bknapp's Stealth 180
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This is where the moniker "Stealth 180" come from.
Custom sump built by Rick at Synergy Reef Systems. Made from smokes acrylic. You can also see the two part boxes that are made to hang on the side of the sump. Dosing is being handled by a Marine Magic Triple Doser.
I used all Schedule 80 plumbing to keep the look I wanted, I couldn't be happier with the results. Still need to build my manifold to run a few reactors.
Skimmer is a Super Reef Octopus XP2000 cone, I plan to upgrade this. Return pump is the Jebao DC1200, I've been really impressed thus far with this pump. There are two 300 watt Ehiem Jager heaters in there to keep things warm, everything is controlled by a ReefKeeper Lite.
Synergy Reef Systems ATO box, all smoked acrylic.
Hanging from the side door is one of the Ecotech MP40wES drivers, the JBJ ATO (plan to upgrade to the Tunze) and the, Jebao pump controller.
Here is the entire engine bay of the Stealth 180:
This is one of my favorite things about this set up, the stand is all metal, every panel is removable, giving me room to work which is something the 110 was severely lacking. The stand is 30" tall, love this stand.
Here is an idea that I fell in love with and thought it fit the rest of the build perfectly. I will willingly admit this idea wasn't mine and came from a fellow R2Rer, ReeferEric and his 56 gallon Savvy build; I suggest looking into his build as well ( https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1709516 )
Custom sump built by Rick at Synergy Reef Systems. Made from smokes acrylic. You can also see the two part boxes that are made to hang on the side of the sump. Dosing is being handled by a Marine Magic Triple Doser.
I used all Schedule 80 plumbing to keep the look I wanted, I couldn't be happier with the results. Still need to build my manifold to run a few reactors.
Skimmer is a Super Reef Octopus XP2000 cone, I plan to upgrade this. Return pump is the Jebao DC1200, I've been really impressed thus far with this pump. There are two 300 watt Ehiem Jager heaters in there to keep things warm, everything is controlled by a ReefKeeper Lite.
Synergy Reef Systems ATO box, all smoked acrylic.
Hanging from the side door is one of the Ecotech MP40wES drivers, the JBJ ATO (plan to upgrade to the Tunze) and the, Jebao pump controller.
Here is the entire engine bay of the Stealth 180:
This is one of my favorite things about this set up, the stand is all metal, every panel is removable, giving me room to work which is something the 110 was severely lacking. The stand is 30" tall, love this stand.
Here is an idea that I fell in love with and thought it fit the rest of the build perfectly. I will willingly admit this idea wasn't mine and came from a fellow R2Rer, ReeferEric and his 56 gallon Savvy build; I suggest looking into his build as well ( https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1709516 )
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This is at night with all other lights off, I think it looks sweet, the neon green accents just glow. (Not that it shows in this picture.)
Got my screen tops built this weekend as well:
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schooleyosis
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Wow man. You've been busy. Hard work pays off. Looks really, really good.
dwilliams87
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This is a really sweet build man. It's obvious you put a lot of time (not to mention money) into it. I looks awesome.
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It looks reallly well done! Realky like your vision
Thanks Rick, couldn't have happened without you and the Synergy "crew." Just curious as to how the next project of mine that you're building will look. I think it's going to scream.
Thanks schooleyosis.
I've unfortunately have lost at least one coral in the change over and think at least one more is looking rough.
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Ground Zero
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FANTASTIC build. Very excited for you!
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It's been fun though. Thanks D.
I love that look too, it's everywhere in this build. Thanks, your build helped inspire some of this.
Thanks!
That is one clean underside/sump system. The aquascaping on the 110 was cool. I'll keep my eye on this thread to see what how this tank progresses. 
slayeroftheshadow
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Looks great bro!
TriggerThis
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Wow it looks really futuristic or something down there.
What did you use for the removable panels and how are they attached?
What did you use for the removable panels and how are they attached?
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Thanks!
That is one clean underside/sump system. The aquascaping on the 110 was cool. I'll keep my eye on this thread to see what how this tank progresses.
Hope it stays that way too. Thanks for coming along for the ride.
Thanks man.
Thanks man; your 40B is coming along nicely.
Thanks, I love it.
I glued magnets to the acrylic and they just attach to the metal stand.
Thanks.
Come on by Mike, 120 is looking good too man.
Just checked out your thread, that thing has really come together and looks really nice! It's kind of cool when I have people over and I turn on the lights under the stand, they look they give me is funny. I'll definitly be following this.
Now get rid of that ReefKeeper and come to the DARKSIDE, get an Apex. You'll never look back.
Now get rid of that ReefKeeper and come to the DARKSIDE, get an Apex. You'll never look back.
