Cliff’s 180 gallon reef

**Cliff** · 11-08-2012, 01:45 PM

Thanks Westbeef

But to be honest with you, I did not put any more effort into this set-up as compared to my 90 fresh water planted tank, with the exception of setting up the equipment before filling the tank with water

**Westbeef** · 11-08-2012, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by Cliff

Thanks Westbeef

But to be honest with you, I did not put any more effort into this set-up as compared to my 90 fresh water planted tank, with the exception of setting up the equipment before filling the tank with water

That's because it comes natural to an expert :)!

**Cliff** · 11-18-2012, 10:56 PM

I was cleaning the sump when I found the last thing that I wanted to see, a crack in the sump. It went from the bulkhead flange to the side of the tank. Judging by the salt creep on it, it has been leaking for about 1 to 2 weeks. I patched it with a pc of glass and enough silicone to chock a elephant. Hopefully it will last for another 3 weeks or so until I can replace it. I’m going to order a ready to go sump from our SW LFS.

But on the brighter side, I did finish re-curing the rest of my live rock and I added it to the tank. As I’ve ordered another carpet anemone, I am going to create another spot for him.

**~firefly~** · 11-18-2012, 11:17 PM

Wow, that looks excellent. What tangs do you have again? I don't really know SW species but regal tang and lipstick tang? Think I saw them on that dreadful programme, "Tanked".

**Cliff** · 11-18-2012, 11:24 PM

For tangs I have: a yellow mimic tang, a hippo or regal tang, and a blond naso tang. I had a power brown but he was getting to aggressive so I sold him. I managed to get a full tank shot while they were all hanging out by the red carpet anemone.

**~firefly~** · 11-18-2012, 11:47 PM

Interesting. Well, it looks excellent, and no doubt will improve and improve.

**Cliff** · 11-19-2012, 12:54 AM

Just spent a the last hour E-mailing back and fourth with the owner of our SW LFS to get a new sump on order. So far the below is what he will be sending to his sump manufacture in the morning. The sump will be just a little over 100 gallons in size, but with only 72 gallons in it while in operation which leave about 30 gallon for drainback from the tank should there be a power failure. That works out pretty good as I only need about 20 gallons for drainback.

**sheamurai** · 11-19-2012, 01:51 AM

oooOOoooo
ahhHHHhhhh

another fun milestone!

**glarior** · 11-20-2012, 07:28 PM

Awesome setup! I was reading back a few pages and the TV above the aquarium is cool!

I can't wait to see pictures of your sump build. I like the design. Will you use any filter pads with it?

**Cliff** · 11-21-2012, 07:33 AM

Thanks guys

glarior: I have not decided if I will use any sponges yet. I will be using filter socks on the intake to help polish the water. As long as there are no micro bubbles making it into the last compartment of the sump, I don't think I will be adding any sponges.