WATERBOX AQUARIUMS REEF PRO 180.5 BUILD THREAD

[eatsleepreef]

So at the beginning I mentioned I was going to run a ATS. In searching for other options I decided I can give the PAX a try. Already being a big fan of fuge I figured it wasn’t that far off. I had always had my eye on these reactors.

Beautiful piece of equipment

 

[Rausch]

Awesome! Loving the YouTube videos! getting my 200 up in a few weeks and I am looking forward to the process , you are getting me inspired

I ended up with the innovative marine 200 int. Shipping in a couple weeks so your install videos have been great to watch! And that pax bellum is lookin real nice

 

[eatsleepreef]

I ended up with the innovative marine 200 int. Shipping in a couple weeks so your install videos have been great to watch! And that pax bellum is lookin real nice

Very nice!! congrats man, that should be a nice build.

 

[Bryan68]

So we had two packages arrive. One is the Current USA Serene background light. So far I love them and I’m so happy I went no background as this will allow me to provide another look of the tank.
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I have the same tank with the background removed. I'm interested in how you setup the background lighting, is it mounted on the cabinet? Did you install the background film, it is it required? Thanks!

 

[eatsleepreef]

I have the same tank with the background removed. I'm interested in how you setup the background lighting, is it mounted on the cabinet? Did you install the background film, it is it required? Thanks!

Hello, I used the suction cups for now but will be using the hard mounts that go on the stand itself. I opted to not use the frost film they provided.

 

[eatsleepreef]

Look what come in today!!

 

[Tomlagoon]

Look what come in today!!

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Aaahh, the Bashsea black box , I have the SS 36 on my reef and the SS 30 on my fresh tank. The 7” mesh socks are a breeze , just rub ,rinse ,replace . I don’t miss felt. Ever consider their Twisted Skimmer or Bio Reactor (fluidized Kaldness) ?

 

[eatsleepreef]

New video is up showing the new sump as well as giving this weeks updates.


New Sump, skimmer arrives + tank update

 

[eatsleepreef]

Aaahh, the Bashsea black box , I have the SS 36 on my reef and the SS 30 on my fresh tank. The 7” mesh socks are a breeze , just rub ,rinse ,replace . I don’t miss felt. Ever consider their Twisted Skimmer or Bio Reactor (fluidized Kaldness) ?

I haven’t looked into the skimmers but have seen the reactors. They look super nice!!

 

[#1Fellowreefer]

Wow!! this is awesome to see you here. Have been a huge fan since I started following your YouTube channel with the JBJ and this is definitely a build I wont miss a beat on as I am definitely here to learn and implement in my NEW 180 as well. Thank you for all that you do.. Good luck and keep us all updated.. Following along..

 

[eatsleepreef]

Wow!! this is awesome to see you here. Have been a huge fan since I started following your YouTube channel with the JBJ and this is definitely a build I wont miss a beat on as I am definitely here to learn and implement in my NEW 180 as well. Thank you for all that you do.. Good luck and keep us all updated.. Following along..

thanks brother nice to have you following here as well what tank did you go with?

 

[#1Fellowreefer]

thanks brother nice to have you following here as well what tank did you go with?

Good Old Advanced Acrylic and looks like hopefully it will ship today with the PVC sump as well..

 

[eatsleepreef]

Started building the stand for the mixing station. I gotta say I have have come to love the KREG pocket hole jig.

 

[bcurran]

Once you are happy with the base an have it as close to level as possible you can now move on to assessing the rest. Be sure to tighten the nits for the leveling legs.

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Before adding the side panels be sure you are happy with the LEVEL of the stand. Once the sides come on it becomes hard to remove the base.

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YAY!!!!!
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It appears that my side panels are drilled wrong. Did you have any issues with this. I’m pretty sure everything only goes together one way.

 

[eatsleepreef]

It appears that my side panels are drilled wrong. Did you have any issues with this. I’m pretty sure everything only goes together one way.

No issues. What is wrong with yours?

 

[bcurran]

No issues. What is wrong with yours?

It seems to be drilled wrong. I thought maybe I assembled it wrong but I can’t even get the holes in the top piece by itself to line up.

 

[eatsleepreef]

I’m assuming you have rotated it and still no luck? Can you take a pic of the whole stand?

 

[eatsleepreef]

New video is up


More Boxes arrive, plus DIY mixing stand

 

[KingTideCorals]

Look what I found! Glad I ran into one of my favorite reef tubers build thread!!

Love this tank!

 

[eatsleepreef]

Look what I found! Glad I ran into one of my favorite reef tubers build thread!!

Love this tank!

Glad to have you following along