GHL and a prayer, let's build!

[Leadfooted]

Warning, below photo's are not for the OCD faint of heart. I did the research, I'm on board with GHL and ready to tackle this project but I need some serious help! If I could have the knowledge of @Ditto and skills of @Elder1945 I'd be well beyond this part of my build. Instead, I'm stuck looking at this hideous mess and can't seem to take the next step. Here's a rather disturbing visual of my situation.

That mess is what's hiding under this 30G.

Here's all the electronic devices I have that need to be tied into my new ProFiLux 4 controller from the Mega Set I have.

2 each Random LED strips
3 hydor Koralia pumps
Finnex heater and controller
Varios 4 skimmer and controller
MP-10WQD with Vortec controller
Eco-Tech Battery Backup
2 each Aquatic Life T-5 ballast
1 ReefBright XHO
1 Aqua Gadget Chetomax (sump light)

I have GHL P4 Mega Set the includes the below items:

• ProfiLux 4, black
• Power supply unit
• Digital water temperature sensor
• pH-electrode with calibration fluids pH 7 und pH 9
• Conductivity electrode with calibration fluid 50 mS
• Redox-Sensor with calibration fluid 220 mV
• Powerbar5.1 with PAB cable 2m
• USB cable

I'm looking for suggestions on organization as well as additional components and accessories I'll need to tie all this into my P4 controller. Thanks in advance, I'm a bit over my head with this but I'm eager to learn.

 

[AZMSGT]

I'm the wrong person to offer advice but this is my plan.

to go from this:

To a center section that will house the Profilux, KH & Ion Directors as well as a couple dosers and dosing fluids underneath. If I can fit it all in that cavity. Need to get the goodies before I try to build it out though.

 

[Ditto]

@Leadfooted - Welcome to the GHL Club!!!

You will need the Vortech Controller if you wish to control the Mp10 through the P4.

I do not believe the Korilla pumps can be controlled with the P4, do they have a 1-10V port?

I believe for the Varios Pump you would need:

Bulk Reef Supply - Making Reefing Fun and Easy

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This cable, and you would need to cut the end off, and place it into a https://www.aquariumcomputer.com/products/profilux-accessories/breakout-boxes-adapters/

Now come what do you want to control

Do you want the controller to turn on and off the LED's?

For the Korilla Pumps you could plug them into a Powerbar and set feed mode on them if you wish so it powers them down.

Sump light plugs into the Powerbar and is controlled through a timer. (I have a video on this)

Finnex heater and controller would plug into the powerbar, and program P4 to be the main controller the Finex as secondary as it going to power on and off the Finex.

As for the wiring mess, I want to see what @Elder1945 says, it is an art. It took me a while to get mine looking nice, a lot of zip ties, and quite a few tries.

 

[Leadfooted]

I'm the wrong person to offer advice but this is my plan.

to go from this:

To a center section that will house the Profilux, KH & Ion Directors as well as a couple dosers and dosing fluids underneath. If I can fit it all in that cavity. Need to get the goodies before I try to build it out though.

Looks like you're hiding Medusa's head in that box! Your GHL build's coming along nicely!

 

[Leadfooted]

@Leadfooted - Welcome to the GHL Club!!!

You will need the Vortech Controller if you wish to control the Mp10 through the P4.

I do not believe the Korilla pumps can be controlled with the P4, do they have a 1-10V port?

I believe for the Varios Pump you would need:

Bulk Reef Supply - Making Reefing Fun and Easy

Shop top saltwater aquarium equipment at Bulk Reef Supply. We carry everything you will need for your saltwater aquarium or reef tank.

www.bulkreefsupply.com

This cable, and you would need to cut the end off, and place it into a https://www.aquariumcomputer.com/products/profilux-accessories/breakout-boxes-adapters/

Now come what do you want to control

Do you want the controller to turn on and off the LED's?

For the Korilla Pumps you could plug them into a Powerbar and set feed mode on them if you wish so it powers them down.

Sump light plugs into the Powerbar and is controlled through a timer. (I have a video on this)

Finnex heater and controller would plug into the powerbar, and program P4 to be the main controller the Finex as secondary as it going to power on and off the Finex.

As for the wiring mess, I want to see what @Elder1945 says, it is an art. It took me a while to get mine looking nice, a lot of zip ties, and quite a few tries.

You will need the Vortech Controller if you wish to control the Mp10 through the P4: I have a controller for the MP10, just not sure which cable can be used to link to P4

This cable, and you would need to cut the end off, and place it into a https://www.aquariumcomputer.com/products/profilux-accessories/breakout-boxes-adapters/ I'll get the Y module cable from the link you gave me, are you saying I'll need to cut one of the ends since there's two? Then I can just plug into this?

Do you want the controller to turn on and off the LED's? Yes, I'd like it to turn on all my lights with timers. I'm also curious if the P4 can allow me to dim my ReedBright XHO.

For the Korilla Pumps you could plug them into a Powerbar and set feed mode on them if you wish so it powers them down. This would be just fine and all I need.

Sump light plugs into the Powerbar and is controlled through a timer. (I have a video on this), Thanks and I'll check this out for sure.

Thanks for the Finnex info as well, I was thinking this would go to the power bar but needed confirmation.

I'll continue reading up on your post and thank you greatly for all the help. I'm good with many things in this hobby but this is an area I need to work on a little more.

 

[vangvace]

For your ReefBright XHOs, you would need their LED Interface for a dimming function. It will use the 1-10V interface to control the dimming. Otherwise you can turn them on/off the same way the sump lights are.

For the cable and breakout box, you cut the network cable connector style end and wire that end into the breakout box.

 

[Leadfooted]

For your ReefBright XHOs, you would need their LED Interface for a dimming function. It will use the 1-10V interface to control the dimming. Otherwise you can turn them on/off the same way the sump lights are.

For the cable and breakout box, you cut the network cable connector style end and wire that end into the breakout box.

Thank you! I’ll look into both of these suggestions tomorrow.