180 Gallon Dream Tank Build

[oceanparadise1]

So, after doing the married and baby thing i was finally able to get the "dream tank"

This tank will be going into my office, i was able to talk my business partner into doing this so we have something amazing to stare at 12 hours a day! So, 15k later, everything is ordered! Heres the equipment list!


180g RR tank and Stand
BRS 6 STAGE UNIVERSAL WATER SAVER PLUS RO/DI SYSTEM - 150GPD
RED SEA REEF MATURE PRO KIT
3 x ECOTECH RADION XR30W G3 PRO LED LIGHT FIXTURE
EMERALD SUMP 39 - TRIGGER SYSTEMS
2 x REEF OCTOPUS 6" REGAL 170INT INTERNAL PROTEIN SKIMMER
VECTRA M1 DC - ECOTECH MARINE
BRS GFO & CARBON REACTOR – DUAL WITH MJ1200 PUMP
HW-MARINEMIX REEFER SALT MIX 160 GALLONS - HW WIEGANDT
250 pounds of BRS REEF SAVER DRY AQUARIUM LIVE ROCK
RED SEA CORAL PACKAGE
REEFLINK WIRELESS CONTROLLER - ECOTECH MARINE
2x VORTECH MP40WQD QUIETDRIVE PROPELLER PUMP - ECOTECH MARINE
50 pounds of BRS TONGA SHELF WITH BASE DRY LIVE ROCK
TUNZE OSMOLATOR UNIVERSAL 3155 AUTO TOP OFF
APEX CONTROLLER GOLD SYSTEM - NEPTUNE SYSTEMS


The BRS order should be here by monday, tank will be here on Wednesday. This stuff can't come fast enough!


As far as whats going in, fish wise, not really sure. Corals will be mixed reef.


Feel free to ask any questions and give ANY advice

 

[abecker]

That sounds like it is going to be a great tank. I always thought I had to do the tank first and then the married and baby thing.

 

[loumaggs]

Depends who you marry abecker

 

[oceanparadise1]

Haha, she has a point!!! But this is in my office with my business partner so she had no say!!!

 

[oceanparadise1]

Just got confirmation from Bulk Reef Supply that all the equipment should be here by the end of day tmrw! Cant Wait!!! Only issue is tank wont be here till Wednesday! haha

 

[oceanparadise1]

Anyone used this sump before? I'm super excited to get it!!!

 

[787will]

Sounds exciting! IMHO though 2 MP40s are nowhere near enough flow in a standard 6' 180g. I would switch them out before you get them wet to MP60s or add a Gyre to the mix.

 

[oceanparadise1]

I have a gyre as well, I was told one gyre would be enough. and what if I added another mp40? and as far as switching them would BRS left me send them back and pay the difference?

 

[787will]

In my experience BRS have been really good with returns.

If you use the 2 MP40s with the gyre your flow will be good though.

 

[oceanparadise1]

Would you put the mp40s on the same side or opp?

 

[787will]

opposite

 

[oceanparadise1]

So, one side with the gyre and mp40 and the other side with an mp40? or should I return and get two mp60s?

 

[chaoha]

Nice set up! Your lucky to be able to put a package like this together from the start. Please post pics as the build progresses

 

[oceanparadise1]

Oh don't worry. Tons and tons of pictures will be coming

 

[oceanparadise1]

 

[cginter]

4 mp40s... Good choice. I just built my 180 in April as well [emoji4]. And I'm only running 2 mp40s and it isn't enough flow I don't think. Can't wait to see this build with all them new goodies What are you doing for the stand?

 

[oceanparadise1]

Custom wood stand from a buddy!

 

[oceanparadise1]

Just ordered two mp60s. Going to use mp40s else where

 

[WetWhistle]

Those MP60 are crazy amount of flow. I run two MP60 and one MP40 on my 180. The MP60 are top left and right at the front corner of the tank. About 6 inches from the surface of the water. Any closer and they will vortex the water about them and suck air. So keep that in mind when placing them. The MP 40 is at the back right top. The MP 60 are turned down as they are way to much flow at max. I run them in Anti-Sync Mode in Nutrient export mode for my SPS. I love these power heads.

 

[oceanparadise1]

Awesome!!! Can't wait to get them now!!!