My 180 Gallon Mixed Reef

[CapnMorgan]

CapnMorgan's 180G Mixed Reef

I'm new to the site but I thought I'd start things off by posting a couple photos of my tank. I've had this reef up and running for over a while now but recently up-sized to a 180 gallon when I ran out of room in my last tank. It is full of over 70 varieties of coral and 20+ different species of fish. Everything from Anthias to Wrasses and everything in between. Enjoy.

180 Gallon AGA Dual Overflow Tank
75 Gallon Acrylic DIY Sump
37 Gallon RPD Refugium
ATB 1040 Cone Skimmer (1500gph, 90+scfm)
Double Helix 36 watt UV Sterilizer
Phosban reactor w/ carbon
Total display circulation: 8000gph
Controller: Reefkeeper Elite
Lighting: 6x54 watt ATI T5's (soon to add 2 PAR 38 LED fixtures w/ 80 degree optics)
Calcium Reactor in the works

 

[CapnMorgan]

 

[CapnMorgan]

 

[amore169]

Very nice colors!!!

 

[Akwarius]

Welcome aboard!

Thanks for sharing the tank. I love your wrasses. Please post more specs. How much light do you have over it?

 

[CapnMorgan]

Thanks for the welcome! Wrasses are some of my favorite fish. As for specs here is all the info:

Tank:
180 Gallon AGA Dual Overflow Tank
75 Gallon Acrylic DIY Sump
37 Gallon RPD Refugium
ATB 1040 Cone Skimmer (1500gph, 90+scfm)
Double Helix 36 watt UV Sterilizer
Phosban reactor w/ carbon
Total display circulation: 8000gph
Controller: Reefkeeper Elite
Lighting: 6x54 watt ATI T5's (soon to add 2 PAR 38 LED fixtures w/ 80 degree optics)
Calcium Reactor in the works

 

[ReeferRob]

Very nice. I was gonna comment on the wrasse as well! How many Jawfish do you have in that tank?

 

[sleeper]

Are you keeping the angler and trigger in your reef? Beautiful reef by the way and with great variety.

 

[Paul_N]

Very Nice! I love the mixed reefs. I want to get an angler also. How long have you had it? No issues with it eating any other fish?

 

[Brad Syphus]

Looking fantastic Steve. Glad to see you here. This is a great site with nothing but freindly advice. I wish I had some wrasses. LOL

 

[Mavjoy]

Welcome and nice tank!

 

[KCMO Reefer]

Great looking tank.

 

[ReefDoctor]

Welcome...

I just love the system ... Very nice set up

 

[nater]

lookin awesome. keep us updated.

 

[starfish]

Beautiful tank with such variety. Angler should really like the menu he has alot of choices.
Love the tank.........Our member do such good work!!

 

[Reef Pets]

Nice!

 

[ctxmonitor]

wow, very nice mature tank!!! What kind of fairy wrasse is that?

 

[CapnMorgan]

The angler is actually in a small tank connected to this system so he's part of the reef without being in it. My trigger has never bothered anyone, and in fact get's bossed around by my tangs. He is a complete pushover LOL. I have a few fairy wrasses. I have a solon's fairy wrasse, mystery wrasse, and an un-named fairy wrasse. I also have a christmas wrasse, hawaiian cleaner wrasse, leopard wrasse, radiant wrasse, and will be adding a pair of hawaiian flame wrasses. I'm glad everyone likes it, it's been my project for quite a while now.

 

[Znut Reefer]

Beautiful tank. Love the wrasses, they have become my addiction lately

 

[mlove]

I'm definitely bookmarking this one! Nice tank man.