Unclesalty's 180 Gallon Tank Build Thread

unclesalty · #1 02-01-2012, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bblinks

Looking good bud. The tank is drilled super clean, love it.

Thanks Rich but I am not sure if I like my blotchy background yet! I wish I would of just taped the vinyl on. Spray painting wasn't an option being only a few feet away from my 120.

unclesalty · #2 02-01-2012, 11:17 PM

I think my next step might be to take the stand out to the garage for a splash of fresh paint.

unclesalty · #3 02-06-2012, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by unclesalty

Thanks Rich but I am not sure if I like my blotchy background yet! I wish I would of just taped the vinyl on. Spray painting wasn't an option being only a few feet away from my 120.

Update: The blotchy background has now disappeared, which was moisture still underneath the vinyl which had to evaporate. The background now looks awesome and much nicer than any paint does. Never again will I ever paint a tank!

unclesalty · #4 02-08-2012, 06:55 PM

Update: My gate valve arrived yesterday and I ordered my 5 bags(150lbs) of Tropic Eden substrate today. I decided to go with the Reef Flakes(on the right) over the Mini-Flakes as they are the most popular and Reef Flakes won't get blown around by MP-40's. Also I asked about the Vertex Cerebra controller and when its being released and they had no idea whatsoever. It doesn't sound like it will be out on Feb 16th like I heard but I am in no hurry anyhow for it.

Coralgurl · #5 02-08-2012, 07:27 PM

Are you doing a deep sand bed? I bought 135lbs of sand but only ended up putting in 95 lbs as it gave me the 1 1/2 inches I was looking for. I bought the CaribSea Aragonite Special Grade sand.

thegecko · #6 02-08-2012, 08:24 PM

When is this beast going to be up and running, Darryl?

unclesalty · #7 02-09-2012, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by thegecko

When is this beast going to be up and running, Darryl?

I am guessing in the next few weeks or possibly even after my Cuba trip as I am not sure I wanna set up a tank then take off right away on holidays. For sure I will let you when it is done so you can stop by and check it out!

dreef · #8 02-09-2012, 01:43 AM

Thats a no brainer Daryll ...i've never been anywhere...well no place worth mentioning.I go to cuba..you get that tank fired up. Deal ?? i'll even frag some of my most treasured acropora.

unclesalty · #9 02-09-2012, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Coralgurl

Are you doing a deep sand bed? I bought 135lbs of sand but only ended up putting in 95 lbs as it gave me the 1 1/2 inches I was looking for. I bought the CaribSea Aragonite Special Grade sand.

My plan is to go with a shallow bed approx 1-1/2 inches also. I probably only needed 3 or 4 bags but thought I would buy extra as you can't find it in Canada. Also I wanted to have extra onhand and maybe for a possible frag tank later down the road. I orginally was going to go with the Caribsea but decided to go with the brighter+whiter Tropic Eden. Everyone who buys the Tropic Eden seems to really like it too from what I've read so.....