Mussin Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Upgrading from a 120 to a 180. I've always wanted a 6' tank but never had the room. Recently moved into a new house so of course time to upgrade, lol. I bought the 180 and stand off of a fellow reefer. The 180 has never had water in it. I had a friend of mine build me a canopy and refinish the stand. We went with a furniture quality stand and canopy. Turned out excellent. The front of the canopy lifts up to access lighting and for easy coral/live rock placement. Most likely wont get wet until spring. I have alot to do. Sump is going in my basement. Kcfitz78 and jeff70 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewSPS Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Love the stand ! What are you using to light the tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mussin Posted December 1, 2019 Author Share Posted December 1, 2019 So far just a 4' reefbreeder led fixture. May add more lighting after is all cycled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Looks great! This is a very exciting build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 That looks excellent! I like the crown molding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mussin Posted December 7, 2019 Author Share Posted December 7, 2019 Got the skimmer cleaned up.. Reef Octopus Extreme 300. This thing is huge. 10" collection cup. crimsonvice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewSPS Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Probably holds more water than my whole sump lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Now that’s a skimmer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mussin Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 Worked on the canopy a bit. Mounted my 4' reefbreeder led light fixture. I'm going to add a two 60" T5 bulbs using a BRS retro kit. I also installed a couple of gas struts to hold the canopy up. Not much but its forward progress, lol. music, Kcfitz78 and Joe 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewSPS Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Looks good! Gives you plenty of room to work in the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kcfitz78 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Nice setup on you canopy. Looks great and functional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Looks great. How are the shocks working out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mussin Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 They are nice.. not sure how well they will hold up to salt though. I'm going to coat them in a thin layer of grease. They were only $18 for the pair on Amazon. ErickS and Joe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mussin Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 Well I couldn't get used to the top being totally closed so I built another canopy. I built a floating canopy. I love it. Looks super clean! Just need to fill the screw holes and touch up paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewSPS Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Looks killer with a floating canopy ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Looks great @Mussin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanoreef13 Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Looking great! Love the new hood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Wow! I seen you were selling the canopy and was thinking it was a mistake. Should have known you had something better in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdman Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 This is freaking sweet. Can’t wait to see it started finally. I love the floating canopy. That’s super cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mussin Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share Posted June 20, 2020 Well switching up my lighting... I am going back to T5s.. I loved my t5 setup on my 90. Switched to LEDs when I got my 120 grew coral but nothing like my T5s did. I kinda like the simplicity of them.. set it and forget it. I just got a 60" ATI 8 bulb fixture. wspangler01 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 That looks really nice! When is the next step? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wspangler01 Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Set it and forget it! What bulb combo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mussin Posted June 21, 2020 Author Share Posted June 21, 2020 All ATI bulbs, 4- blue plus, 3-coral plus and 1-purple plus. wspangler01 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 I have to say I’m a little jealous. Looks sharp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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