hey so I've got the tank up and running and the vortex powerhead seems to be working like a charm, running the programs as directed. The gyre, however, is not. It's running but what it says it's doing is not what is programmed. This might get a little complex to try to explain so please hang with me and I'll try to go slow. So I'm really not sure of how it all works. It was a previously set up apex and I've been able to edit a lot but this one is stumping me. There is an outlet named GYRE It is set to be on. Then there is something (set up like an outlet but not an actual plug) called 8_1 called GYRESPEED. There is another on 8_2 called GYREFLOW. Since I'm not sure what either of these is controlling I have them set to the exact same thing. Is there more to a gyre that just the speed? I'm unsure why there are two controls for it. Ok so following Carlos' directions on YouTube, I set up 4 programs. RampUp, Day, RampDown, and Night. These 4 programs cover 24 hours. Then in both of the controls I set them to: Fallback ON Set ON If Time 08:00 to 08:59 Then RampUp If Time 09:00 to 20:59 Then Day If Time 21:00 to 21:59 Then RampDown If Time 22:00 to 07:59 Then Night If FeedA 005 Then OFF If FeedB 010 Then OFF If FeedC 030 Then OFF The feed buttons work but the programs don't seem to be doing the appropriate speeds for the output. I have it set to go between 30-80% and it's currently on 22%. Any help with understanding the controllers or the proper programming would be greatly appreciated.
Ugh. I think I figured it out. Apparently there are two different cables to connect the icecap to the apex. I had it in the wrong one. It SEEMS to be working now. At least I think so for the moment.
A small thing you can do is eliminate a line of code by setting a default profile instead of ON in the second line. Then the exceptions will be the times listed. For example: Fallback ON Set Night If Time 08:00 to 08:59 Then RampUp If Time 09:00 to 20:59 Then Day If Time 21:00 to 21:59 Then RampDown If FeedA 005 Then OFF If FeedB 010 Then OFF If FeedC 030 Then OFF
I actually changed it completely but might try playing around with it. I wasn't seeing it doing what I wanted and changed it then figured the cable out. I'm currently having it blow across the tank for like 30 seconds then reversing the flow to blow down (to hopefully keep detritus in suspension) (I was having it blow up at the surface) for like 30 seconds then switching off. For night I lowered the speed and made it blow longer times on each. I tried putting it in the corner but the back flow seems more like a flooding flow than an outward flow so I didn't feel it would be a good fit there. I have a vortech on the other end on various programs throughout the day. Just trying to create good turbulence. I'm sure it will change as I realize the needs of the different corals and see whether this is working or not. I'll be sure to ask if I change it up and need help along he way. Feel free to offer advice if you think there is a better way though!
