NeveSSL's 180g Mixed Reef

NeveSSL · Nov 4, 2013

I picked up 3 cans of matte black spray paint last night at Lowes.

I really like black backgrounds. I think black gives a good contrast to the corals.

Brandon

Dowtish · Nov 4, 2013

Free tank = Lots of elbow grease

Looking good man.

NeveSSL · Nov 4, 2013

Thanks!

Indeed... and I'm fine with elbow grease on a free tank. For that matter, many paid-for tanks = Lots of elbow grease.

Brandon

NeveSSL · Nov 10, 2013

Got most of the tank stand primed yesterday. I will probably flip it over and prime the bottom parts today. I'm also hoping I may be able to get the back of the tank spray painted today before this massive cold front moves through.

Brandon

pickupman66 · Nov 10, 2013

Yup. Make sure you get it printed with it not frigid.

NeveSSL · Nov 11, 2013

Got it done today.

Taped up and started:

Finished up:

While I was doing this, my wife was kind enough to finish priming the stand.

I also found a Bubble Blaster 5000 locally for my skimmer. Should turn that thing into an absolute beast!

My pumps should be in within the next two weeks, too. I may switch to WpP25s from the 40s because they're smaller, but we will see.

Brandon

meintn · Nov 13, 2013

Looks great! Keep up the good work and it'll be wet before long.

NeveSSL · Nov 13, 2013

Thanks, James! I'm hoping so.

Brandon

Edit: And on a completely random side note, this is my 1000th post. Haha!

Volitans67 · Nov 15, 2013

What did you buy to celebrate your 1000th post? I think you can justify those Kessil's Haha!

NeveSSL · Nov 15, 2013

A Bubble Blaster 5000 that I'm picking up Sunday after the meeting.

Brandon

NeveSSL · Dec 10, 2013

Getting closer! I'm starting to plan out the tank move-in. Still have to get a controller and some lights. Probably going to have to go with ReefRadiance instead of Kessils for now, though, unfortunately. But I'm still holding out hope.

We also have to do some sort of facade for the front of the tank and I'll need to build the canopy. Far from finished, but its exciting to get it into the house. I'm planning on plumbing the week after Christmas.

Brandon

NeveSSL · Dec 15, 2013

Finally got it moved in!!! :rockon:

Many thanks to all who helped!!!! I really appreciate you guys coming over.

Brandon

pickupman66 · Dec 15, 2013

Dude that looks awesome.

NeveSSL · Dec 15, 2013

Thanks, Lindsey! Really appreciate your assistance in making this tank happen, also.

We will be putting a facade around the tank and add a canopy, also. Still lots to do, not the least of which is the plumbing, but this is a major step, needless to say. I will be doing the plumbing after Christmas, but I'm still not sure when I will be adding water and turning the pump on, though. I don't really want to run the tank until I get my Apex, but I may fire it up before that.

Brandon

Volitans67 · Dec 15, 2013

NeveSSL said:
Thanks, Lindsey! Really appreciate your assistance in making this tank happen, also. We will be putting a facade around the tank and add a canopy, also. Still lots to do, not the least of which is the plumbing, but this is a major step, needless to say. I will be doing the plumbing after Christmas, but I'm still not sure when I will be adding water and turning the pump on, though. I don't really want to run the tank until I get my Apex, but I may fire it up before that.

Brandon

Seriously it's looking good in there, can't wait til you fire it up. Who would start their tank without an apex though?! Ha

NeveSSL · Dec 17, 2013

Haha! I know someone who might start their tank without an Apex.

Got my plumbing parts ordered today. I was going to order right after Christmas, but I think that would be a bad idea... no telling how long it will take them to come in! So now I know I'll be able to do it when I had planned. :first:

Getting closer... Now I've got to figure out how I want to put a hole in my wall for three 1.5" drains and two 3/4" returns! :nerd:

Brandon

NeveSSL · Dec 20, 2013

Manifold is here!!!

Spa Flex also came in today. Our front desk lady called and said "Uh... There's a giant flexible hose here with your name on it.". Haha!

I also got several other parts in this week. I think I'm only missing one or two more orders and we will be good to go!! Overflow will be ready by Christmas, too, if all goes well. Can't wait!!!

Brandon