ecam's 243 Gallon Upgrade - Build thread 78x30x24

[ecam]

Hey everyone, So after my OG - 180 lasted me over 7+ years, its time to retire the tank and upgrade. Ive always wanted a deep tank so i can play with the aquascape so I finally got a great deal at Coast to Coast Aquariums (another bucket list item) which i couldnt resist and pulled the trigger. So as the indentured President to NJRC and at the prodding of @diana a I will be starting a bulild thread here so that I can document the low points and high points of this tank.....


All comments and critiques are welcomed

 

[ecam]

First have to say goodbye to this OG tank. which is moving on to the capable hands of @iman7045 (forgot to mention you need to become a full member to pickup the tank next week !!!)so the price of the tank & stand is $620!!!!!!

This tank has been touched by so many Club OGs!!!

@Raffle King
@redfishbluefish
@horseplay
@Hockeynut
@mnat
@NikkiT
@Sunny
@mikem
@kschweer
@aquatic obession


and sooooo many others that im missing. This was truly a NJRC born and raised thank Moving this tank is moving all those memories Thanks everyone for this awesome experience!!!!! I will be documenting the takedown in a separate thread which i will link here

Tank Build -Thread

Edwin's Dream 180 (6x2x2) planned build...

Looks good Edwin,

www.njreefers.org

Take-down

Ecam's dream 180 6x2x2-takedown

https://www.njreefers.org/threads/edwins-dream-180-6x2x2-planned-build.83912/page-5 Time to take down this beauty!!!!

www.njreefers.org

 

[ecam]

Here is the new tank and sump !

!!!

 

[horseplay]

Congrats!!!

 

[NanoJoe]

Coast to Coast does such beautiful work. I cant wait to get a custom tank when i am ready.
Congrats on the new tank! It is a beaut!

 

[DEL]

Oooooweeeee can't wait to see this baby in person.

 

[mikem]

Good luck. Nice setup. Wish I can change my plans to help with the breakdown.

 

[Raffle King]

That is top of the line for sure good luck with it.

 

[ecam]

Good luck. Nice setup. Wish I can change my plans to help with the breakdown.

YOU BUILT my deck and plumbed this bad boy... you deserve break !!!!

 

[ecam]

So expected delivery of tank is tentatively set for 5/17/2023... fingers crossed!!!!

 

[mikem]

The only time I get a break is if I'm injured...lol

 

[ecam]

The only time I get a break is if I'm injured...lol

Unfortunately I know that’s true !!!!

 

[ecam]

YOU BUILT my deck and plumbed this bad boy... you deserve break !!!!

Good luck. Nice setup. Wish I can change my plans to help with the breakdown.

Your not the breakdown guy. Your the build up guy. This guy puts 400 gallon tanks on his back and brings it down stairs !!!!

He is probably a buck 20 wet. Lol

 

[mikem]

I will be there for the build.

 

[Sunny]

WOW - First of all congrats on the new setup.
Looking forward to the build and setup. Let me know if I can help with anything.
Yes I am no longer in the hobby but like they say - even a dead elephant is worth something

Cheers!

 

[ecam]

@Sunny sre you kidding me man. The legend of my favorite drink. Bacardi & Pepsi !!!!!

Thanks man. Miss you bro.

 

[amado]

This is great news !! Hopefully I can come and help with the build.
It’s good reef karma to help someone with their build lol

 

[ecam]

@amado my man!!!! thats perfect @DEL and @bigyankfan you guys are now required too.... we can have an impromtu BOD meeting and get this club active again !!!!!!

 

[bigyankfan]

I'm good any night next week but the two weeks after that are out - I'm starting a new job.

 

[Juano908]

Edwin,
Best of luck with the new setup, I’m pretty sure it will be a jaw dropper!!!!!!