My first 180G Reef tank 5'x2'x2.5'

[hondas3000]

Hi everyone, just want blend in with the forum so I would like to introduce my first salt water setup ever. I use to keep fresh water and I push myself to the max with 1200 gallon plywood tank before I gave up the hobby due to my favorite fish die. Now I am back with fish keeping but want something different so I go with the reef. This 180G is my hospital tank for my fresh water and lucky I still keep it so mind as well use it. Also thanks to Anthony (aka Seahorse fatastic ) for helping me out and answer to all my question regarding the salt water setup and boy it sure is expensive .


So here go, 180g acrylic with a build in cabinetry from the front entrance.


Inside stand I paint it white and have a layer of epoxy on it so in case water leak wont damage the stand as it is a build in unit and I have a 2x4 all across the bottom where sump fit so no water will leak out of the stand.



skimmer is Euro reef which come with the other setup that I bought but no motor so I go through and custom it like deltec skimmer with 2 pumps.







that's it for now more pics will follow.

[hondas3000]

This is my fresh water stock before I sell off and tear it down and turn it into a living space.

[Bblinks]

Nice freshwater tank! Man, that would've been awesome to see. I am glad you are back and welcome to the wonderful world of saltwater keeping. It will be even more expensive than you ever would have thought...not to deter you or anything.. our hobby sure is expensive but it's definitely worth the time, money, and effort. It's extremely rewarding to keep a piece of the ocean in my living space. I truly feel privileged. Soon you will too, I'll stay tuned to see the progress. Good luck and don't hestitate to ask any questions.

[gregzz4]

Keep the pics coming David
We all want to see your progress

Don't be shy to ask for help, we're all here to lend a hand.
And there are more of us close to you than you know

[Piscez]

Welcome, and good luck with your build! Well the first thing you did right was getting Anthony he is a source of valued knowledge without breaking the bank on methods and ways of making this hobby happen. As you will see the are many diverse systems and methods which is all part of the fun. Bonus is you didn't live too far from J&L!!! Many trips there in your future....

[hondas3000]

Originally Posted by Bblinks

Nice freshwater tank! Man, that would've been awesome to see. I am glad you are back and welcome to the wonderful world of saltwater keeping. It will be even more expensive than you ever would have thought...not to deter you or anything.. our hobby sure is expensive but it's definitely worth the time, money, and effort. It's extremely rewarding to keep a piece of the ocean in my living space. I truly feel privileged. Soon you will too, I'll stay tuned to see the progress. Good luck and don't hestitate to ask any questions.

that fresh water tank save me a lot of money because I don't have to take my kid to vancouver aquarium . I haven't tell my wife how much I already spend on this yet as I don't want to freak her out and put a stop working paper on the tank

Originally Posted by gregzz4

Keep the pics coming David
We all want to see your progress

Don't be shy to ask for help, we're all here to lend a hand.
And there are more of us close to you than you know

thanks Greg, its been 3 months and that is what I get so far. Life just get too busy. I will have more good stuff coming.

Originally Posted by Piscez

Welcome, and good luck with your build! Well the first thing you did right was getting Anthony he is a source of valued knowledge without breaking the bank on methods and ways of making this hobby happen. As you will see the are many diverse systems and methods which is all part of the fun. Bonus is you didn't live too far from J&L!!! Many trips there in your future....

You sure right about Anthony as he help me every step. J&L sure get a lot of money from me already and more will come as they are too close.