WATERBOX AQUARIUMS REEF PRO 180.5 BUILD THREAD

eatsleepreef · Sep 2, 2020

So at the beginning I mentioned I was going to run a ATS. In searching for other options I decided I can give the PAX a try. Already being a big fan of fuge I figured it wasn’t that far off. I had always had my eye on these reactors.

Beautiful piece of equipment

Rausch · Sep 2, 2020

Rausch said:
Awesome! Loving the YouTube videos! getting my 200 up in a few weeks and I am looking forward to the process , you are getting me inspired

I ended up with the innovative marine 200 int. Shipping in a couple weeks so your install videos have been great to watch! And that pax bellum is lookin real nice

eatsleepreef · Sep 2, 2020

Rausch said:
I ended up with the innovative marine 200 int. Shipping in a couple weeks so your install videos have been great to watch! And that pax bellum is lookin real nice

Very nice!! congrats man, that should be a nice build.

Bryan68 · Sep 2, 2020

eatsleepreef said:
So we had two packages arrive. One is the Current USA Serene background light. So far I love them and I’m so happy I went no background as this will allow me to provide another look of the tank.

I have the same tank with the background removed. I'm interested in how you setup the background lighting, is it mounted on the cabinet? Did you install the background film, it is it required? Thanks!

eatsleepreef · Sep 2, 2020

Bryan68 said:
I have the same tank with the background removed. I'm interested in how you setup the background lighting, is it mounted on the cabinet? Did you install the background film, it is it required? Thanks!

Hello, I used the suction cups for now but will be using the hard mounts that go on the stand itself. I opted to not use the frost film they provided.

eatsleepreef · Sep 2, 2020

Look what come in today!!

Tomlagoon · Sep 7, 2020

eatsleepreef said:
Look what come in today!!

Aaahh, the Bashsea black box , I have the SS 36 on my reef and the SS 30 on my fresh tank. The 7” mesh socks are a breeze , just rub ,rinse ,replace . I don’t miss felt. Ever consider their Twisted Skimmer or Bio Reactor (fluidized Kaldness) ?

eatsleepreef · Sep 7, 2020

New video is up showing the new sump as well as giving this weeks updates.

New Sump, skimmer arrives + tank update

eatsleepreef · Sep 7, 2020

Tomlagoon said:
Aaahh, the Bashsea black box , I have the SS 36 on my reef and the SS 30 on my fresh tank. The 7” mesh socks are a breeze , just rub ,rinse ,replace . I don’t miss felt. Ever consider their Twisted Skimmer or Bio Reactor (fluidized Kaldness) ?

I haven’t looked into the skimmers but have seen the reactors. They look super nice!!

#1Fellowreefer · Sep 21, 2020

Wow!! this is awesome to see you here. Have been a huge fan since I started following your YouTube channel with the JBJ and this is definitely a build I wont miss a beat on as I am definitely here to learn and implement in my NEW 180 as well. Thank you for all that you do.. Good luck and keep us all updated.. Following along..

eatsleepreef · Sep 21, 2020

#1Fellowreefer said:
Wow!! this is awesome to see you here. Have been a huge fan since I started following your YouTube channel with the JBJ and this is definitely a build I wont miss a beat on as I am definitely here to learn and implement in my NEW 180 as well. Thank you for all that you do.. Good luck and keep us all updated.. Following along..

thanks brother nice to have you following here as well

what tank did you go with?

#1Fellowreefer · Sep 21, 2020

eatsleepreef said:
thanks brother nice to have you following here as well what tank did you go with?

Good Old Advanced Acrylic and looks like hopefully it will ship today with the PVC sump as well..

eatsleepreef · Sep 29, 2020

Started building the stand for the mixing station. I gotta say I have have come to love the KREG pocket hole jig.

bcurran · Oct 3, 2020

eatsleepreef said:
Once you are happy with the base an have it as close to level as possible you can now move on to assessing the rest. Be sure to tighten the nits for the leveling legs.

Before adding the side panels be sure you are happy with the LEVEL of the stand. Once the sides come on it becomes hard to remove the base.

YAY!!!!!

It appears that my side panels are drilled wrong. Did you have any issues with this. I’m pretty sure everything only goes together one way.

eatsleepreef · Oct 3, 2020

bcurran said:
It appears that my side panels are drilled wrong. Did you have any issues with this. I’m pretty sure everything only goes together one way.

No issues. What is wrong with yours?