TheMac's 180 Nem tank

[rainbowclownfish]

Just saw that tank a few weeks ago. Sure looks alot different. Cool setup. I built my stand too but its alot smaller lol. cant wait to see it finished and spiffy

 

[Emac909]

Today wasn't a real productive day on the build. But I did get a few things done. I ordered the glass for the baffles for the sump they should be in Wednesday. So hopefully I can get started on that this week. I did get around to painting the 30 gal acrylic sump and the bottom of the tank so light wound shine up trough

After painting I hung the sump with stainless steal screws.

 

[Emac909]

Today my 2 3/8' glass grill bit came in the mail.

After a little prep work I drill drilled three holes on about 20 minutes. 1 hole in the bottom of the tank and two holes on the back side of my sump.

My finger is on the new hole.

The hole on the right is going to the intake on the return. The hole on the left is to be the outlet from the drain of the overflow box

 

[El Dude]

Wow Mac. In just 2 weeks you've made more progress than I have in 3 months! Lol. Everything is coming along nicely...

 

[Emac909]

Wow Mac. In just 2 weeks you've made more progress than I have in 3 months! Lol. Everything is coming along nicely...

Thanks Al. The difference is you still have a tank running in ur house. My ich is getting bigger by the day.

 

[El Dude]

Not having a tank and getting the itch is like having a fire under you. Definitely motivating.

 

[smalltime]

Sweet build so far

 

[BeanMachine]

Hey Eric is that sump cracked? Do you think that would affect the integrity of it? Also is that a refugium on top?

 

[Emac909]

Yea I cracked the side panel when taking off the trim. I ordered a new peace if glass to replace it. Should be in today. The 30gal is going to hold the ATS I may through some chaeto if needed but there will only be 4 gallons at most in the 30.

 

[Emac909]

This is my new toy should be here next week

It's a Reeflo Blackfin 3600
Pumps 3400gph @ 4'
2"/2" connections.

 

[pgr11]

Nice pump Eric. It should do all you want.

 

[Emac909]

Thanks Chris I think it will be more then what I want. I was looking for 2500gph. But found this on eBay put a bid of $125.00 for it and won it. The guy listed it as brand new never been used.

 

[pgr11]

Always better to have more and not need it, then need it and not have it. Great price as well

 

[smalltime]

Sweet pump! I have 2 sch 80 2 inch bulkheads if you want them

 

[Emac909]

Sweet pump! I have 2 sch 80 2 inch bulkheads if you want them

I'm thinking I might have to get one of those from u mike.

 

[turbonut]

Looking good bro, only thing i would had did different is i would had made metal or stainless steel straps to hold the sump.

 

[Emac909]

Looking good bro, only thing i would had did different is i would had made metal or stainless steel straps to hold the sump.

Think I still may

 

[Reef Bullet]

Looking good bro, only thing i would had did different is i would had made metal or stainless steel straps to hold the sump.

Seems like metal would corrode after a while. What about those heavy duty cargo straps you use to tire down stuff in the bed of a truck?

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[turbonut]

Seems like metal would corrode after a while. What about those heavy duty cargo straps you use to tire down stuff in the bed of a truck?

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Thats why i mentioned stainless steel and if he were to use metal and get straps powder coated there wouldnt be an issue

 

[Emac909]

I even thought about making a shelf for it but want it to be clean looking.