75g build.

[snake1]

that look is cool but you need some kind of shield or a good pair of shades if you want to be in the same room

 

[CrazyEyes]

Decided to go against the T5's, kind of. Going with a "diy" led light and possibly some T5s for supplement. Also, finally got the black elbows put on and what a different it makes. Also picked up a pair of heaters, hooked up my ATO, now it's the least exciting part, the waiting game while it cycles.






Also did a little organizing under the stand, still have a few wires to tuck away but so far it's not too bad. I actually still need to get a jigsaw or saw and just turn those lopsided holes into a square hole.

 

[MrHarvard]

What ya using to seed/cycle?

 

[CrazyEyes]

The rocks had some die off, Ive also been dosing the tank with MB7.

 

[CrazyEyes]

Giggity.

 

[Milfordguy]

Are you going to run these off LDD's?

 

[CrazyEyes]

I'm going to try to. I just need to figure out which pins go to what diodes. Which Im hoping isnt too difficult.

 

[Milfordguy]

Yeah that's what I was wondering. Any thoughts?

 

[jim t]

Where did you get a cutting board that big? Better than foam?

 

[hoohoohdillyo]

Where did you get a cutting board that big? Better than foam?

If you are talking about inside the stand it's a yoga mat from Target.

 

[hoohoohdillyo]

I'm going to try to. I just need to figure out which pins go to what diodes. Which Im hoping isnt too difficult.

Should be easy, I'll help later when I can sit down for more than 15 minutes and see if we can find a wiring diagram. I'm willing to bet the bottom of the board is the ground and each of the prongs is + for each of the led's.

BTW, I freaking love your tank!

 

[jim t]

If you are talking about inside the stand it's a yoga mat from Target.

Thanks

 

[CrazyEyes]

Someone has a case of the new tank uglies.

 

[CrazyEyes]

For anyone still following along. All the parameters are zeroed out. Still have some diatoms in the tank. Going to wait for those to go away and throw some frozen food in there and make sure there isn't any huge spikes, just want to see if the bacteria can handle it. Shouldn't be too much longer.

 

[CrazyEyes]

Found a skimmer.

 

[rogergolf66]

great skimmer. if you have the room in the sump add a gate valve. you will love the upgrade!!!

Roger

 

[bmullikin1]

welcome to the itech club, you wont be disappointed, what pump does it have, you will need to build a stand for it as it is too deep right now,

 

[spicytuna]

Your build is really coming along, tank looks great. Congrats on the skimmer, you won't be disappointed that's for sure. What pump are you using? Here's a pic to show you what Sam is talking about. For best production, the output should be just at or below the water level. I designed my whole sump around the itech 100.

 

[floridascape]

What did you do with that diy 6 bulb mike?

 

[hoohoohdillyo]

Looks great Mike, I'll come over to help measure and figure out some ideas like we talked about last night.