180 Gallon Build

[Rollman]

Hey All-
After some union tightening we are now leak free and cycling with Dr Tim’s. Thanks again Ryan for the continued help.

 

[Rollman]

FYI -
If anyone is using Dr Tim’s. I only used 1 drop per gallon and I was close to 2ppm last night. I know they say new formula but that’s my experience so far. Enjoy the holiday

 

[Rollman]

Still waiting for tank to cycle which should be completed soon. I was bored and took off the sides of the stand to make doors for easier access. Pics soon.

 

[MrWheelock]

Looking good! Following along!

 

[Rollman]

Looking good! Following along!

Thanks mate. Doors are almost done, Apex came in and got that going of course I cant get the salinity probe to calibrate
I’ll make this prettier at some point lol. It’s hidden in laundry room anyway

 

[Rollman]

Tank finished cycling. So I broke the column down and moved it all. Paired my 3rd light. All that’s left is hanging my fuge light, moving lights to the apex, Install auto water changer,and adding side doors to the stand. Fingers crossed my transfers make it. All opened instantly

 

[Rollman]

Finished side doors. Just made popouts to make things easier

 

[Rollman]

Hey All-
Hope you are safe and sound, so much has happened during this upgrade process. Many corals were dying after a few months. Some were colones i had been growing for years LPS we’re doing fine but I was losing my SPS and Montepora almost in an instantly white fashion. No pests, water params in check, I almost quit the hobby. Finally did an ICP test with ATI which tested my source water as well. Turns out elevated Tin which was caused by the barn door hardware on my stand. The rubbing must have cause metal shavings to go into my sump. I removed hardware and we are back. So glad to be enjoying the hobby again Instead of quitting, i have found water errors, added T5s and a Trident. Need to still fins someone to work on a cabinet for equipment and wires.