Our first SW tank - 180 gal build

[subman]

Originally Posted by reefgirl189

Thanks! The skimmer is still my favorite piece of equipment on this tank, although the radion is a close second.

As for the cabinetry:

It's one single piece of MDF. Took some moulding and glued it on to make the appearance of doors, drilled half way through on the back side and put 4 of these magnets in:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-Pcs-N42-1...ht_2104wt_1141

We used carpenter glue to m...............

That Is EXACTLY what I was planning!! Thanks for the post now I need to get to work (after skiing this week lol)
I don't think there is overkill for the magnets you don't want it falling down or sliding ect. stronger the better (just a little more dangerous)

how long did it take to get the magnets?

[HaZRaTTy]

I am jealous of the Purple Tang, and Copper.

Looks fantastic, glad you upgraded from your "In Floor Sump" to the basement route I think this will pay off greatly in the future, and have alot less head aches!!

Think you need a few more radions $$

[reefgirl189]

Originally Posted by HaZRaTTy

I am jealous of the Purple Tang, and Copper.

Looks fantastic, glad you upgraded from your "In Floor Sump" to the basement route I think this will pay off greatly in the future, and have alot less head aches!!

Think you need a few more radions $$

I totally agree. Not having to bend over and crawl underneath your tank to do maintenance is great.

What do you mean about the radion? Don't you think one is enough? I get a 6 foot spread with this baby! Haha yes more are on their way soon. For the record I'm getting by surprinsly well with only one of them. I might just get one more and leave it at two and save myself the extra money. We'll see.

My main priority with this tank now is increasing the flow. I'd noticed I have far too many dead spots for my liking. I've ordered a few more goodies that should be arriving within the week to help me with that problem.

[reefgirl189]

Got a present in the mail today:

[fishytime]

yaw yaw.....das tunze is guut....I love mine for the pointability and they are near bullet proof!.......good choice

[reefgirl189]

Here are some tank shots. I'm only posting these on the condition that no one here is allowed to laugh at my photography skills:

Can't remember what this one is called but I have already seen some growth out of it:

Got this beauty from another canreefer (thanks for the trade Ron!):

Sunny Yellow Zoas:

Got this one free (lol wonder why? I still like it, it was one of my firsts ):

Delightful Palythoa from Australia:

Candy Cane Coral:

Eagle Eye zoas and radioactive green zoas:

[reefgirl189]

I can't remember what these are called..? Armor of God or something...?

Midnight Blue Zoas:





Still one of my faves Green and Red Brain:


New clown has got it all figured out:

[reefgirl189]

[Casey8]

Originally Posted by reefgirl189

Got a present in the mail today:

NICE and TEASING ! I am so jealous ! Have to wait another 6 months or more before I can have it !

[reefgirl189]

Got something new again today... Just need some tyraps to hide the cord better..