My 180 (I can't wait) Upgrade - Page 2

MJNTWise · 09/21/2014, 12:05 PM

Finished the frame and got the inside painted and started to skin the outside. Now its time for a football break.

Webmanny · 09/21/2014, 02:42 PM

Very good job. Looks great.

MJNTWise · 09/27/2014, 10:25 AM

Well I belong to 2 groups now...lol

Postal · 09/27/2014, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MJNTWise

Well I belong to 2 groups now...lol

Welcome to the clubs!

rogergolf66 · 09/27/2014, 12:10 PM

I c u went with ESV salt. Nice choice.

Nice skimmer two

MJNTWise · 09/27/2014, 12:52 PM

Thanks...

Started the Vinegar bath for both sump and skimmer.

Reefpilot11 · 09/27/2014, 03:42 PM

That skimmer looks like a monster!

MJNTWise · 09/27/2014, 05:41 PM

Whats cool about this skimmer is it comes apart for cleaning....And yes its a Monster...lol

MJNTWise · 10/03/2014, 02:36 PM

Finished skinning it and doing the trim work.
And then got the first coat of stain on it.

reefrubble · 10/04/2014, 05:20 AM

Looks Great Matt , keep the pics coming . How soon will you be starting the cycle ?

MJNTWise · 10/04/2014, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by reefrubble

Looks Great Matt , keep the pics coming . How soon will you be starting the cycle ?

I'm moving everything from the 120 to the 180....So hoping I don't get a mini cycle. OOO By the way Ted You miss it yet? Are you ready to set up a new tank yet?

reefrubble · 10/04/2014, 07:15 AM

We moved to Fort Myers , and I don't have any plans to start a new tank , at this time.

When will you be making the move to the 180 ?

sirrealism · 10/04/2014, 07:26 AM

Welcome to the club. I have never been so proud to own aquarium equipment as I am to own an Itech 400. Looking forward to seeing this system up and running. So when is the club meeting at your place?

MJNTWise · 10/04/2014, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by reefrubble

We moved to Fort Myers , and I don't have any plans to start a new tank , at this time.

When will you be making the move to the 180 ?

Hoping to do it on the 12th...week from Sunday.

MJNTWise · 10/04/2014, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by sirrealism

Welcome to the club. I have never been so proud to own aquarium equipment as I am to own an Itech 400. Looking forward to seeing this system up and running. So when is the club meeting at your place?

We would love to,,,,But dont think that many would drive up here...

sirrealism · 10/04/2014, 09:05 AM

they drove to rogers. Your what another 10-15 mins

asbauto · 10/04/2014, 01:07 PM

Everything is coming together, looks great Matt!!!!!

MJNTWise · 10/04/2014, 04:29 PM

well sump is done.

CrazyEyes · 10/04/2014, 09:08 PM

That skimmer looks way perfect in there Matt. Can't wait to see this thing running.

reefrubble · 10/05/2014, 05:09 AM

You can't beat an I-Tech skimmer . (IMO)

rogergolf66 · 10/05/2014, 06:57 AM

Looking good!!!

MJNTWise · 10/11/2014, 01:37 PM

Getting closer...Started the plumbing, got the back repainted and fixed the stand....Now to take a break and get ready for the TBRC meeting....

snake1 · 10/11/2014, 01:46 PM

Looks sweet

MJNTWise · 10/12/2014, 07:08 AM

Plumbing is done....So on the taking down the 40 and 120....

MJNTWise · 10/12/2014, 08:57 AM

And it begins......

09/21/2014, 02:42 PM	#27
Webmanny Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: 33612 Posts: 2,461	Very good job. Looks great. __________________ 32 gallon Biocube, DIY LEDs and Triton Method. My N=1 study of me, validated by me, and supported by completely anecdotal evidence, states that my advice is 100% correct, most of the time.

09/27/2014, 12:10 PM	#30
rogergolf66 im an addict lol Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Land o lakes, FLorida Posts: 12,930	I c u went with ESV salt. Nice choice. Nice skimmer two __________________ Goal levels: salinity 35ppt, temp 78-79, alk 8-9, cal 430-450, mag 1310-1400 po4 .03, no3 1-3 Current Tank Info: System 1... 100 gal Zoa tank I built, 30 gal Ric Yuma shroom tank, 30 gal mix tank my sons,40 gal softie tank, 40 gal nem tank, two 40 gal LPS tank. System 2... 240 gal SPS display attached 100 gal frag SPS only tank.

09/27/2014, 05:41 PM	#33
MJNTWise 7 Year Newbie Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Weeki Wachee, Fl. Posts: 1,761 Blog Entries: 1	Whats cool about this skimmer is it comes apart for cleaning....And yes its a Monster...lol __________________ https://www.*********.com/threads/new-dream-tank-300-gallon.674598/ Current Tank Info: 180 gal. 40B gal. sump. 100 lbs live rock, Duel Cor 20 return pump,30"lifereef skimmer,4 MP 40, 4 XR15w Pro 4 with 2 50/50 reefbrites, Apex Control

10/04/2014, 05:20 AM	#35
reefrubble Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Myers , Fl. Posts: 5,718	Looks Great Matt , keep the pics coming . How soon will you be starting the cycle ? __________________ Ted Proud member of SHARK (Spring Hill Area Reef Keepers ) Proud member of TBRC (Tampa Bay Reef Club ) Save the reefs , Grow your own Current Tank Info: Marineland 300 DD Tank Custom metal stand , and canopy DIY LED lighting I-Tech Super Beast skimmer . I do not have a tank at this time . I sold the 300 Gal. system

10/04/2014, 07:15 AM	#37
reefrubble Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Myers , Fl. Posts: 5,718	We moved to Fort Myers , and I don't have any plans to start a new tank , at this time. When will you be making the move to the 180 ? __________________ Ted Proud member of SHARK (Spring Hill Area Reef Keepers ) Proud member of TBRC (Tampa Bay Reef Club ) Save the reefs , Grow your own Current Tank Info: Marineland 300 DD Tank Custom metal stand , and canopy DIY LED lighting I-Tech Super Beast skimmer . I do not have a tank at this time . I sold the 300 Gal. system

09/27/2014, 03:42 PM	#32
Reefpilot11 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Indian rocks beach Posts: 926	That skimmer looks like a monster!

10/04/2014, 07:26 AM	#38
sirrealism Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hudson FL Posts: 1,249	Welcome to the club. I have never been so proud to own aquarium equipment as I am to own an Itech 400. Looking forward to seeing this system up and running. So when is the club meeting at your place? __________________ New build. 300g 8' tank. SPS dominant Current Tank Info: 150g mixed. 93g cube nem. 90g mixed. 40b softy

10/04/2014, 09:05 AM	#41
sirrealism Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hudson FL Posts: 1,249	they drove to rogers. Your what another 10-15 mins __________________ New build. 300g 8' tank. SPS dominant Current Tank Info: 150g mixed. 93g cube nem. 90g mixed. 40b softy

10/04/2014, 01:07 PM	#42
asbauto Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 433	Everything is coming together, looks great Matt!!!!! __________________ ------Aaron------ Current tanks: 180 RR

10/04/2014, 09:08 PM	#44
CrazyEyes Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 3,844	That skimmer looks way perfect in there Matt. Can't wait to see this thing running. __________________ Gone Fishing.

10/05/2014, 05:09 AM	#45
reefrubble Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Myers , Fl. Posts: 5,718	You can't beat an I-Tech skimmer . (IMO) __________________ Ted Proud member of SHARK (Spring Hill Area Reef Keepers ) Proud member of TBRC (Tampa Bay Reef Club ) Save the reefs , Grow your own Current Tank Info: Marineland 300 DD Tank Custom metal stand , and canopy DIY LED lighting I-Tech Super Beast skimmer . I do not have a tank at this time . I sold the 300 Gal. system

10/05/2014, 06:57 AM	#46
rogergolf66 im an addict lol Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Land o lakes, FLorida Posts: 12,930	Looking good!!! __________________ Goal levels: salinity 35ppt, temp 78-79, alk 8-9, cal 430-450, mag 1310-1400 po4 .03, no3 1-3 Current Tank Info: System 1... 100 gal Zoa tank I built, 30 gal Ric Yuma shroom tank, 30 gal mix tank my sons,40 gal softie tank, 40 gal nem tank, two 40 gal LPS tank. System 2... 240 gal SPS display attached 100 gal frag SPS only tank.

10/11/2014, 01:46 PM	#48
snake1 Premium Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 2,044	Looks sweet