180 Gallon Reef Build

[nmk525]

After having my 180 gallon tank for 5 years, I am finally setting it up!

 

[nmk525]

180 Gallon Reef Build

Heres some pics of us picking the tank up.

 

[nmk525]

180 Gallon Reef Build

I've been working on the sump for the last couple of days. Finally finished now its time to move it in.

 

[nmk525]

180 Gallon Reef Build

More sump pics.

 

[nmk525]

180 gallon Reef Build

180 gallon Reef Build

Reeflo orca 200 skimmer all cleaned up!

 

[nmk525]

180 Gallon Reef Build

Updating more pics on the build.

 

[nanoohio]

following along! looks like its gonna be a good build!
nice silicone job by the way! keep the updates com in!

 

[nmk525]

Thanks nanoohio!

 

[nmk525]

180 Gallon Reef Build

Updating photos. Pics of receiving my 180 lbs. of live sand. Plumbing installed on the sump.

 

[nmk525]

180 Gallon Reef Build

Plumbing on the sump

 

[nmk525]

180 Gallon Reef Build

Updated pics

 

[nmk525]

180 Gallon Reef Build

Built stands out of pvc and drilled most of the rock. Filling tank with ro/di water and going to mix the salt in the tank.

 

[nmk525]

180 Gallon Reef Build

Tank running, with a saddleback clown in there somewhere. Need to finish zip tying wires, programming the aqua controller and just started the reeflo orca skimmer.

 

[nmk525]

180 Gallon Reef Build

Skimmers doing good for only running for 30 minutes.

 

[nmk525]

180 Gallon Reef Build

Skimate!

 

[nanoohio]

Thanks nanoohio!

your welcome! what are your thoughts on lighting?

 

[MKREEFER]

Nice tank did you order this from aquarium world?

 

[Huntor0]

Very nice tank and stand. I really like the sump setup with dual 7" filter socks, I may have to borrow your ideas lol. Thanks for posting your build.

 

[nmk525]

@nanoohio I plan on getting three ecotech radions.

 

[nmk525]

@MKREEFER no I bought it at a fish show awhile back it's a leemar with starphire glass. I see we're from the same area.