Gmoney243s 180g

[gmoney243]

In March 2012 i got ahold of an Oceanic 180g Reef Ready tank/stand for $300. the tank had some scratches but for the price it was worth it to me. i have to do things on a tight budget so here goes a run down of my budget 180g system up to date.

First i had to clean it up.

so i filled it with water and 2gallons of vinegar and let it set for 3 days.

all cleaned up with some sand and rocks starting to go in.

started with a simple sump 55g and just algae scrubber for filtration.

heres it all up and running at first.

 

[gmoney243]

heres Video of the first month in

180g Oceanic Mixed Reef w/LED - YouTube

since then ive added 500ml of Ecobak on a moded BRS reactor i got for $20, a Reef Octopus NWB Skimmer used $100, added a second algae scrubber screen
and some T5s to my LEDs

full details can be found here
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/middle-tennessee-reef-club/81420-180-build.html

i decided to make a thread here since more traffic for more people to see..

for my latest video and to subscribe go here.
gmoney243243's channel - YouTube

on mychannel is monthly videos of what all ive done along with some sump tours

 

[gmoney243]

Latest fts

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[gmoney243]

All acros are in QT because of red bugs but heres some other coral shots

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Some fishes

7 chromis that school

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My led+t5 diy

Growin some algae

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[revsgirl]

Looks great! Thanks for sharing!

 

[gmoney243]

Just got in a trio of Sri Lanka Lyretail Anthias from Petsolutions. They look amazing in person.

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[gmoney243]

Usually i would QT but i dont want to risk one going male since i have a large female in the DT alrdy and want it to turn male.



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[nitrox36]

Wow those are nice. Do u order from them often?

 

[gmoney243]

First time. Me and a friend went in all.his fish looked real nice too and great prices those anthias was $17/each free shipping over $99

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[p woodard]

Nice looking fish Mike

 

[nitrox36]

First time. Me and a friend went in all.his fish looked real nice too and great prices those anthias was $17/each free shipping over $99

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Holy crap!!!! I usually use bluezooaquatics, but that is a way better price

 

[gmoney243]

Just realized i kinda forgot to memtion some stocking list. Equipment list is in my sig but feel free to ask questions about it.

Fish

6" Desjardini Sailfin tang
5" Blue Hippo Tang
3" Clown Tang
4 Lytetail anthias
7 Chromis
5" Melanurus Wrasse
3" Carpenter Wrasse
Big Fat Target Mandarin
Cleaner Shrimp

Named Corals most acros are just frags

Red planet
Cali Blue Tort
Pink Lemonade
Tyree Setosa
Pokerstars Monti
Rainbow Monti
Reverse Pokerstars Monti
Aquaholics Julip
CARs
Rastas
Original Mummy Eye Chalice
Seasons Greetings Chalice
Spongode
Chilli Pepper Monti
ATL Meteor Shower
Bonsai Acro
Tyree LE Tri Color
Kryptonite Candy Canes
Jedi Mind Trick Undata
Bird Of Paradise
Ponape Birdsnest
Alien Eye Chalice
Orange Bam Bams
Bali Green Slimer
Forrest Fire Digi
Vivid Rainbow Delight
Fruit Loops Tenuis

And other corals


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Modded brs reactor with 500ml Ecobak

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[greg0385]

Tank looks awesome! Will lhave to check it out soon in person soon. Glad you like those anthias, im loving mine. May order more of those beauties soon

 

[gmoney243]

QT area next to tank. More for corals but to acclimate fish If I need to medicate i do in a seperate tank or bucket. 20g with 10g sump 24" reefbrite 50/50 strip. Eshops 300gph overflow. Nano skimmer dont recall brand. And Ulva Letuce and Red Gracilaria in sump.

And no tank would be complete without a tunze osmolater.

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[gmoney243]

Tank looks awesome! Will lhave to check it out soon in person soon. Glad you like those anthias, im loving mine. May order more of those beauties soon

Thx greg. Yea i told you i was gona order soon just wait and jump in and come pick up and check out my tank then haha

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