Going to start this thread to document my 180 build. I was going to go bigger, but a lack of available extra $$$ became a factor. New equipment purchased so far is an apex, a 1/2 hp chiller, an AquaMaxx ConeS-CO2 skimmer, 3 eBay led lights, and 2 Gyre 150s. Picked up a used 180 from a guy in queens off of Manhattenreefs. It has a internal overflow setup for a beananimal. Sump purchased used off Ls2Goat last week.
The sump had a leak in the back panel. I put some Weldon 4 on the seam today and will attach a rod later this week to strengthen the joint.
I plan on having a few different backgrounds. One is a giant wall mural I found on the internet. #2 will be a plain black panel. 3rd will be a shadowbox with scuffed acrlyic to give a fuzzy depth appearance. #2 and 3 will be on some kind of pulley system so I can raise or lower when the mood strikes me.
Today, I put the mural up on the wall, leveled and secured the stand and hung the light bar.
The sump had a leak in the back panel. I put some Weldon 4 on the seam today and will attach a rod later this week to strengthen the joint.
I plan on having a few different backgrounds. One is a giant wall mural I found on the internet. #2 will be a plain black panel. 3rd will be a shadowbox with scuffed acrlyic to give a fuzzy depth appearance. #2 and 3 will be on some kind of pulley system so I can raise or lower when the mood strikes me.
Today, I put the mural up on the wall, leveled and secured the stand and hung the light bar.
