180 build thread

[7thdarkangel]

The tank is up and running well. Next will be making the wall a wall again.

The wife is happy so far so that must count for something.

 

[7thdarkangel]

have been busy with many projects around the holiday. but here is a little update.

hoping to have it finished before the new year.

 

[7thdarkangel]

Was able to get the primer on the wall and the bar top mill work cut fitted and stained.

What do you think so far?


Walls primed and the trim stained

Bothe trim and center stained.

Ill try to get some front tank shots up later today or tomorrow. (you know... with the lights on.)

 

[Kactai]

Very nice!

I've always wanted an in wall tank... How does it work for moisture, humidity and salt creep?

Does it ever cause problems?

 

[SNAKEMANVET]

Looking great,still undecided about mine.I have everything ready to setup,but after hearing bad things about marineland tanks. I might sell it for something else.

 

[7thdarkangel]

Very nice!

I've always wanted an in wall tank... How does it work for moisture, humidity and salt creep?

Does it ever cause problems?

Thank you. As far as moisture and humidity go, they have never been a problem. The tank is in our basement so a dehumidifier is ran. Salt creep I haven't really had on the DT. I mostly get it in the sump on top of covers for the drain lines.

Looking great, still undecided about mine. I have everything ready to setup, but after hearing bad things about Marineland tanks. I might sell it for something else.

Thank you. Good luck on the tank situation.

 

[7thdarkangel]

Walls painted and bar top finished.(pic is from 11:30 last night)

Just need to put the base board back on and its ready to go!
will try to remember to take some tank shoots when I get home.

 

[iced98lx]

Looks good! That color helps the door for over the tank blend better as well.

 

[7thdarkangel]

Looks good! That color helps the door for over the tank blend better as well.

Thank you. I going to try to find some rubber trim to help conceal the gap.

 

[7thdarkangel]

Some tank shots.

 

[7thdarkangel]

My awesome wife surprised me with an apex!

Started to set that up.

Also I need some more coral in the tank. Anyone have any suggestions?

 

[iced98lx]

Tank looks good, you'll love the APEX!

 

[7thdarkangel]

So a little update. The new tank has been up for almost a year and a half now. had a small issue maybe a mini crash not sure. but I lost some coral and had to do a few large water changes to get back on track.

Tank has been running good from then on. have been fighting nitrate/phosphate issues so I decided to build a waterfall ATS. All material has come it for it so ill be making it over the next few days(or weeks depending on when I finish painting the motorcycle).

Oh yay. and the most important part. my fist child was born. 12-2-2016