My 120 dream reef!

[Pappy]

Picked up a 120 48x24x24. Took me a while to convince the wife but finally score (I told her I'd sign a paper saying I will never go bigger "with a reef". LOL open ended for a FOWLER!) So the tank is PUFF! No scratches and silicones in great shape. The stand will need some re-finishing but will be beautiful. I will have my existing fixture I'm using (diy with crees) modded by fellow reefer to work on new tank. I will be using the new sro xp2000 sss, turbotwist 18x, and an auto topoff tank 20G Ive had laying around. Enough blah blah heres some pics to start!

Leak Test...So far so good!

Heres the design for the sump any input is appreciated!

 

[Davesgt]

This is going to be a sick project. Look forward to following!

 

[wysiwyg]

keep us updated as you progress

 

[Paul C.]

Think you could give me some pointers on convincing???? LOL.... Cant wait to see this build..

 

[bknapp]

Be careful with a bigger sump, room gets taken up quickly down there. And you may have to modify your stand to get it inside, I had to tap out the center brace in the back and screw it back in. Luckily for you there is more front to back depth on yours.

 

[revhtree]

Oh sweet! Congrats!

 

[Bry]

Looking forward to Watching the progress!

 

[SeahorseKeeper]

120 is a great tank to have!!! Can't wait to see how this progresses!!!

 

[revsgirl]

Nice setup! Watching!

 

[Dowtish]

Excellent dimensions!

 

[Pappy]

Got some sanding done!

Dont know about you guys/gals but hate making 173 trips to home depot doing the plumbing...Do you think I got enough? LOL

GUESS WHAT NOTTTT still forgot the fitting to attach pump!what the heck?!!

Other asundries!

 

[bpeck]

Sucks u had to sign the no bigger than a 120. But guess u can have 2-120s....

 

[skinz78]

Great looking tank, but I'm a bit partial to the 120's!

 

[Pappy]

Sucks u had to sign the no bigger than a 120. But guess u can have 2-120s....

"Reef" is in quotes for a reason...doesn't mean I can't go 180 fowler! Lol thx everyone I'm very excited about this tank. Any pics of rockscapes on 120's out there? Saw this on rc and like!

 

[MarvinsReef]

"Reef" is in quotes for a reason...doesn't mean I can't go 180 fowler! Lol thx everyone I'm very excited about this tank. Any pics of rockscapes on 120's out there? Saw this on rc and like!

not all 120g but you can get some ideas here.

https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/member-tanks/55133-full-tank-shots-lets-see-progression.html

 

[Pappy]

Update the stand is completely sanded and ready for stain!! Grabbed a dark walnut. Will post pics after

 

[yman32]

I've got a 120g with your dimensions and I certainly rec. a 40 breeder for a sump----- i have plenty of room for a nice size refugium/frag spot

 

[Pappy]

I've got a 120g with your dimensions and I certainly rec. a 40 breeder for a sump----- i have plenty of room for a nice size refugium/frag spot

Great idea on frag area! Thx!

 

[Pappy]

Sanded complete, replaced floor due to wood rot, siliconed all cracks, and 2 coats of primer!