WATERBOX AQUARIUMS REEF PRO 180.5 BUILD THREAD

[eatsleepreef]

If you missed my hose reel video and are tired of lugging buckets then this is for you


Water Changes made Easy (Auto Rewind Hose Reel)

 

[eatsleepreef]

So finally we have tank running with water. The cycle is being done with DR Tim’s one and only as well as ammonium chloride. Should be complete within 2 weeks.

 

[eatsleepreef]

A few more pics of tank. The scape is very deceiving. When you look at it front the front it looks very minimilustic and looks like there isn’t a lot of space. Specifically with the arch if you look at it from the side you will see the arches were doubled and will house corals almost the full 24” of the depth.

 

[shandoee]

Looks great! I just started cycling my WB 90.3. I’ll be following along

 

[eatsleepreef]

Looks great! I just started cycling my WB 90.3. I’ll be following along

Nice!! What are you cycling with?

 

[Lizbeli]

Love the minimal rockscape. It will transform as your corals grow. Sump looking sexy!

 

[eatsleepreef]

Love the minimal rockscape. It will transform as your corals grow. Sump looking sexy!

Thanks!

 

[shandoee]

Nice!! What are you cycling with?

I’m using the same products as you are. So far, I overdosed the ammonium chloride lol. I followed then instructions and went 4 drops per gallon, I should have used 3 per instead. Or watched the video by Dr. Tim’s in YouTube first lol. I ended with 4ppm

 

[eatsleepreef]

I’m using the same products as you are. So far, I overdosed the ammonium chloride lol. I followed then instructions and went 4 drops per gallon, I should have used 3 per instead. Or watched the video by Dr. Tim’s in YouTube first lol. I ended with 4ppm

Do a water change and you will be good.

 

[KStatefan]

@eatsleepreef it looked like you had some nice designs of 3D printed parts in your last video.

This is a cool thread where a number of different designs have been put in one place.

 

[1Bigfish]

Awesome build thread! I’m planning to upgrade my 120 gallon to the water box 180 as well. Some inspiration and amazing ideas in your thread.
I was wondering if you wouldn’t mind posting your list of all the parts you used for your 80/20 light mount? And who did you get to cut the aluminum? I’m going to try and replicate it.
Thanks

 

[eatsleepreef]

Hello guys sorry I have been gone. Had a newborn so really had my hands full. I will continue to bring you guys up to where we are now. The YouTube videos have been pretty much keeping up with where I am at now.

That current USA background light makes it look so nice.

First fish hitting qt

Top down shot. I love the color of the caribsea

Perfect ALK

 

[eatsleepreef]

First batch of fish in Qt

 

[Timzeeaquarium]

A few more pics of tank. The scape is very deceiving. When you look at it front the front it looks very minimilustic and looks like there isn’t a lot of space. Specifically with the arch if you look at it from the side you will see the arches were doubled and will house corals almost the full 24” of the depth.

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[Timzeeaquarium]

A few more pics of tank. The scape is very deceiving. When you look at it front the front it looks very minimilustic and looks like there isn’t a lot of space. Specifically with the arch if you look at it from the side you will see the arches were doubled and will house corals almost the full 24” of the depth.

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[Timzeeaquarium]

A few more pics of tank. The scape is very deceiving. When you look at it front the front it looks very minimilustic and looks like there isn’t a lot of space. Specifically with the arch if you look at it from the side you will see the arches were doubled and will house corals almost the full 24” of the depth.

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beautiful construction. what kind of carib real life rock did you use for it. arches and shapes. really nice your build. greetings Tim

 

[Timzeeaquarium]

A few more pics of tank. The scape is very deceiving. When you look at it front the front it looks very minimilustic and looks like there isn’t a lot of space. Specifically with the arch if you look at it from the side you will see the arches were doubled and will house corals almost the full 24” of the depth.

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[eatsleepreef]

Got a Tankmatez fish trap sent to review for everyone. I had seen these in the past and they look to be very functional. The question is how they will actually do in real life. A friend of mine may want to trade his foxface for mine so I figured what better time

 

[Undecidedmn]

Where did you get that center bar across for the lights? Thank looks beautiful, going to use your tank as a parts punch list.

 

[shadow1013]

Check out his video on it on YouTube. His channel is EatSleepReef.

Where did you get that center bar across for the lights? Thank looks beautiful, going to use your tank as a parts punch list.