After tons of questions, Setup has begun - Pics

[sticky]

First things first. I need to thank pretty much everyone here since I have received answers to all my questions on just getting my tank and system setup.

Most of you know I came here looking at a 55G tank with a BioWheel Filtration.

Well, I returned all of it accept the tank, had a friend do a custom job, and with help from everyone here, this is what I have setup at this point.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f133/insult/Aquarium/fish.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f133/insult/Aquarium/fish1.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f133/insult/Aquarium/fish2.jpg

Setup
55 Gallon Tank
CPR Aquafuge Pro 17G w/ Skimmer
Little Giant In-line Pump 600GPH adapted piping for more flow(Quiet and great)
700GPH Overflow box
18W Jalli Fixture for Refugium
2 Tronic 200 Watt Heaters

Custom built oak stand/canopy with Formica on the top, inside, and on the canopy for those accidental water spills.

I know it isn't much to look at, and I still have a long road to go such as main tank lighting, additional skimmer, and possible addition for better water movement in tank.

Thanks again to everyone here, especially ReefNeck who has been patient to work with me and answer everyone question I could have.

[ReefNeck]

:oops: :oops: :oops: Great job there! Makes mine look sick. :(

[jerryc]

Man that is looking GOOD and the best part is your stand is BIG enough for the next UPGRADE

[graphixx]

that is looking good. that is gonna be a beautiful tank when you get it up and running!!! and plenty of room to grow!!!! very vry sharp looking set up!!! what ar eyou gonna do for lighting

[sticky]

what are you gonna do for lighting


I want metal halide, but the room constraints may force me to go T5. So since this is my first tank and I had the base built on purpose for room to grow I might just take the T5 and "when" I upgrade have a new canopy built for my new tank with about 12-14 inches instead of 8.
I plan to order my Seiso Powerjet, and add a standpipe to my overflow to help reduce the noise.

So for now, it is finding a light that fits in the space I have to do what I need.



A note on the guy that did the stand/canopy.

He purchased Oak and Formica, then hand made it all, trim, doors, everything. I also told him I would put the word out if you live around the Indiana area he is making more and can custom build anything you want.

[Sweetpea]

VERY nice! I'm jealous! ;)

Actually, I think this is the first time I've seen someone plan for a future upgrade like you have... many kudos to you for thinking ahead and preparing accordingly! :-)

[butterfly_babe4200]

Wow your yank looks amazing your going to do GREAT!

[sticky]

After searching and working with Reef and Perp I have finally found a light I believe will fit my needs.

http://reefgeek.com/products/categories/lighting/104068.html
http://reefgeek.com/product_images/sunlight_supply/t5_retrofit_b.jpg

[dakar]

Hang on to that carpenter... the cabinet work looks great. Enjoy all that open space while you have it :D

[sticky]

I plan on it, he is going to make me a more cabinets for other things in my house as well.

[davejnz]

Very nice cabinet/tank.I forgot to mention in your PM about the wiring of T5's to your ballast.Here's the link to the wiring diagram.
http://www.universalballast.com

[sticky]

Any chance of a more direct link, I can't find the help I need to setup the light.

[dakar]

What's the part number/model of that ballast?

[sticky]

b254punv-d

I think that is what your wanting

[flame]

Looking good. Keep us posted as you go

[Tom McKenna]

Very very nice set up my 130 stand was a custom stand made by a local woddworker and custom is always nice!!

[dakar]

Here's the datasheet for the b254punv-d ballast and wiring diagram. It's in .pdf format so you'll need Acrobat to view it.

[sticky]

Thanks, but I just.. "went with it" and got it wired and working. It wasn't too hard after I figured what was suppose to go where and how the current was suppose to run.

Tomorrow I will post new pictures as my aquascape has changed and I have 2 new friends in there playing, as well I will have more added tomorrow.

[dakar]

Think of the millions of electrons that were recylced in digging up and posting that datasheet for you.... and now you won't even look at it??? LOL

[Gravety]

Looks Awsome! Now on to the challange of burning your fishes retinas!

[sticky]

I have seen it, and I saved it on my PC in case I need to do work on it down the road. The "diagram" for it is on my ballast which is mounted up under my canopy so I can no longer see it, so if and when I have to work or change parts I can pull up the diagram you gave me on my PC and fix it quickly :D

[dakar]

That was completely in jest, I've litterly got 100's of datashets on ballasts that I am compiling a listing together for to post up here for folks, hoping that having them in a collective location will make it easier for everything to find instead of searching dozens of websites.