Kmore1219 125 Build

[Kmore1219]

Hey everyone, just got a 125 tank for my parents house. They bought everything used from a friend so I'm going to slowly work on the tank and try to replace all the equipment with new stuff as time goes on. So far we have gotten the tank cleaned nicely and have been working on making the water to start filling. My mom has decided the stand does not match so we are on hold until she strips it and repaints...:rolleyes:. Here is some eye candy for now until things get going, hopefully tonight when i get off work!

 

[tj w]

Looks like it's going to be nice...

 

[Kmore1219]

Took the stand outside to work on painting it, finally decided which wall the tank will go on.

 

[Kmore1219]

Seeing as we bought the tank used, it already came with some equipment. Cant really decipher what brand most of it is but I do know we are working with a 750 gph pump and a JBJ Trinity T5 light. I plan on changing a majority of the equipment out so here is what I plan on getting:

• If T5 system works to my liking I will get two LED's to cover each end, either two Radions XR15 one for each side, or two AI Prime since I already have one extra of those.
• Reef octopus Classis 150INT
• 2 VorTech MP40
• Tunze ATO

As far as stocking goes these are the ones I'm thinking about but none are set yet:

• Pair of clowns
• Yellow Tang
• Hippo Tang
• Foxface
• Six Line Wrasse

And finally my main focus is corals. Im definitely doing mixed reef and plan to frag my own current corals to put in this tank once it is fully up and running. I also will have a 40 gal soon to be growing out my own frags in as well.

 

[Kmore1219]

Working on getting the water in, lights were not working but we were able to replace the switches for them, the old ones seem to have burned out (good thing I've got an electrician for a dad).Testing them out to make sure they all work and everything seems to be going good so far.

 

[revhtree]

Looking good!

 

[Kmore1219]

Finally got it completely filled today with the stand looking good, had to use a HOB overflow with it which is not my favorite but we will take what we can get.

 

[Kmore1219]

So we had a powerhead on one side of the tank rated at 1765 GPH, the rock work definitely broke that up a bit so we purchased another powerhead for the opposite side at 700 GPH just to add some extra flow in there. Once everything clears up ill be sure to get a final photo of the aquascape.

 

[Kmore1219]

Quick video overview of the tank:D

 

[Kmore1219]

It has been a long time with no update so here we go! Tank is running smoothly, I had an algae issue of something unknown but was able to remove it using vibrant. Now the water is amazingly clear!

Stock:
5 Chromis
2 Clown
1 Yellow Tang
1 Hoevens Wrasse

Corals:
Torch coral
Hammer coral
Assorted Zoas
Goniopora
Moni
Bi-Color War Coral
Purple/Green Platygyra
Dragon Favia
Mint Massacre Favia
Rainbow Micromussa
Bubble Tip Anemone

 

[Kmore1219]

It's been awhile since I've updated so here we go. I had an insane algae issue that nobody could seem to identify but vibrant ended up taking care of it after about 3 doses. As of now nothing much for changes in the tank, still looking for a good deal on a skimmer so I'm not too upset that the tank isn't super beautiful yet. Now onto the good stuff photos!

 

[Kmore1219]

Nothing beats a nice view of a tank