Hey guys,
Wanted to get a build thread started to help me out with my latest adventure into reefing. New here, but there is such a great wealth of knowledge contained within, I thought this would be a great place to start one to get the best help/advise possible throughout the build.
Current components:
CAD Lights 2015 100G Artisan (47.5x23.5x20) - Tank, stand, and glass covers only
Trigger Systems Ruby Elite 36 Sump (36x18x15)
Vertex Omega 180i Protein Skimmer
Eheim 1262
Neptune APEX
2 x Radion XR30w G3 Pro w/ short rail, hanging kit
2 x Vortech MP10
2 x Avast MR5 Media Reactor
2 x Vertex Libra Vessel 2.5Tall - 2.5L
BRS dosing pump
Finnex 300w ti heater
Cabinet Mods:
First thing is to mod out the cabinet before anything big goes in and to keep me sane while I wait for the plumbing. Cut a drop ceiling out of 3/8" plywood for cable management and to house most of the electronics. When closed, all excess wire and electronics should stay hidden and safe. Magnetic switches placed in each door corner will be wired to 3 x 1w 120 degree LED flood's recessed into the drop ceilling and go on/off automatically. The 4 holes near the back are for desk hole covers for cable management. The 3 holes up front right are for 3 x vandal push button led switches (master switch for cabinet lights, cabinet fan, drop ceilling fan). It will have hinges in the back, swing down from the top and will use embedded magnets up front to keep it closed.
Also want to experiment with 1.5" eggcrate black foam and painting it with plastidip. I know it works well in other environments but dont know if it will become brittle and flake over time due to the saltwater. Anybody ever try this? I want to cover all vertical surfaces with the stuff to have the quietest setup possible. Also got a 3/8" - 36"x18" sheet of neoprene to go under the sump to isolate the whole thing.
Anyway, just wanted to get the thread started. More pics/updates to come.
Wanted to get a build thread started to help me out with my latest adventure into reefing. New here, but there is such a great wealth of knowledge contained within, I thought this would be a great place to start one to get the best help/advise possible throughout the build.
Current components:
CAD Lights 2015 100G Artisan (47.5x23.5x20) - Tank, stand, and glass covers only
Trigger Systems Ruby Elite 36 Sump (36x18x15)
Vertex Omega 180i Protein Skimmer
Eheim 1262
Neptune APEX
2 x Radion XR30w G3 Pro w/ short rail, hanging kit
2 x Vortech MP10
2 x Avast MR5 Media Reactor
2 x Vertex Libra Vessel 2.5Tall - 2.5L
BRS dosing pump
Finnex 300w ti heater
Cabinet Mods:
First thing is to mod out the cabinet before anything big goes in and to keep me sane while I wait for the plumbing. Cut a drop ceiling out of 3/8" plywood for cable management and to house most of the electronics. When closed, all excess wire and electronics should stay hidden and safe. Magnetic switches placed in each door corner will be wired to 3 x 1w 120 degree LED flood's recessed into the drop ceilling and go on/off automatically. The 4 holes near the back are for desk hole covers for cable management. The 3 holes up front right are for 3 x vandal push button led switches (master switch for cabinet lights, cabinet fan, drop ceilling fan). It will have hinges in the back, swing down from the top and will use embedded magnets up front to keep it closed.
Also want to experiment with 1.5" eggcrate black foam and painting it with plastidip. I know it works well in other environments but dont know if it will become brittle and flake over time due to the saltwater. Anybody ever try this? I want to cover all vertical surfaces with the stuff to have the quietest setup possible. Also got a 3/8" - 36"x18" sheet of neoprene to go under the sump to isolate the whole thing.
Anyway, just wanted to get the thread started. More pics/updates to come.