so i bought this setup for a amazeing price thanks to russ from salt water critter awsome guy and it was reef diver johns setup i have a 180 duel overflow with 4 ai sol fixtures a refugium i think uts 40 gallons and a separate sump where i have a sro xp 3000int with a mag 18 return pump and 2 next reef mr1 reactors but i havent set up yet its finally full it took 4 days to gill with my ro that does 150pd its full and running and cycling i dont have much rock but i will soon idont know what direction i should go with the rock work im thinking 3 or 2 island or should i jus fill it up with rocks ? i can use some inputima buy rock lil by lil in the refugium im putting cheeto and mangroves any input or ideas i would appreciate
wins 180 gallon mix reef build thread
- Thread starter winsbxnyc
- Start date
- Location
- East Meadow
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- Location
- Amityville, NY
Nice tank. Good luck with the build.
- Location
- 10022
Why didn't you paint the background ?
Welcome to the 180 club
Welcome to the 180 club
- Location
- NY
Looking good wins.
Question, refresh my memory, did John have a filter sock on the overflow in the fuge, or was that your addition? I would allow the dirty, unfiltered water to hit the fuge.
Question, refresh my memory, did John have a filter sock on the overflow in the fuge, or was that your addition? I would allow the dirty, unfiltered water to hit the fuge.
Very nice wins good luck with the build. I would do the islands for the rock work. 2 or three depending on size you make them looks nice that way, personally not fan of just filling up with rock. Bunch of people with rock for sale in marketplace good timing for you
- Location
- Westchester, N.Y
Every time I see you post you keep going bigger. Congratulation looks great. I do question your tank on bottom . I would support the length of tank. You don't want pressure at 4 corners. I would also have another bulk fitting for backup in case something gets stuck. Other near middle so your tank can hold more water if power goes. So your water isn't has high as it is now. I believe in preventing and having a peace of mind knowing you covered everything just in case. Can your tanks below hold water from DT if a power goes off. If not just do what a said.
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- Location
- Greenville, NY
That looks pretty familiar.. LOL. Hey Wins, you need 4" filter socks, they fit in the sock holder. I had a few left, but they were pretty worn out, they were getting pretty old.
- Location
- Greenville, NY
Have to say, that's a really nice stand and canopy...LOL!
- Location
- Greenville, NY
wins, one other thing, I would add another AI when you can. with only 4 in that setup, you will have some shadowing..
- Location
- Westchester, N.Y
Are you going with some SPS?
- Location
- Westchester, N.Y
Looking good, like the rock scape.
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