Smotz's 120g Build Thread

[120reefkeeper]

it's upstairs. Jeez it was heavy!

I hope you had some help!

 

[Smotz]

Another pic..

 

[Smotz]

Playing with rocks..

 

[Smotz]

Still experimenting...

 

[Smotz]

And more...

 

[Smotz]

I added 3 bags of Mesoflakes and I am just under 4 inches. I have 3 more bags of Reefflakes. Should I add any more? I am leaning towards 1 more bag..

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

That's about how much sand I use.

 

[120reefkeeper]

It's all up to you , but I think it looks great the way it is.

 

[Smotz]

Added 1 bag of reef flakes..

 

[Smotz]

Got some water in!

Adjusted the basement plumbing so the ATO and Waterchange pump goes to the new tank. Going forward I will manually have to maintain the 60g Cube.

Was able to do ~ 60 gallons - almost all of the sump and about 1/3 of the tank.
Now I need to wait to make more water. :(

 

[120reefkeeper]

Got some water in!

Adjusted the basement plumbing so the ATO and Waterchange pump goes to the new tank. Going forward I will manually have to maintain the 60g Cube.

Was able to do ~ 60 gallons - almost all of the sump and about 1/3 of the tank.
Now I need to wait to make more water. :(

Progress!!! Yes! Looking good!

 

[Smotz]

So I tasted the beer - VERY strong since I added extra sugar - supposed to be 8.5 ABV - I suspect I am at 9.5+ but since I didn't test before so I can't really tell the true ABV. Also - It tastes like very strong coffee. - it's pretty amazing, actually.

 

[Smotz]

Was getting too hot inside the canopy. Must retrofit!

 

[Smotz]

tank with water..
Got 2x Jebao RW-15's in there stirring it up!

 

[Smotz]

The canopy: I installed a PC fan controller / temp monitor

Inside:

 

[john.m.cole3]

I like the fan additions. what speed and setting are your RW 15's?

 

[Smotz]

I like the fan additions. what speed and setting are your RW 15's?

Lowest. That's ok. Once I hook up my controller I will be able to fine tune them down to 33%.

 

[Smotz]

This is my first tank with a canopy. So far I've overcome the heat issues by installing fans (1 intake and 2 outtake). Now I am encountering evaporation. I say about 1 gallon a day.
Is this standard expected behavior?

 

[john.m.cole3]

A gallon a day on a 120 is Normal if not a bit on the low side. I think you're good.

 

[Smotz]

A gallon a day on a 120 is Normal if not a bit on the low side. I think you're good.

time to replace the RO filters, I guess