180 gal tank question

Fonchy · 06/03/2020, 07:09 AM

I cant post pics for some reason but I just finished my stand and and Im in the fence on painting the back of the tank, I want to paint it but dont know what color on the other hand where this tank is going to be located there will be no access to the back so if I get any leaks I wont be able to see them, any suggestions, Thanks in advance.

Michael Hoaster · 06/08/2020, 04:59 PM

Most people do blue or black. If you plan to keep the back wall clear of algae then blue looks good. If you plan to let it get covered with algae, coralline, etcetera then I'd suggest black. Another option is covering it with a fake wall, using pond foam and rocks. Good luck with your build!

Fonchy · 06/08/2020, 05:15 PM

Here is a pic of the finished stand and canopy not painted yet

Modernhippie · 06/14/2020, 04:44 PM

Looking forward to this build. The stand/canopy is beautiful.

Fonchy · 06/14/2020, 05:02 PM

I need to do the return and the pump and I keep second guessing myself, for now I a MAG 18 soon to get a DC pump. So the old owner had a josh posh of pipes going from the pump to the tank he had 1” to 1 1/2” to 1” to 3/4 out to tank and over flow he had 1 1/2” from each side into a 2” draining into sump, here is my idea, pump to tank 1”all the way to the top T with 4 outlets spaced on the back and for return 1 1/2” from each side down into a T then into sump, any ideas

Fonchy · 06/15/2020, 06:36 AM

Here is the finished product, no plumbing

06/03/2020, 07:09 AM	#1
Fonchy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Goldston, NC Posts: 571	180 gal tank question I cant post pics for some reason but I just finished my stand and and Im in the fence on painting the back of the tank, I want to paint it but dont know what color on the other hand where this tank is going to be located there will be no access to the back so if I get any leaks I wont be able to see them, any suggestions, Thanks in advance. __________________ A stupid question is a question not asked. Everyone is my friend but there are 2 people in this world that I despice the most: Murphy and Bill Current Tank Info: Starting again with a 180 galReef Last edited by Fonchy; 06/03/2020 at 07:17 AM. Reason: I want to add a pic and it does not let me

06/08/2020, 04:59 PM	#2
Michael Hoaster Registered Seaweedist Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 5,807	Most people do blue or black. If you plan to keep the back wall clear of algae then blue looks good. If you plan to let it get covered with algae, coralline, etcetera then I'd suggest black. Another option is covering it with a fake wall, using pond foam and rocks. Good luck with your build! __________________ As many naturalists and environmentalists have suggested, we should set aside our arrogance, our desire to conquer and control everything, and walk hand in hand with Mother Nature. -Walter Adey Current Tank Info: 180g Seagrass Sandbar Lagoon, START DATE November 28, 2018

06/14/2020, 05:02 PM	#5
Fonchy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Goldston, NC Posts: 571	I need to do the return and the pump and I keep second guessing myself, for now I a MAG 18 soon to get a DC pump. So the old owner had a josh posh of pipes going from the pump to the tank he had 1” to 1 1/2” to 1” to 3/4 out to tank and over flow he had 1 1/2” from each side into a 2” draining into sump, here is my idea, pump to tank 1”all the way to the top T with 4 outlets spaced on the back and for return 1 1/2” from each side down into a T then into sump, any ideas __________________ A stupid question is a question not asked. Everyone is my friend but there are 2 people in this world that I despice the most: Murphy and Bill Current Tank Info: Starting again with a 180 galReef

06/14/2020, 04:44 PM	#4
Modernhippie Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 2	Looking forward to this build. The stand/canopy is beautiful.