Tank's Dad's 120 Build

[TD13]

So, I was originally planning on putting either a 54 or 92 gallon corner tank in my living room. Decided the 54 was too small and I'm more likely to hit the lottery than to find a reef ready 92. I switched gears and am now going with a 120!!! Here's where I am so far!

XR15 over my 28 Gallon now - need to get at least one more.

Apex Controller

About 70 lbs of live rock curing...

60 Gallon sump

The tank...

Future pump room -

Where the front of the DT will be...

 

[Dunnman39]

Looking good.

 

[Zack33]

Following along.

Thats a big jump in tank size lol 54-120 just because you couldn't find one lol. I LIKE IT!!!!

 

[Smite]

Gotta love 120. Great dims, large enough to be stable and keep largish fish but not too expensive to maintain. There's a reason they are so popular, good choice!

 

[-Logzor]

120 is a great size! Looking forward to seeing the build and more pictures, Apex is definitely the way to go, love mine.

What's the story on the tower rack with all the wires? Can't imagine having all that BEFORE all the aquarium equipment gets installed :eek: LOL

 

[dbl]

You'll love the 120...it's a great choice. And your picture makes me miss the old Busch stadium...lot's of memories growing up there!

 

[revhtree]

Following!

 

[TD13]

:eek: LOL

That's all my AV equipment for the TV in the other room. No wires in there and only had a day or two to get it all set up. I'm going to mount a new shelf from the joists and tidy up the wiring a TON. It will be sweet!

Following along.

Thats a big jump in tank size lol 54-120 just because you couldn't find one lol. I LIKE IT!!!!

I'm jumping out of a 28 gallon nano... Lol.

 

[kevinn9369]

Following can't wait to see the finished product nice

 

[-Logzor]

That's all my AV equipment for the TV in the other room. No wires in there and only had a day or two to get it all set up. I'm going to mount a new shelf from the joists and tidy up the wiring a TON. It will be sweet!




I'm jumping out of a 28 gallon nano... Lol.

Some day I want a dedicated fish room like that. My disorganized wires never bothered me until recently, now the clutter jammed behind the tank stand is driving me nuts!

 

[TD13]

Got the media rack and the smart panel relocated...

Moved some electricity and put in a new outlet inside the rack so there are NO wires between the floor and the rack, don't have a pic of that.

Cut the hole, and of course there's electricity that needs to be relocated in there too.

But, DEAD level over 50"... not too shabby...

 

[TD13]

Stand all done, now on to plumbing and some other touches!!

 

[Aussie paul]

Looking good

 

[Aussie paul]

Looking good

 

[revhtree]

Yes looking good!

 

[TD13]

QT/Frag tank platform is in, had to wait for the water barrel to see where everything was going to land. Getting ready to run 2 dedicated 20A circuits for the fish stuff, then FRP. Stay tuned!

 

[TD13]

Trying to figure out what to do for a pump. I want a DC submersible pump, at or above 2500 GPH...

Waveline DC10000II Apex Ready DC Water Pump - 2853GPH ???

 

[FrankAbagnale]

I don't have personL experience with that pump but have heard good things. Why so much flow?

 

[TD13]

That's what was recommended to me. I'm doin a 120 tank with a 60 gal sump. I want the option to add reactors or UV sterilizers etc., if need be. The sump will be under the tank, do you have another suggestion?

 

[FrankAbagnale]

No I actually think it's great idea especially since you don't have to run it full power. Was just curious! I'm using a DC6000 and it has been great.

Looks like I'm only a few hours from you. I live in Columbia.