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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    Thanks for the tip.. did you use lard? Is that ok on the inside? I suppose it would harden.. So far I have the tank mostly done. I just have one large scratch that seems to not want to come out and it is right in the front. So I will spot sand and feather that one...hopefully it will come out...
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    Alrighty.. I had to go to 600 grit paper to start getting some of the deeper scratches out. Almost done with this first sanding grit. Then moving onto the micro mesh 1500 after that. Progress is happening slowwwwwwwwwly. Santa was good to me this year... I now have 2 MP40's A media reactor and...
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    I will try it again. I started with 1200 grit from the kit..dry sanded. This time I will try wet sanding after the first 2 grits to see if I get better results just to make sure I get the deeper scratches out.
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    How much hand polishing does it take at 12000? Maybe I am just not rubbing long enough..it is sooooo much work.
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    Thanks. Seems easier than the kit I have you have to do 10 passes and it still looks hazy..
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    Alright, I have spent several days sanding and preparing my tank.. I have replaced hinges, sanded one side of the tank. Still hazy.. so I am out to get some polish and buffing wheel. I was using the LifeGaurd Aquatics kit and it says not to use the polish inside the tank. My guess is that is...
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    Hmm thinking of going with the Oceans By Design Helios LED lighting instead of Radions. Always like to support local peeps. I wonder how long they will last? and how easy it is to replace if trouble arises..
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    So my husband bought the skimmer Octopus Reed NW200 per recommendation by barrier reef guys..it says it is rated for 212-309 gallons..is that big enough..? Is the brand we bought not good? I haven't opened it..so I could swap it out.
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    \ I checked out their website..it looks like they have one called onyx that is the whole thing all done for you? This is a very reasonable price.. From looking at the spectrum I am not sure if it would do SPS. They also have the kits that require no soldering and are fairly easy to build.. I...
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    The light has no markings anywhere.. There is only one marking on the long bulbs.. true actinic 96 W that says odyssea . There are 3 ballasts and I could barely read one of the halides I think says 250W blue It is double ended. It has eight LEDs...moonlighting. Everything works.
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    Well I tried to post the picture per the forum..but it linked the WHOLE content..hmm..
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    Hello, This is where I will be blogging about my 180 build. Here is the work in progress.. The floor was reinforced per structural engineer specifications. Equipment I have: 180 gallon tank right side overflow with 4 openings. 60 gallon? sump Stand and hood 2 sea swirls..I have not validated...
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    New kid on the block

    Ok first question.. Tunze or MP40's? Anyone have a favorite heater brand? I was thinking of going with the Reef Octupus NW 200 skimmer. Thoughts? Suzanne
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    New kid on the block

    Ok great tips, I will pick up the book. I don't want my coral eaten..so no angel. I plan to start work tonight..I should be blogging soon about the build. It may take me a bit..but the hope is to have water in by Christmas.
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    New kid on the block

    Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. Looking forward to finally getting this thing moving. I will blog the whole process probably in the build thread when I find it.. I am sure I will ask many a question :) There is a lot to learn and a lot to see on this site..what a great resource. So to...
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    New kid on the block

    Hey there, My name is Suzanne and I am new to the forum. I just got started in the hobby and am looking to learn from others and their trial and errors. So about me.. I have been wanting to get into the hobby for sometime now oh 10 years.. and now seems to be a good time. I have trolled...
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