Greg's 120G Reef

[p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7]A tank is born, my new 120 gallon:[/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7]Equipment:[/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7]TANK: 120 gallon, what I believe is a Marineland Tank, since I found it new setting in a garage in Bentonville on Craigslist.[/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7]Two Megaflow Adjustable Drain Pipes[/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7]Ecotech MP40 Vortech Propeller Pump w/ Wireless Ecosmart Driver[/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7]100 pound Base Rock, seeded with 50 pounds of Live Rock[/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7]80 pounds Carib-Sea Special Grade Reef Sand[/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7]Piranha Float Algae Magnet[/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7]STAND:                [/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7]Custom courtesy of RRMAS member Kevin Koplen.[/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7]SUMP:[/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7]75 gallon drilled with the Reeflo pump won at the raffle[/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7]Two 4" filter socks and holders[/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7]Super Reef Octopus XP2000 Internal SRO XP2000I[/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7]Dual GFO and Carbon Reactor[/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7]100 pounds Base Rock[/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7]16 gallon fuge, setting in the Sump with 18" Marineland Double Bright LED Fixture[/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7]40 pounds Carib-Sea Sand[/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7]Carib-Sea MINERAL-MUD 1 Gallon [/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7]RID_VOLT Grounding Probe[/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7]LIGHTING:[/p:3o3ca5i7]

[p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7]6 48"T5's retrofit with:2- 54 Aqua Blue Gieseman
                                 2- 54 Pure Actinic 03 Gieseman
                                 2- 54 Midday Sun Gieseman[/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7]1 48" LED moonlight strip[/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7]CONTROLLER:[/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7]ReefKeeper Elite V2 - Digital Aquatics[/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7]RKM-PC4 Power Bar Module - Digital Aquatics[/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7]ATO: [/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7]75 GPD RO/DI 5 Stage *PLUS* System[/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7]ESHOPPS FLOAT VALVE AUTO-TOP[/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7]Dual Bracket ReefKeeper Float Switch Kit - Digital Aquatics[/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7] [/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7]I would like to thank Kevin Koplen and Sam Grimmett for physically helping me get this up and running as well as their infinite wisdom and Norman who inspired me and provided insight. The tank is currently cycling and I will patiently wait since I have neglected everything for the past couple of months and the break will be useful.[/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7]I have an issue with bubbles, when you throttle back pump the bubbles stop and Sam believes there is a leak in the plumbing which sucks air when the pump is opened up; but so help me I can't find it. If anyone has any insight or would like to come by to see if they can resolve this issue please feel free to give me a shout.[/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7]The only additional equipment I might add is a couple, maybe more Stunner LED strips on the ends if I find I don't have enough PAR to support clams. Possibly a calcium reactor and or bio-pellet reactor,but I have no idea where it could go since the sump is full.[/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7]Once the tank matures a little I will be adding the contents of my 24 and 28 Nano's,[/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7]Let me know what you think and as always if your around Bryant feel free to stop by.[/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7]I will be adding pictures a little later,[/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7] Greg[/p:3o3ca5i7][p align="inherit":3o3ca5i7] [/p:3o3ca5i7]

 

Pictures Greg's 120G Reef

a few quick pictures

 

Great looking tank and beautiful cabinet. I have been looking at a 210 with the same stand and canopy you have. I live in Bryant and I would love to swing by and take a look at ur set up and steal some ideas.
Thomas

 

Glad to see it up and running Greg. Sure is great when a plan comes together. You did it right with your selection of equipment and lighting. Should be a very nice system in a short time. Way to go !!!

 

Very nice Greg! Looking foreward to updates.

 

My tank is a few months old now, so I wanted to add a few photos.

 

Ok, maybe a few more

 

A few new picture of my tank. These photos were taken under one each 54 w pink and blue Gei... Bulbs and not under the full 6 bulb setup. Also, I continue to do a 15 gallon water change every week, as I don't dose. I also began changing out the bulbs at 6 months and change one each month, this may be a little over kill, but I find it works for me. If anyone ever wants to stop by just hit me up.

 

Really love your tank greg, lookin awesome!

PS I'll get those pics to you asap :/

 

Thanks Calvin

 

looks great as always.

 

Thanks Kevin and Cindy, since my success is directly related to your assistance and advice. I am really excited that your help me with my frag system, if it's anything close to my 120 I am sure it will be awesome.

 

I will get with you soon on that and get it done soon.

 

My 120 is now 9 months old so I wanted to update some photos to begin 2012. Also in the works is a 60 cube and a 120 gallon frag system. Hope you enjoy

 

additional pictures

 

last group

 

Wow! Your tank is a true work of art.

My art looks like I'm still using crayons, but I'm learning.

 

Thanks John, I appreciate the compliment and it would not look like this without the support of various members in RRMS.

 

awesome male bartletts. looks like hes getting some nice tips growing on tail fins. has your copperbanded ever messed with anything? i was thinking of getting one but i read they mess with clams and lps.