Ecotech Batt backup, UV, feeder, additives & lots of stuff FS

[Bigkahuna]

I had a tank breakdown sale but this new thread has just what's left.

Ecotech battery backup (June 2012 mfr date)

Marina Battery-Operated Air Pump (good emergency air pump with stone that runs all day on 2xD batteries $5

Turbo Twist 9w turbo with new unused replacement bulb and gasket kit $60

Eco Star PAR38 LED 12x3w Cree $30

Manifold- 4 way with union no valves $15

TLF 150 reactor SOLD

Hagen AquaClear Powerhead 402 (now called the Model 50 with Two, quickfilters and one filter pad $20

Mag 3 pump SOLD

Hydor FLO Rotating Water Deflector two for SOLD

Hydor SELTZ L20 Pump 185 gph never wet BNIB $20

Add on refugium $20

5 gallon tank free GONE

Additives etc.

SeaKlear Phosphate Remover 16oz $15

Red Slime Remover BNIB $10

2x250ml Fauna Marin Ultra Algea X both new unopened SOLD

Coral Rx Coral Dip 8 oz. New unopened SOLD

Lugol's Solution 1 oz. by Kent Marine New Unopened $10

Tech M Magnesium Supplement - 64 oz. almost whole bottle full SOLD

Tools

Stainless 24" hemostats forceps SOLD

ZooMed Stainless 10' tongs and various stainless cutting tools $25

Two Little Fishies Julian`s Thing Coral Feeding Tool w/ 3 extra replacement tips $20

SeaSquirt Feeding Tube by Kent Marine $10

Refractometer with seawater calibration solution SOLD

Algae Free Piranha Float Algae Magnet in original box great shape SOLD

Python No Spill Clean and Fill Aquarium Maintenance System, 50-Feet $30

Tom Flow Meter $20

Grasslin Rondomatic 400 feeder $30 - Never been used over the tank - still in original box with all parts- kinda a cool German feeder with individual compartments

Manifold- 4 way
Sold - only the bare manifold is left $15


I'd be happy to answer any questions I'm located in the Fleetwood section of Mount Vernon, NY 10552. updated to remove sold items etc.

 

[Bigkahuna]

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[cmantis]

Do you ever come into the city?

 

[reefrock]

How far from nj are u and do u still have the wavey sea

 

[Bigkahuna]

Hey, I don't go into the city that often to answer cmantis's question.

Reefrock, I'm about 15-20 min North of the GWB and about the same South of the Tappan Zee. I do still have the Wavy Sea.

 

[Bigkahuna]

Been away for a while, updated thread to remove some sold stuff.

 

[twjmb02]

I'm interested in the Turbo Twist 9w turbo with new unused replacement bulb and gasket kit the mag 3 pump, and the python no spill kit. Would you consider shipping it?

 

[Bigkahuna]

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[Bigkahuna]

A bunch of things sold, updated thread.

 

[NYreefNoob]

Add on refugium $20
picture and dimensions ?

 

[Bigkahuna]

Add on refugium $20
picture and dimensions ?

Hey, I added a photo in the OP. I made it myself out of a part of an old wet/dry. It's not the prettiest thing but I needed a space for a fuge under my old 75 next to my ProFlex so I made this which drains out of a 1" elbow into some 1" flexPVC. It worked really well to add some more water volume and a place to grow a nice ball of chaeto with the PAR38 LED above it.

 

[Bigkahuna]

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[acolaojr]

Iv'e been looking for some sort of battery backup. This one is specific for an air pump? Does it work like an APC? How long does the battery last?

 

[Bigkahuna]

Oh, this battery is made specifically for Ecotech equipment. It basically bypasses the mp10/40/60 controller box's normal power so it runs the pump on DC/battery instead of the AC when power goes down from the mains. This accomplishes two things. First it doesn't have to go through conversion from AC to DC so it wastes a bit less precious energy. Secondly the controller for the pump knows power is down and it kicks into a power saving mode to get as much time running on battery as possible. It's really a nice feature and well thought out by Ecotech. Running pumps, or any motor driven device for that matter, is ill advised on a APC style computer backup because the way they minic the sine curve of AC power.

 

[acolaojr]

Oh only for Ecotech huh. It would run with my hydors?

 

[Bigkahuna]

Oh only for Ecotech huh. It would run with my hydors?

I don't know anything about how Hydors handle battery backup so I can't help you there.

 

[Bigkahuna]

Due to the impending storm I've gotten quite a few PM's asking to explain what the Ecotech Backup is and to explain good strategies for emergencies. This probably isn't the correct place for this but here goes to help out with some things I have learned along the way:

Yeah the Ecotech Battery Backup is designed to work with Ecotech products, I'm not sure how it could work with other things but with an Ecotech pump connects directly to the controller and it allows the MP60/40/10 to go into a battery backup mode where it pumps at a low level to save battery power. I think it will go 36+ hours with one MP40. It really saved my bacon with Sandy last year keeping my tank alive. People make the mistake thinking they can use a computer UPS but when plugged into a regular power source the MP40 won't know the power is out and drain even a big UPS after a few hours. When the power goes out the MP's main line goes down and the battery kicks in with direct DC power and the pump goes into power saving mode. It works really well.


During a power out emergency cold, if the heat goes off, and loss of flow are the tanks two main killers . Plan on wrapping a blanket around and over the tank too, it will do wonders to keep the temp up. Also oxygen is the an important thing, a battery operated air pump will do wonders to keep things alive and the air bubbles actually create a nice amount of water movement. The little Marina model ones run on to D batteries and go all day, it is great to have one on hand for emergencies.

If you don't have an MP40 or other type of Ecotech pump, in the future I would strongly consider it along with the battery backup. They may be expensive pumps but they are worth their weight in gold with the battery backup to get 36+ hours of water movement that automatically kicks in during a blackout. It is great to have for peace of mind when away from home or during a storm related outage etc. As I mentioned above a UPS for a computer is a terrible idea for most AC powered pumps as the sine approximations is terrible for motors. Having a standby generator is the most ideal thing but for many people this isn't possible.

 

[Bigkahuna]

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[Bigkahuna]

PM's replied. OP updated ...Ecotech battery backup sold.

 

[Bigkahuna]

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