VertiNate's "Oceanfront Bar" Mixed Reef Build - Page 2

VertiNate · 10/06/2016, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Indiana Reefin

Wonderfull build!!!! You should be proud!!

Thanks! Everything is finally coming together

Wayner2 · 10/10/2016, 04:53 AM

How are you liking the Cerebra? would love some feedback, in the market for a controller and leaning towards the Cerebra once it comes out of Beta

Thanks

jmike0311 · 10/10/2016, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Wayner2

How are you liking the Cerebra? would love some feedback, in the market for a controller and leaning towards the Cerebra once it comes out of Beta

Thanks

+1
Also the flattened bottles are really cool. Beautiful build! I've always loved the aquarium/bar idea!

VertiNate · 10/10/2016, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wayner2

How are you liking the Cerebra? would love some feedback, in the market for a controller and leaning towards the Cerebra once it comes out of Beta

Thanks

I am loving the Cerebra so far. Its hard to fully comment on it right now as the cloud functionality has only just gone online. New updates are rolling out weekly. Vertex is doing a great job working with everyone on the forum to make the controller the best it can be. As for the hardware, I think the look of the Cerebra is unbeatable compared to the other controllers on the market. Everything looks very professional. Things will only get better as more and more compatible products are released. The power bars are quite large which is a huge struggle in a nano tank such as mine. I just ordered a second one and have had to do a lot of thinking to figure out how to fit it in my system without making it look bad. All in all, so far I am very happy. I will have much more to say in a month from now Im sure.

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Originally Posted by jmike0311

+1
Also the flattened bottles are really cool. Beautiful build! I've always loved the aquarium/bar idea!

Thanks! I picked them up on a street corner in San Francisco last year on a trip.

scar79 · 10/10/2016, 05:39 PM

Clean work so far! Looking forward to seeing it grow in - sub'd

VertiNate · 10/11/2016, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scar79

Clean work so far! Looking forward to seeing it grow in - sub'd

Thanks!

fishresponse · 10/11/2016, 10:15 PM

Very nice setup

reefwars · 10/11/2016, 11:00 PM

Well holy shitz lol nate bud how ya been ? Haven't seen you in years man its Denny

Build looks great dude

VertiNate · 10/12/2016, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by fishresponse

Very nice setup

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by reefwars

Well holy shitz lol nate bud how ya been ? Haven't seen you in years man its Denny

Build looks great dude

Hey Denny! Its been too long! I posted in your build. It looks great!

VertiNate · 10/15/2016, 08:39 AM

Check out this fuge light. Love the purple glow!

And a few pics inside the tank:

Chibils · 10/19/2016, 09:50 AM

Love the acans and the build looks great!

Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

VertiNate · 11/28/2016, 04:32 PM

Time for an update! I have completed the equipment side of my reef . 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.

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.

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!

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!

VertiNate · 11/28/2016, 04:37 PM

And a few more shots

VertiNate · 01/08/2017, 09:51 PM

Happy New Year! Well my tank has been running just over 4 months now so I think its time for a big photo drop!

Enjoy!

VertiNate · 01/08/2017, 09:51 PM

xanthurum · 01/08/2017, 10:35 PM

Nice setup. That's a lot of fancy equipment for a small tank but I can almost guarantee you will have one of the best little reef around. I'm not sure what's better, the tank or the selection of spirits.

Drone · 01/10/2017, 12:46 PM

BEAUTIFUL job! The tank looks great!

I found the thread because I was searching for Cerebra user experiences, and I'm glad I did.

So what all are you controlling with the Cerebra?

Thanks,
Kevin

roli112 · 01/10/2017, 01:03 PM

nice setup

10/11/2016, 10:15 PM	#32
fishresponse Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 644	Very nice setup __________________ –Andy 265g w/ 20" synergy overflow box Hamilton Cebu MH/T5 fixture w/ 250w Radium bulbs SPS/LPS mix \| 30g (long) refugium with cheato \| 40g sump

10/19/2016, 09:50 AM	#36
Chibils halide loyalist Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sugar Hill, GA Posts: 2,213	Love the acans and the build looks great! Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk __________________ always learning Current Tank Info: 75G new world cichlid, 25G reef in planning

01/08/2017, 10:35 PM	#41
xanthurum Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Surprise Arizona Posts: 915	Nice setup. That's a lot of fancy equipment for a small tank but I can almost guarantee you will have one of the best little reef around. I'm not sure what's better, the tank or the selection of spirits. __________________ Why is this so addictive. Current Tank Info: You want to know just ask

01/10/2017, 01:03 PM	#43
roli112 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 298	nice setup __________________ 180 gallon mixed reef Current Tank Info: 180g. mix reef

10/10/2016, 04:53 AM	#27
Wayner2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 270	How are you liking the Cerebra? would love some feedback, in the market for a controller and leaning towards the Cerebra once it comes out of Beta Thanks

10/10/2016, 05:39 PM	#30
scar79 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southwestern CT Posts: 534	Clean work so far! Looking forward to seeing it grow in - sub'd

10/11/2016, 11:00 PM	#33
reefwars Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,313	Well holy shitz lol nate bud how ya been ? Haven't seen you in years man its Denny Build looks great dude

10/15/2016, 08:39 AM	#35
VertiNate Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 32	Check out this fuge light. Love the purple glow! And a few pics inside the tank:

11/28/2016, 04:32 PM	#37
VertiNate Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 32	Time for an update! I have completed the equipment side of my reef . 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. 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. 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! 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!

11/28/2016, 04:37 PM	#38
VertiNate Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 32	And a few more shots

01/08/2017, 09:51 PM	#39
VertiNate Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 32	Happy New Year! Well my tank has been running just over 4 months now so I think its time for a big photo drop! Enjoy!

01/10/2017, 12:46 PM	#42
Drone Moved On Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Pgh, PA Posts: 562	BEAUTIFUL job! The tank looks great! I found the thread because I was searching for Cerebra user experiences, and I'm glad I did. So what all are you controlling with the Cerebra? Thanks, Kevin