DVader77's DB 57 Edge Stormtrooper build!

[eg8r210]

Good to know. I'll leave it just like it is. I do have a slightly taller pipe I'm going to try also. It seems to only dump maybe 3 gallons back in the sump and does not siphon at all from the return.

I wouldn't glue it.

 

[DVaDeR77]

Some progress today. Put lights on just to see how they fit and started mounting the Apex, ato, and light drivers and such to the electronics board. Still lots to do. I did also raise the drain pipe in the over flow as suggested and works very well and made the overflow very quite in the process.

 

[DVaDeR77]

Lights work!!!

 

[DVaDeR77]

Was in garage at 2 AM this morning so not a very great picture but some progress non the less.

 

[DVaDeR77]

Moved to its resting place now time to set it all up

 

[DVaDeR77]

What you guys think of this sump layout any suggestions or good to go.

 

[DVaDeR77]

Lights mounted to wall. didn't like how they mounted to the tank. Love it much better this way. Plus I'm getting Artfully Acrylic's new Clearview lid and feel it would be better with no cut out for light clamps.

 

[revhtree]

Great job!

 

[DVaDeR77]

Went ahead and ordered some baffles. All baffles are 11 3/4. One is 8" tall 9 1/2 and 2 are 6 3/4 so 4 total. Should do the trick I hope. For a 20L sump.

 

[DVaDeR77]

All set up waiting on dry time then water test then setup and start filling this beast.

 

[DVaDeR77]

Getting closer. Some ?s regarding the apex. I have Return, skimmer, Hydor ATO, media reactor, MP10, power for leds, fan, stormX, and 2 hydor 600 gph pumps. Think that's all so what goes to what and can I plug a power strip in one of the EB8 outlets to power always on devices like the LEDs and stormX. Some input is appreciated.

 

[DVaDeR77]

Also what to plug into outlets 4 and 8?

 

[revhtree]

Nice!

 

[DVaDeR77]

Water unit up and running. Should start filling in the comming days. I Hope.

 

[DVaDeR77]

Just got my Artfully Acrylic Clear View Lid today and I can't say enough about it or the guys there.

 

[DVaDeR77]

Filled up and running. A little cloudy and some rock scaping to be done but otherwise running good.

 

[bknapp]

Glad to see it finally get wet! Now the real fun begins!

 

[DVaDeR77]

Cleared

 

[DVaDeR77]

Rock scape is not complete as I have rock I'm moving over from the BC14 along with live stock. Maybe a week or two

 

[DVaDeR77]

Moved fish and some rock and coral. Had 4 RBTA's but only going to keep one taking them in to LFS next week for fish or coral or both. Anyway some pics. I'll also get a ful tank shot tomorrow when the lights are on day.