Lightsluvr's Tank Thread

[Lightsluvr]

We posted a build thread for our 180 gallon reef tank in our local club forum and a link to it follows.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1384047

The thread is a brief evolution of our tanks culminating in the 180 gallon build which began just a few months ago after we experienced a crash in a seahorse Bio-Cube.

We took a risk by purchasing a used tank & stand ($250) but we are pleased with the results to date.

You are invited to take a look - a quick read and lots of photos...

Thanks.

LL

 

[Lightsluvr]

Comments / Suggestions?

Comments / Suggestions?

Comments and suggestions welcomed on either thread.

Thanks.

LL

 

[Lightsluvr]

Lightluvr's Reef

Lightluvr's Reef

The tank:

180G Oceanic RR with old style corner overflows. 72" x 24" x 24". The tank was previously used in a through the wall setting. Was purchased used, moved, thoroughly cleaned, new silicone applied to the interior seams. New Megaflows installed. (2) MJ1200 Sureflow Mods (2100gph each) provide water movement.

The stand:

Oceanic built custom support stand made for the previous owner's through the wall installation. Made for interesting conversion to a standard display. Openings cut for doors, red oak veneer applied. Stand went out of level when first filled with water - had to be emptied and re-leveled.

The sump:

Oceanic Model 3 sump, Blueline 40HD-X external return pump. Sump contains a small semi-refugium in the center section with bare bottom & chaeto.

The skimmer:

Octopus DNW-200 Recirculating external skimmer fed by Mag 3 pump in the skimmer center section. Skimmer return flows back to the skimmer center section. Skimmer water is cooled by a small clip-on fan on the same timer as the actinic lights.

Lighting:

Current USA 72" Outer Orbit light system w/ (3) x 250W 14K Phoenix HQI Metal Halide, and (8) 39W T5 Actinics. Blue/White LED moonglows.

The fish:

(2) Black ocellaris clown fish
(1) Yellow Tang
(1) Blue Hippo Tang
(1) Purple Firefish
(7) Green Chromis
(1) Six-Line Wrasse
(1) Green Mandarin Dragonet
(1) Orange-spotted Goby

The Coral:
SPS including acropora, montipora, millipora. A few zoanthids, a colt coral, sun coral and other assorted specimens.