Martin's 180g Reef Build

[martinmcnally]

Ok so small update today. I install rubber padding under the pump thanks to TheGrizz

Moved the sump over a little so I could install PVC flex and I replaced the discharge side with PVC flex also. All in the name of getting some quiet time.



I also put rubber padding around every part where return meets stand.




I'm happy to say that it cut the noise in half and to a level where I'm confident that once the stand is covered I can get back to watching John Stewart in peace.

Now for lighting. I am not going to reveal too much. However I did decide to just throw a loanly AI Sol up there to see how it would look. Its the white case white LED model. Check out the light beam from this thing (the tank is a little cloudy still)




I wont be using Sols however I'm impressed with the lighting that just one can do. Granted the tank is a little cloudy still. Its been settling for 4 days already ugh!

[lockrookie]

its like a scene from the abyss

[HaZRaTTy]

Originally Posted by lockrookie

its like a scene from the abyss

Alien / UFO Abduction.

[martinmcnally]

Well we are just about all moved in here. The tank looks amazing and I love it already way better than my 75g.

No aqua scaping yet still waiting on the cloudy water. However since I added the canister filter it is cleaning it right up.



The lighting is a mess haha. However good opportunity to show you the difference in LED colors haha

From left to right

• Sol White (66% white, 33% Royal Blue)
• 50/50 white/blue with the whites running a little higher than the blue
• 100% Royal Blue

[martinmcnally]

I've been putting my carpentry skills through the works in the last few days finishing the stand.

Sheeted with ply


Its getting an oak trim


Followed by a Chinese cabinet look (i think, either that or pirate ship haha)

[phi delt reefer]

stealing your stand trim idea for my next build.


i need to get a brad nailer next christmas!

[subman]

following along. Like the look of that stand.

[martinmcnally]

Originally Posted by phi delt reefer

stealing your stand trim idea for my next build.


i need to get a brad nailer next christmas!

Sounds good I will send you an invoice for the design hahah j/k

I got mine on special at home depot one day, they are pretty reasonable and I use it all the time.