Tbelt's 180 gallon build

Looking great I like the plumbing picture through the glass bottom...but that's just me. Next time I'm setting up a tank I'll be sure to take a picture like that

Can't wait to see some aqua, sand, and rocks in there!

 

Thanks. I thought a picture from the top down through the glass would show the plumbing better. better. Water starts going in this weekend. YEA;D

 

well post when u get the tank al setup post some pics.

 

Well started putting the water in. Ran into 2 small problems. Return pump took a dump so I had to buy a new one and one of the icecap ballast went bad and had to buy one of them as well. Starting to dip into my coral money now. Oh well life goes on. Everything up and running again.....for now. Also found a minor leak in the return plumbing. I will fix that today after I get back from church. Will post some pictures later

I found a new LFS yesterday. Much better prices then the old one and they have some great $5-$10 frags for sale. They also keep alot of stuff in stock. Was able to get a pump and a ballast there without ordering it. Pretty good deals on fish and salt as well. Have to drive a little further but saved $60 on the pump.

Thanks for looking.

Tony

 

What LFS is that?

 

Marine wharehouse on Hillsborough just off the Veterans expressway.

 

water is in but still need about 50 more gallons to fill it all the way. Poor little RO unit been working all day. Should be done today and then I will add salt and let mix. Bring the temprature to proper levels, test and start moving the stuff in from the other tanks. Oh and still need to add sand. Should be picking that up today or tomorrow.
Thanks for looking.

Check out my snail. He has something groing on him. We call him Rudolph now because he has antlers.



Here is a pic with the lights on no water.

 

the hard work is almost over now TBELT

that set up looks really good IMO
the fun begins soon - aquascaping

Steve

 

Just read the whole thread (its REALLY slow at work today!) and id like to say good job! are you going to completely shift the other 2 tanks and shut them down? would hate to see those 2 disappear, really wanted to see what they would have been if given time to grow out! but oh well, im sure this tank will be gorgeous! and with the huge amount of water and a nice efficient fuge nitrates will never be a problem again!

GOOD LUCK!

 

Yes sir will not be long now and then the hours and hours of playing with rock. I am getting close to seeing live stuff swim around.