Western_reefers 180 gallon reef diary.

[Western_reefer]

Well, I got a 180 gallon glass tank, stand, and lighting fixture yesterday night from Mark!! I'd like to thank Mark, without him this thread would have never existed. Thanks again Mark!! Here is a picture of the tank. Will post more pictures later today.

And a picture inside the stand.

What does everyone put under their tanks? Foam or what? What does it do?

 

[Western_reefer]

Here are a few pictures of the tank and me!

Me cleaning the inside of the tank.

1,072 watts of pure AWESOMENESS!!

The HOB overflow.

And yes, I'm 15 years old and I'm going to be 16 in May.

 

[Mr. Brooks]

Off to a good start. Try to find some black tubing and an aqualifter pump for that CPR overflow. If you use clear tubing algae will grow and clog it up.

 

[Western_reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14779979#post14779979 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by thechad21
Off to a good start. Try to find some black tubing and an aqualifter pump for that CPR overflow. If you use clear tubing algae will grow and clog it up.

Thanks. Yeah, I know.

 

[sruiz]

Moses,
What light fixture are you using? ballast?

 

[Western_reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14786899#post14786899 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sruiz
Moses,
What light fixture are you using? ballast?

The ballasts are electronic remote ballasts. The light fixture brand is Blue Ocean.

 

[Western_reefer]

Got a lobster for this 180 gallon. Its in my nano for now because the 180 isn't set up yet. Here are a few pictures.

Its a Hawaiian Red Reef Lobster.

 

[Western_reefer]

Here are a few pictures.
Foam on the floor.

Foam on the stand.

Tank on top of the stand.

The beast is getting filled with water!! :dance:

 

[Western_reefer]

Here are a few pictures of 25 cups of salt in the tank.

 

[Western_reefer]

The tank has about 45-50 gallons so far.

 

[rastarainy]

lookin good. keep us updated. oh and do you have any livestock ideas?

 

[Western_reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14806358#post14806358 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rastarainy
lookin good. keep us updated. oh and do you have any livestock ideas?

Thanks! Still not 100% sure on fish.

 

[Western_reefer]

Well, I filled the tank up with salt water and got 300 lb of live rock. Will post pictures tomorrow.

 

[Western_reefer]

Here is the picture like I promised. I'm not finished tho. I'll post more pictures tomorrow.

 

[Western_reefer]

Here are a few pictures that I just took. I'm not 100% finished tho.
Front.

Back.

 

[rolodex1]

Looks great! Keep us posted on your progress. Oh, I like the curved glass on the two front corners.

 

[Western_reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14813048#post14813048 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rolodex1
Looks great! Keep us posted on your progress. Oh, I like the curved glass on the two front corners.

Thanks!! Will do.

 

[Bamm Bamm]

Moses it's lookin really good man I really like the rockwork!!

 

[Western_reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14814905#post14814905 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bamm Bamm
Moses it's lookin really good man I really like the rockwork!!

Thanks!!

 

[jthao]

looks good, keep it up.