Please show pics of your 180 tanks
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cediss
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180 with 69 gal sump progress
180 with 69 gal sump progress
As I suspected the addition of the fan made all the difference in temp control. My tank temp now runs between 97.7 and 98.6. Hope it continues to perform this well all year. I also reduced my micro bubble problem by adding a laundry basket with filter pad. These days there are so many container options you can always find easy ways to divide sump. Even the old standbye of eggcrate is an option. Here are some more pics. The fan is the black circular device and the grey one is the top of the skimmer.
180 with 69 gal sump progress
As I suspected the addition of the fan made all the difference in temp control. My tank temp now runs between 97.7 and 98.6. Hope it continues to perform this well all year. I also reduced my micro bubble problem by adding a laundry basket with filter pad. These days there are so many container options you can always find easy ways to divide sump. Even the old standbye of eggcrate is an option. Here are some more pics. The fan is the black circular device and the grey one is the top of the skimmer.
cediss
New member
It's holding up very well. Even though it would work without it, I recommend using the lid because it gives it extra support. I removed the hinging mechanism which allowed me to cut the smallest hole possible for my skimmer to fit through. It was a great find at the last minute. Even though I have several bulk heads and other modifications, it has not leaked or deformed!
jay24k
Active member
I just transfered everything last night so it's still not completely clear and some of the stuff isn't open. I'm also needing more rock. Hopefully in a few weeks, it will come together more.
A couple pics of it from today.
Whole tank shot
Left Side
Right Side
VHO's on only with flash. But shows whole canopy and tank.
A couple pics of it from today.
Whole tank shot
Left Side
Right Side
VHO's on only with flash. But shows whole canopy and tank.
Going good, picking up a sump on Sunday if all goes well. Planning on buying a sheet of plywood and about 10 sheets of drywall. Thinking maybe going greenboard on the inside(?) because of the moisture. I'm not a good sheetrocker so this will be another challenge.
Got my last pump today. I have no way to test any of them (1 skimmer pump, 2 closed loop pumps, 1 return pump) but I think I might rig something up on an 18gallon rubbermaid.
Gotta get some bulkheads and run electricity, but I think my top thing on the list is to get the tank on the stand and out of the rain. Plywood, place sump, sheetrock, place tank. In that order. Maybe place the tank before sheetrock, who knows.
Got my last pump today. I have no way to test any of them (1 skimmer pump, 2 closed loop pumps, 1 return pump) but I think I might rig something up on an 18gallon rubbermaid.
Gotta get some bulkheads and run electricity, but I think my top thing on the list is to get the tank on the stand and out of the rain. Plywood, place sump, sheetrock, place tank. In that order. Maybe place the tank before sheetrock, who knows.
