120 resurrection

hambandit

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For the last 15 years or so ive been the proud owner of a 4' 120. Ive had several other tanks but this footprint seems to be the one that i enjoy the most. Tore it down and got out of the hobby about 5 years ago when we were doing some remodeling, and just now getting back to putting it back up. A lot has changed in the last few years since I've been away from the hobby and outside of the tank itself I dont think I am going to use any of the existing hardware. New plumbing, pumps, lights, basically everything. Ive got a couple ideas to clean up the installation - hiding cabling in a closet behind the tank, running ato plumbing/water change plumbing through the same closet and into our laundry room. Heres what it looked like before teardown in 2016.

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On the trailer coming out of storage:

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Cleanish and ready for plumbing

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Further information to come as events warrant. I'm getting stoked about it...but realize I dont have the network of fish buddies that I used to which is kind of a bummer and also I havent started a tank from scratch in probably 20 years. I always rolled one setup into the next, or used stuff from an existing tank to kickstart a new one. Any tips or tricks are appreciated.
 
Cheering for you! A 120 is a great size for a reef tank!
 
Replaced bulkheads yesterday, looks like it’s a good thing I decided to do that as one was apparently cracked and leaking as is evident by the residue on the gasket. it must have been leaking into the sump drain as i never noticed a leak.



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got lights in and mounted. sand, salt, powerheads got delivered also. still have plumbing to go and water test.
tank4.jpg
 
no picture updates but i did get a tunze ato and a return pump delivered yesterday. rodi system last week. getting closer.
 
I just set up a 120 in November! My favorite size tank so far. Perfect footprint in my opinion! Good luck with the new setup!!
 

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