Ghellin's 180 build. - Page 2

thabizness · 08/24/2014, 05:13 PM

How loud is the overflow? I have this same tank and wondering if I want to change overflow styles

ghellin · 08/25/2014, 08:21 AM

Thanks! No new equipment yet have to get this tank up and cycled first so I can break down my other tanks. I am looking at the maxspect rip tide for flow.

Tank is still a little noisy but once I get the proper return pump I should be able to make some adjustments to quiet it down.

Today's update. Rock is in the tank!

greyreef · 08/25/2014, 08:23 PM

Great rocks!
Looks like dumbo on the left and daffy duck on the right!

greyreef · 08/25/2014, 08:27 PM

Might wanna make more rock caves etc
Wrasses sure love hideouts!
Mine will disappear for a minute or two, see them peering out from a hideout...

ghellin · 08/25/2014, 11:00 PM

Lol dumbo and daffy! A local member told me the left one looked like jaba the hut lol.

ghellin · 09/03/2014, 11:33 AM

I was able to score some awesome Marco Rock prime cuts from MACNA via Paul @ HighDefCorals. Decided the back glass looked a little empty but I did not want to loose real estate since this is where my herd of clams will reside.

ghellin · 09/10/2014, 10:44 PM

Cycle is nearing completion so I will soon start my tank transfer process to get my fish moved over. Tank transfer should take 17-20 days for one or two fish at a time.

But while I have been waiting I added some cheap LEDs to the underside for fun effects, they have a nice 44 button remote all for about $25 on Amazon. They are RGB LEDs so almost any color is possible.

Red

Blue

Green

ghellin · 09/15/2014, 12:21 AM

Cycle is complete! Time to start moving fish. My pair of corris wrasses go first!

dotkat77 · 09/17/2014, 08:27 PM

looks nice. Need more pictures

ghellin · 09/18/2014, 02:15 PM

Thanks! Will do.

DLdraconias · 09/23/2014, 08:21 AM

How are the rocks attached to the back glass?

ghellin · 09/23/2014, 01:45 PM

GE silicon 1.

ghellin · 09/23/2014, 01:47 PM

Rocks are Marco rock prime cuts.

deleau · 09/23/2014, 05:02 PM

Following along.

I see you are in Edmond; I am in SW OKC and starting my own 258g tank at my office (72.5"x30.5"x27") from Planet. I am a couple months behind your build (PA just now getting started on the tank build).

I noticed you went with a 39" stand; I am going with 32", but maybe I need to request a taller one. I also want to go with a glass sump similar to yours. Which skimmer are you using and how much clearance do you have? One of my biggest concerns with sump selection is being able to service the skimmer.

ghellin · 09/24/2014, 08:42 PM

Right now I have a reef octopus xs160 skimmer that is getting me by until I can find a super reef octopus 3000 int. with my water volume I should have a few inches of clearance. 39" was important to me as I hate looking down into a tank. Now the tank is right at eye level for me.

deleau · 09/25/2014, 10:20 AM

What are those reactors?

What else are you going to put underneath in regards to filtration/dosing/etc?

Fish lover · 09/25/2014, 01:08 PM

nice tank ,

usingthejohn · 09/25/2014, 01:14 PM

That scape is awesome!

ghellin · 09/25/2014, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deleau

What are those reactors?

What else are you going to put underneath in regards to filtration/dosing/etc?

Reactors are from Synergy, I bought them locally through Paul @ highdefcorals. PM me if you need his contact info he is here in NW OKC.

I am having a dosing container built as of now and I already have 2 dosers installed under the tank on the back board above the Return pump. I need to add a 3rd and possibly 4th for other options. I have an Apex that will fit up under there as well.

ghellin · 09/25/2014, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fish lover

nice tank ,

Quote:

Originally Posted by usingthejohn

That scape is awesome!

Thank you both very much!

JAustin · 09/26/2014, 03:38 AM

Love it dude! Cant wait to see it in person when i get back next year!

ghellin · 09/26/2014, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAustin

Love it dude! Cant wait to see it in person when i get back next year!

Sir you are always welcome to drop by.

ghellin · 09/29/2014, 03:15 PM

Finally something to update! My mated pair of yellow corris wrasses are in the tank and eating ferociously!

ghellin · 10/15/2014, 12:06 PM

DIY magnetic float switches. Mounted and working well!

dave.m · 10/15/2014, 05:51 PM

Make sure you take the float switches apart and clean them once a month. When they stick it can be very bad.

Dave.M

08/25/2014, 08:21 AM	#27
ghellin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Edmond Posts: 1,844	Thanks! No new equipment yet have to get this tank up and cycled first so I can break down my other tanks. I am looking at the maxspect rip tide for flow. Tank is still a little noisy but once I get the proper return pump I should be able to make some adjustments to quiet it down. Today's update. Rock is in the tank! __________________ 180. SRO 3000INT w/ANC. Fluval SP4. Gyre. DIY LED's/T5s. Apex. Bluefish. Clams. Tangs. SPS.

08/25/2014, 08:23 PM	#28
greyreef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 77	Great rocks! Looks like dumbo on the left and daffy duck on the right! __________________ Chris Current Tank Info: 40 gal breeder 26 gal acrylic sump skimmerless cryptic zone chaeto

08/25/2014, 08:27 PM	#29
greyreef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 77	Might wanna make more rock caves etc Wrasses sure love hideouts! Mine will disappear for a minute or two, see them peering out from a hideout... __________________ Chris Current Tank Info: 40 gal breeder 26 gal acrylic sump skimmerless cryptic zone chaeto

08/25/2014, 11:00 PM	#30
ghellin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Edmond Posts: 1,844	Lol dumbo and daffy! A local member told me the left one looked like jaba the hut lol. __________________ 180. SRO 3000INT w/ANC. Fluval SP4. Gyre. DIY LED's/T5s. Apex. Bluefish. Clams. Tangs. SPS.

09/03/2014, 11:33 AM	#31
ghellin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Edmond Posts: 1,844	I was able to score some awesome Marco Rock prime cuts from MACNA via Paul @ HighDefCorals. Decided the back glass looked a little empty but I did not want to loose real estate since this is where my herd of clams will reside. __________________ 180. SRO 3000INT w/ANC. Fluval SP4. Gyre. DIY LED's/T5s. Apex. Bluefish. Clams. Tangs. SPS.

08/24/2014, 05:13 PM	#26
thabizness Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sooo St. Louis Posts: 363	How loud is the overflow? I have this same tank and wondering if I want to change overflow styles

09/10/2014, 10:44 PM	#32
ghellin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Edmond Posts: 1,844	Cycle is nearing completion so I will soon start my tank transfer process to get my fish moved over. Tank transfer should take 17-20 days for one or two fish at a time. But while I have been waiting I added some cheap LEDs to the underside for fun effects, they have a nice 44 button remote all for about $25 on Amazon. They are RGB LEDs so almost any color is possible. Red Blue Green __________________ 180. SRO 3000INT w/ANC. Fluval SP4. Gyre. DIY LED's/T5s. Apex. Bluefish. Clams. Tangs. SPS.

09/15/2014, 12:21 AM	#33
ghellin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Edmond Posts: 1,844	Cycle is complete! Time to start moving fish. My pair of corris wrasses go first! __________________ 180. SRO 3000INT w/ANC. Fluval SP4. Gyre. DIY LED's/T5s. Apex. Bluefish. Clams. Tangs. SPS.

09/17/2014, 08:27 PM	#34
dotkat77 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 63	looks nice. Need more pictures

09/18/2014, 02:15 PM	#35
ghellin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Edmond Posts: 1,844	Thanks! Will do. __________________ 180. SRO 3000INT w/ANC. Fluval SP4. Gyre. DIY LED's/T5s. Apex. Bluefish. Clams. Tangs. SPS.

09/23/2014, 08:21 AM	#36
DLdraconias Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: KC Posts: 22	How are the rocks attached to the back glass?

09/23/2014, 01:45 PM	#37
ghellin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Edmond Posts: 1,844	GE silicon 1. __________________ 180. SRO 3000INT w/ANC. Fluval SP4. Gyre. DIY LED's/T5s. Apex. Bluefish. Clams. Tangs. SPS.

09/23/2014, 01:47 PM	#38
ghellin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Edmond Posts: 1,844	Rocks are Marco rock prime cuts. __________________ 180. SRO 3000INT w/ANC. Fluval SP4. Gyre. DIY LED's/T5s. Apex. Bluefish. Clams. Tangs. SPS.

09/23/2014, 05:02 PM	#39
deleau Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 367	Following along. I see you are in Edmond; I am in SW OKC and starting my own 258g tank at my office (72.5"x30.5"x27") from Planet. I am a couple months behind your build (PA just now getting started on the tank build). I noticed you went with a 39" stand; I am going with 32", but maybe I need to request a taller one. I also want to go with a glass sump similar to yours. Which skimmer are you using and how much clearance do you have? One of my biggest concerns with sump selection is being able to service the skimmer.

09/24/2014, 08:42 PM	#40
ghellin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Edmond Posts: 1,844	Right now I have a reef octopus xs160 skimmer that is getting me by until I can find a super reef octopus 3000 int. with my water volume I should have a few inches of clearance. 39" was important to me as I hate looking down into a tank. Now the tank is right at eye level for me. __________________ 180. SRO 3000INT w/ANC. Fluval SP4. Gyre. DIY LED's/T5s. Apex. Bluefish. Clams. Tangs. SPS.

09/25/2014, 10:20 AM	#41
deleau Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 367	What are those reactors? What else are you going to put underneath in regards to filtration/dosing/etc?

09/25/2014, 01:08 PM	#42
Fish lover Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 44	nice tank ,

09/25/2014, 01:14 PM	#43
usingthejohn Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Buena Park, CA Posts: 489	That scape is awesome!

09/26/2014, 03:38 AM	#46
JAustin Acropora Nut Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,628	Love it dude! Cant wait to see it in person when i get back next year! __________________ 211g Planet Aquariums Hybrid PVC bottom 48"x34"x30" and steel stand from CustomReefCreations - Reeflo Super Dart - OM 4way - SRO XP3000 External - ATI Dimmable 8x54w - Apex.

09/29/2014, 03:15 PM	#48
ghellin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Edmond Posts: 1,844	Finally something to update! My mated pair of yellow corris wrasses are in the tank and eating ferociously! __________________ 180. SRO 3000INT w/ANC. Fluval SP4. Gyre. DIY LED's/T5s. Apex. Bluefish. Clams. Tangs. SPS.

10/15/2014, 12:06 PM	#49
ghellin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Edmond Posts: 1,844	DIY magnetic float switches. Mounted and working well! __________________ 180. SRO 3000INT w/ANC. Fluval SP4. Gyre. DIY LED's/T5s. Apex. Bluefish. Clams. Tangs. SPS.

10/15/2014, 05:51 PM	#50
dave.m Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Canadia Posts: 4,276	Make sure you take the float switches apart and clean them once a month. When they stick it can be very bad. Dave.M __________________ My Gawd! It's full of corals! Current Tank Info: None. Nil. Zip. Nada.