ADA 120-P Reef Build - 65 Gallons

[illuminata]

Gorgeous tank.

The tank looks amazing I am totally following along on this build !!

Thanks!

 

[illuminata]

Hit a speed bump. Found a bubble in one of the seams -- info here: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/seam-integrity.406890/

I didn't want to bother trying to reseal or bringing it anywhere so I just picked up a new one 120P. Side by side comparison, my old one must have been a super old model, it's darker and thinner. The new one was what I was expecting to see in the first place.

Next steps, remove overflow from the old 120P and transfer it over to the new one and drill the new tank. Dejavu!

 

[illuminata]

Comparison pictures. It's like night and day!

 

[illuminata]

This beauty came in!

 

[Clayton Jessup]

Wow @illuminata that sump looks absolutely beautiful, as does the 120p makes me want to order one to replace my framed 75g lol

 

[illuminata]

Wow @illuminata that sump looks absolutely beautiful, as does the 120p makes me want to order one to replace my framed 75g lol

I wish the 120p came reef ready! Scared to drill this one now haha

 

[illuminata]

OK, was able to re-drill the new 120P and add the overflow this weekend. Waiting for this to cure, then to the hard piping.. almost there!

 

[illuminata]

Got the piping fitted out. Might add a T off the return incase I want to run an ATS in the future.

Shout out to @ELOSAmerica for the awesome sump.

 

[ELOSAmerica]

Top super cool work on plumbing .. @illuminata

 

[reefwiser]

Love ADA stuff it's all a use in my planted tanks. [emoji3][emoji106]

 

[illuminata]

Finalized the plumbing. Going to try to run a leak test tonight so I can start my tank transfer this weekend.

 

[najer]

Looking great.

 

[niQo]

Very nice! I used to have the ADA 60F, such nice tanks!

 

[christopher.lauwers]

Love the color scheme!!!!

 

[Ruben's Reef]

!! Awesome !! Great build.

 

[revhtree]

Dude!! Nice!

 

[illuminata]

Thanks guys, getting there!

 

[Aleks]

We look forward to continuing this wonderful assembly.

 

[illuminata]

Fresh watered up overnight, zero leaks -- ready to rock and roll this weekend!

Question: my drain pipe is about 6-7 inches down the water line, is that too far down? I've been reading up and people usually put it 1 inch below the water line. Not sure if it being so deep will cause any issues? I notice a lot of bubbles but nothing too crazy.

Using a eheim return pump to test - will be using a COR-15 once complete.

 

[Zuma]

Wow, really nice build and craftsmanship with the stand and overflow! Will be great to see a reef growing in there soon.