new 120g setup

[voodoomagic5]

hi all! new to the forum!

i'm thinking about getting back into the hobby. i used to have a FO tank that i gave up because i got married/bought house/had kids. i always wanted a reef tank. thinking about starting up again in my 120g tank. i want to keep some SPS and tangs/crabs/clams. i'm thinking live rock/live sand/skimmer. not sure what else, equipment wise, would i need? also, is there any water flow chart that i can look at so i can try to figure out the plumbing necessary.

so much to research and learn! i love it! :bigsmile:

thanks for any info!

 

[ZoaFan08]

I have a 120 and love it, I would get the biggest sump you can, I have a 40g under mine.

 

[Cully]

I think for SPS your focus should be on flow and lighting!

You're in a great situation. If you get all of the "regular" equipment tank, sump, pump, skimmer, powerheads, lighting, etc...many of us are happy to help you get it set up in a manner that will best help your odds for success.

Of paramount importance is patience. Most new tanks will be "moody" as they stabilize and equillibrate for 6-12 months. As long as you are patient, ride it out, keep up with routine maintenance, and do your homework, you should be able to put together a Kick-*** reef!

Good luck!

 

[amay121]

There is no exact method for flow, just nice random flow would be great for most corals. A lot of folks are using vortechs now.

 

[tekken]

or, if you could get additional holes drilled, do a closed loop system with ocean motions 4 way for alternating current. or getting something like a seaswirl.

 

[hollback]

In my experience, keeping SPS thriving and healthy relies on stability. I would highly recommend automating as much as possible. Auto top off, a calcium reactor, and even a controller are good investments that keep things consistent and stable.