90 to 180 process

[sinbad]

You might remember me mentioning a few weeks ago that I finally bought a larger tank - moving from 90 to 180. :yay:

Trying to be patient and not rush things - here is what I have so far:

This is the 180 when I bought it. It is Oceanic, custom-made with both overflow in one corner. I think I will really like this - takes up less real estate in the tank. I did not care for the canopy, I will build a new one later - I also did not like the color of the stand.

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So I started with sanding the stand and prepping it to paint it white. It is going upstairs in my former dining room. Yes, former - my wife sold the dining room set to make room for my tank. To be honest, we rarely used that area, but I still appreciate it.

You might also remember my questions about support upstairs - 2 contractors agreed that it should be fine. It is sitting on top of a load bearing exterior wall in cement - whew :up:

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I used an Apoxy Appliance paint on the inside - I don't really care for it and may yet put something on top of that still.

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This part is over - now we had to move it upstairs. Wow, a 180g is VERY heavy. Called on a buddy and my 14 year old son to help.

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I have also painted the trim on the tank white. Now to just work on the plumbing and get it going. I guess I will not have it ready before the frag expo but that's ok.

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Edit: Also, I will be selling my 90g when this is finished - I expect about 2-3 more weeks.

 

[sewer urchin]

Wow, a 180g is VERY heavy. Called on a buddy and my 14 year old son to help.

It's good to have friends. So you are not going to do the obligatory child in fish tank shot, I think you should have the room now.

 

[sinbad]

Sewer Urchin;863012 wrote: It's good to have friends. So you are not going to do the obligatory child in fish tank shot, I think you should have the room now.

lol...my son is taller than me at about 6'. I guess he would fit as the tank is also 6' - but, no:shades:

 

[sinbad]

Just realized I have not posted any updates - the tank is up and running. The great news is that everything survived the move. My plate coral disappeared for about 3 weeks - I just knew he was a goner, but then one day he surfaced and is larger than ever.

The 180 when I started to where I am now. I still have just a few things to do to the stand; I might paint the light cover and maybe add some trim to the canopy.


I have the BRS dual reactor running in my sump, working on my calcium reactor and auto top-off. Then maybe I can relax some.
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[rdnelson]

Very nice. Looks great.



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[butch]

The setup looks awesome painted in white! What color blue did you use on the back of the tank or is it black and just looks blue from the lights?

 

[sinbad]

Thanks - It is black, which I like because the overflow seems to blend in more.

I think it is the camera (phone) making it look so blue. Granted my lights are blue, but not quite that much

Still want to work on the aquascaping, that is a major job

 

[cedzaquaddiction]

Good Job, Man!!!

 

[greendougan]

looks sweet. good job

 

[sinbad]

Thanks everyone!

I could not have done it without everything I have learned here. I truly appreciate all the info shared here.

 

[nrao2k12]

wow !!! tank looks awesome, two thumps up on your tank