Jen_McG Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Hey everyone, been on here for about 6 months reading everyone else's build threads so I figured I would post mine. Only been in saltwater for a little over a year. Started off with a 75 gallon, then upgraded to the 180 8 months later. This tank has been up and running for about 6 months. Also have an 80 gallon cube, I'm about to switch everything over to a 92 gallon corner tank. 180 gallon tank Sump eshopps rs-300 Apex gold Neptune wavs x2 Jebao rs-8 x2 Bubble magus curve 7 skimmer 2 little fishies reactor Aqua max bio pellet reactor Brs dual reactor for carbon Aquatic life 8 bulb t5 Ati Fish Sailfin tang Blue hippo tang Purple tang Mystery wrasse Flame hawk Maroon white stripe clowns x2 Blue throat trigger Lyertail anthias x4 Flame angel Bi-color Angel Lawnmower blenny Midas blenny Lubbock fairy wrasse Harlequin tusk Fox face Pajama cardinals x3 Coral mostly Lps and soft coral! Currently my biggest struggle is water quality. It's nothing crazy nitrates at about 20, and phosphates at about .08. I strive everyday for better water, slowly but surely getting there try to get some pics up once I figure out how to post them.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen_McG Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 Wanted to start this to get advice and also track current progress of the tank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I need pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I need pictures! Me too! The tank sounds awesome!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Sounds like a great build. I'm sure you know there's one rule in reef club...and you've broken the only rule in reef club...tank builds require pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen_McG Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 Haha thanks guys, well since I broke the one rule on the 1st day I'll do one better and post a video tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sascha D. Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 How do you like the Aquamaxx BP Reactor? Do you have the cylinder or the circle thing? What size pump do you have on it and do they clump? I've got my finger on the trigger, but I would like your feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen_McG Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 I have a syncra 2.0 pump on it, it's been running for about 5 weeks absolutely no clumping. It spins in a circular motion. So far so good absolutely no complaints about it yet. This is already my second reactor so I was hoping it was going to get the job done. I wasted money on getting an aquatop reactor but all it did was clumped after the first week. I was impressed with this one so I actually bought a second one for my 80 gallon cube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jen_McG Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 Can't figure out why the pic is sideways :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen_McG Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 Not the best but you get an idea lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Gorgeous tank and great fish selections! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haze152 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 image.jpeg 180 Extra Tall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen_McG Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 No it's a standard 72x24x24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haze152 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 No it's a standard 72x24x24 I was trying to be funny because the picture was sideways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen_McG Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 Oh hahaha I thought because my dining room table seemed so low in the pic! Yea I couldn't figure out how to fix that and also load a video....cut me some slack it's Friday!!!!!!! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BobcatReefer Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Love it! Lot of similar equipment I'm planing in my build. How do you like those lights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen_McG Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 I honestly have no problems with it...I'm really not that big into led (their awesome don't get me wrong) I just really dig t5s. I use all ati bulbs and the coral seem happy! Now granted I mostly have soft coral and Lps so not sure how well sps would do in there. Has a timer on it so don't have to tie up another apex outlet with it. I had the 48' one on my 75 gallon and plan on buying a 36' for my 92 gallon corner tank. Im sure eventually I'll upgrade lights when the time comes but I rather spend money on all the other equipment for the time being. Feel like for the cost it still gets the job done and that's all I need for the time being. Oh and it only has one plug which is a huge plus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BobcatReefer Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I have the 48" going on my 75 as well, and most of the corals will be LPS, softs, mushrooms. My thought process is similar to yours on cost/benefit/priority and given where I am in the hobby. Congrats on the great tank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen_McG Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 Great minds think alike! Thanks! How's your build going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnM Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Looks really good Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BobcatReefer Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Here's mine: http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/36054-bobcats-75gal-first-reef-build/ This weekend I'll break down the current tank, place the new tank on the stand to figure out where to drill holes, dry fit all the plumbing, and maybe start the sanding of the stand (unfinished and used for 15 years). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen_McG Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 Looks really good Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen_McG Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 Thanks! Appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen_McG Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 Here's mine: http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/36054-bobcats-75gal-first-reef-build/ This weekend I'll break down the current tank, place the new tank on the stand to figure out where to drill holes, dry fit all the plumbing, and maybe start the sanding of the stand (unfinished and used for 15 years). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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