James983 180 build

[James983]

My tank build started with clearing space in the boiler room to house my aux. sump/fuge. The tanks stand is all acrylic 72"x30" sump which is divided into six sections. Due to access of the sump being limited I decided to go with a second sump/fuge as shown.

Electric was added to boiler room for obvious reasons. 2 double gang gfci with individual 20 amp breakers.

A manifold was added to the plumbing to feed my MRC dual stage CR and a carbon reactor. A seperate BRS reactor was added for GFO.

 

[James983]

The tank is 2 1/2 weeks into its cycle. Nitrites have been high over 8 days now. More pics to follow.

 

[D1J8Z]

cool setup good luck with it.

 

[jerl77]

love the rock work. marco rock?

 

[James983]

Thanks guys. Jerl, the base rock is Marco Rock, the top is BRS Pukani. I really think you cant get better than the Pukani for the $$$. It was on special for $2.50 lb around Thanksgiving.

 

[pauliwalnuts]

Wow, I like. Keeping my eyes on this thread.
Keep the pics coming.

 

[JARRETT SHARK]

i used that stand as my sump, best thing i ever bought

 

[anthony27]

omg dude I would dream of having that tank amazing job

 

[BobNY]

Nice job James! I will difinitely be following along to watch it progress.
What are you using for lighting?

 

[James983]

Thanks for the complements guys. More pics to come.

Here is a list of my equipment so far:

Reeflo Blackfin return pump
72" Aquactinics T5 Costellation, holds 14 39 watt bulbs
Vertex 180 Skimmer
MRC Dual Chamber Calcium Reactor, Aquarium Plants Regulator
Vortech MP40, soon adding a second
ReefKeeper 2 controller. I know its old, but it works until I save some $ for new one.

 

[James983]

Added some mangroves and macro algea to the fuge.

Tank is fully cycled with CUC and 2 ORA Black misbar Clowns

 

[KathyC]

Nicely done!
What are your plans for corals & fish?

 

[anthony27]

Nice job bro

 

[JARRETT SHARK]

Love the mangroves

 

[James983]

Kathy, I plan on mostly SPS. Gotta have my Mystery Wrasse, Purple Tang, and Possum Wrasse. After that we'll see.

Thanks Anthony and Jarett.

 

[James983]

Been a few months. Tank is progessing nicely. Check out my Mystery Wrasse and Hippo Tang.

 

[reefman]

great setup and landscape! have you think about building a bridge of rocks between the left/right structures. that would allow more real estate for light loving sps.

 

[cowfish]

Looking good Jimmy. You should post some pics on the LIRA/RC board.

 

[James983]

Thanks Reefman. I actually have some lacerock I was going to use for bridges, but this is starting to grow on me. I'll have to see. I hate messing with things once they're set and growing.

Eric, I know but for some reason I have difficulty posting on RC.

 

[James983]

I added a few more fish....................

All doing well. :splitspin