Smotz's 120g Build Thread

[Smotz]

So it begins.

Having a canopy and stand built because I didn't like the ones that came with the deal.
Had a custom sump built because I wanted something more flashy than the 40B that it came with.
Going to put 2 x AI Hydra 52's and 2 x AI Vegas on it.
Got a lifereef skimmer that came with the deal that I'll be using.
Will be plumbing a manifold in to the ReefOctopus return pump that came with the deal.
I got PVC pieces everywhere!

 

[reefwiser]

The build start is always fun.

 

[reef_grrrl]

Following!

 

[nathan75gallonmixedreef]

Looking forward to see how this turns out!

 

[Jaxon]

Looks like a great start....

 

[120reefkeeper]

I'm in looks like a good one!

 

[Smotz]

This is the existing 60 I will be upgrading. I will run them in tandem for a while and slowly introduce the bioload

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[ScottMyers123]

Existing tank looks great. Can't wait to see the new build.

 

[Smotz]

Going to do a "dry" wet run in the basement using tap water. Do all the plumbing in a modular, removable fashion and double confirm there are no leaks.

Stand and Canopy built and picked up:

 

[Smotz]

Sump wet test. Let's hope it never gets this filled again!

 

[120reefkeeper]

Nice looking setup!

 

[Smotz]

180 Lbs of ReefFlakes came in

 

[Smotz]

My overflow plumbing:
This will be a double-herbie system. Nothing is glued yet.
The two inside overflows will be the "dry" emergency.
The two outside will be a full siphon.
I hate using 90's on the overflow but I have limited space - no room for 45's.
I am going to post a separate thread to get opinions on this.

 

[Smotz]

Added the gate valves!

 

[fernalfer]

Looking great i'm in about as far into my 120 build as you, great job down below on the plumbing. Thats alot of sand for a 120. assuming you are doing a deep sand bed.

I kept my plumbing very simple with the intention of using no 90's and limited unions for unrestricted flow. Because i used Ultra Flex PVC it can all be taken apart if needed aswell.



Built a custom stand as well 36" high



Was thinking about a canopy but opted to go with these lights: https://www.reefbreeders.com/shop/photon-48-v2/

They are nice and sleek and will just use the legs it comes with. definetly following your build progress. good luck.

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

Looking great! Following!

 

[Smotz]

Looks good. Looks like you're doing the standard overflow and you tee'd off the return to both sides.

I am doing the herbie as I wanted 'silence'.

Actually, for a 4" DSB I would need 240 LBS of sand (according to the BRS calculators).

Looking great i'm in about as far into my 120 build as you, great job down below on the plumbing. Thats alot of sand for a 120. assuming you are doing a deep sand bed.

I kept my plumbing very simple with the intention of using no 90's and limited unions for unrestricted flow. Because i used Ultra Flex PVC it can all be taken apart if needed aswell.



Built a custom stand as well 36" high



Was thinking about a canopy but opted to go with these lights: https://www.reefbreeders.com/shop/photon-48-v2/

They are nice and sleek and will just use the legs it comes with. definetly following your build progress. good luck.

 

[fernalfer]

80lbs. gives me 1 to 1 1/2 inch sand bed but i also have 130 pounds of rock taking up some of that area. when leak testing my tank my durso's were silent. crossing fingers it stays that way.

 

[Smotz]

some return plumbing. Using a Wye off the return for a manifold. That's still in the works..

 

[Smotz]

overflow plumbing complete and glued! My measurements were pretty darn good - very few adjustments needed. Plus it is modular!