My 180g Aquasystem tank build

Previously, I had a 125 gallon "uniquarium" type of setup (see http://www.3reef.com/forums/show-off-your-fish-tanks/125-gallon-uniquarium-reef-build-68351.html). Recently, I bought an 180 gallon tank with the exact same type of built in wet-dry filter, but this time I'm planning to go to a full blown reef setup. I'll be using most of the old equipment off the old tank w/ a some new stuff planned.

Aquarium:
- Tru Vu 180g Aquasystem (72"x24"x24")
Skimmer:
- (2x) Marineland 100g skimmer
Heating:
- (2x) Marineland 350W heater
Flow:
- (2x) Marineland 750gph pumps
- (2x) Marineland Maxijet 1200 w/ Eco-Flow mods
Lighting:
- Marineland 72" Pro Lighting System

 

very interesting.
I've never seen an AIO tank that big

will definitely be following along

 

That is an awesome looking tank! Is this build sponsored by Marineland?

 

They make them all the way up to 300 gallons!

Uniquarium Rectangular Aquarium - Fish Tank Aquariums at Aquariums Direct

 

Thanks! I got lucky i stumbled upon this after searching for it for almost a year! And no, I'm not sponsored by Marineland...just have always used their stuff in the past with good success (for the most part).

 

Some more pics of my tank w/ the stand. Note the 2 Marineland skimmers sticking out on both sides. This was done to combat one of the shortcomings of the skimmer: its water level sensitivity. By placing it directly in the path of the overflow, I'm assured to always have the same water level. I had to put a couple of trays underneath to support it, but I've tried this on my old 125g tank and it works great! More to come...

 

Some more pics I snapped of the custom filter system and returns....

- Dual 775gph returns from filter chamber plumbed up in 1" hosing




- Returns go to dual 1/2" bulkheads (i know kinda puny) w/ loclines attached. Will have an eductor on both lines to increase flow as well.



- Added filter sock for mechanical filtering on both overflows




If all the stuff i order come soon, i should have tank running by next weekend.

 

Some shots of the Marineland Pro Lighting:

- Features (3) 150W HQI Metal Halides, (8) 39W T5s, and (6) 1W LED Moonlights for 762W worth of brightness




- Has the Marineland name, quality, and support behind it with a nice little built in timer / console

 

Progress is going well so far...
I like the marineland fixture

 

Thanks - The Marineland fixture was a pretty penny, but well worth it as you will see some shots of it shortly.