180 gallon mixed reef build

[hockeydad13]

So since i bought a new house i figured it is time to get back into the hobby. I found a really good deal on a reef ready 180 with stand and canopy and decided to jump on it. Here is what i have so far

I found this 72" hamilton cebu sun fixture for a great price!

This is the wall it will be on

And here is my sump room

I also have a warner marine K2 skimmer and a Aqueon model 4 sump. I cant wait to get started putting it all together. I got the tank moved into the basement yesterday without any major problems. Here it is in place

Lots more pictures to come!!!

 

[hockeydad13]

 

[ksfulk]

Looking good! What are your plans for livestock on this tank?

 

[hockeydad13]

Nothing set in stone yet. I change my mind everyday lol. I think I am going to have large assortment of tangs

 

[steelheader.262]

Nice tank, good luck with the build.

 

[ET REEF]

Nice tank good luck with it i'm starting to build 180 gallons downstairs in my man cave to

 

[hockeydad13]

What kind of heater do you guys use for the big tanks?

 

[ksfulk]

Im currently using an 800w Finnex Titanium Heater using my Apex as the temperature controller. Before that I was using a pair of 300w Eheim Jagers. Id rather have the redundancy of two heaters, but I was having issues keeping a steady, stable temp with the Jagers because my basement is pretty cold year round. With the Apex and Finnex I have a stable 77.8 - 78.4F temps constantly.

 

[hockeydad13]

To bad I cant afford an apex controller

 

[ksfulk]

There are digital and analog temperature controllers as well. BRS just did a video about types and brands of heaters that might help you make a decision for your tank.

 

[hockeydad13]

Thanks for the info

 

[SantaMonicaHelp]

Congrats! That's a nice set up. That cute little dog seems to approve too :)

~SF

 

[hockeydad13]

Lol. That cute little dog is a graet dane. She never leaves my side!!!

 

[ryan weiland]

Sweet tank

 

[ReeferJohn408]

Oh boy, I can only imagine loading it up with colorful sticks! :D

Very nice setup. Congrats!

 

[hockeydad13]

So tonight I will be picking up a panworld 250ps for my return pump and getting all the stuff for my ro unit. I still need to get a few more things and then the real fun begins. WOOOOHOOO!!

 

[hockeydad13]

After a long wait I finally got everything to start the tank.

 

[hockeydad13]

 

[hockeydad13]

What is a good fish food to use to start my cycle?

 

[FrankAbagnale]

I wouldn't use a fish. Buy some Dr. Tims or add a shrimp.