xc800x' 180g upgrade

[albano]

Figured I'd post a few pics of Jake's new tank...he's upgrading from a 120g to a 180g. He's been looking for a new tank lately, so when Rick (NYreefNoob) and I ran across a complete 180g tank for sale in Ct., we ran up and put a deposit on it for him. Took a week to pick it up, and a week to clean and re-plumb it...we brought it into his living room Sunday, and added water and rocks on Monday and Tuesday...
He wanted a minimum of rock work, so the basic aquascape was built with only 20 rocks...
so here is day 1 and 2

 

[strgazr27]

VERY nice! Love the rock work.

I haven't forgotten about the 130 either. Trying to raise the cash Lol.

 

[JARRETT SHARK]

nice tank

 

[reefs4life]

Yeah nice job Alfie and Rick! I like the aquascaping, gives it a full effect with still plenty of swimming space. I really like those flat pieces of rock, where did they come from? lol

 

[KathyC]

Looks good, nice job guys!
Is Jake going to be coming along as some point and talking about the tank?

 

[albano]

Is Jake going to be coming along at some point and talking about the tank?

he better ! I think finding the tank, making the deal, driving to New Haven 3x to remove tank/livestock, helping rearrange living room/installing tank, doing rockwork, taking pics, and starting thread was my fair share!

 

[NYreefNoob]

lookin real good, sorry wasnt able to make it for the set-up

 

[jf2381]

good job guys.
Looks great.

 

[xc800x]

I just found out about this thread so I figured I better comment....Yes mr albano had alot of work and time invested in this entire transformation.He was working long hard hours.I could not have done it alone.Many thanks to him.I will get more pics soon as it is clearing more and more every day.Next is more livestock and corals then basement sump.Seems to never end but that was known long beforehand.Dont know anyone(done)with reef setup,always changing something.Thanks again for your comments and also many thanks to albano aka alfie

 

[NYreefNoob]

< calling ur wife to tell her to make u paint the stand to her liking

 

[MIKE NY]

congrats..nice job guys

 

[albano]

This weeks pics...everything doing good...Jake picked up a Purple Tang on steroids, from a MR member...and the 100 head Hammer is opening, NICE!
Next project is 'custom' wall mount for MH lights

 

[xc800x]

Few new fish added,pics by albano.The sump was switched today and the bigger skimmer now running.micro bubbles have been dealt with as well.The tank is clearer and should be perfect tuesday.The boss decided on wood canopy painted to match the stand will be ordered next.The lights will be added to the canopy.Then the cooling will be next trouble spot.Cant wait for swap I need to fill some space with colors

 

[albano]

Time for an update!!! DON"T make me come over there!:fishhit:

 

[jadakiss]

wow very nice ,enjoy.

 

[xc800x]

Come on over and bring that camera.Boss asked whats for dinner?

 

[SIReefer]

Wow, very nice upgrade.

 

[xc800x]

getting better

Its been about a month and a half so it is looking a bit better.Some green algae starting.Picked up few pieces at the swap and they are doing well.

 

[albano]

we need a better pic of that 100 head hammer!

 

[xc800x]

Bring your camera,mine not so good.You got to see corals from the swap