180 Rimless build

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I am new to this forum and thought i post a build thread and see what everyone thinks.

Ok here is the list of items i have got and left to get for the tank

180g
Rimless tank from Glasscages ( Purchased )
48x36x24,
Reef Ready, Center Back Overflow, Black Silicone

50g Rimless Sump/Refugium
(Purchased)

Custom Stand ( Need to Buy wood and Build)

Reef Octipus NWB 200 (Purchased)
Tek Light 48" 8 Bulb T5 (Purchased)
Tek Light 48" 6 Bulb T5 (Purchased)
Neptune System Apex (Purchased)
Neptune EB8 X 2 (Purchased)
Neptune Breakout Box, ATO System (Purchased)
Neptune WXM Wireless Module to Cycle Vortech though all modes (Purchased)
Ecotech Vortech
MP40wes x 2 (Purchased)
Custom Built Reactors ( Purchased just havent got parts to build)
Geo 618 Calcium Reactor ( Purchased )
Aquatic Life Co2 Regulator with Lighted Solenoid ( Purchased )
6 Led Low Profile light mounted under tank to light sump when serviced
wired to break out to come on when door is open ( Purchased )

 

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New skimmer

 

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New Skimmer in the sump

 

[Phyber]

Quite an equipment list! Can't wait to see!

 

[Degener8]

Nice setup you have going here.. cant wait for it to get wet and see what you do with it.
Whats the stocking plans.

 

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reactor

 

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most of the stock is coiming out of my 150 i am taking down
In the end it will be SPS for the largest part

 

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now the background I have picked out

now under lights

this is The sun tek 6 bulb t5 over the tank as I am using the 8 bulb t5 now I cant take it down to put over the new tank to show it will be edge to edge t5 over this tank

 

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Bulb selection in the 6 bulb

 

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I should get the steal in for the stand this weekend and start on it
I will upload some pics when I have a chance.

 

[wysiwyg]

wow looking good keep us updated

 

[lakeviewink]

My dream tank dimensions. Envy is me right now

 

[Syndicated]

I didn't think I would like the size of this tank but when I picked it up after custom ordering it they had a 48x48 right next to it and I am really glad I went with the 48x36 I have some nice options for my stand that wouldnt have been posible with te larger tank and where it is going in my house

 

[revsgirl]

Lookin' great!! Can't wait to see how it turns out!!

 

[Chameleon]

great dimensions on that tank...those are the dimensions I want as well. cant wait to see it running

 

[keome]

it's gonna be awesome , waiting for new update :)

 

[Syndicated]

The hardest thing I faced in this new build was lighting.
I am a true MH fan due to look and growth.
But as with most out there I had a truly horrible day when my chiller went out and boiled my tank
It was a total lose in my 150 in one day.
So I decided not ro go MH.
Then came Led but with alot of reading and other people tryin them out
They love the look but I have read alot where people can't get it down just right and have alot of bleaching of there coral
So for now Led's are out.
So I decided to go with T5's
On the new tank I am running 2 Sun Tek t5 fixtures 8 bulb and 6 bulb with a total of 14 T5 bulbs awesome reflectors on these units
6 Aquablue +
3 Pure Actinic
4 Actinic +
1 Aqua Pink
I hope to pull off something between 15k to 20k look
With this setup. I will have 4 outlets on the apex set aside for light control.

 

[strange33w]

looking good keep the pics coming

 

[jb0187]

Nice build and love the background never seen anything like it good job

 

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The background I just found it on the net and had it printed poster size to see how I would like it.
Then I am having it printed now on vinyl on the sticky side so it will last.