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Old 10/20/2007, 12:55 AM
cpl40475 cpl40475 is offline
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help setting up a 180

i recently purchased a 180 gallon tank going to be seeting it up
soon. I would like some other ppls input on whats best for a tank this size. and possibly pics
I will be keeping sps/lps and fish in it.
I would really appreciate help on sump/fuge design
closed loop or not and diff types of filtration to use
Im trying to keep from running powerheads if at all possible
Thanks
Tracy
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Old 10/20/2007, 08:11 AM
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See my post about my new 180G.

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...readid=1171780
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Old 10/20/2007, 09:39 AM
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Only thing i wish i would have done different on my 180 gallon is do a closed loop. I opt'ed not to do it because i wanted to the tank as close to the wall as possible and didn't want to have the tank away from the wall for the plumbing. If i ever tear the tank down and move (or upgrade) i will be doing a CL next time
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Old 10/20/2007, 10:00 AM
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you can make a CL in one side of the aquarium.
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Old 10/20/2007, 11:05 AM
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so im assuming that closed loop would be the best way to go?
thanks albert2k ill check your thread out
any links to your tank Dr?
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Old 10/21/2007, 09:36 AM
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the RED HOUSE goes to my webpage. I also have some updated pics on RC

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...readid=1226631
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Old 10/22/2007, 02:00 AM
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ok thanks alot draleigh
i got the tank home today me and one friend lifted it.
My wife said hmmmmmmm wonder why your back is shot lol
i need some good info on plumbing this thing
and what type skimmer to use
anyothers wanna lend the 2cents?
Thanks
Tracy
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