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Old 04-18-2009, 07:45 PM   #1 (permalink)
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My 120 Reef Chronicle!

I have finally moved up to the big boy tanks! I purchased a used 120 with everything I needed. The tank is lit by 2X150wt MH's and 2 T5's for supplemental lighting. It also came with most of the live rock you see and all the sand, a skimmer, sump, return pump, chiller,a yellow tip RBTA, a green bubble tip and magnificent anemone. I moved the YRBTA to my 46 so it would be safe while the tank cycled. I didn't have room for the other two anemones. The tank was just drained and moved and refilled with the same water so I don't think I will have a huge cycle. Here are some pics: Tell me what you think of the aquscape. I am not sure I like it....





This is the anemone in the 46 that will come back down when the tank finishes cycling.
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Old 04-18-2009, 07:56 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: My 120 Reef Chronicle!

I like it. Very cool
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Old 04-18-2009, 08:18 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: My 120 Reef Chronicle!

I really like the scaping... the bridge looks exceptional
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Old 04-18-2009, 08:37 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Re: My 120 Reef Chronicle!

Thanks for the feedback guys, I like the bridge too.
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Old 04-18-2009, 10:19 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Re: My 120 Reef Chronicle!

Blake Excellent! It looks great...good job on the scaping. Those tangs are going to love the swim room.

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Old 04-18-2009, 10:39 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Re: My 120 Reef Chronicle!

Thanks Deb! I rearranged a few pieces to get a few more caves and now I think I like it.
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Old 04-21-2009, 08:47 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Re: My 120 Reef Chronicle!

Here are some pics of the adjusted scape.

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Old 04-21-2009, 09:18 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Re: My 120 Reef Chronicle!

nice tank and I love the rockwork Blake!! Btw that BTA is stunning!! If that ever splits I'm first in line!!!
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Old 04-21-2009, 09:33 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Very nice Blake,
I too like your scaping skills
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Old 04-21-2009, 10:31 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Re: My 120 Reef Chronicle!

Thanks Jake and Jeff! Both you guys will have to stop by some time. I'll let you know if the RBTA splits Jake, I plan on feeding it to make it grow faster so hopefully it won't be that long....
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Old 04-21-2009, 10:44 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Re: My 120 Reef Chronicle!

I missed ya at the store today! I went in to check out the clowns and wow they are stunning!
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Old 04-22-2009, 12:10 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Re: My 120 Reef Chronicle!

Yeah, I don't work on Tuesdays. When I start driving I can work more hours though. Aren't those clowns awesome!? And did you see those HUGE copperbands and the scribbled angel? Those are the biggest I have ever seen.
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Old 06-17-2009, 10:02 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Re: My 120 Reef Chronicle!

Well after a long cycle, the tank has LIFE! Right now the inhabitants consist of..
-blue hippo tang
-Purple tang
-Pair of black occ. Clowns
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I'll get some pics tomorrow...
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Old 06-17-2009, 10:16 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Nice tank. I agree with goldenmean, you have a great eye for the scape.
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Old 06-18-2009, 12:49 AM   #15 (permalink)
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Re: My 120 Reef Chronicle!

Thanks Frankie!
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