SmyrnaReefers 180 Build Thread

[SmyrnaReefer]

I’m finally going to upgrade from my 125 gallon non-reef ready aquarium to a 180 gallon reef ready. i started this a while ago, but have delayed posting because I work slow. :squigglemouth:

New system will consist of a standard 180 gallon display with dual corner overflows, 100 gallon stock tank sump, 30 gallon frag tank (36”x”24”x8”), ReeFlo Manta Ray return pump, new custom stand, and a new fish room in the garage.

This is also why i havent been posting alot lately. lurking yes, but not a lot of posting....

 

[schooleyosis]

:clap2:

 

[SmyrnaReefer]

Returning from my first trip to the hardware store. First of many i might add, i live 5 minutes away from both lowes and home depot (very dangerous).

Getting the fish room started in the garage. i am by no means a framer but i made do.

insulation going in.....

 

[SmyrnaReefer]

The fish room will contain the sump, frag tank, water makeup, dosing pumps, etc.... Plumbing from sump to display will be under the house in the crawl space up the through the wall behind the tank.

 

[ToXIc]

about time... post up more.. i know you've got it!!!!!!

 

[SmyrnaReefer]

I wrapped the inside of the room with painters plastic (floor protector) and then covered the walls with underlayment... Its cheap....

Adding shelf for the frag tank that will also double as a cover for the sump....

Shelf on the opposit side of room...

Outside of finished room...

Spot reserved for pic from the outside, guess i missed that one...

 

[SmyrnaReefer]

Frag tank shelf plus starting to paint (shiny gloss)

Everything painited with a 40b sitting onteh shelf. i needed somwhere to put it to keep it out of the way.... its gone now...

 

[SmyrnaReefer]

My dog sitting on the steps in the garage wondering why i am making so much noise and spending so much time down there....

 

[SmyrnaReefer]

Time to build the stand...... another trip to the hardware store, im sure this is trip 10 at this point.

 

[p woodard]

I think a snail is faster than you

 

[thejoshdavis]

I approve of your carpentry work!

 

[p woodard]

I hope you have more electrical outlets than I see I just see the one

 

[gmoney243]

I think he paused picture posting to add more electrical Keith lol.

Lookin good Jay i cant wait to see the tank up and going

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[Rhino]

Very nice man.

 

[JasonM38401]

Looking good!

 

[bknapp]

Is it wet yet?? LOL

Looking good Jay.

 

[Dowtish]

There is way more already done. Post it!

 

[SmyrnaReefer]

Starting the stand top and bottom shown below

 

[SmyrnaReefer]

Oak finish going on.....