Klaw2474
Active Member
Don't have much to show, but I figured I may as well get a thread started that I can gradually add to over time.
I've been saving for awhile to get the build that I want, currently I just have a 29g biocube.
I decided to go with the 125G Cadlight because I really like the size, 59"x24"20 (and one of the my favorite parts of the biocube is that it's shallow in comparison to larger tanks).
I was relatively happy with my Cadlights experience. The tank was shipped in very good condition. There have been some horror stories, but it looks like they're stepping it up and trying to improve in some areas. Customer service is not one of those, however.
I decided to not get the skimmer/return pump because I already knew what I wanted, why not save the cash? I added the light hanging kit to my order, and was also told I'd be getting one of the new standard sized tanks (they're usually metric, being a Canadian company).
However, when my tank arrived I had a skimmer, a return pump, no hanging light and metric plumbing/overflow holes. Quite frustrating. It was quite an effort to make contact with them and get everything resolved, but I'm happy with the quality of the tank and the sump.
For now, I've only got a few cell phone pictures of the tank. It's sitting around until I can pick up the rest of the equipment.
Equipment list:
1. Return
Ecotech Vectra L1 (still on preorder, hopefully they ship soon)
2. Skimmer
Vertex Omega 180I. This skimmer is a beast, seems to be very, very well made and is quite heavy. I was so impressive by the construction I decided I wanted to use Vertex for my calcium reactor.
3. Sump
Tank comes with a 40g glass sump (the return section is large, so I'm going to add a sheet of acrylic and use half of it as additional refugium space)
4. Powerheads
Maxspect Gyre 150 (not sure if I need 2 of these, but I think I will want it, the pulse action videos I've seen online look amazing). If I need more flow after the 2 Gyres, then I might consider the WAV for the Apex.
5. Lighting
Currently have 2x Radion Pro's waiting (going to see if I can get away with 2 if I raise them a bit. Will consider getting another one if needed after I save up some more cash).
6. Reactors
Vertex RX-C 6D Calcium Reactor (I've never been good with dosing, and have always had alk/ca problems with my biocube. I decided to get a calcium reactor to make things a little more stable.)
7. Controllers
I have an apex with all the standard probes/breakout boxes. Still need to get the reeflink/maxpsect controller modules. I use the Apex DOS for continuous water changes.
Fish list and everything else - I'm not sure yet, this is something I'm still thinking about. It will be a mixed reef tank, though
I've been saving for awhile to get the build that I want, currently I just have a 29g biocube.
I decided to go with the 125G Cadlight because I really like the size, 59"x24"20 (and one of the my favorite parts of the biocube is that it's shallow in comparison to larger tanks).
I was relatively happy with my Cadlights experience. The tank was shipped in very good condition. There have been some horror stories, but it looks like they're stepping it up and trying to improve in some areas. Customer service is not one of those, however.
I decided to not get the skimmer/return pump because I already knew what I wanted, why not save the cash? I added the light hanging kit to my order, and was also told I'd be getting one of the new standard sized tanks (they're usually metric, being a Canadian company).
However, when my tank arrived I had a skimmer, a return pump, no hanging light and metric plumbing/overflow holes. Quite frustrating. It was quite an effort to make contact with them and get everything resolved, but I'm happy with the quality of the tank and the sump.
For now, I've only got a few cell phone pictures of the tank. It's sitting around until I can pick up the rest of the equipment.
Equipment list:
1. Return
Ecotech Vectra L1 (still on preorder, hopefully they ship soon)
2. Skimmer
Vertex Omega 180I. This skimmer is a beast, seems to be very, very well made and is quite heavy. I was so impressive by the construction I decided I wanted to use Vertex for my calcium reactor.
3. Sump
Tank comes with a 40g glass sump (the return section is large, so I'm going to add a sheet of acrylic and use half of it as additional refugium space)
4. Powerheads
Maxspect Gyre 150 (not sure if I need 2 of these, but I think I will want it, the pulse action videos I've seen online look amazing). If I need more flow after the 2 Gyres, then I might consider the WAV for the Apex.
5. Lighting
Currently have 2x Radion Pro's waiting (going to see if I can get away with 2 if I raise them a bit. Will consider getting another one if needed after I save up some more cash).
6. Reactors
Vertex RX-C 6D Calcium Reactor (I've never been good with dosing, and have always had alk/ca problems with my biocube. I decided to get a calcium reactor to make things a little more stable.)
7. Controllers
I have an apex with all the standard probes/breakout boxes. Still need to get the reeflink/maxpsect controller modules. I use the Apex DOS for continuous water changes.
Fish list and everything else - I'm not sure yet, this is something I'm still thinking about. It will be a mixed reef tank, though
So far I have heard several mixed reviews... most people changed out the skimmer (some complained about the original cadlights skimmer about it being bad quality and overflowing, being overrated (gallon wise) etc; others talk about how silent it is and that it works well). Anyways, I'm looking at the 125 and 150 Artisan II's... Was wondering if you could post some updated pics and info on your experience so far? How is the 2 radions working for you - or did you have to add on some lighting? Oh, and one last thing: did you get the Eurobracing around the top? If so, how does it look? I haven't been able to really get a good look at the 125/150 gal Eurobracing [emoji14]
