This set up is about a month or 2 away from really getting underway, but I wanted to set this up now so I can kind of get all my ideas/ plans organized in 1 easy to reference spot for myself to follow and use as a guide.
So here is the plan....
The 180g (6x2x2) will go in wall, inside of a sump/fish room, where the 180 inwall drains into a 48x18 footprint tank, that houses the skimmer(s), and possibly chaeto (or maybe a frag tank style section), that drains into either a 100 or 150g rubbermaid that will house various macros, and mangroves etc and return pump back to the display....
from either the rubbermaid or the 48" tank will drain into the plumbing drain (from either a laundry tub or a sink w/ counter top) for easy water change/ waste removal, and figure out something that will be able to house the water to mix and refill the water removed that will drain back into the system....
Inside the room will also be, the laundry tub/ sink, cabinetry cupboards/ storage bins/totes whatever other storage I may need. I am going to either epoxy the floor or lay vinyl (unsure, but cost probably around the same), and I am thinking about using that plastic "paneling" often found in like hospitals/ public bathrooms I think even resturaunt kitchens cuz its fairly cheap and cleans up easy... and if sealed properly waterproof, for the walls (atleast on the wall the tank is in).
For lighting I am going to run 6-10 t5s, suspended (more then likely with the raisable pulleys) on a platform. Thinking I will install 2 20 amp breakers for the room/ tank alone, and an exhaust fan for humidity control/ stink reduction.
I think that about covers what I have come up with so far, definitely interested in hearing some more thoughts/ opinions on these ideas and many more. If you have any suggestions of things that may be useful or ways of doing things that would be great
Trying to keep the entire system fairly simple, convenient, and user friendly.
I am going to reserve the next couple posts for when I get version 2.0 underway to document its initial build phase.............
Member's Reefs - Category: Large Reef Aquarium(91g-180g)
Chort55's 180 v.2.0 
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