Almost full! It took a little over a day to fill it with Reverse osmosis /deionized water. This Kent marine purifier takes out 99% of the chemicals, wastes, and other impurities in tap water.
The filtration, including two pumps and a skimmer, have been plumbed hidden in the cabinet; and have check valves and overflow devices in place. This sump will later house a refugium where flora and fauna will be given a chance to live without being eaten. This gives a natural balance, stability, and cleanliness to the tank above.
With the heater and pumps running I mix in Tropic Marin salt and accurately check the salinity with a refractometer. I double check that nothing is leaking and the safeguards are functioning properly.
Next I am coating the lighting canopy with polyurethane to protect the wood from saltwater. It will be ready shortly...
The lighting canopy is finished and sand is in the bottom. This aquarium is ready for some life.
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Aquarium Set-up and Filtration Installation
120 gallon saltwater aquarium setup
180 gallon Freshwater tank and filtration set-up
Closed loop filtration system.
Nothing showing in tank or in back.
Custom designed 5 stage filtration
with 2 inline heaters.
This filtration installation provides excellent water
quality with no hoses,
heaters, or filters showing.
