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So, haven't done a build thread before but, it looks like a really good sanity check. I just hope I don't start adding up all the costs. A little bit about my tank history. I started with a small setup (90 gallon) in 2014 and quickly fell in love with the hobby and a year later I told my wife it was upgrade time. I did forget to mention the new tank would be double the size of the first but, hey, you can't remember everything.
So, this will be in quite a few parts as I figure out what to post and how to organize it all. I'll add videos and pictures along way. The first itteration of the tank was just phenomenal but, a small layoff didn't help the situation at all. Hence, the Rebirth of the 180.
The Equipment: Doing this from memory so bare with me.
1. Marineland 180, dual corner overflows.
2. Custom steel powder coated stand.
3 2 Ecotech Marine Radions (gen 1). They were the hottest thing in 2015.
4. 2 Ecotech Marine MP40 and 1 Ecotech Marine MP10 for a dead spot. Have rebuilt once or twice.
5. Ecotech Marin Battery backup (birthday gift from the Mrs.).
Life Support:
1. Life Reef LF1-300S / Blue Line 40 HDH return pump / standard manifold.
2. Life Reef VS2-24 in sump Skimmer (love this thing!) / Mag Drive 9.
3. Life Reef 16 gallon Refugium.
4. 3 Life Reef Media Reactors / manifold / Mag Drive 7. *Used as needed*
5. Lief Reef LCR2 Calcium Reactor *Added 7/28/20. Running with Co2 to get the air out.
6. BRS GFO Reactor. *Used as needed*
7. BRS Co2 Scrubber/Reactor *this is new and wanted to try it out. There are 3 people and four dogs in my house and lately......most of the time.
8. 2 BRS 1.1 ml Dosers. *Will reallocate to dose trace elements or liquid foods.
9. Recirculating Bio Pellet Reactor. *Cannot remember the make. It's in the garage as it clogs and is a PITA. I think it will make a come back with a small mod. Will update.
10. Kamoer FX-STP WIFI
11. Aquarium Plants Carbon Doser WiFi. *No idea about the WiFi part. Can't find anything on it.
12. 2 300 Watt Cobalt Accu Therm Heater. * I test these a few time a year as my tank never gets cold enough for them to kick on themselves.
Testing & Monitoring:
1. Mostly Hanna Checkers
2. Recent addition of the Neptune Systems Trident. *Not trying to be lazy but, actually pull more date. I don't test 4 times a day, every day, in the same way. Just sayin.
3. Full Neptune Systems Apex, added a PM1 module, extra pH probe, second EB8.
I'm sure I missed something. Here, a mixed of photos from the tank. I think this a a great start.
So, this will be in quite a few parts as I figure out what to post and how to organize it all. I'll add videos and pictures along way. The first itteration of the tank was just phenomenal but, a small layoff didn't help the situation at all. Hence, the Rebirth of the 180.
The Equipment: Doing this from memory so bare with me.
1. Marineland 180, dual corner overflows.
2. Custom steel powder coated stand.
3 2 Ecotech Marine Radions (gen 1). They were the hottest thing in 2015.
4. 2 Ecotech Marine MP40 and 1 Ecotech Marine MP10 for a dead spot. Have rebuilt once or twice.
5. Ecotech Marin Battery backup (birthday gift from the Mrs.).
Life Support:
1. Life Reef LF1-300S / Blue Line 40 HDH return pump / standard manifold.
2. Life Reef VS2-24 in sump Skimmer (love this thing!) / Mag Drive 9.
3. Life Reef 16 gallon Refugium.
4. 3 Life Reef Media Reactors / manifold / Mag Drive 7. *Used as needed*
5. Lief Reef LCR2 Calcium Reactor *Added 7/28/20. Running with Co2 to get the air out.
6. BRS GFO Reactor. *Used as needed*
7. BRS Co2 Scrubber/Reactor *this is new and wanted to try it out. There are 3 people and four dogs in my house and lately......most of the time.
8. 2 BRS 1.1 ml Dosers. *Will reallocate to dose trace elements or liquid foods.
9. Recirculating Bio Pellet Reactor. *Cannot remember the make. It's in the garage as it clogs and is a PITA. I think it will make a come back with a small mod. Will update.
10. Kamoer FX-STP WIFI
11. Aquarium Plants Carbon Doser WiFi. *No idea about the WiFi part. Can't find anything on it.
12. 2 300 Watt Cobalt Accu Therm Heater. * I test these a few time a year as my tank never gets cold enough for them to kick on themselves.
Testing & Monitoring:
1. Mostly Hanna Checkers
2. Recent addition of the Neptune Systems Trident. *Not trying to be lazy but, actually pull more date. I don't test 4 times a day, every day, in the same way. Just sayin.
3. Full Neptune Systems Apex, added a PM1 module, extra pH probe, second EB8.
I'm sure I missed something. Here, a mixed of photos from the tank. I think this a a great start.