MY CDA Fish Prison.

[Kershaw]

hello all. My previous builds have always been rushed used tanks and just transferring live stock.
I hope this will be a picture packed thread.

background: started reefing 2012
I Owned a 180 that was in bad shape leaked for year and there is now a 6’x2’ stain on the hardwood floor, just tiled over it a few months ago.
down sized to a 120 then upgraded to 125 48x30x20.
Took a 3 year break due to work, working on house and so forth.

The build.

Approved budget with out live stock. 5k
Current budget spent 6800$

Tank: ordered a 60x24x20 tank with stand from CDA. 2-4 month build time.
Modular marine overflow

Planning a DIY canopy.

Lights: 2 kessil a360x 1 ap9x
Return: reef octo various 6. ( maybe 2)
skimmer: reef octo elite 150
sump: trigger sapphire 34”
power-heads: nero5 x2
controller: Used apex classic and el brain.

Desired Stock list: (subject to change)
checker board wrasse
Malanarus wrasse
Leopard wrasse
Purple tang
foxface
Midas Blenny
Copperband butterfly
2 clowns

Rock: plan is to do a scape with dry rock, cycle it then seed with some live rock for the life.

Have just about everything I need just waiting on tank to arrive.
Currently looking for a cheap rubber maid shed for water mixing station.

thanks for reading

 

[Zer0]

Fish prison lol

 

[Kershaw]

Just got an update from CDA tank is being started on the 24th of may! It’s still awhile but at least I have date.

 

[Kershaw]

I received a Broken EB832 today from a fellow reefer for almost nothing with the intent of repairing. Since I am over my 5k budget already this is the best chance I have to get the items I want and save some money.
The EB832 is doing the click of death on arrival. After looking into it I found a swollen capacitor. If you look at the two caps, the top on the one In front is flat and the one in back is bulging. It may look minor but I am 99.9 confident that’s the issue. So I am going to follow the rebuild advice on another thread and replace all caps on this power supply.

total cost if eb832 and repair is expected to be under 50$

 

[Smite]

Very nice. I started searching CDA builds, I just put a deposit down on mine. Looking forward to your progress. Looks like a solid build list so far!

 

[Kershaw]

Eb832 repaired and working now.
I also picked up another broken eb832 and will be attempting another repair, I did order enough parts to repair a few so maybe I can use them to trade for other items I need.

 

[Kershaw]

Small update. With no delays my tank should arrive first week of august. Can’t wait!!!! I have never owned a new tank before

 

[Smite]

Small update. With no delays my tank should arrive first week of august. Can’t wait!!!! I have never owned a new tank before

Nice! Glad to hear they give updates like that. Did you place your order in April?

is this going to be a FOWLR or a reef tank? Excited for ya! I’m sure it’s going to turn out awesome based on other threads I’ve seen with CDA tanks and stands.

 

[Kershaw]

my deposit was paid in March. During the order process they informed there was a few month lead time. And there was a delay because of the wood shortage.

it will be a reef tank I have never done sps dominant so I’m considering trying that. I have had sps in the past but always mixed reef.

 

[Smite]

Very cool, that's right up my alley. Looking forward to what you do with it!

 

[Kershaw]

Update: I won the ink bird heater controller and it came super fast. Glad to add it to the plan for redundancy
Also been looking for a used plastic shed locally to use as my water mixing station, My house does not have a garage.

Also I promise lots of pictures once tank arrives.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

HAHA love the tank name!

 

[Kershaw]

Got my tank. Quick cycled, coral and fish. Here it is!!

 

[Kershaw]

Just kidding, my wife was telling my tank arrived. My son got me this.
tank is delayed hopefully will ship by next week.

 

[Kershaw]

Starting to get a little frustrated with CDA and their delays. I understand things happen, the issue is the lack of communication. I have to reach out to them. The tanks is behind by several months from the original delivery date

 

[Smite]

Starting to get a little frustrated with CDA and their delays. I understand things happen, the issue is the lack of communication. I have to reach out to them. The tanks is behind by several months from the original delivery date

Not what I want to hear but had a feeling that'd be the case. I was told a delay from now until 9/4 but I'm guessing it'll be Nov/Dec by the sounds of yours. Hopefully you get yours before they start locking things down again in CA.

 

[Kershaw]

Not what I want to hear but had a feeling that'd be the case. I was told a delay from now until 9/4 but I'm guessing it'll be Nov/Dec by the sounds of yours. Hopefully you get yours before they start locking things down again in CA.

I sure hope so. Good luck to use as well. I highly recommend once your build has started your request weekly updates.

I personally don’t mind some delays if they communicate once there is a problem that is delaying progress. I understand things happen, and all the tank builders seem insanely busy.

 

[Kershaw]

Finally get to add some pictures.
paint isn’t done. And is expected to ship by end of next week. I sure hope it does.

 

[Smite]

;Drool dang that tank looks so dang clean!

 

[Kershaw]

CDA confirmed they will be shipping system tomorrow! I was told I will be contacted 3-5 days after the shipping company picks it up to set up delivery.

i was originally going to pick the tank up from a freight yard about an hour from me. But due to delays, CDA decided to add curbside delivery to my order free of charge.