New Setup : 120 Gallon Peninsula : First Reef Tank
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MaccaPopEye
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That's looking great. I'm keen to see it progress.
m3ch
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Update: October 4th, 2015
Update: October 4th, 2015
Update time!
I have been busy making progress on the stand and acquiring equipment. I apologize for the poor quality images of the stand. The space I have to work on it is very small and limits my ability to get a good full shot. The thing is HEAVY and requires at least 2-3 people to move it so good update shots to the stand will be put on hold until it is in its final resting place in my house!
Few notable changes:
Some pictures:
Update: October 4th, 2015
Update time!
I have been busy making progress on the stand and acquiring equipment. I apologize for the poor quality images of the stand. The space I have to work on it is very small and limits my ability to get a good full shot. The thing is HEAVY and requires at least 2-3 people to move it so good update shots to the stand will be put on hold until it is in its final resting place in my house!
Few notable changes:
- Changed the sump size from a 55 gallon standard to a 40 breeder.
- Purchased skimmer Vertex Omega 180i
- Purchased JBJ ATO
- I think I am going to go with an overflow from ModularMarine Does anyon/experice e have any opinion/input on this?
- Purchased RO Buddie with DI, TDS in and out meter, and auto shut off
- Purchased 2 Brute cans one 44 gallon and one 32 for RODI water storage and salt mixing
- Purchased a mix of Pukani rock and MarcoRocks (around 85lbs) due to how much nicer they look than the DIY stuff I made, still going to have plenty of extra DIY rock (75 lbs) for sump use/baserock.
Some pictures:
m3ch
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Thanks! I wish I had more time to work on it! I am in the process of changing jobs so things are hectic!
DarthReefer27
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Very nice build. following along! I will be starting my own upgrade build soon (either 90 or 120; havn't decided yet).
m3ch
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Thanks!
Go 120! I struggled mightily between 75/90/120 but the extra depth and height of the 120 allows you to be seriously more creative when aquascaping! I hear from a lot of people that went 75 or 90 very quickly wish they went with the 120. Whatever you decide let me know when you start your build. I would love to see it!
p.s. 120 DOOOOO IIIIT! :deadhorse:
DarthReefer27
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i do plan on going with a 120. the only reason i was considering a 90 was due to space limitations (my room that it is going in is only 11x11 and i have a large L shaped desk on the opposite wall). the 120 is 24" deep and with the built-in overflows, the tank/stand would only be 24-26" from the wall. i had also considered going with the non-reef ready tank, drilling my own holes and getting the synergy reef ghost overflow which adds 3.5-4 inches to the back. that would make it 28-30 inches from the wall which may make it too big. so i had then considered the 90 gallon non-reef ready which is only 16" deep. hence my back and forth. i would prefer drilling my own so i could go with the more advanced styles of overflows but which is more important? that or size of tank? i will try to play around with the dimensions of the 120 with the ghost overflow to see if it would be ok in my office space and i may go that route. choices, choices and i haven't even gotten to the stand or other equipment.
m3ch
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Update:
Here is my first attempt at setting up an aquascape. Any feedback or suggestions are appreciated. Tear it apart and tell me what I should change so I do not have to once its in the water! Highest part of rock work ends up about 3-4 inches from the top of the tank. Everything is held together with fiberglass rods (driveway markers from Home Depot).
Here is my first attempt at setting up an aquascape. Any feedback or suggestions are appreciated. Tear it apart and tell me what I should change so I do not have to once its in the water! Highest part of rock work ends up about 3-4 inches from the top of the tank. Everything is held together with fiberglass rods (driveway markers from Home Depot).
