momentarydiversion Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 I'm really looking into the idea of automating some tank functions, with ideas such as Fertilizer Feeding Cooling Partial water change Health monitoring Water level monitoring CO2 control Lighting using something like the raspberry pi or an ardunio. I'll use this thread as a bit of a journal of what I find, but any experience or guidance from others that have delved into this before let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the cichlid kid Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 This post may interest you http://www.qldaf.com/forums/aquarium-projects-diy-journals-11/diy-led-controller-aquarium-monitor-59989/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litigator666 Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 do the storm (lightning, thunder and rain) effect as well. like simulating nature. i'm researching on doing it for my project but it seems there's a lot of work there than what ive thought it'll be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momentarydiversion Posted September 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Now thats a cool idea. But I think the amount of high tech lighting required makes it sketchy (and over the top for a nano tank) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaholic99 Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Sounds like your trying to automate all the fun aspects of fish keeping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shon982 Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Automation = more time to watch your fish Hope you find all the stuff you need, maybe look at some of the equipment people use for marine tanks like dosing pumps, automatic top off with water level monitoring, lighting and flow controls, chillers etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momentarydiversion Posted September 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Yeah my thinking is definitely along the lines of shon. Dosing seems to be a well documented phenomenon. Arduino Controlled Dosing Pumps | Fish Tank Projects I'm thinking of expanding this concept a little more so I can put in some watchdog functionality (low water level, turn on cooling fan if temperature exceeds x degrees etc). The main issue I'm finding seems to be sensors. Age of Aquariums - Digital PH Controller Replacement Electrode PH and water level seem to be ok, but anything to measure nitrate and nitrites is prohibitively expensive. Research continues... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shon982 Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Nitrites and Nitrates, well you're right it would be good to have something to alert you when it gets high and I can't think of anything unfortunately That might be one thing you'll need to test once in a while but to be honest I don't think it's a real issue once your tank is fully cycled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coops1234 Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 GHL Profilux there great but bit pricey it does every thing from controlling Salinity, water changers, ATO,temp, and more English Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 Its only days until we have Apex Neptunes in Australia. Perhaps repost the thread here Neptune Systems Community This is some high tech stuff and more versatile than anything else for anywhere close to the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieDIYFK Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 those neptune systems look awesome and great when your on holiday and live stream your tank and the press of a button do anything to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 those neptune systems look awesome and great when your on holiday and live stream your tank and the press of a button do anything to it The amount of options to customize these units is incredible. Every customer I have spoken too is doing different builds. And thats what its all about, the flexability to automise those things that take time/effort in YOUR setup. Whether its aquaponics, reef, planted, cichlids, discus or predators..... apex makes it easy to give them the conditions they love. And thats what its all about, giving your pets a better life than they could expect even in the most pristine wild environment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
