the extra dollars on custom. FWIW, I only went that route because I planned to put a reservoir and dosing containers in the same cabinet.

  • @lifeofpauls3640
    @lifeofpauls36403 ай бұрын

    Great video

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4253 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @queencityreefs
    @queencityreefs4 ай бұрын

    Incredible 👌🔥🔥✌️

  • @TheAcroReef425
    @TheAcroReef4254 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for dropping by!