Ross B Reef'n 170 Gallon & Fishroom Megabuild

[Ross B Reef'n]

All those crimp connections are giving me anxiety lol

Not a fan of cold welded connections?

 

[Blutspitze]

Loving how the box turned out! The organization is awesome and it'll be great to see it in action.

 

[Ross B Reef'n]

Loving how the box turned out! The organization is awesome and it'll be great to see it in action.

Thank you! I basically approached it like building/wiring a computer. I got mixed up at one point trying to pull multiple wires at once. Bad idea. One wire at a time!

 

[Sinfullchef]

Not a fan of cold welded connections?

Not really, but to be fair I have spent a fair amount of time wiring tractors and monster trucks (I.E. Stuff that bounces and vibrates a lot). Even with my reservations against cold connections, your cabinet is looking awesome!!!!

 

[mcdrichj]

Following! Fantastic build very meticulous details!

 

[Ross B Reef'n]

Not really, but to be fair I have spent a fair amount of time wiring tractors and monster trucks (I.E. Stuff that bounces and vibrates a lot). Even with my reservations against cold connections, your cabinet is looking awesome!!!!

Very cool! And thank you! I'm not a fan of using wire nuts outside of junction boxes, and the door is on hinges. I needed to make sure all the connections could withstand a small tug if for some reason the slack I left doesnt prevent that. I'll also check everything with a multimeter before it's put into service.

 

[Ross B Reef'n]

Following! Fantastic build very meticulous details!

It's this darn engineering brain of mine. Blessing and a curse!

 

[New Jersey REEF]

Very nice, I just love how clean this setup is!
Looking forward to more progress pics

 

[Ross B Reef'n]

Very nice, I just love how clean this setup is!
Looking forward to more progress pics

Thank you so much. I'll be sure to keep this thread updated!

 

[mcdrichj]

It's this darn engineering brain of mine. Blessing and a curse!

I know how that goes, I have one too. I am looking for a house then I can start my permanent build and make everything exactly the way I want. However, I'm not sure I will ever be as organized.

 

[Ross B Reef'n]

I know how that goes, I have one too. I am looking for a house then I can start my permanent build and make everything exactly the way I want. However, I'm not sure I will ever be as organized.

Sure you can be. Dream it up in your mind, then put those thought down on paper. If you have a plan and a process, you can be even more organized.

 

[Wrangy]

I have to say that this is one of the coolest, craziest, over top, amazing, thoughtful and well designed and built tanks I've come across in a long time! I love it mate! Your effort and love for your current and future inhabitants is just inspiring haha keep the updates flowing man!!

 

[Ross B Reef'n]

I have to say that this is one of the coolest, craziest, over top, amazing, thoughtful and well designed and built tanks I've come across in a long time! I love it mate! Your effort and love for your current and future inhabitants is just inspiring haha keep the updates flowing man!!

Thank you so much! That definitly put a smile on my face . Just being me, and expressing my joy for this hobby!

 

[Wrangy]

Thank you so much! That definitly put a smile on my face . Just being me, and expressing my joy for this hobby!

You should definitely be smiling! I can't wait to watch this one grow!

 

[fishybizzness]

So do you do house calls to set up aquarium systems?? Lol Put me on the waiting list!!

 

[SkiCatTX]

Just two more common neutrals to run, then wiring to the junction boxes, and the wiring is complete! Calling it a day for today though.

It does look like a home wiring panel...

 

[Ross B Reef'n]

So do you do house calls to set up aquarium systems?? Lol Put me on the waiting list!!

I wish! If I could make more money doing this than my day job, I would in a heartbeat! I'd also have to step my game up a little too. Wouldn't be able to live with myself if I didn't offer anything but the absolute best

 

[Ross B Reef'n]

It does look like a home wiring panel...

In concept, yes

 

[Ross B Reef'n]

Took these pictures on saturday, but was so relaxed, I didn't have the energy to post the pictures. The most amazing, relaxing, rejuvenating, wonderful view I've ever seen in my home.

The Predetors (NHL) lost, and I didn't even care.

 

[Wrangy]

That's fantastic man!! Such a nice view from the couch!