180 Achilles/SPS focused tank

[dwebster86]

Having a 180 6x2x2 and 48x18x18 sump and 12x12x20 ATO all built by John at Advanced Acrylics right now.

Equipment will be:

Full Apex
Giesemann or Hamilton 3x250W MH with 4 80WxT5.
Lifereef skimmer
Quiet one return pump (may upgrade this later)
Maxspect Gyre 150 + MP40wES
Tunze Osomolator ATO
BRS 2 part dosers
Haven't decided on reactors yet.

40g breeder frag tank standalone system.

40g breeder QT standalone.

Pics to come. Just remodeled my living room

 

[Holsteiner]

Good luck! Our tank was pretty much built around our Achilles as well...as were the many upgrades over the last 4 years ;-)

 

[dwebster86]

So as I said, remoldeled my living room, here are some pics from that. I also built myself a new stand.

 

[dwebster86]

Did my control center tonight.

 

[FishM8]

Looks like you had some fun!

 

[Dmorty217]

So you have 2 MP40s and a Gyre? I would suggest minimal rock work for maximum swimming area for the AT

 

[dwebster86]

Yes I have 2 MP40s and a gyre. I decided if I was going to use them all or partial or 1 or anything lol.

Original thought was to put the Gyre on one side and the 2 mp40 on the back wall. Maybe running reefcrest on low.

 

[Dmorty217]

I had a MP 60 on my 220g and the juv AT I had swam effortlessly with it on 100% all the time. I wouldn't hold back on the flow, even with what you have the tang will want more.

 

[BILLYO382]

Looks good so far, im subscribing to this thread with the quickness as I have not seen another Shreveport, la reefer, ever. That's my old stomping ground, I still have family there and come home for the holidays sometimes. I now live in Houston and currently working on a new A.G.E hybrid 10ft long 375 gallon display build myself. But man super stoked to see a local build. I actually got into the hobby because of a local aquarium store called "pets first" that has since closed but man excited for you. Keep up the good work.:beer:

 

[dwebster86]

John just sent me final pics and got tracking number!!! Tank will be here Monday!

Pics:

 

[marvelousone]

Dude that's going to be awesome.

 

[dwebster86]

Yea I'm pretty excited!!!!

 

[dwebster86]

Well its official I ordered my lighting just now.

72" Hamilton Cebu Sun 3x250W MH and 4 80W T5. I had them change out the ballasts from M58's to M80s. Also changed out the regular 20k MH bulbs for Radiums.

Got a damn good price. $1120 Shipped! Discounts galore, great customer service from Hamilton.

Hopefully will be here next Friday.

 

[dwebster86]

Spent the whole day muratic acid'ing and bleaching rock. Now time to dry and a freshwater soak after.

 

[dwebster86]

TANK IS HERE!!!!!!!!
PICS!!!!!!!!

 

[dwebster86]

 

[jason2459]

Great updates and pictures. Thanks!

 

[dwebster86]

Great updates and pictures. Thanks!

Thanks! I'm extremely happy! This turned out better than I expected.

 

[dwebster86]

Got my Hamilton MH/T5 Light in today as well!

 

[dwebster86]

FINALLY got this damn light hung. This was a MAJOR pain in the ***. I'll be honest, I woulda chose a different fixture purely for the purpose of having an available suspension kit. I don't EVER want to do this again.

I honestly hope I hung it at the right depth. 10 inches off the water level. If thats not right, screw it.

Pics