As seen in the pics my tank is drilled in the back. Has Coast to coast overflows. I have a 75 <acronym title="Gallon">gal</acronym> im going to use as the sump. I am a bit confused on how the sump is actually going to be plumbed tbh Can anyone provide any help on this?

Time for a new project! :D I've never done a build thread before, so bear with me! I finally picked up the 180 gallon I've been obsessing over this past week, and boy, do I have my work cut out for me! Preparation for the new monster so far: The new tank and equipment are all still in the...

Okay guys, I finally got my glass cages starfire front panel for my 180 gallon rebuild... the tank held water perfectly, but I decided to replace the old tinted scratched up front panel... with a nice starfire panel. So.. I attempted two times already to get this front panel installed...

Got into aquariums a few years ago now and had a 60 gallon tank for about a year and a half.. By chance I got a 180 gallon bowfront all but given to me. Not sure if I was ready for such a large tank, it was just to good of a deal to pass up. Pretty basic setup, two overflows into a standard...

Hey everyone, I have made some major progress on my 180 gallon reef tank build, and I finally had the time to document everything for those who want to follow! :banana: So let me fill you guys in! I have a 120 gallon tall reef tank, that is pretty full of coral and such.. and I really have...

SO, I picked up a 180 Gallon online cheap. Have been out of the hobby for a little while but looking for an excuse to get back in.. I got a good deal so excuse enough. Im trying to get some ideas as far as equipment and maybe design as I have never really done anything this big.. (90 gallons was...

Hi, everyone! Hope your week is going well! We are upgrading from a 75g (listed in 'Tank Specs') to a 180g. This tank is being given away and is coming with some already established residents. I really wanted some opinions on whether this tank will be mis-stocked/overstocked. All the fish...

hey guys, i bet most of you keep reef tanks but i need some advice on stocking my 180 gallon fowlr. this is the plan i came up with 1 annularius angel or 1 emperor angel 1 miniatus grouper? (not sure about this one) 1 pink tail trigger (heard they were one of the more peaceful triggers) 1...

Hello TRT! I've lurked on these forums a few years but just started posting as I had a question that I couldn't find an answer to... we didn't come too a definite consensus on that question (Coal Slag/Blasting Sand substrate) so I'm doing a build thread so everyone can see if it shakes out or...

I have a wall with an inlay that I would like to put a tank and I have been debating a 4ft vs 6ft tank in this space. My inlay measures 86" long and 12" deep. I was thinking one of these sized tanks: 6 foot 125/135 gal 72" x 18" x 20ish" tall 180/210 gal 72" x 24" x 24ish" tall or 4 foot 120...

I'm in the planning stages of a 72x24x31 peninsula reef tank for my living room. (I have to sell a pool table and remodel the room before beginning tank installation.) I will be updating this post as my plan evolves. Feedback is welcome! SYSTEM OVERVIEW: 232 Gallon Reef tank Peninsula tank...

Here is the start to my new upgrade. Im going from a 110 gallon tall reef tank to my newly acquired 180 gallon tank. Here are some pics of the stand build and I will post more pics later.

As I've been cooking my rock, I'm getting a reading of about 1 ppm nitrate - so I know by when I'm done there will be some level of bacteria. Thoughts?

I have had my 100 gallon for almost a year now and I just ran across an oceanic 180 gallon drilled tank with permanent overflow box for $200:banana: including homemade stand which I'm not going to use. I will build my own stand and canopy and my own lights. This will be my first drilled tank...

180 gallon startup 18x48x12 sump below 2 reef octopus 6" pinwheel in sump skimmers 150 G rated @ 500 GPH 2 fluval 405 canister filters @ 340 GPH each Working on plumbing stage (Water / live rock stage next, then fish stage, then coral stage) Encountered a problem with the custom drill...

ok got the 40 gallon corner tank going. wife got her anemone with 3 picaso perculas, and 2' coralife double bulb t5HO. had to mod some acrylic to hold up the new lighting fixture. came out nice. oh yeah she had to get weeds.. i mean gsp's.:help: and for the question i had on my 180 going all...

ok i have a 180 all glass with glass tops and stand im willing to part with im looking for a 125 rr or bigger but base must be 72x18 i have a stand all i need is tank and lighting

180 gallon 1yr old no scratches, cracks, leaks dual overlflow still has waranty sticker asking $750 location Walton, N.Y.

OK, here we go. Finally got my tank done. I wanted to wait untill things were done to show all the pics and stuff. For some odd reason I have this thing where I like to see the whole process at once. Some of you out there take your time, and keep us all in suspense, so I will show all the work...