New and improved 180 gallon thread!!!

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
Tanks looking good. Are you going toove tv to the center. Would drive me crazy lol
Nahhhhh. Looks OK in context. The pictures on the wall and other stuff make it ok...I am not crazy about perfect symmetry anyways......I have a messy desk too!
 
progress....tank full. Power strips mounted under stand. Wavemaker running with heater.....water temp is 71 degrees. I get the replacement lid and media and sponges for the filter tomorrow. If I can catch them I should have fish in by thursday AM. IMG_1225.JPGtank full.jpg
 
Tank is officially up and running and occupied!!!!! I used all three trays of media from the FX5 on my 120 and moved one pc of wood and 20lbs of sand over to jump start the cycle on this understocked tank. I was able to catch one 5" Kelberi and both Angelfish from my 120. One more Kelberi to go.....really hard to catch fish in 120 because of the immense rock structure.

I also added a gorgeous Borneo Python eel....nice and fat 12 incher!! Never even seen one before!!

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Glad it all worked out for you and the tank looks good.That driftwood piece reminds me of a piece at a local shop that I have my sights set on.
 
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First round of testing shows a complete Nitro cycle in tank after three days. 1 ppm Ammonia 1 ppm nitite and 10 ppm Nitrate. The bio is not strong enough yet but after three days not too shabby. Just need to watch for spikes!!
 
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Tank cycled. 10 days. Showing 30ppm Nitrates. Time for a water change!!
 
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Stock list: One 11-12" Borneo Python eel, Two 5-6" Kelberi 24K, 6x 3-4" Pink Tailed Chaleus, one 4-5" Sydont Hybrid cat, one marble, one Golden Angelfish 4-6". I am planning to add two more young Kelberi, one more large angel and another TBD cat. My SB Reef Plant light arrives on Tuesday. Then the planting shall begin!!IMG_1263.JPGpink tailed.jpg IMG_1255.JPG cat 1.jpg IMG_1248.JPG eel in sand.jpg IMG_1271.JPGcaughtbass.jpg
 
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