Andy's 100G
 

Well after a ton of research, I finally ordered my first sw reef setup.

I decided to go with a Cad Lights 100g Artisan II ( http://www.cadlights.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=47&products _id=250 ). I found them as I was researching protein skimmers and came across some good reviews on the Cad Lights TIA 1220. I dealt with Phil in Quebec and he has been fantastic to deal with. I liked the fact that it is 1/2" starfire glass with a center overflow (which is what I was looking for) with durso drain with modified herbie style, a 30g sump, refuge light, protein skimmer (went with the upgraded 1220), plumbing, return pump, black cabinet and light hangers. I have read lots of reviews and these systems are supposed to be quite attractive and very quiet.

I have to say that researching sw setups and all the various ways to set them up was quite overwhelming for me as I am new in the hobby (only have had fw tanks) and just moved to a new area and didn't know anyone who has any sw experience. I knew I wanted a setup with a sump and especially for my first setup I was hoping to find something that already had plumbing etc. I looked at the Red Sea and beside the fact that they are quite expensive, they didn't seem to be very customizable and I am sure that down the road I would want to have that flexibility.

My lights are 2x 120w programmable full spectrum LEDs.

My aquarium arrived and unfortunately the sump was broken and I was missing the protein skimmer, return pump, plumbing and refuge light. After finally getting this sorted out, hold ups at customs, modifications I did to the sump layout to give me a larger refugium and plumbing, I finished my leak test and I am happy to report have begun the cycle process. http://winnipegfishforum.info/forum/...ult/hello2.gif Here is a pic of the tank empty and during my leak test and the sump setup.

Since I have had the tank running for a bit, I have decided to get a Tunze ATO which should be installed soon.....

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Andy

Nice setup!

Looking good already
Let the cycle begin

Looking good! I'm sunscribed!

Nice Setup. Subscribed!

Thank a bunch for the positive comments...... I am so addicted already lol

this is sweet its almost the same as my custom tank! so im tagging along to see where you go with it !!

How things change
 

Well here is my tank today :biggrin:

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...6/tank_001.jpg

Great start to your setup. Now the fun part! Collecting and watching things grow grow grow! :biggrin: