Vinman's 180 build
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Brewing is worth it
So here's what's been going on in the new 180. It's been 9 weeks and after last week's test subjects I decided to cut some acro frags from the 90. (More test subjects). Fish additions include 3 queen purple anthis.
Which are eating baby live brine and some frozen cylopeez. Also getting along well with the 3 chromis that started the tank. Also got 2 tangs a power brown and a sailfin. They are currently in quarantine
And they are also getting along and eating well. Here are some sticks.
Thanks for looking
Which are eating baby live brine and some frozen cylopeez. Also getting along well with the 3 chromis that started the tank. Also got 2 tangs a power brown and a sailfin. They are currently in quarantine
And they are also getting along and eating well. Here are some sticks.
Thanks for looking
Very nice start to a very ambitious project!!Sorry my fat fingers hit post
Anyway like garage clutter it got buried for months. I ordered this tank to go in a specific place in my house but it required a construction project inside and I was definitely slacking.Here stood a wet bar that needed to be tore out so that the
new 60×30×24 tank would have a home. This was going to require commitment because my wife had doubts
Well I slowly started working on plumbing in the garage.
so I worked out some issues I kind of figured out how I wanted the bones of this thing to be. So after slacking long enough I took out the sledgehammer and started the project inside didn't go as bad as I thought it helped that my wife is at work and I was on vacation
tearing down the wall did require some structural reinforcement of the bulkhead beam but once I got that taken care of I was clear to tear out the rest
next was time to build bulkhead and do drywall
Outlets were installed as well as moving light switches doorbells and thermostats
with plugs up high and down low I should have plenty of outlets. Next was capping water lines and shortening the drain which will be used for automated water changes.
So today was moving day. What a beast! Thank goodness my friend Chris who I owns The Fish Store (my lfs) let me borrow his hydraulic lift table and ramps.
Which leaves me where I am today. I know it's not complete but it's a solid start I thought I would share with you guys this tank is going to be built-in style tank with three viewing sides not quite a peninsula but nice nonetheless. Next I have to reinstall my plumbing and sumps and start configuring all my electronics controllers and gear.... more to come later
MasterReef
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It's so hard to commit yourself to the finishing touches after completing the bulk of the build. I know the feeling, hang in there!And The Woodworking continues weekend after weekend
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Brewing is worth it
Yes while fish and coral are being added weekly I have slowed on the woodwork part of the project. But the wiring is advancing. And the auto water change is in the works. Baby steps. Remember I am still maintaining a 20yr old 90g.
MasterReef
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A 20yr old tank Wow! I have been stuck in a constant cycle of 2 to 3yr old tanks for the last 13 years. The military life had me moving every 4 years, so it would take me about a year to settle in and find the best LFS. After cycling this left me with less than 3 years to grow out as much as possible before the selloff and teardown.Yes while fish and coral are being added weekly I have slowed on the woodwork part of the project. But the wiring is advancing. And the auto water change is in the works. Baby steps. Remember I am still maintaining a 20yr old 90g.
But now that I'm retired I get to see my tanks mature! This is month 3 so a long way to go.
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Brewing is worth it
Well you know how to do it but this time at year 3 you will just keep on trucking. I put some picks of my 90. I have some coral older than my kids lol.A 20yr old tank Wow! I have been stuck in a constant cycle of 2 to 3yr old tanks for the last 13 years. The military life had me moving every 4 years, so it would take me about a year to settle in and find the best LFS. After cycling this left me with less than 3 years to grow out as much as possible before the selloff and teardown.
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Brewing is worth it
Nothing major this weekend. I did some wire management. Also got a confirmation on my last rapid led corona light fixture to be delivered by Tuesday so I will be able to finish up my canopy .
I was wondering what that little 2x4 cubby was for in the pictures before. Great idea looks sharp to. Nice woodworking and reef keeping skills!Nothing major this weekend. I did some wire management. Also got a confirmation on my last rapid led corona light fixture to be delivered by Tuesday so I will be able to finish up my canopy .
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Brewing is worth it
So this week my final Rapid Led Corona fixture was delivered. I got that installed.
Also installed hinges and hydraulic holds for the canopy cabinet
Hoping I will get motivated to paint one day... I'm sure my wife's "encouragement " will help. Lol
Also installed hinges and hydraulic holds for the canopy cabinet
Hoping I will get motivated to paint one day... I'm sure my wife's "encouragement " will help. Lol
from what I can see that's a 20 gallon aquarium an acrylic sum and a 10 gallon i'm guessing ato. I really like your plumbing and the way you put it all together.Installed lighting in my lower cabinet....wow cant believe I went this long in the dark
