Im new to chicago reefs and wanted to share where I'm at with this project. I started this build 2 weeks ago. I purchased a 180 gallon off cl for 200$. No stand/canopy but it did come with a retro light with 3 175w mh and 2 72" vho actinics.
I'm building the stand and canopy from scratch. I'd post pictures but laptop is down at the moment
The stand is made from 2x4,2x6,4x4, particle board and mdf trim. The top of the stand is a granite tile mainly black. Stand measurements are 8'8" long 24 1/2" wide with a height of 42". Various trim were used.
I resealed the tank not once but twice. I grab the wrong tubes. Water tested has started and so far so good! If you want to see pics now(I hope I'm not breaking any laws!) google Carl's 180 reef build its on aa forum.
As soon as I can get pics up I will
I'm building the stand and canopy from scratch. I'd post pictures but laptop is down at the moment
The stand is made from 2x4,2x6,4x4, particle board and mdf trim. The top of the stand is a granite tile mainly black. Stand measurements are 8'8" long 24 1/2" wide with a height of 42". Various trim were used.
I resealed the tank not once but twice. I grab the wrong tubes
. Water tested has started and so far so good! If you want to see pics now(I hope I'm not breaking any laws!) google Carl's 180 reef build its on aa forum. As soon as I can get pics up I will