180 gallon setup - Peacocks, Haps, Tangs, Vics and SA! (Updated 6 4 2014)

[Maize-N-Blue-D]

I finally was able to get a big tank,  I found this 180 gallon complete setup on CL and couldn't pass it up.  The guy was getting out of the hobby and was selling it well below market prices.  It included the tank, canopy, stand, FX5, glass tops, heaters, decor, driftwood and all his fish and supplies.  I picked up the tank last Saturday, spent all day setting it up and loaded it with fish on Sunday.  Here are some pics while setting it up and after adding the fish.  I hope you like it !

[Maize-N-Blue-D]

More pics!

[Maize-N-Blue-D]

I had to install a utility tub in the basement in order to be able to do WC's.  I also hooked up my DIY water changer and used it to fill up the tank.  Worked perfectly !

[lilscoots]

Very nice, I love my 180, enjoy yours!

[rcombs]

Im searching for a large tank too. Just missed out on a 235 for $1,000 stand canopy and accessories. Waiting for it to pop up on here lol that someone else bought it lol.

[LoveTheFishies]

Nice.  Those fish look to be good sized too.

[danielratti]

Back for sale!!!!!
http://flint.craigslist.org/bar/4206039770.html

[Ogre44]

Fantastic!
I can only dream of a tank that big, or at least live vicariously through those of you that have them 

[Maize-N-Blue-D]

Timing is everything, I have been waiting since June to get a bigger tank.  Once the $$ became available, I started really looking on CL and just happened to find someone who was getting out of the hobby.  We talked back and forth until we both agreed on a price.  I chalk it up to being in the right place at the right time...

The fish were in my existing tanks, I plucked the best looking fish to put into this Show Tank !  I am very happy with how it turned out.

Now the fun begins again as I can now start looking to re-stock my other tanks..

The chase is half the fun,  you get to meet some great people and learn for each one. 

[Frenchie]

Awesome deal, You got,

[four_by_ken]

Looking good!

[Steve]

Dunno how I missed this for the past few days Nice tank bud that's a great size. Any other plans for it such as stock?

[Maize-N-Blue-D]

Dunno how I missed this for the past few days Nice tank bud that's a great size. Any other plans for it such as stock?

Thanks - I filled the tank with my existing fish,  there are roughly 20 fish in there right now, I do plan on getting some additional fish but I am going to be very selective..

I posted a wish list of the fish I am interested in so we will see what turns up...

[four_by_ken]

If I can be so bold...   Can I make a recommendation?

Move your FX5 sprayers to the left side of the tank. The hob will get the right side moving.

[Maize-N-Blue-D]

I have since added a couple of other things,  a wave maker and another filter...

My goal is to create a cyclonic effect in the tank where all the fish waste is pushed to the FX5 filter....

The FX5 output moves the middle of the tank, the wave maker moves the front of the tank,  the other FX5 output pushes the water around the wave maker off the side glass and back into the wave maker flow..

The main purpose of the two HOB filters is to agitate the surface of the water, their flow is secondary...

Check it out :