Frank's 120 gallon upgrade build.

[itz frank]

Talk to me about skimmers.

I have an SRO1000int that is about 8 months old and I also have a RO 150nw that should be 3-5yrs old. Came with the tank.

Should I upgrade this guy from my 1000int? If I were, it would need to be worth the upgrade.

 

[rovster]

Depending on bioload the 1000 should be OK. I run a 2000 but I also have a heavy bioload and like keeping nutrients low. When I started my tank I was between the 1000 and 2000 and I seemed to fall right in the middle where either would be fine. You more confused now?

 

[itz frank]

No. You answered my question. I guess I'm just looking to spend money on this and I can't. Lol.

I'll keep the 1000 until the tank proves it needs more.

 

[AquamanE]

You should try tapatalk it always you to post photos using their server makes it real easy.

And you helped me how Jonny? Like I know what using there server even means. :deadhorse1:

 

[AquamanE]

Well, cycling in boring. 2ppm on ammonia.

And you want part of the coral grow out contest? How will that work for the best interest of the coral Frank? :uzi:

 

[rovster]

And you want part of the coral grow out contest? How will that work for the best interest of the coral Frank? :uzi:

He has a power complex.....likes holding life in the palm of his hand.....

 

[itz frank]

He has a power complex.....likes holding life in the palm of his hand.....

I now my grass. Watch it grow. Once it gets to a certain height I pour bleach on it. /gameover

 

[itz frank]

And you want part of the coral grow out contest? How will that work for the best interest of the coral Frank? :uzi:

Eddie, this isn't my only tank. It won't be in this tank until cycled.

 

[itz frank]

60" wide tank? Get as many T-5 you can in there. Forget LED'S. You'll be able to keep anything you want if you do that as long as tank is <24" tall. This is my $0.02

I actually just saw this. Tank is 26" tall. Still considering making this move. The LEDs on this tank definitely did a decent job but I'm not sure that I'm in love with it. (Progression can be found in Gillguy's thread about Chinese LEDs. I bought his tank).

I'm still considering the move to T5. I found that I won't be able to put the 4th T5 in the canopy.

 

[itz frank]

Fish that will be moved from current set up include:
2 black percs
Lawnmower blenny
Helrichi fire fish.
Red headed solon wrasse
Lubbocks wrasse
2 Cardinals

I'm toying with a few options in the same species.

3x-4x -Carberryi/Red Belted/Randall's
Lemonpeel Angel
Spotfin Butterfly/Saddleback
Scott's Wrasse
Leopard Wrasse
Pink Margin Fairy(maybe x2)
Powder Blue Tang
Scopas Tang
Yellow Eyed Kole Tang

I've read about issues with butterflies and Angels and snacking. I tried to select fish that were visually appealing that had a better shot at reef friendly. I have this same list circulating in the new to hobby section for advice on stocking.

But ofcourse, my friends here get to chime in privately

Update on the list:
2 black percs
Lawnmower blenny
Helrichi fire fish.
Red headed solon wrasse
Lubbocks wrasse
2 Cardinals

Purchases:
Bimaculatus Anthias/Indian ocean lyretails
Bellus Angel pair


I find that my taste in wrasses keeps switching. Definitely love Flame Wrasse and a few others.
Still deciding on Chromis for possible more shoal. Still undecided on Tangs.

I'm at work and bored. Giving myself a free bump.

 

[rovster]

I'll never do chromis again unless I have a monster tank, which is down the road for sure but in smaller tanks, all the advice out there is correct. I've tried twice, once with purple chromis then blue/greens. It always ends badly

Love dem flame wrasses tho......

 

[itz frank]

I'll never do chromis again unless I have a monster tank, which is down the road for sure but in smaller tanks, all the advice out there is correct. I've tried twice, once with purple chromis then blue/greens. It always ends badly

Love dem flame wrasses tho......

nevermind then. I'll just go with more anthias.

Just read the TOTM for March. I think it convinced me to go full T5 and revisit LEDs in the future.

 

[itz frank]

Siporax came in today. Started my rodi soak. I found a small reactor that I have and I plan on neatly stacking my tubes to see if I can make it fit 2 liters. I plan on running it in my 60 cube to build up some bacteria and get a jump start on filtration. Hoping I can get it set up tomorrow.

 

[itz frank]

Man, divers den just posted a bellus angelfish trio. And my stupid tank won't cycle. :/

 

[rovster]

Man, divers den just posted a bellus angelfish trio. And my stupid tank won't cycle. :/

Just throw them in the bathtub.....

 

[itz frank]

Just throw them in the bathtub.....

Considering pulling the trigger and emergency qt-int them.

 

[Diesel3443]

Looks like they are already gone. Was it you? lol

 

[itz frank]

Still there. An no. Not yet. Weighing out my options. Lol. I'd have to ship them to work, have them sit until about 6pm, drive home and begin acclimation.

 

[itz frank]

And now it's gone.

 

[itz frank]

Tank is cycled. Still have a few things to do but this will go up this weekend or next. Probably next. Weeeee