New to me 120

[05grandprix]

Got the tank and stand refinished the stand (first time to do something like that). The stand used to be a light color changed it to and campy to a black cherry. I will be running two 250w MH with moon lights, 6 current USA Pro lumen LEDs ( 2 actinics, 3 pure white, and 1 mix of actinic and super white). I ordered a new sump from BSL it's a Eshopps R-200 with fuge, Eshopps protein skimmer, aqua ultraviolet steralizer, and a triton level 4 return pump. Inside for water movement I am running a ecotech MP10 and 2 sicco number 5 pumps. The refugium has a sicco level 1 pump. When I transfer the rock I will only have about 75lbs will add more when funds allow. I have about 2.5 lbs of sand per gallon. Will add pictures once the tank is up

 

[techdiver]

Nice! Let me know how you like the Eshopps sump / refugium.

 

[Below Sea Level]

Did you make out ok with the bulkheads?

 

[05grandprix]

Not got the bulk heads yet

 

[05grandprix]

Grrr went to start assembling the cabinet hardware handles and hinges I be dang got the wrong ones. Just my luck

 

[Cldormer]

Nice! Let me know how you like the Eshopps sump / refugium.

I have the Eshopps sump/fuge and their small cone skimmer and they are great values and their workmanship is excellent. The skimmer is one of the best I've used in 10 years of reefing.

 

[techdiver]

I have the Eshopps sump/fuge and their small cone skimmer and they are great values and their workmanship is excellent. The skimmer is one of the best I've used in 10 years of reefing.

Thanks. I was just checking out their website during lunch today. I will definitely consider getting that sump / fuge for my future 120.

 

[techdiver]

Let us know how the progress goes, Brent.

 

[05grandprix]

Here is the update and pictures takin throughout

Tank

Before stain

after stain

After set up

Moon lights think it needs more*

Still have 6 current USA pro lumen LEDs to add

 

[05grandprix]

Will add more as rock, water, and live stock is added.

 

[techdiver]

Did you get the sump and skimmer setup yet?

 

[05grandprix]

Yes the sump and skimmer are set up I will get you a picture and post on here tomorrow

 

[SNAKEMANVET]

Looking good so far Brent.

 

[05grandprix]

Here is the Sump

Now on the plumbing I'm NOT A PLUMBER lol

 

[05grandprix]

Still need to add water about 50 gallons I'm guessing :-(

 

[techdiver]

Nice looking sump. Are those external ballasts on the right?

 

[05grandprix]

Yes they are external

 

[mr.badams]

Hey dont know if u are interested but i just took 140 pounds or ao to bsl... I would go check it out thee are some good peices in the bunch

 

[mr.badams]

Hey dont know if u are interested but i just took 140 pounds or ao to bsl... I would go check it out thee are some good peices in the bunch

 

[mr.badams]

I really can spell better then that.... Dang smart phone and fat thumds dont mix.