My 90 gal used setup The Resurrection

Daka · 06/03/2012, 07:18 PM

Hi, everyone. I am setting up a 90 gal DT with a 30 Gal sump. I bought a used setup that needs to be completely cleaned up and setup. I plan to add to this thread as I finish different parts. I am doing this so maybe other noobs will learn and if the experienced reefer, see me doing something wrong they will help me correct the problem. I am DIY LED light and am Arduino controller too. I will be threading those here too.
So all are welcome to follow and any help would be fantastic. Here is the setup on my porch.

One thing I found out, make sure you clean up and salt on yourstand, it just brings in water. Which seperated some of the wood. I am in the process of repairing.

mmmm4life · 06/03/2012, 07:33 PM

The DIY LED lights i want to try but have not found realy a good place to start maybe you can help I have heard that CREE led is the only way to go

Daka · 06/03/2012, 07:42 PM

I just got mine from Steves LEDs , google and read about his LEDS, and drivers.

rdaly97 · 06/03/2012, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mmmm4life

The DIY LED lights i want to try but have not found realy a good place to start maybe you can help I have heard that CREE led is the only way to go

Reefledlights.com and rapidled.com... Great websites. Had my DIY led running about a month

Daka · 06/06/2012, 10:38 AM

Well , been busy at work so things have slowed down Little. The Plywood and Formica has been cut for the bottom where the sump will go. Be sure you get all the salt out, it just pulls in more moisture. Should have those installed this week. Been playing with and learning the Arduino controller. Very interest part of this project.
Started to work on the LED light fixture. Was looking over the LEDs and drivers from Steve's LEDS. Very well made, packaging was excellent. Had several question on adding moon lights using his drivers. Answered email very fast and Steve does know his electrical stuff, was big help. Again tag along with questions or advise.
Daka the noobie

IridescentLily · 06/06/2012, 11:28 AM

What kind of corals do you plan to keep?

Daka · 06/07/2012, 07:15 AM

Hi,
Planning it to be a mixed tank. Of course will start out with the easiest to keep, I am a total Noobie...lol. I love the look of clams too. What would you suggest to start with?
Any help would be get.

Thanks in advance
Daka

Daka · 06/16/2012, 04:38 PM

Well been busy at work which is a good thing. I have the formica bottom placed in the sump area. Make sure ,if you get a used stand that you clean out the salt. It kept wicking moisture into the plywood.
Have been working on code for the Arduino and the DIY LED lights.

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More to come

oklahoma11 · 06/16/2012, 07:36 PM

looks like a lot of fun. I just bought a used 54 gallon corner, and have resurrected it.

06/03/2012, 07:18 PM	#1
Daka Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 52	My 90 gal used setup The Resurrection Hi, everyone. I am setting up a 90 gal DT with a 30 Gal sump. I bought a used setup that needs to be completely cleaned up and setup. I plan to add to this thread as I finish different parts. I am doing this so maybe other noobs will learn and if the experienced reefer, see me doing something wrong they will help me correct the problem. I am DIY LED light and am Arduino controller too. I will be threading those here too. So all are welcome to follow and any help would be fantastic. Here is the setup on my porch. One thing I found out, make sure you clean up and salt on yourstand, it just brings in water. Which seperated some of the wood. I am in the process of repairing. Last edited by Daka; 06/03/2012 at 07:54 PM. Reason: add pixs

06/03/2012, 07:33 PM	#2
mmmm4life Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Montana Posts: 76	The DIY LED lights i want to try but have not found realy a good place to start maybe you can help I have heard that CREE led is the only way to go __________________ 55 gal reefer its more addicting then any drug want to go bigger everyday Current Tank Info: 90 gal reef with 210 build at works

06/03/2012, 07:42 PM	#3
Daka Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 52	LEDs I just got mine from Steves LEDs , google and read about his LEDS, and drivers.

06/06/2012, 11:28 AM	#6
IridescentLily Editor-Reefkeeping mag Join Date: May 2008 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 3,858 Blog Entries: 5	What kind of corals do you plan to keep? __________________ ~April Editor-Reefkeeping Magazine

06/16/2012, 04:38 PM	#8
Daka Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 52	Well been busy at work which is a good thing. I have the formica bottom placed in the sump area. Make sure ,if you get a used stand that you clean out the salt. It kept wicking moisture into the plywood. Have been working on code for the Arduino and the DIY LED lights. [IMG][/IMG] More to come

06/06/2012, 10:38 AM	#5
Daka Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 52	Well , been busy at work so things have slowed down Little. The Plywood and Formica has been cut for the bottom where the sump will go. Be sure you get all the salt out, it just pulls in more moisture. Should have those installed this week. Been playing with and learning the Arduino controller. Very interest part of this project. Started to work on the LED light fixture. Was looking over the LEDs and drivers from Steve's LEDS. Very well made, packaging was excellent. Had several question on adding moon lights using his drivers. Answered email very fast and Steve does know his electrical stuff, was big help. Again tag along with questions or advise. Daka the noobie

06/07/2012, 07:15 AM	#7
Daka Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 52	Hi, Planning it to be a mixed tank. Of course will start out with the easiest to keep, I am a total Noobie...lol. I love the look of clams too. What would you suggest to start with? Any help would be get. Thanks in advance Daka

06/16/2012, 07:36 PM	#9
oklahoma11 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 87	looks like a lot of fun. I just bought a used 54 gallon corner, and have resurrected it.