120 GAL Progress Thread

[jackson6745]

I plan on keeping this thread updated as I make progress setiing this thing up

A HUGE thanks to Pierce for building the stand and canopy for me. I still have to add the molding and false draws to the stand

Canopy

Front panel off for easier access

Tank,stand, and canopy

The stand sits very high (40"_ so the tank is at eye level) I do need a small step stool to reach in it though

Here's the layout for the entire setup:
1) 120gal (low iron glass 3 sides) center overflow
2) MR-2 Dual beckett skimmer driven by a pan world 55 pump
3) flow, 2x Tunze streams 6100's + milticontroller, and my return pump (GRI 520) plumbed to 2 penductors.
4) 2x150w heaters + fans over the sump hooked up to a medusa temerature controller to keep a stable and acceptable temp.
5) Acrylic sump with large micron bag bracket(thanks to Pat at Aquarium Solutions

)
6)Geo calcium reactor
7) lighting is 2x250w DE AB 10k's + 4xVHO actinics
8) Top off will be by a litermeter. I'm not sure if I will be using kalkwasser to top off yet. I'll have to wait and see how the PH, cal, and alk run to see if kalk is necessary.

I started the plumbing today. I had to get very creative to fit all the equipment under there I'll post pics soon.

[ March 26, 2005, 12:28 AM: Message edited by: jackson6745 ]

 

[gforce6]

alright!!! Rich,

I've been waiting for this thread. Looks really nice. Pierce did great wood work. Keep the good work.
I am also thinking about getting a 120G. Let me see how it works done.

Jung

 

[Astoria]

Rich, best of luck with the new tank and i looking forward to more pictures soon.
More pictures of your future Tank of the Month at RC

Pierce, very nice stand and canopy.

Gary

 

[ctxmonitor]

Looking good. Can't wait. The stand is pretty neat. How was the front made so it could be lifted up? What's keeping the whole canopy together while having the front lifted?

 

[bad coffee]

Nicey Nice!

BC

 

[jackson6745]

Thanks Guys

ctxmonitor, The front of the canopy and half of the top is one piece. It slides into the remaining piece of the canopy and gravity does the rest. its hard to tell from the pics but if you look at the right side of the second pic you can see how far back the top is cut.

[ March 27, 2005, 04:19 AM: Message edited by: jackson6745 ]

 

[nanoreefer22]

Rich, That tank is looking really good, cant wait to see it set up. I like the design of the hood to. When i redo mine I might make it something like that.

-Kris

 

[House of Laughter]

three pics, that's a Tease - where are the rest come one no holding out!

House

 

[jackson6745]

Thanks Kris

HAHA Jim, I'm just waiting on a few plumbing parts to complete the job then i'll post some good pics

 

[House of Laughter]

holding my breath until you post more pics :-0

Jim

 

[wedfr]

Looks really good Rich. lets see some more

 

[Melt]

Rich nice tank but one question: the canopy door looks small..Does it give you enough space to reach in the tank..

 

[Melt]

Ok.sorry I just saw the front pannel can remove

 

[jackson6745]

Leon, the canopy doors are small compared to the 40" high stand

. Even so there is a false center between the doors which opens when the doors are opened.

 

[Melt]

rich when you going to pickup the molding for the front of the stand.home depot on eskin have some nice ones and I am just a couple blocks from there...

 

[Melt]

daammmmmmmm 40" thats high I just had to check mines...34" but I could do with an extra 2"...whats the high of the canopy? out side mine is 16" inside from water to top mine is 13"

[ March 26, 2005, 12:33 PM: Message edited by: Melt ]

 

[stingnyc]

Hey Rich,

Great looking start on your tank, it sounds like your going to have a sick setup. BTW what type of monti is in your avatar? Is it a monasteriata? Thanks

Steve

 

[jackson6745]

Leon, I'll measure the canopy height and let you know. I was by your Home Depot today but I didnt have your phone # to call you... I'm still coming to check out your tank and fix those damn nitrates

Hey tanks Steve I'm not sure on the ID of the monti???

I am almost finished with my plumbing. I went to 2 different Lowes and 3 different Home Depots today and I found almost all the parts that I need

I still need a 1 1/2" bulkhead though for my skimmer return line and i have to make a Durso pipe. I also got the streams today...I gave myself a blood blister with the magnet holders (those things are STRONG!)
Anyway, I'll post some pics in a little while

[ March 27, 2005, 04:22 AM: Message edited by: jackson6745 ]

 

[Melt]

i had my magnets on the table and my wife was cleaning the table saying " you can't keep this table clean" as she finish saying clean she start to move the magnet and it snap her fingers boy that was a joke for me...LOL

 

[cali_reef]

Rich,

The staining and clear coat looks good, did you use high gloss?

I have a few 1.5 inch bulk heads if you haven't found them yet.