Scott's 180g build
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The hood is completely open in the back so I don't expect any issues with heat or moisture. I will add a couple of fans if needed.
OP
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Slowly but surely. Started filling at 6:30am yesterday.
merfish101
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Very nice build. Everything is nice and neat. What did you paint the back of the tank with? Did you experience any scratches while installing the plumbing?
CoralWealth
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looking good!
OP
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Thank you. 2 coats of Rust-O-Liem protective enamel oil based in gloss. I rolled it on with a small roller. I did not have any scratches after the plumbing was done. I had the tank pulled out from the wall several feet while I installed the plumbing. This allowed me plenty of room to work with.
OP
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Finished filling the tank with RODI. I added salt this morning until it reached 1.026 specific gravity. Dr. Tim's one and only has been added along with ammonium chloride. Going with the fishless cycle. I hope to be adding the first fish in about a week. I've been eyeing a par of black ice snowflake at my LFS.
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Tested ammonia and nitrite after 24 hrs. Ammonia was at .5 and nitrite was at 0. I added another 12 ml of ammonia and will check again in 24 hrs. One and Only seems to be working as advertised.
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Did another test after 24hrs, ammonia .5, nitrite 0. I added another 12ml of ammonia and will check tonight.
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Ahhh the patience required while cycling a tank...
OP
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Tank fully cycled after 8 days with Dr. Tim's. Going on vacation next week so I'll be waiting until we get back to introduce a couple of fish. I got my ATO and Apex hooked up today. The tangled cord mess was piling up so I also started working on my cord management. ATO is a Tunze Osmolator 3155. I've got it set up with a five gallon bucket temporarily. I'll be purchasing a Synergy 10 gallon ATO container to match my sump down the road.
Synergy ATO will be going here in the future.
I purchase the Apex classic used a few months ago. It came with the PH probe that had the boot with water in it. I didn't want to risk it so I purchase a new lab grade PH probe. I don't have a Ethernet connection available so I'll be purchasing a Netgear wireless adapter. I should have done some more research before hooking it up. I did manage to get my probes calibrated today.
The wire management board was built from two shelfs and some aluminum angle bought at HD.
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Thanks Lninwa. To follow someone you just need to click on the aviator and click follow in the pop up.
OP
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Nothing new on the tank this week. Took a little R&R at the beach this week with the family and friends. I ordered up a few items while I was gone. I decided to go with 2 Gyre XF250's for this build. I picked up one with the controller for now and will be adding a second one later. I also picked up a few plumbing parts so I can start on my salt water mixing station. I was hoping to get the Gyre and the first fish additions added today but things didn't go my way. After church I had to get the yard mowed and 2 cars washed. Right as I was finishing the wife informed me that the washer wasn't working. Several hours later the old washer and dryer are out and replaced by a new pair. Oh well gotta keep the wife happy.
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Week 8 update. Installed the Maxspect Gyre XF250 this week. The flow on this thing is amazing. Currently running it on pulse mode 1.5 seconds at 70%. First fish were also added and doing great, 2 Fire Fish and 2 Banggia Cardinals.
OP
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Stated working on my salt water mixing station and added a new addition this week.
