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Offline Mussin

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180g build... slowly but surely
« on: November 30, 2019, 21:53:26 »
Upgrading from a 120 to a 180. I've always wanted a 6' tank but never had the room.  Recently moved into a new house so of course time to upgrade, lol. I bought the 180 and stand off of a fellow reefer. The 180 has never had water in it. I had a friend of mine build me a canopy and refinish the stand. We went with a furniture quality stand and canopy. Turned out excellent.  The front of the canopy lifts up to access lighting and for easy coral/live rock  placement.  Most likely wont get wet until spring.  I have alot to do.  Sump is going in my basement.

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Re: 180g build... slowly but surely
« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2019, 21:55:54 »
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Re: 180g build... slowly but surely
« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2019, 22:47:43 »
That turned out great! Nice job

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Re: 180g build... slowly but surely
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2019, 23:31:06 »
Stand is gorgeous!!!


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Re: 180g build... slowly but surely
« Reply #4 on: December 01, 2019, 03:14:51 »
That’s pretty epic!


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Re: 180g build... slowly but surely
« Reply #5 on: December 01, 2019, 07:43:22 »
Like it looks good!

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Re: 180g build... slowly but surely
« Reply #6 on: December 01, 2019, 13:05:30 »
Looks fantastic! I’m jealous...

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Re: 180g build... slowly but surely
« Reply #7 on: December 01, 2019, 13:16:59 »
I would do the same upgrade if I was going to move. Looks really clean. That canopy has be pretty heavy!

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Re: 180g build... slowly but surely
« Reply #8 on: December 01, 2019, 14:11:13 »
The canopy is really light. If it wasn't so long I'd be able to take it off my self. The whole front opens up with a 4ft piano hinge on top.  I love it the way it turned out. Now have to figure out plumbing...  I have a reeflo barracuda pump and a giant reef octopus skimmer.  Still trying to decide on sump. I have a 150g rubbermaid tote and a 150g glass tank sectioned sump

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Re: 180g build... slowly but surely
« Reply #9 on: December 07, 2019, 15:04:27 »
Got the skimmer all cleaned up.  Reef octopus extreme 300.  This thing is huge. It has a 10" collection cup.

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Re: 180g build... slowly but surely
« Reply #10 on: December 08, 2019, 00:42:22 »
That’s an old school Skimmer right there. They don’t make them like that anymore. It’s built like a tank with high-quality acrylic. I have the exact same model, it’s been running sense 2008.

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Re: 180g build... slowly but surely
« Reply #11 on: December 08, 2019, 01:28:05 »
That’s an old school Skimmer right there. They don’t make them like that anymore. It’s built like a tank with high-quality acrylic. I have the exact same model, it’s been running sense 2008.

You still have the psk-2500 pumps in yours? 1 of mine is a little temperamental.  Probably going to buy a replacement in case it quits.

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Re: 180g build... slowly but surely
« Reply #12 on: December 08, 2019, 11:40:21 »
I replaced mine with a single water blaster pinwheel skimmer pump. Blocked the other hole. They are expensive but extraordinary pumps.

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Re: 180g build... slowly but surely
« Reply #14 on: December 08, 2019, 22:57:24 »
That’s the one I have

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Re: 180g build... slowly but surely
« Reply #15 on: January 25, 2020, 00:37:14 »
Worked on the canopy a bit. Mounted my 4' reefbreeder led light fixture.  I'm going to add a two 60" T5 bulbs using a BRS retro kit. I also installed a couple of gas struts to hold the canopy up.  Not much but its forward progress.

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Re: 180g build... slowly but surely
« Reply #16 on: January 25, 2020, 00:40:19 »
Light mounted..


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Re: 180g build... slowly but surely
« Reply #17 on: January 25, 2020, 07:56:51 »
Looking good glad to see you are setting it up since I didn't

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Re: 180g build... slowly but surely
« Reply #18 on: January 25, 2020, 09:26:16 »
That strut idea is really cool.  Mine hinges up that way and I have always just used a piece of wood as a prop rod.  Have always been paranoid of knocking the rod out and the hood slamming down onto my head.
It is amazing how much just 2 t5s will help light your tank.  I have 2 on my 220 and it fills in all the shadow areas that the leds seem to cause.  Well worth the extra money and electricity.
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Re: 180g build... slowly but surely
« Reply #19 on: January 25, 2020, 12:18:39 »
Looks great!!


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Re: 180g build... slowly but surely
« Reply #20 on: January 25, 2020, 12:30:23 »
Yea I'll have to coat the struts with grease to try to prevent rust. But they were only 18 for the pair on Amazon. 

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Re: 180g build... slowly but surely
« Reply #21 on: January 25, 2020, 14:18:52 »
With the patience and attention to detail you're putting into this build, I bet it's gonna be great!  Keep up the good work!

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Re: 180g build... slowly but surely
« Reply #22 on: May 16, 2020, 19:32:41 »
Well I decided to go a different route with the canopy. I just liked the open look too much. I built a floating canopy instead. I think it looks slick. I also mounted my led lights.

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Re: 180g build... slowly but surely
« Reply #23 on: May 17, 2020, 00:14:08 »
very nice!

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Re: 180g build... slowly but surely
« Reply #24 on: June 20, 2020, 19:01:41 »
Well switching up my lighting... I am going back to T5s..  I loved my t5 setup on my 90. Switched to LEDs when I got my 120 grew coral but nothing like my T5s did.  I kinda like the simplicity of them.. set it and forget it. I just got a 60" ATI 8 bulb fixture.

 

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