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

[ecam]

Well equipment is starting to pour in... Just got the 180 in the house and the glasshole kit just arrived. I ordered some Fiji pink live sand (.5 sand bed)
Im ordering 3 AI this week.. deciding between vegas and hydras for the display... Going without canopy this time..

Can't wait!!!!!!!!! Hoping to setup by August 10th

 

[MKReefTank]

Definitely curious as to how this will turn out. I will be upgrading to a 180 with a 75 gallon sump in the very near future.

 

[ecam]

Few questions for the forum.. regarding the build...

1. Cant figure out how to secure the return line over the tank-lip and since I'm going naked over the top Not sure I can hide the pipe so I need to probably drill the return.... I purchased 3/4 bulkheads for the return and trying to figure out drill size.. Glass-holes says 1.5 and BRS says 1.38 (35MM). Which one should i get??? - I brought the bulkhead from Royal Pet Supplies

2. I want to paint the back of the tank and bottom black (semi-bare bottom) - Would Krylon Fusion work with this?

 

[jose7878]

Hey Edwin I have a glass bit if you want it for that 3/4" hole. Or you can use one of these http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/return-jet.html

Krylon paint is what I always used for the back of the tank.

 

[ecam]

Thanks Jose... Will take you up on that.... If I cant find one closer in the next two weeks...

Hey Edwin I have a glass bit if you want it for that 3/4" hole. Or you can use one of these http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/return-jet.html

Krylon paint is what I always used for the back of the tank.

 

[jose7878]

I can put in the mail.

 

[ecam]

I can put in the mail.

Thanks man. Sent a text with my address

 

[Hockeynut]

Edwin I have a bit for a 3/4 bulkhead you can borrow it whenever you need it

 

[jgraz]

Edwin, I might have missed it but if your drilling for the overflow why not drill the return lines too?

 

[ecam]

I was concerened about the extra back siphon... Assuming the off-chance that the tank would drain up to the actual loc-lines (regardless if I point them at the surface) that would be about 2-3 inches under the water line.. That could be an extra 7 gallons per inch of difference in the tank... Im keeping my current sump setup (minus the baffle between socks and skimmer...) since the water difference is only + 3 gallons. Right now that xtra inches will but me at the top of the sump (too close for my liking)....

Edwin, I might have missed it but if your drilling for the overflow why not drill the return lines too?

 

[jose7878]

Edwin you can always put a check valve on the return line so you don't have to worry about back siphon.
http://www.aquacave.com/Swing-Check-Valves-True-Union-Clear-PVC-Socket-connection-P435.aspx

 

[ecam]

So I had the tank drilled by mr .paul

I then attached overflow and return and painted w/ arcylic paint (12 coats and 12 hrs later)


Let air dry for 2 days
DeadHorse

So back to Home Depot for some safe and sturdy krylon fusion. Flat black

I also order my Sro 5000sss and my hydras

That it for updates. Planning on taking down the tanks this weekend

 

[jose7878]

I thought you were gonna use the Krylon Fusion from the beginning. Come'on Edwin , stop taking shortcuts.

 

[ecam]

I thought you were gonna use the Krylon Fusion from the beginning. Come'on Edwin , stop taking shortcuts.

I didnt trust myself with a spray paint... might starting putting graffiti all over Old Bridge lol

 

[jgraz]

I would get at least 3 cans. It took almost 2 to cover my 90 completely.

 

[ecam]

Update.




Tank is painted an on stand.
Sump is in.

Just need to order pump and get lights.

I ended up going with A 5 ft ati sunpower model.

 

[ecam]

Thanks to Kevin, Jose ( new guy) and Empire for the assist on this one. You can't do anything by yourself with a 6 ft tank!

Thanks guys.

And of course a big shout out to Paul for his tools and expertise.

 

[Hockeynut]

Looks good Edwin, keep those pictures coming. Ill try to head up there this weekend if you still need the help

 

[Empire]

Thanks to Kevin, Jose ( new guy) and Empire for the assist on this one. You can't do anything by yourself with a 6 ft tank!

Thanks guys.

And of course a big shout out to Paul for his tools and expertise.

you are not welcome. jk

 

[roman3310]

Thanks to Kevin, Jose ( new guy) and Empire for the assist on this one. You can't do anything by yourself with a 6 ft tank!

Thanks guys.

And of course a big shout out to Paul for his tools and expertise.

you welcome this jose AKA roman3310... what's up man. How's everything going over there