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Ok. So I finally decided on getting a 120. Not only have I decided. I actually bought one. Thanks @Mussin! What a great looking tank. Also got a sump. It’s a Skimz up36. It has a crack on one side. So the ato reservoir leaks. Not the end of the world as the rest is in great shape (brand new in box). And will make a nice sump for the 120. I have the build planned down to the fish. No corals planned at this time. But will most definitely be coming later. This will be a slow build. And will be made up of premium equipment. Most I hope to find used. Here are some pics. Borrowed this pic from @Mussin’s for sale post. Here is the crack. Not sure if it can be repaired. But plenty of room under the tank to add an ato holding tank if needed. Sump has been leak tested and passed. stand will be refinished and a canopy added to the tank. Also scored this from an old reefer @sadow. It will hold 65g of mixed saltwater. Updates to come in time. As stated, it will be a slow build. I have to remodel the living room before I start this build.

Yes ma'am, about half of it. The other side is just as full hmu sometime and come have a look!

No, but my schedule doesn’t go over 40% and is def less light than before. I think it was just the ‘change’ that made him move. He is super happy where he is now and looking gorgeous so I’m happy. Sure I wish he was up front and center but yeah, he’s a nem. Lol

The big move is happening now. This is the part I hate.....but yet love. Can’t wait to see the new reef take off. I will post pics up tomorrow when done.

Let’s see those Labor Day weekend tanks shots!

Leather coral, monti chip, and gsp survived the 90° temps Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Isn't that the problem we all have.

Nope. Not at all. Just more features.

It worked out great. The ocean revives grow everything, and the t5s was just that much more to add par and additional light to shaded areas. The only complaint, if you want to call it a complaint is that it makes the fixture 24" wide. You have a lot of spilled light if you have a 24" wide tank. Otherwise, it has been fantastic.

This is fantastic Joe. I am looking forward to seeing it come alive.

Picked up a new Canon 100mm f2.8L macro lens today Here's one of the first decent pics I was able to coax out of it this evening. This thing is going to be fun to learn!

I think that depends on how big the chamber is going to be. If you have a 10" square for instance I think there are more economical options, but I do love the light!

I had this on my fuge: https://www.marinedepot.com/innovative-marine-auqa-gadget-chaetomax-2-in-1-9w-refugium-led I just totally removed my fuge though. It was too small and actually causing problems. Chaeto seemed to grow pretty quickly though.

Lets see those Friday the 13th tank shots. Don't judge my tank lol. Will hopefully bring it back to life this winter

Sb reef light.. a whopping $240 worth

Thanks muttley. I will do that. I have a couple other tanks plumbed together and there are more pods in there than the fish can eat so hopefully this tank will become like that since the chaeto came from the other tanks. Will keep a close eye on the mandarin to make sure he keeps feeding.

I will start one shortly to show progress. Especially once the tank arrives and I get the stand built

Wow, super nice with all those colonies instead of tiny sticks!

I use reduced flow at night on my Apex controller Gyre and my Wav pumps because it’s available, but I don’t know if call it necessary personally.

Sweet! Keep us updated on its progress.

Looks good. I’m surprised how different each side look. Looks like two different tanks.

He will fix you up!

Lol I haven’t heard that term for a long time! I bet that will work better than pictures!

October 5th at 12:00 pm.

I am 85% go at the moment.

Tang is looking good @Joe

Wow. Why don’t things like that come up around here? Lol

deep blue also makes 120 rr....ooops they are out of business

Looks great Jeremy!

Looks good. I thought that little powerhead on the left was a fish at first.

I have been happy, but as Andy mentioned there are more efficient designs out there now. That said it is a work horse skimmer, I think you will be happy. I am thinking about setting a 37 cube with a snowflake morray up in my office next year (running it by the President and COO this week!) and would definitely consider it again.

I always would QT any new fish for 4-6 weeks. Normally treat with copper and praziquantel. Never failed me in the past. I will definitely start a build thread once everything gets here and it’s starts to get filled.

I agree. If they implement this and maybe an app for control, I wouldnt buy anything else.

I love my OR's. They get the job done and are cheap.

Set up both and I’ll let you put the one you like less in my office!

Exciting! When do you start. Make sure to add a late night swanky playlist. Brown chicken... Brown cow...

Sounds like a great plan! What do they need to eat to get in the mood? Any special care to get them big enough to sell other than time going by? Very interested in watching this!

i used to do cichlid tanks....then i moved to discus.....i loved keeping discus

Hi, great build. I love the stand. Two 500W heaters would be safer in the event of a heater failure. Redandancy builds in safety measures. One 500W heater fails but the other keeps the water temperature from dropping too much. Also heater controllers of some sort, are recommended.

Good luck on the move lookforward to seeing up dates..... And make sure bump those large colonies and make some frags;)

Will sell tank and stand for $400

Full Tank Shot...Blurry FTS

Frag tank is lit, 8 Chromis and a sail fin tang added. Diatom bloom is coming on strong. I’m going to start adding rock and coral from my other tank slowly.

Lol

Ya but they're focusing all their time to fish they got rid of all the other animals