Jeff's First & Last Large Tank Build (180 gallon)

[GoBigGuy]

Well after many many months of research and posting a crap load of questions here on the forum; I have finally pulled the trigger and ordered my new 180 gallon glass tank today, (72x24x24), along with a 32" tall unfinished stand and custom 48x18x18 sump.

Here's my equipment list to get me up and running:
Lights -------------------- 4 Evergrow 165W LED Lights (eBay)
Protein Skimmer -------- Reef Octopus Regal 200INT
Return Pump ------------ Jebao DC12000
Heater Controller ------- 1000w Heater Controller
Heater ------------------- 800w Titatium Heater
GFO/Carbon Reactor ---- 2 TLF PhosBan Reactor 150
Powerheads -------------- 2 Jebao RW-15 Wavemaker with Wireless Controller
Salt ----------------------- 200gal Instant Ocean Reef Crystals Salt Mix
125lbs Rock -------------- AquaMaxx Dry Reef Rock
140lbs. Sand ------------- Caribsea Arag-Alive Special Grade Reef Sand
Bacteria ------------------ Dr. Tim's One and Only

 

[BeanMachine]

First and last... ahahaha yeah right heard that before.

Not to be a jebao hater but I would recommend a fluval sea sp series for your return. They are bad ***. Better internal components will most likely last much longer. I love mine highly recommended.

 

[GoBigGuy]

According to my wife this is the first and last lol

I got a KILLER deal on the Jebao pump that I couldn't pass up, figure I'll start with this and see how I like it and hopefully Fluval will come out with a DC pump

 

[GoBigGuy]

So today my daughter and I went to go pick up the new tank, stand and sump but we ran into two issues; first we couldn't fit both stand and tank in the van and second I wanted them to touch up one of the black sides because you could see though it a bit. We ended up just bringing home the stand and sump today but figured I would post some photos.

Here's the tank still at the shop:

My big girl standing by the new tank


Look down into the overflow box

 

[GoBigGuy]

Here's the custom sump:

 

[GoBigGuy]

And the stand:

 

[GoBigGuy]

and last but not least my pile of goodies:

 

[Tangwich]

First and last large tank this year is what i am sure you meant. Lol. Either way, congrats on the upgrade.

 

[xmas_one]

I'm jealous, dream tank size for me right now.

 

[Goober]

Looks clean. Can't wait for updates!

 

[barbazoid]

get'er wet

 

[SchnitzelReef]

Cool build! Ditch that jebao return pump. If one of the power heads goes out, no biggie. If that return pump goes out, U will be hating life scooping out dead fish.

 

[Six2seven]

Congrats on the build. Looks like fun stacking up the goodies for the build.


Agree with nick ditch that pump. Hear nothing but bad.

 

[GoBigGuy]

I've finished two coats of primer on the stand today. This week I need to finish painting the stand, move the old tank (going to keep it up and running until the other tank is ready), move the entertainment center down a foot, put new stand in place, pick up the tank on Friday, and try and get it in place by Saturday

 

[bullitr]

Nice


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[GoBigGuy]

Stand is painted!

Tomorrow move the old tank


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[Goober]

Nicely done

 

[Tangwich]

Wow..that stand is hella sweet. Nicely done.

 

[GoBigGuy]

Well tonight I moved the old tank to make room for the new tank and it took me 3 hours to do.

Took everything out and drained the tank



Moved it to it's new home until the new tank is up and running


Put everything back in, (not the greatest aquascape), and filled er up!


Tomorrow I move the entertainment center and get the new stand in place

 

[GoBigGuy]

Just picked up the tank

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