Upgrading to a 125, Help Please

[usmcsgt]

If it keeps up like this I'll have a larger tank every year. I'm upgrading from my 90 to a 125 and would like to hear some tips and hints on how to make this go smoothly when I do it. Also I was thinking about setting up a closed loop on this system also to reduce any power heads in the tank the return pump is going to be the Dolphin ampmaster 3000 is this enuf flow to not need a CL, I dont plan on having any SPS. I enjoy softies and a few LPS and oh yeah my Derasa Clam. Please give me your thoughts.

 

[usmcsgt]

bump

 

[usmcsgt]

Come on no one has any input?

 

[old salty]

If you are referring to an AGA tank, the low flow areas are the corners near the overflows. If I had to do it over again, my overflows would be in the corners and not 1 foot away from them. A closed loop is a great idea; wish I knew what they were before I set my tank up.

Other than that, not really much to report. In all honesty, if you have your heart set on a 6 foot tank, then do a 180 or larger. The front to back distance on the 125 makes aquascaping a bit difficult. An extra 6 inches would add some depth (front to rear) that gives a better sense of realism. Ever notice the front to rear distances on custom made tanks? These folks know this all too well.

 

[usmcsgt]

I thought about doing a 180 but I found a great deal on a 125 complete setup and couldnt pass it up. I currently have a 90 so I know the front to back situation but I will be happy with the 125 and I really cant go any bigger. So i will be happy with the 125 but what size pump would be good for CL.

 

[usmcsgt]

Boy I thought more people would pipe in!!!!

 

[old salty]

Maybe the ferocious beast in your avatar is scaring them away!!

 

[usmcsgt]

Naw he so cute, thats my boy!!!!

 

[erc111]

I don't think it your cute puppy.

It's probably your Reagan quote.

Just kidding!!

Great quote and great man.

 

[NCreefwannabe]

well if you need any help switching over or with any other stuff, lemmie know. ill cruise over.

 

[gordon903]

well im in the process of upgrading to a 125 aga with dual over flows i chose a genx 1100 gph because i want no power heads in the tank i have a protein skimmer a uv sterilizer and phos reactor really helps for alge this has been advice from here and my freind that has a lfs he has great success with his tanks and even mine my small 20 reef i had a bubble tip split 2 times in a month he loved it he got the 2 babys