Unclesalty's 180 Gallon Tank Build Thread

[unclesalty]

Originally Posted by unclesalty

So far my equipment list is going to consist of:
4 Ecotech Radions
Bubble King Supermarine 200
ATB Flowstar 1800
2 mp40's and possibly adding a 3rd down the road.
Controller -I haven't decided on yet

For controller I was originally going to go with a Profilux but have been reading about a new controller and by the sounds of it the Profilux will be moved down in the pecking order after its release. I am definately going to wait and see the details!

[freezetyle]

Originally Posted by unclesalty

For controller I was originally going to go with a Profilux but have been reading about a new controller and by the sounds of it the Profilux will be moved down in the pecking order after its release. I am definately going to wait and see the details!

are you thinking about the vertex?

[mseepman]

If you are thinking vertex...it was awesome to play with at MACNA. Now if they price it within reason.

[kien]

I love me some build threads with high end equipments :-D

[unclesalty]

Originally Posted by freezetyle

are you thinking about the vertex?

I will have to find article again and reread it. It never mentioned the name "Vertex" but maybe it was just Vertex's model name?

[unclesalty]

How was the Vertex in comparison to the Profilux? Never owned any type of controller yet myself here. Everyone seems to say controllers are "must haves"

[Myka]

Originally Posted by unclesalty

Everyone seems to say controllers are "must haves"

If they are must haves, I would have one. Many people think smart phones are must haves. Controllers are pretty nifty though - especially if you take advantage of all the equipment that work in conjunction. Controllers that work in conjunction with smart phones are nifty x2.

[Parker]

I have to say I love my controller. Makes life a lot easier ( for me at least ) Every piece of equipment I have is tied into mine.

My next project is to tie in a 12v remote trigger from my home theater. Press BluRay and my lights shut down, 2 of my three pumps shut down, wavebox shuts down. It will all come back up on it's own once I shut the amp down again..

Pretty neat toys if you take full advantage of them.

[unclesalty]

Lockrookie's idea worked excellent and the overflow box top edge is 100% perfect down to the exact mm!

[unclesalty]

Return holes are now drilled and vinyl background is on. I had to do it in 2 pieces as I didn't have a 6ft piece of vinyl. If I could do it again I would of spray painted back of tank in garage before I took it downstairs. No biggie though as the coraline will cover it in time anyhow. I still have to drill and tap the cap on the open channel standpipe and then it should be ready to fill with some RO reject water to clean and rinse tank out!