Crab's 40G Breeder Mixed Reef Tank

[Fudsey]

Stepping up in the reefing world now

 

[Johniejumbo]

Ooooooo aaaaaaaah

 

[CNDReef]

Nice job hiding all the wires.

 

[Flippers4pups]

 

[jsker]

So here's the big update. I'm super excited and loving it so far.
As most of you know, I've never been a big controller type of person. I used manual switches for everything and a JBJ temp controller. Then I lightly dipped my toes (except the missing one ) into the controller world by purchasing a used ReefKeeper Lite. And I liked it. The ability to have everything on a timer outlet without having a million bulky timers on a generic powerstrip saved lots of room. And the built in temperature control removed an external temperature controller. So I pinched my pennies, and begged the wife and she gave me the green light to purchase a brand new APEX!
Being that I was going to have to tear apart all my wiring for the changeover, I decided to tidy it up and make it look awesome! Heres the build
The apexEL unit and an extra EB832
I needed 11 outlets total

This is the cabinet that it's all going to be housed in.

And this is going to be my "power board"

EB832's mounted, and the holes for the cords with grommets all done

APEX Head Unit mounted, I drilled a hole for the wires with a grommet but didnt get a picture of it

Panel mounted in the cabinet, and I pre drilled the hole and grommeted for the two Vortech pumps

Took FOREVER but here's the finished result. I'm super happy with it and I really hope you guys like it

Very nice job on the organization.

 

[RichtheReefer21]

So here's the big update. I'm super excited and loving it so far.
As most of you know, I've never been a big controller type of person. I used manual switches for everything and a JBJ temp controller. Then I lightly dipped my toes (except the missing one ) into the controller world by purchasing a used ReefKeeper Lite. And I liked it. The ability to have everything on a timer outlet without having a million bulky timers on a generic powerstrip saved lots of room. And the built in temperature control removed an external temperature controller. So I pinched my pennies, and begged the wife and she gave me the green light to purchase a brand new APEX!
Being that I was going to have to tear apart all my wiring for the changeover, I decided to tidy it up and make it look awesome! Heres the build
The apexEL unit and an extra EB832
I needed 11 outlets total

This is the cabinet that it's all going to be housed in.

And this is going to be my "power board"

EB832's mounted, and the holes for the cords with grommets all done

APEX Head Unit mounted, I drilled a hole for the wires with a grommet but didnt get a picture of it

Panel mounted in the cabinet, and I pre drilled the hole and grommeted for the two Vortech pumps

Took FOREVER but here's the finished result. I'm super happy with it and I really hope you guys like it

ROFL @ the toe reference!

Looks great man! I am waiting till I get my sump installed to make myself a control console. Need to hit the lottery.

 

[BoomCorals]

Nice work on such a clean setup. I’m always impressed when it looks so organized! Mine is more in the functional boat unfortunately!

 

[Crabs McJones]

ROFL @ the toe reference!

Looks great man! I am waiting till I get my sump installed to make myself a control console. Need to hit the lottery.

HA! Wasn't sure if anyone would pick up on that or not

 

[Crabs McJones]

Nice work on such a clean setup. I’m always impressed when it looks so organized! Mine is more in the functional boat unfortunately!

Thank you

 

[Crabs McJones]

Some side shots from today

 

[jsker]

Some side shots from today

The tank is looking nice and happy!!

 

[Retro Reefer]

Tank is coming along nicely and great job on your control center! I need to get motivated and make one myself.

 

[pelphrey]

You did an amazing job with that cabinet!

 

[Ruben's Reef]

Nice upgrade Crabs. Tank looking great.

 

[Katrina71]

Curious if you'll be selling any of your pink mushrooms around springtime?

 

[Crabs McJones]

Curious if you'll be selling any of your pink mushrooms around springtime?

The regular mushrooms or the richordeas?

 

[BoomCorals]

Loving the side shot! Lets see a close up of those millis in the middle!

 

[Katrina71]

The regular mushrooms or the richordeas?

The rics

 

[Crabs McJones]

Loving the side shot! Lets see a close up of those millis in the middle!

Heres a shot from yesterday. I'll get a good one of the sticks in the center. They all actually came from your predecessor

 

[Crabs McJones]

The rics

Hmmm I suppose I could chop off one of the little guys for you