New 180 build

Dual40IM · Nov 9, 2017

Got started on the new 180 build. Here are some pics of what I have done so far. Still need to paint the inside of the stand. Roughing in some plumbing and electrical layout.

DLHDesign · Nov 9, 2017

Looking good so far! Excited to see what follows.

Daniel@R2R · Nov 10, 2017

Nice start!

Dual40IM · Nov 10, 2017

Thanks guys. Picking the new tank up Saturday afternoon. Now the fun part, tryin to talk some friends into giving me some help when I am ready to put it on the stand.

Maacc · Nov 10, 2017

Looks sharp, looking forward to seeing how it turns out.

don_chuwish · Nov 10, 2017

Liking the woodwork so far!

Scubafrog · Nov 10, 2017

Nice start. What brand of sump is that?

Dual40IM · Nov 10, 2017

Thanks Don.
The sump and ATO container are from Windrider Creations. They are in Haines City, FL.

Clayton Jessup · Nov 10, 2017

What a beautiful stand , what are the measurements of the stand it looks massive .following a long [emoji847]

chefjpaul · Nov 10, 2017

This gonna be good!!!

Dual40IM · Nov 10, 2017

Clayton, the stand overall is 100.5 inches long. There will be approximately 3 feet of countertop on the left side. The actual stand for the tank portion is 60.75 inches by 25 inches. The countertop section will be used for a frag tank setup eventually.
Thanks everyone for the compliments.

Clayton Jessup · Nov 10, 2017

Ok then so I am assuming it’s a 60in 180g lol ? I was thinking a 72in 180g . What will the measurements of your tank be ?

Dual40IM · Nov 11, 2017

Tank is 60 wide, 24 front to back and 27 tall.

Clayton Jessup · Nov 11, 2017

Sounds like it’s going to be a very nice tank! Who is making the tank for you ?

Dual40IM · Nov 11, 2017

Clayton Jessup said:
Sounds like it’s going to be a very nice tank! Who is making the tank for you ?

Planet Aquariums is who made it. My local store had one in stock.

Dual40IM · Nov 14, 2017

Update: Went and picked the new tank up Saturday. Once we got it on the stand and started cleaning it the wife found a bubble in the glass. We took a picture of it and emailed the owner of the business where purchased. He said he would contact Planet on Monday. In the meantime we then found a scratch on the side inside the tank. Called Monday and he said bring it back and we will order you a new one, 4 to 5 weeks out. When i got there today to return it they had a 60 x 27 x 27, 3 inches deeper than the original purchased. Long story short he swapped it out at no charge. Thankfully I made the stand deep enough so it fit right on.