OG's 120g build

[Lukelebeau]

Following along! I just started a build we have the same dimensions almost! Can't wait to see some progress. Wish I knew more about metal working so I could have made my stand from steel.

 

[OGFrenchHorn]

Got a text from CD saying that my tank will be ready on wednesday! Hopefully AA will be done with my sump soon as well. So lets talk equipment. I ordered a Vectra M1 for my return pump so that's taken care of. My question is what I should do for flow. Would it be better to go with 4 MP 40's or 2 MP 60's?

 

[bknapp]

I've got 3 MP40QDs on my standard 120 and it seems OK so far. But when I had my standard 180 I had the older MPs and thought that there wasn't enough flow in the center of the tank.

It is also dependant on rock work and pump placement. If you had the four along the back of the tank I think the flow would be better than the two MP60.

 

[OGFrenchHorn]

this is a peninsula tank so I'm going to put them on the overflow side and on the opposite side. I had 2 MP40's on a 6 foot tank before and yes, there wasn't enough flow in the middle. If I get 2 MP60's they will not run at full power but if I run the 4 MP40's i would probably run them at full power... thinking wear and tear and replacing wet sides in the future

 

[bknapp]

I'd go with the two 60's then.

 

[OGFrenchHorn]

I'd go with the two 60's then.

I'm leaning in that direction.

 

[revhtree]

Following!

 

[OGFrenchHorn]

Well, got the tank back today! Also picked up a M1 Vectra for the return. I'm hoping to get the tank up on the stand this weekend.

 

[OGFrenchHorn]

Got the tank up on the stand!

This tank is awesome and well built! Each of the corners has a thick tapered plastic strip for added support. I'm really happy with this purchase.

 

[bknapp]

Good looking tank. One big step closer. Does the tank have an overflow? Plan on painting the back?

 

[OGFrenchHorn]

Good looking tank. One big step closer. Does the tank have an overflow? Plan on painting the back?

Thanks! Yes, the tank has an overflow. It's all the way to the right. It's a peninsula. The overflow side is blacked out. For now I'm not planing on blacking out the rear panel.

 

[OGFrenchHorn]

Got my sump today!!!!

 

[OGFrenchHorn]

Huge shout out to Jason at Tropical Reef for helping me out with this sump!

 

[Arkayology]

That's a great looking sump and tank! Now you need to get to plumbing it.

 

[iiluisii]

Great looking set up man. Go with the mp60s I have 2 on my 60x30x18 and the flow is incredible

 

[iiluisii]

At what water height you going to run the alpha 200

 

[OGFrenchHorn]

At what water height you going to run the alpha 200

I think I ran the last one I had at 10 inches. I'm going to start there and adjust as needed.

 

[iiluisii]

I think I ran the last one I had at 10 inches. I'm going to start there and adjust as needed.

I have mine at 9 inches and the riser tube is open all the way and it's skimming perfect but I think I need to lower the water level a bit

 

[gcrawford]

Looking great, following along....

 

[OGFrenchHorn]

I have mine at 9 inches and the riser tube is open all the way and it's skimming perfect but I think I need to lower the water level a bit

You are absolutely right. Now that I think about it my baffle kept the water level at 10 inches and I had to raise the Alpha 200 an inch or so.