UNS R120 New Build -Crazy equipment!!

[memorc27]

I’m extremely excited as today is the day my new UNS R120 arrives!!! I will be upgrading from a UNS R75. Hands down the best tanks you could get.

I went a bit crazy on equipment but I genuinely believe it will be amazing.

Equipment:

Controllers

(Switching from Neptune to Hydros)

Hydros
-2 XP8
-1 Kraken
-1 X10
-1 X4
-Hydros feeder
-Af4 (frozen food feeder)

RETURN pump: Deltec eflow-12
Skimmer: Deltec 600i
Lights: 2 ATI Straton X
Additional Doser: Redsea 4 head Doser
Filtration: Redsea Reefmat 500
Heater:Helios
Wavemakers: 2 MP40s
ATO:Tunze Osmolator 3
UV: 25 watt aqua ultra violet
Aquascape: Reefscape Designs

Calcium, Magnesium and Alkalinity: Aquaforest Component Pro
Sand: Aquaforest Bio Sand
Salt: Aquaforest Hybrid salt

Special shoutout to Brandon and Parker @uns who have been incredibly helpful!! No other company helps like them.

I will keep you updated!!

 

[Fish Fan]

Looks like a great start, good luck!

 

[memorc27]

Looks like a great start, good luck!

Thank you so much! Will keep you posted

 

[memorc27]

First and foremost, thank you to The Coral Boutique for making this happen!! Let the build start @UNS_Brandon
@UNS_Parker

 

[UNS_Parker]

Exciting! Cant wait to see it.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Following along!

 

[UNS_Brandon]

let the epic weekend begin!

 

[memorc27]

@UNS_Brandon @UNS_Parker, im trying to setup the Reefmat with the adapter I got from Buceplant, the hose fitting appears to be completely loose. Is this how it is supposed to fit ? Or am I doing something wrong ?

 

[UNS_Parker]

Use the female nut that comes included with the Reef Mat on the inside of the adapter to screw into the male thread. You pretty much sandwich the adapter against the body of the Reef Mat using that nut. No need to use the soft tubing for assembly.

 

[memorc27]

Use the female nut that comes included with the Reef Mat on the inside of the adapter to screw into the male thread. You pretty much sandwich the adapter against the body of the Reef Mat using that nut. No need to use the soft tubing for assembly.

Ohhh I see, it makes all the sense now. Thank you ! It fits like a glove

 

[memorc27]

The quality and ease of setting up these tanks is second to none…

 

[memorc27]

Some advances made still a bit to go…

 

[memorc27]

Setting up Hydros for the first time. Switching from Apex is definitely a different “logic”, but I’ve yet to find a single thing I could do with Apex that I can’t with Hydros. Very happy with how it’s turning out. Also, much smaller form factor.

 

[UNS_Brandon]

The white walls between chambers are drillable (just make sure to catch the shavings) if you want to add pass-throughs for tubing or cables.

 

[Sharbuckles Reef]

Wow, nice equipment choices! looking forward to seeing this beauty running.

 

[memorc27]

I owe you guys an update. It’s been a crazy couple of days. Tank should be ready pretty soon!!

 

[jrloyd]

I owe you guys an update. It’s been a crazy couple of days. Tank should be ready pretty soon!!

Can’t wait! About to place my order for my tank!

 

[jrloyd]

I owe you guys an update. It’s been a crazy couple of days. Tank should be ready pretty soon!!

When you get time, can you tell me how high the INSIDE of the stand is? Looking at equipment to buy and not sure what all will fit.

 

[QuinnLee512]

Hi. Just pulled the trigger on the r120. Just curious where you put the UV.

 

[memorc27]

Hi. Just pulled the trigger on the r120. Just curious where you put the UV.

You won’t regret it. Super high quality. And lots of room to spare for equipment.

This time around I ended up installing the UV back on the wall to make it a cleaner look and also allow me for easier maintenance when switching the bulb.