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GoFish 10-11-2016 04:46 AM

Very nicely done sir! Favourite tank build to date, and all in a day eh?! Haha.
Keep it up and bring on the the updates when you have time

Myka 10-11-2016 01:32 PM

Now that's a pimped out nano! A brand new nano is not a good place for a starfish or urchin, you may have to find someone to babysit them. I really like your sump, and that's awesome that you have space for a Chaeto chamber in the sump.

BRS had a 50% off sale?? Damn, that makes it worth buying in US dollars! When was that? It sucks that Proline Aquatics moved to the US - I don't think we'll see so much Vertex up here anymore, at least not until the dollar gets better. Vertex just got 36% more expensive for us. :(

NastayNatron 10-11-2016 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evilweevil (Post 999976)
Could I get a shot of skimmer juice on the rocks please

Haha how about scotch instead?

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Originally Posted by maron6977 (Post 999979)
Wholly crap - nice build !
Good luck
Looking forward to following

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by GoFish (Post 999982)
Very nicely done sir! Favourite tank build to date, and all in a day eh?! Haha.
Keep it up and bring on the the updates when you have time

Yeah it was a long day haha. Glad you like it!

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Originally Posted by Myka (Post 999989)
Now that's a pimped out nano! A brand new nano is not a good place for a starfish or urchin, you may have to find someone to babysit them. I really like your sump, and that's awesome that you have space for a Chaeto chamber in the sump.

BRS had a 50% off sale?? Damn, that makes it worth buying in US dollars! When was that? It sucks that Proline Aquatics moved to the US - I don't think we'll see so much Vertex up here anymore, at least not until the dollar gets better. Vertex just got 36% more expensive for us. :(

Thanks for the advice! I've had the starfish and urchin for just over 5 months now, moving them from my old setup into this tank. Currently they are spot feeding often with a mix of frozen food and seaweed sheets (urchin loves them). I am hoping this along with the live rock will help kick start my system fast enough to sustain them. I have a friend with a large tank who I could give them too in the mean time but I enjoy the spot feeding - so its tough to give them up :sad:

haha the BRS 50% off was only for Vertex Cerebra packages for the purposes of the beta testing. I believe they sold 400ish units? They also have discounts on all other cerebra related equipment which is still going on, but I'm guessing that will end once the beta is finished. Vertex being in the states has definitely hurt on this build. In case ya didn't notice, I happen to be a fan of them!

Simons 10-11-2016 05:35 PM

very 'elegant' build. Well done!

NastayNatron 10-15-2016 02:39 PM

Check out this fuge light. Love the purple glow!

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And a few pics inside the tank:

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FishyFishy! 10-15-2016 03:33 PM

Your photography skills are off the hook!!! Amazing shots!!

Evilweevil 10-15-2016 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NastayNatron (Post 999996)
Haha how about scotch instead

Actually I think I would actually drink skimmer juice over scotch any day. Lol but thanks for the offer !!

I really love the way you have everything setup here where did you get the red pipe and the cord management stuff ?

NastayNatron 10-16-2016 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FishyFishy! (Post 1000249)
Your photography skills are off the hook!!! Amazing shots!!

haha thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evilweevil (Post 1000253)
Actually I think I would actually drink skimmer juice over scotch any day. Lol but thanks for the offer !!

I really love the way you have everything setup here where did you get the red pipe and the cord management stuff ?

Thanks. The red pipe was ordered from Bulk Reef Supply. The cord management stuff was all bought at B&E Electronics here in Calgary.

NastayNatron 11-28-2016 09:32 PM

Time for an update! I have completed the equipment side of my reef :biggrin:. I ordered dosing pumps from BRS and programmed them with my Cerebra. Its been nice to be done with daily manual dosing! I completed my "electrical cabinet" on the upper side of the right cabinet with the addition of a Vortech Battery Backup.

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I created a cover utilizing a left over shelf from the cabinet and white trim. I mounted a small brushed nickel knob on the left for easy removal. The cover clicks easily into place using cabinet magnets which I mounted in the corners. It makes it look pretty clean.

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I also added a second power bar for my Cerebra. 6 outlets was not enough with the first one. I did not have a lot of options for mounting the power bar due to size constraints. I removed the liquor from the middle of the stand along with the middle shelf. I used the same method for mounting the first power bar as you can see below. I then notched a section out of the shelf before putting it back in place. It looks great and actually did not take up a lot of room in the back. It is totally invisible once the bottles are back in place!

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As for dosing containers, I went with Vertex Libra Vessels. They look good and are easy to work with. On the right, I installed a trigger systems crystal 5 gallon ATO reservoir. Check it out!

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NastayNatron 11-28-2016 09:36 PM

And a few more shots

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