180G UK reef
- Thread starter Tiggsy
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I dont think theres a problem with the foam,its the fiberglass i think you have to worry about.I let my rock sit a week then filled it up.But i can really semll the fiberglass smell again.I just drained my tank and im going to let it sit awhile more before i add water again.Im sure it was setup.And actually after i ran a HOB filter with carbon the smell went away but figured id just drian it and let it sit agian just to be safe.I bought the foam thats more of a tan color.I think it would have been fine with out the fiberglass on it as it matched pretty well to the marco rock i had, but i did it anyways,next time i dont think ill add the resin.
Tiggsy
Did you notice any smell when you first filled yours up?
Tiggsy
Did you notice any smell when you first filled yours up?
sorry for lack of update.
To answer a few questions......nothing i used was "reefsafe" but i am happy its all inert. I filled it in one go, waited a few days then looped to my main system - no trace of any die off at all (ran a LOT of carbon though)
As of now- i have added a few SPS to the one end with the light, added a shoal of tiny chromis. Got a little red alage that has come and now almost gone....all looking good.
Over xmas i will get the 2nd light up, 2nd vortech in and tank PC running - in the new year i will stock the other half with SPS then settle back and let it grow!
Spring i will get a carpenter to look at a surround.
Last few pics:
To answer a few questions......nothing i used was "reefsafe" but i am happy its all inert. I filled it in one go, waited a few days then looped to my main system - no trace of any die off at all (ran a LOT of carbon though)
As of now- i have added a few SPS to the one end with the light, added a shoal of tiny chromis. Got a little red alage that has come and now almost gone....all looking good.
Over xmas i will get the 2nd light up, 2nd vortech in and tank PC running - in the new year i will stock the other half with SPS then settle back and let it grow!
Spring i will get a carpenter to look at a surround.
Last few pics:
NightBreed1369
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Hands down one of the most amazing tanks Ive seen. And for once I get to see something I want to do BEFORE I get my new tank next month. Thank you
Giller - i think you have linked to a file on your desk top (as i'm not a hacker in a Hollywood movie...i can't see it 
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If it helps - i coated all visible foam with resin and sprinkled sand/gravel on it......the only non coated foam is under/behind the rock and out of the way of any UV - i was looking at it last night and you would have a job to see any foam anywhere. In fact, someone very experienced in reefkeeping saw it and asked me how the hell i found such huge chunks of rock (they thought it was all one bit! I had to show them the photos from the summer with the egg crate and cable ties!)
Thanks to all those who left positive comments....much appreciated
)If it helps - i coated all visible foam with resin and sprinkled sand/gravel on it......the only non coated foam is under/behind the rock and out of the way of any UV - i was looking at it last night and you would have a job to see any foam anywhere. In fact, someone very experienced in reefkeeping saw it and asked me how the hell i found such huge chunks of rock (they thought it was all one bit! I had to show them the photos from the summer with the egg crate and cable ties!)
Thanks to all those who left positive comments....much appreciated
weaselslucks
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what kind of epoxy resin did you use?
new_world_disor
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LOVE the tank. it looks amazing now its up and running. the rockwork has turned out amazing 
i may give it a go. nice to see a fellow UK reefer with a big tank. im just starting up a 75g. not as big as urs.. but still nice . haha.
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i may give it a go. nice to see a fellow UK reefer with a big tank. im just starting up a 75g. not as big as urs.. but still nice . haha. ad
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