My 120 tank first time reefer

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Heres a few pics of where im starting from picked up a used 120 did a 48 water hold test also picked up a 40 breeder which i started a water hold test this evening after they will get a good cleaning and drying . Started the frame for my stand its 4x4 welded square tubing with some 4x4 angle welded in for some extra support the top is going to have 1 inch plywood with the bottom wrapped as well. Tomorrow I'll start laying out my plumbing for the sump .
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Following along! What are your plans for the tank?
 
So far on my shopping list
Skimmer,
40 gal baffle kit,
Lights,
Pumps,
Wave maker,
Live rock,
Sand

Already have test kit , gravel vac, rodi system,
 
Skimmer and sump done .
Looking to order some rock and sand
With a 2 inch sand bed is a 120 pounds of rock still necessary or can I get aways with 60-70pounds ?
 

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