The 180 gallon Ocean Reef

[NewMariner]

Great Looking Start. Is there any reason why you didnt get the tank pre-drilled though?

 

[SaltwaterAdict]

Great Looking Start. Is there any reason why you didnt get the tank pre-drilled though?

thanks NewMariner. Yeah, my intention was to maximize as much space as possible for my fish. I also didn't want the internal overflows to get in the way of how I wanted to aquascape.

I'm going for a nice clean look this time around and like the option of cleaning the whole back rather than having coraline build up.

 

[SaltwaterAdict]

Pics in Hawaii at the Waikiki aquarium

 

[Trademark]

I am wondering as to how much flow will you be having in this tank ?

 

[ArmanS]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:loving the stand man! Looking forward to this build

 

[SaltwaterAdict]

I am wondering as to how much flow will you be having in this tank ?

It's going to be pretty turbulent. I'll be running 3 modded maxi-jet 2100's and a mag 12 return pump. Should get things moving pretty good! I'll eventually add a vortech or two..

 

[SaltwaterAdict]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:loving the stand man! Looking forward to this build

thanks, appreciate it ArmanS!

 

[zsqure]

On board for this one, Nice stand. Dude you did that? very nice. If I could do that the boss would def. approve the tank upgrade.:beer:

 

[SaltwaterAdict]

On board for this one, Nice stand. Dude you did that? very nice. If I could do that the boss would def. approve the tank upgrade.:beer:

Thanks. The stand and canopy was custom made by a cabinetry designer. He's definitely got some skills in his trade. :hammer:

I think you have to show the boss who's boss and get that 8 footer in there! :strooper:

 

[SaltwaterAdict]

Water at last! Such a beautiful sight..

 

[SaltwaterAdict]

Eshopps PF-1200 Overflow Box. It handles up to 300g. Very low profile which works out great. :hmm1:

 

[SaltwaterAdict]

I'm using a Reefkeeper Lite to control my dosing pumps. I like to try and automate everything in my system so I spend less time in the sump and more time enjoying my display.

The calcium and alkalinity demands are controlled by two brs doser pumps. They run consistently and require no maintenance like a calcium reactor would entail. Although, if I got into a heavy sps dominate tank I would maybe consider one. For now, this works incredibly easy and saves a lot of time.

 

[captnslapy]

My dog(Jackpot) asked if he could take a dip before the fish.

yup he looks like he asked to be in there..lol

 

[SaltwaterAdict]

yup he looks like he asked to be in there..lol

He's a true sport! lol He was actually walking around checking things out after the photo!

Yeah, posing for the camera is what he's best at..

 

[SaltwaterAdict]

More pics in Hawaii enjoy..

 

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