Coralgurls tank build 180 - it's ALIVE

Coralgurl · #1 02-06-2012, 02:45 AM

I have picked up 80 lbs of live rock, 135 lbs of sand, ato, a heater, and more salt. Got the aquascaping done today, added the sand and am now filling the tank with ro water. My mp40 wet side has been replaced (thanks Dave) and I pulled my skimmer out of my 55, cleaned it (now soaking in vinegar to get the coralline off) and will get it in the sump tomorrow. We have some plumbing mods to do but nothing major. I have 60 lbs of live rock in my 55 that will get added after it cycles but still need approximately 40 lbs more. I also did a water change tonight and added that water.
This is what I'm starting with, is there anything I've missed? Should I add salt as the tank fills or wait?

Oh, I also picked up 3 radions, set for lights, just working on how to hang them.

Will post pics tomorrow.
Thanks

The Grizz · #2 02-06-2012, 02:54 AM

Hey Shenna, i have a better thought on the light hanger for ya, simple clean and easy. i will try to sketch it up tonight & send it to you.

Coralgurl · #3 02-06-2012, 02:56 AM

Thanks Greg, I tried sketching something up but it looked crappy! Looking forward to seeing what you've got!

fishytime · #4 02-06-2012, 03:33 AM

Im know that Greg can build you a kisk arse hanger for your radions, but here's what I did....... $70 for a pair or "TEK" legs $60 for a chunk of solid wood(for your size of tank) and a jigsaw.......slap on some of that black spray paint

on it and .......

The Grizz · #5 02-06-2012, 03:47 AM

How's this for an ider?

Coralgurl · #6 02-06-2012, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

How's this for an ider?

I like it! Close to what I was thinking but my idea had feet that could slide under the stand. I like it attaching to the legs, adjustable for height!

Will send a pm!

Coralgurl · #7 02-06-2012, 05:23 PM

pics of aquascaping - I did move the centre bit out from the back, there are smaller rocks that I just put in and will move once I get more rocks in.

Thanks for looking

Nano · #8 02-09-2012, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coralgurl

I like it! Close to what I was thinking but my idea had feet that could slide under the stand. I like it attaching to the legs, adjustable for height!

Will send a pm!

this is what we came up with for my tank, greg did an awesome job, and I think he's think of a similar Idea for yours.. not to hijack, just a good visual reference for what he was saying