My 120 reef tank build

Reefer333 · 05-09-2008, 01:30 AM

Well this is my first big tank build. I have been in the hobby for 9 months and before the 120 I had a 34 gallon Nano. The Nano was pretty much "plug and play". So I got a 120 gallon off my friend because he is moving and this is a whole new world of aquariums. I've been reading and I think that I have a pretty good idea of what to do, but ANY help will be great. I had an old 29 gallon tank that I am using for the Refugium/Sump. I plan on having Mangroves in the refugium. I still have to find someone to drill my 29 gallon for the pump. I think that I am going to change the return pipes in the tank, they are both going into one and I'm going to change it to two returns. Well here are pics of what I have done so far. Please let me know If I am doing something wrong

Reefer333 · 05-09-2008, 01:41 AM

Had to show pics of the first Inhabitant.....

Varga · 05-09-2008, 02:47 AM

nice tank, cant wait to see it come to life. Did you cycle the tank before putting that dog in?

Reefer333 · 05-09-2008, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Varga

nice tank, cant wait to see it come to life. Did you cycle the tank before putting that dog in?

I'm using the dog to start the cycle,haha

Craig Manoukian · 05-09-2008, 03:01 AM

Nice start!

Frankie · 05-09-2008, 08:48 AM

Oh man, you got chihuahua aptaisia's really bad man! I don't think Joe's Juice is going to work this time....
LOL! welcome to the 120 club! Everything looks great so far.

Reefer333 · 05-09-2008, 10:42 AM

Thanks Frankie!! Seems like the hardest part is finding someone to drill my Refugium. My goal is to have water in it by next Sunday, but we'll see....

I just can't wait to get this brain in there!! Its out grown my 34 by far.

Stefan

Craig Manoukian · 05-09-2008, 10:54 AM

Love green LPS corals! Way nice specimen and photo!

Reefer333 · 05-09-2008, 11:01 AM

Thank you Craig!! That LPS has gotten sooo big. It takes up my entire corner of my 34 and is growing up the glass, need to move soon!!

Here are some more random coral photos since I have no new progress on tank

Craig Manoukian · 05-09-2008, 11:12 AM

Great macro shots!

Reefer333 · 05-09-2008, 11:16 AM

Yay!! I found a place to drill my refugium. How far from the bottom should I drill the hole for the bulk head going to my pump? They are also going to cut out my glass pains that I need, how thick of glass should I use?

AQTCJAK · 05-09-2008, 12:07 PM

Looks good

Reefer333 · 05-09-2008, 02:52 PM

Just dropped the tank off to be drilled and all the glass panels cut that I need to build the refugium. Only cost me a total of $60 so far

Ready in 3-5 business days

Craig Manoukian · 05-09-2008, 03:43 PM

Way cool beans, thanks for the update!

Royalscott · 05-09-2008, 07:01 PM

The blue inhabitant really adds to the tank!

05-09-2008, 01:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
Reefer333 Midas Blenny Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 107 View Gallery Karma Komment	My 120 reef tank build Well this is my first big tank build. I have been in the hobby for 9 months and before the 120 I had a 34 gallon Nano. The Nano was pretty much "plug and play". So I got a 120 gallon off my friend because he is moving and this is a whole new world of aquariums. I've been reading and I think that I have a pretty good idea of what to do, but ANY help will be great. I had an old 29 gallon tank that I am using for the Refugium/Sump. I plan on having Mangroves in the refugium. I still have to find someone to drill my 29 gallon for the pump. I think that I am going to change the return pipes in the tank, they are both going into one and I'm going to change it to two returns. Well here are pics of what I have done so far. Please let me know If I am doing something wrong

05-09-2008, 01:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
Reefer333 Midas Blenny Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 107 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My 120 reef tank build Had to show pics of the first Inhabitant.....

05-09-2008, 02:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
Varga Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 987 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 120 reef tank build nice tank, cant wait to see it come to life. Did you cycle the tank before putting that dog in?

05-09-2008, 03:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 15,484 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 120 reef tank build Nice start! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

05-09-2008, 08:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 5,978 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 120 reef tank build Oh man, you got chihuahua aptaisia's really bad man! I don't think Joe's Juice is going to work this time.... LOL! welcome to the 120 club! Everything looks great so far. __________________ Visit my aquarium -->Frankie's 120 gal Experiment Bruce: Today's meeting is Step 5: Bring a fish friend. Everyone brought a fish friend? DIY=DO IT YOURSELF! If we ignore the environment maybe it will go away....

05-09-2008, 10:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
Reefer333 Midas Blenny Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 107 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My 120 reef tank build Thanks Frankie!! Seems like the hardest part is finding someone to drill my Refugium. My goal is to have water in it by next Sunday, but we'll see.... I just can't wait to get this brain in there!! Its out grown my 34 by far. Stefan

05-09-2008, 10:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 15,484 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 120 reef tank build Love green LPS corals! Way nice specimen and photo! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

05-09-2008, 11:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
Reefer333 Midas Blenny Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 107 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My 120 reef tank build Thank you Craig!! That LPS has gotten sooo big. It takes up my entire corner of my 34 and is growing up the glass, need to move soon!! Here are some more random coral photos since I have no new progress on tank

05-09-2008, 11:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 15,484 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 120 reef tank build Great macro shots! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

05-09-2008, 11:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
Reefer333 Midas Blenny Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 107 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My 120 reef tank build Yay!! I found a place to drill my refugium. How far from the bottom should I drill the hole for the bulk head going to my pump? They are also going to cut out my glass pains that I need, how thick of glass should I use?

05-09-2008, 12:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
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05-09-2008, 02:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
Reefer333 Midas Blenny Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 107 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My 120 reef tank build Just dropped the tank off to be drilled and all the glass panels cut that I need to build the refugium. Only cost me a total of $60 so far Ready in 3-5 business days

05-09-2008, 03:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 15,484 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 120 reef tank build Way cool beans, thanks for the update! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

05-09-2008, 07:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
Royalscott Torch coral Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 560 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My 120 reef tank build The blue inhabitant really adds to the tank! __________________ Janetta & Scott 29 Gallon BioCube The Nano Club Wear Gloves

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