newb need suggestions

[whatcaneyedo]

Is your tank drilled? Do you have a sump?

[jbjack]

no, no sump, it has hang on skimmer but it does have an in tank fuge, full of cheato

[RuGlu6]

Originally Posted by jbjack

no, no sump, it has hang on skimmer but it does have an in tank fuge, full of cheato

With 180 Gal you may want to consider a much larger skimmer then HOB espesially for a reef tank you want something rated at least double you tank size with at least 600 l/h air intake the more the better.

So looks like you need a sump, you can hide all equipment there: skimmer, heater, refugium, carbon.