Tank's Dad's 120 Build

TD13 · Feb 25, 2016

So, I was originally planning on putting either a 54 or 92 gallon corner tank in my living room. Decided the 54 was too small and I'm more likely to hit the lottery than to find a reef ready 92. I switched gears and am now going with a 120!!! Here's where I am so far!

XR15 over my 28 Gallon now - need to get at least one more.

Apex Controller

About 70 lbs of live rock curing...

60 Gallon sump

The tank...

Future pump room -

Where the front of the DT will be...

Dunnman39 · Feb 25, 2016

Looking good.

Zack33 · Feb 25, 2016

Following along.

Thats a big jump in tank size lol 54-120 just because you couldn't find one lol. I LIKE IT!!!!

Smite · Feb 25, 2016

Gotta love 120. Great dims, large enough to be stable and keep largish fish but not too expensive to maintain. There's a reason they are so popular, good choice!

-Logzor · Feb 25, 2016

120 is a great size! Looking forward to seeing the build and more pictures, Apex is definitely the way to go, love mine.

What's the story on the tower rack with all the wires? Can't imagine having all that BEFORE all the aquarium equipment gets installed

LOL

dbl · Feb 25, 2016

You'll love the 120...it's a great choice. And your picture makes me miss the old Busch stadium...lot's of memories growing up there!

revhtree · Feb 25, 2016

Following!

TD13 · Feb 25, 2016

-Logzor said:
LOL

That's all my AV equipment for the TV in the other room. No wires in there and only had a day or two to get it all set up. I'm going to mount a new shelf from the joists and tidy up the wiring a TON. It will be sweet!

Zack33 said:
Following along.

Thats a big jump in tank size lol 54-120 just because you couldn't find one lol. I LIKE IT!!!!

I'm jumping out of a 28 gallon nano... Lol.

kevinn9369 · Feb 25, 2016

Following can't wait to see the finished product nice

-Logzor · Feb 25, 2016

TD13 said:
That's all my AV equipment for the TV in the other room. No wires in there and only had a day or two to get it all set up. I'm going to mount a new shelf from the joists and tidy up the wiring a TON. It will be sweet!

I'm jumping out of a 28 gallon nano... Lol.

Some day I want a dedicated fish room like that. My disorganized wires never bothered me until recently, now the clutter jammed behind the tank stand is driving me nuts!

TD13 · Feb 29, 2016

Got the media rack and the smart panel relocated...

Moved some electricity and put in a new outlet inside the rack so there are NO wires between the floor and the rack, don't have a pic of that.

Cut the hole, and of course there's electricity that needs to be relocated in there too.

But, DEAD level over 50"... not too shabby...

TD13 · Mar 7, 2016

Stand all done, now on to plumbing and some other touches!!

Aussie paul · Mar 7, 2016

Looking good

Aussie paul · Mar 7, 2016

Looking good

revhtree · Mar 7, 2016

Yes looking good!

TD13 · Mar 12, 2016

QT/Frag tank platform is in, had to wait for the water barrel to see where everything was going to land. Getting ready to run 2 dedicated 20A circuits for the fish stuff, then FRP. Stay tuned!

TD13 · Mar 22, 2016

Trying to figure out what to do for a pump. I want a DC submersible pump, at or above 2500 GPH...

Waveline DC10000II Apex Ready DC Water Pump - 2853GPH ???

FrankAbagnale · Mar 22, 2016

I don't have personL experience with that pump but have heard good things. Why so much flow?

TD13 · Mar 22, 2016

That's what was recommended to me. I'm doin a 120 tank with a 60 gal sump. I want the option to add reactors or UV sterilizers etc., if need be. The sump will be under the tank, do you have another suggestion?

FrankAbagnale · Mar 22, 2016

No I actually think it's great idea especially since you don't have to run it full power. Was just curious! I'm using a DC6000 and it has been great.

Looks like I'm only a few hours from you. I live in Columbia.