120 Build

Bugsy_Barboza · Sep 21, 2015

So I had my 75 setup for almost a year, and it being my first reef tank. I was proud of it, unfortunately came home on my lunch break one day to almost 10 gallons of water on less than year old hard wood floors.

(this is pics of the draining process) Had to drain tank to move it and clean under the mat the stand sits on. So decided to start over. This time with a 120. Plan to take my time and try to do things right the first time instead of the 2nd or 3rd time. So all I have at the moment is the stand is built. Will add a lil more to it... Doors and sides this weekend. And will be picking up the tank this weekend.

Bugsy_Barboza · Sep 21, 2015

Plan on installing synergy new 16in overflow
Will need new skimmer, Leaning towards Reef Octopus regal 200sss
Going to go jebao on the return pump instead of mag this time.
Will probably go with my same lights until tax time (would like some radions)
Maybe will upgrade to vortech wave makers instead of jebao rw series but they have been fine with me. (if it aint broke, don't fix it)
We'll see if anything changes.....

Bugsy_Barboza · Dec 6, 2015

Ordered some items black friday sales week from BRS.

Reef octopus regal 200sss skimmer

Synergy Reef Overflow

100lbs brs reef saver rock

Bugsy_Barboza · Dec 6, 2015

And I got the tank about a month ago.

Bugsy_Barboza · Dec 9, 2015

Im really open to all and any suggestions on lighting. Im really leaning towards kessil, AI hydra HD 52s, or Radion pros. I think you cant go wrong with either one. But im open to all suggestions. Metal halide is out of the ? though. Thought about doing a t5/kessil combo which I think would be awesome but trying to conserve some $ on electric bill as well..... Deff leaning more toward radions and hydras over the kessils. What do you all think now that you see the tank in such?

jayjigga · Dec 9, 2015

I've got a 120G and I would love to try a Kessil AP700 on it. If I needed a small audible, 2 T5 supplements would do it just fine, but I think there's plenty of light to be had out of the single fixture. I have the Synergy on my 80G and LOVE it. Great looking start!