120g Build

[kory1006]

I figure I am far enough along with the tank now that I can make a build thread. I'll start with the basics;

Tank - Aqueon 120g 4'x2'x2'. Coast to coast overflow with beananimal plumbing setup.

Sump - 40 breeder, 3 sections; skimmer, return, fuge.

Stand - 2x4/2x6 skinned in Red Oak with 1x3/1x4 Oak trim. Trim stained black and panels stained "natural". Everything else is coated in Kilz and sealed with white caulk.

Skimmer - Have a Reef Octopus XS 160, soon to be upgraded. Looking at getting a Skimz SM163.

Return Pump - Currently using an Eheim 1262. It is feeding the DT, and fuge. I also plan on feeding my reactors with it. May upgrade to a DC6000 or Waterblaster 7000.

Flow - Planning on getting 2x Tunze 6095 with a 7096 controller.

Lighting - DIY LED setup using the Bridgelux BXRA 950 arrays, Luxeon M royal blues, and some 3w blues, and violets. It all will be driven by Meanwell LDD's, 350watt power supply, and controlled by a Storm.


Plans for the 120 will be a mixed reef, mainly LPS with some SPS. I currently have a Biocube 29 that is about 2 years old, and will be transferring it to the 120. Not 100% sure on the stocking list yet, but will get to that after it has cycled.

 

[kory1006]

Now for the pictures...


Got the tank home

Started building the stand

Sump

More stand

Drilled the tank

Skinned and test fitting the tank

Door opening routed out

Overflow in

 

[kory1006]

Plumbing

More plumbing

And yet more plumbing

Filling with RODI, which took a day and a half. Don't know what is worse, watching it fill, or waiting for paint to dry.

Full with water, salt, and 50lbs of live rock.

 

[aguila88psi]

Looking good :thumbsup: makes me want to upgrade to a 120g for that extra depth

 

[kory1006]

Looking good :thumbsup: makes me want to upgrade to a 120g for that extra depth

Yea I am digging the 24" depth, especially with the coast to coast.

 

[MrHarvard]

Man nice tank!! I knew you would go bigger. .lol

 

[kory1006]

Man nice tank!! I knew you would go bigger. .lol

The thought of a 6' tank crossed my mind. But that cubby where the tank is now is 6" too short.

 

[CrazyEyes]

That looks good! I absolutely love 120's.

 

[The Computer Ox]

The thought of a 6' tank crossed my mind. But that cubby where the tank is now is 6" too short.

Happy to lend my Sawzall!!

 

[Ali :D]

Looking good Kory, what lighting are you going with?

 

[kory1006]

Looking good Kory, what lighting are you going with?

Will be a DIY setup. I will most likely start a new thread with that. It's going to be similar to MrHarvard's setup on his Biocube, just bigger.

 

[Ali :D]

I didn't expect anything less from you. I'll invite myself down when you get building. I want one for my biocube and I'll use your help (by that I mean you build it, I watch) Thanks for offering!!! You bring beer, I'll supply the work

Also, You haven't even started building it and already your claiming "mines bigger than yours!!"

 

[MrHarvard]

I didn't expect anything less from you. I'll invite myself down when you get building. I want one for my biocube and I'll use your help (by that I mean you build it, I watch) Thanks for offering!!! You bring beer, I'll supply the work

Also, You haven't even started building it and already your claiming "mines bigger than yours!!"

This guys got jokes....I like it..lol