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    Cool 180g "HECKEL PROJECT" 2012

    Hey guys I'd like to star my Heckel project this mount (February) using my old 180g tank that has been empty in my garage for at least 3 years, this project is going to take time but I will keep you guys update. In this project nothing is going to be fancy I will be using whatever I have on the tank + I have to fix it ... is missing the bottom part of the stand some of the filtration is missing too I have to replace it. I hope u guys enjoy the project..

    180g (Start fixing it tomorrow)
    75g (Running right now for quarantine)

    Here are some pics of the tank in my garage




    It's missing the bottom on the back of the stand



    Got to clean it too

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    Welcome to the Wild Side Auturo. Another Ga. tank going to wilds, I like it. I don't remember, are you already using R/O or are you going to R/O for the heckles? Have you already gotten your stock?
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    I had one of those double trickle setups on my 180 gallon reefs back in the day. Had a little giant pump run it too. Good luck with your cleanup. Are you doing a leak check on the tank since it has been sitting? Looking forward to seeing this up and running.
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    Default Re: 180g "HEKEL PROJECT" 2012

    Quote Originally Posted by Bugman View Post
    Welcome to the Wild Side Arturo. Another Ga. tank going to wilds, I like it. I don't remember, are you already using R/O or are you going to R/O for the heckles? Have you already gotten your stock?
    Hey thanks Larry,and yes I'm glad here in GA. we have bunch of members jump in to Wilds Discus
    I'm not doing R/O for now will see later on. I'm getting my stock pretty soon but I do have a 75g set up and running already for weeks that's why I need to get this done as soon as possible lol. my brother is helping me

    75 ready



    Quote Originally Posted by Second Hand Pat View Post
    I had one of those double trickle setups on my 180 gallon reefs back in the day. Had a little giant pump run it too. Good luck with your cleanup. Are you doing a leak check on the tank since it has been sitting? Looking forward to seeing this up and running.
    I haven't check for leaks to be honest but I will thanks..


    Yes the tank is pretty old 180g Oceanic I got it back in 2004 this is what I had on it they got just to big...

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    Default Re: 180g "HEKEL PROJECT" 2012

    These guys make your 180 seem small lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by Second Hand Pat View Post
    These guys make your 180 seem small lol
    I know, I been working the pass two days on the tank so I will be posting some pics sometime tonight thanks for looking..
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    Default Re: 180g "HECKEL PROJECT" 2012

    Ok. so far I had fix the fish stand, I'm using materials that I have at home trying to save money



    Slowly but getting there, fixing it with whatever I have at home not buying anything I'm chip



    finish product. Still have to repaint it..

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    Default Re: 180g "HECKEL PROJECT" 2012

    well I been working on the stand and the filter here are some pics..



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    cleaning the filter, I know you guys don't want to see any of this pics but just want to show some progress here



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    Just an update on the project I finally place the stand where is going to stay and I put some insulation around the sump just to keep the water worm...




    The filtration is not finish yet but here is where is going to set..


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    Great progress has been made there Arturo! Just keep it up and keep those pictures coming!

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    Default Re: 180g "HECKEL PROJECT" 2012

    good progress arturo, keep the detail coming....

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    Quote Originally Posted by NanDiscus View Post
    Great progress has been made there Arturo! Just keep it up and keep those pictures coming!

    Nandi
    Quote Originally Posted by bibsun View Post
    good progress arturo, keep the detail coming....
    Thanks guys more pics coming soon still working on the project
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    Default Re: 180g "HECKEL PROJECT" 2012

    Hey friends I know I haven't share any pics lately but I haven't progress on my project but I'm going to share some pics.. I got them around 2 months ago and they were 4 1/4 to 4 1/2"





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    Looking forward to seeing them in their new home,looks good.
    Cheers
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