Bubba643
Aquarium Advice Freak
Well it's official, my 180 drilled bowfront is in place in my house. Wanted to start a thread to document before and after. Gunna take my time with this one, post pics, and get some thoughts from you guys each step of the way.
Filled yesterday to test for leaks and drained, no leaks. Plumbing is next. Looks like two returns (1")and two overflows drilled (main 1 1/2") backup (1"). I have the bulkheads and connection pvc but would it be best to start with new from scratch? Also it was saltwater previously any steps I should take(soaking tank, etc) to make sure it doesn't affect my freshwater set up now?
Costs so far:
$150 tank, metal stand, 30 gallon sump (Craigslist is awesome)
$40 tip for moving crew(labor was free, managing a moving company perk
Fish this will be built around will be several pair of Electric Blue Acara, tank mates to be determined at a later date.
Filled yesterday to test for leaks and drained, no leaks. Plumbing is next. Looks like two returns (1")and two overflows drilled (main 1 1/2") backup (1"). I have the bulkheads and connection pvc but would it be best to start with new from scratch? Also it was saltwater previously any steps I should take(soaking tank, etc) to make sure it doesn't affect my freshwater set up now?
Costs so far:
$150 tank, metal stand, 30 gallon sump (Craigslist is awesome)
$40 tip for moving crew(labor was free, managing a moving company perk
Fish this will be built around will be several pair of Electric Blue Acara, tank mates to be determined at a later date.