The algae reactor is up and running. The build was relatively easy and took about 30 minutes to complete and program the Apex to control the reactor and lights. The lights are set to turn on when the light cycle for the display ends and turn off when it starts. I used the following parts:

- Deepwater Aquatics Quattro media reactor
- Tunze Silence pump (1073.008)
- Nexlux LED grow light kit (YPL0025)
- 1/2" black flexible vinyl tubing
- 1/2"x1/2" elbow fitting
- 1/2" black PVC electrical tape
- 3" ball of Chaetomorpha

I am also no longer dosing vinegar as a carbon source. Up until now, dosing vinegar had kept nitrates and phosphates in check but should no longer be needed with the algae reactor on the system. I guess we'll see what happens.

2017-07-25T17:19Z[GMT]