Jay's 180

[Kornele23]

Hello everyone, I finally get a bigger tank. I purchased my 180g from a local guy about 3 weeks ago. Right now I have a 75 FOWLR, which is being sold as soon as my 180 is up and running. I've already order a bunch of stuff for it to get going. I'm only waiting on my MH bulbs and an extra DC-8. I took pictures of some of the stuff.

Heres a list of the items I have bought:

a. 3 - CoralVue 400W Metal Halide
Retro Kit with Electronic Ballast
with LumenArc III 12K Reeflux

b. ARO 72" 2 Lamp VHO Retro Kit w/ 72" Super Atinic R

c. 3 - Blueline Auto-Dim Blue Moon Lights

d. 2 - 4" Smart Cooling Fan by CoralVue

e. 2 - Hydor THEO 400w Heater

f. ASM G-4 Protein Skimmer

g. AquaController Jr w/ Serial Port, Temp Probe & DC8

h. Extra Direct Connect 8 Module

i. Dual Socket Expansion Module (120V)

j. 4 - Sure Flow 1600 w/ Maxi-Jet 1200 Pump & Sure Grip 100 Magnetic Holder

k. Aqua Chef Automatic Fish Feeder
by Current USA

l. Salinity Refractometer with ATC
by Sybon

m. FISH TRAP by Aqua Medic

n. Complete 7" Dual Sump Inlet
Assembly by CPR Aquatics Microsock

o. Mag-Float 350 Floating Magnet

p. 200 gallon Oceanic Sea Salt Mix

q. 280 lbs of Carbsea Arag-Alive Live Sand

Pictures are up next.

 

[Kornele23]

Here's the ASM G-4, (2) CoralVue 4" fans, FishTrap, MagFloat 350, AquaChef, Refractometer and Microsock set.

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[Kornele23]

Heres the 72" Retro Kit, (2) 440w ballast, (4) SureFlow MaxiJets powerheads, AquaController Jr., Dual Socket Exp. Module and DC-8

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[Kornele23]

The (3) CoralVue 400w Ballast, (3) Blueline Auto-Dim Moonlights and (2) Hydor Theo 400w heaters

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[Kornele23]

I installed the LumenArc III reflectors, the 400w ballast, VHO ballast, 72" retro kit and the 2 fans today.

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[Kornele23]

I've my 75 up for about a year now and I still have no clue what I'm doing. Does anyone? This has been a learning process for me on the DIY front. I'm a DIY moron and probably will always be that way.
I have to start on the plumbing this week and I have no clue what I'm doing.

I forgot to add that I bought a nice Cherry Oak stand/canopy and a 75 gallon sump from a local guy. The stands frame is lined with metal tubing. It's very sturdy and HEAVY! The stand is about 41" tall and the canopy is about 18" tall.


Well that's my start to the 180. Wish me luck, cause I'll need it.

 

[Kornele23]

My Reeflux 12 bulbs showed up today. I wired up the ballast to the sockets and put the bulbs in. Wow! These lights are nice. I can't wait to get this over some water.

 

[Tangwich]

We all start somewhere and you definitely have a nice start to a great project. This project will give you headaches, leave your wallet empty, give you sleepless nights, but once it's "done" (never completely done of course), you'll know it was all worth it while you're sitting on your couch with a big smile on your face. Congrats and good luck.

 

[Kornele23]

Thanks Tang. I can't wait to get to the couch and smile....lol