Author Topic: MY 120 IN THE WORKS (Read 18200 times)

itsalifestyle · « **on:** December 10, 2012, 10:48:09 »

Ok I just started a 120 build everything is falling into place started building stand yesterday going to drill 4 holes tonight and run the bean system this week and hope to finish stand by Sunday. I have been taking photo I will post soon.

Equipment list

120 gallon 48x24x24
75 gallon sump

?? Might change to 40 breeder
Reeflo orca 200 skimmer
Apex controller
1 mp10 looking to add atleast one more or mp40
400 mh
Jbj auto top off
300lbs dry rock
All plumbing

Equipment needed

Mp10 or mp40
Sand
Carbon/gfo
2 250 watt mh

Maybe instead of the 400 watt
Dosing pumps
Loc line
America dj power strip

Ashlar · « **Reply #1 on:** December 10, 2012, 10:52:57 »

I love those dimensions.. 24" front to back allows for creative rock work, and 24" height lets you get great light coverage at the bottom with no shadows.

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #2 on:** December 10, 2012, 10:58:44 »

I really wanted to go rimless but that's going to have to wait for now so my main focus was getting somthing no less then 24 inches deep so I have plenty of room to built rock work in middle of tank

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #3 on:** December 10, 2012, 20:33:04 »

Drilled tank tonight went great 3 holes for bean and one for return

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #4 on:** December 10, 2012, 20:39:11 »

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #5 on:** December 10, 2012, 20:42:30 »

lazylivin · « **Reply #6 on:** December 11, 2012, 01:33:28 »

Nice job on the holes.You'll love the bean overflow, totally silent.

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #7 on:** December 11, 2012, 10:20:05 »

Thanks Brian I really like the way you did yours with a really small imprint how's does it work out not having a overflow box ?

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #8 on:** December 11, 2012, 15:16:23 »

Water station now up and running two 55 gallon and one 35 one freshwater one mixing and one salt water that's ready post pics soon

The WuSue · « **Reply #9 on:** December 11, 2012, 21:45:39 »

Looking good!

Myreef55 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 11, 2012, 21:49:51 »

Looking good. Tuned in

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itsalifestyle · « **Reply #11 on:** December 11, 2012, 22:43:23 »

Thanks this has been along time coming

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #12 on:** December 15, 2012, 17:17:10 »

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #13 on:** December 15, 2012, 17:20:33 »

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #14 on:** December 15, 2012, 17:26:49 »

Myreef55 · « **Reply #15 on:** December 15, 2012, 21:54:35 »

Wow very nice man. Looking forward to seeing your progress

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itsalifestyle · « **Reply #16 on:** December 16, 2012, 22:17:40 »

Was a busy weekend but on track 2nd coat of stain done at 9:30 finish up Tomorrow

Twizted1 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 16, 2012, 22:38:37 »

Yes you have been busy.

Mussin · « **Reply #18 on:** December 16, 2012, 23:30:23 »

Looks good. Are you adding a canopy?

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #19 on:** December 16, 2012, 23:58:40 »

Yes I'm adding a canopy and some trim Just trying to get water in it and cycling ASAP shooting for feb to make the move. The pic with the stain looks kinda bad I wasn't even done with first coat in that pic looks a lot better now

THE MAD REEFER · « **Reply #20 on:** December 18, 2012, 15:05:02 »

looking good

now im getting some ideas for my next setup......lol
the fiancee is going to love me know

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #21 on:** December 19, 2012, 10:04:39 »

Worked on overflow last night cut glass out with wet tile saw and diamond blade that's not a fun job but its done used ge type 1 silcone pics to come also cut out baffles for sump

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #22 on:** December 19, 2012, 10:09:20 »

Has anyone seen or used removable baffle? They cut glass short and use marine weather stripping. Looking for pro and cons only nice thing I see is you can move them around if needed

Neogenesis · « **Reply #23 on:** December 19, 2012, 15:31:20 »

I've heard good and bad. Good as easy to install, bad is they don't always stand up to the pressure put onto them and they give out.

Can I ask what the motivation is behind this? Is it to make them removable for cleaning and such, or is it for a easier way to build the sump?

Wall_Tank · « **Reply #24 on:** December 19, 2012, 18:41:23 »

I made a panel removable. I just made a slot by siliconing a couple of blocks onto the wall of the sump. Only the center section is removable, so pressure is not present. I made mine removable for cleaning. There is a picture or two in my build thread.

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #25 on:** December 19, 2012, 23:26:43 »

Really no reason other then cleaning just read a thread talking about it had me thinking about it. So tonight I fitted all plumbing and decided I'm not going to use the 75 for a sump going with a 40 breeder for space reasons. I didn't glue pvc due to this but I think everything will work either way though. I due have a question can I feed my skimmer off of the full siphon in the bean system ?

I'm now looking for a 40 breeder if anyone has anything

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #26 on:** December 19, 2012, 23:40:55 »

The overflow I build out of a old 29 gallon I cut up I have a top for it but not done making a guard for it so nothing can get in.as you can see there is no room with the 75 and the skimmer for a top off tank and other equipment

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #27 on:** December 19, 2012, 23:49:37 »

Finished look

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #28 on:** December 22, 2012, 11:06:07 »

So I have finished the background and the overflow I think I'm about to glue all plumbing and ill be ready for water test pics to come

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #29 on:** December 22, 2012, 15:53:39 »

All ready to water test and make the move need to work on sump and put loc line on but I'm getting excited

Wall_Tank · « **Reply #30 on:** December 22, 2012, 16:11:18 »

Looking good.

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #31 on:** December 22, 2012, 20:21:35 »

Thanks just finished the sump up ended up getting a 40 breeder thanks Sonnyred

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #32 on:** December 23, 2012, 22:19:10 »

Water checked tonight we are good to make the move to house

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #33 on:** December 26, 2012, 10:30:20 »

Ok so was going to move tank today but do to snow I'm going to hold off till it clears up

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #34 on:** January 02, 2013, 23:23:26 »

The tank is moved into place and half filled with water finish tomorrow when I have more light to check for leaks and have time to keep a eye on everything pics to come. Also American dj power strips should be in tomorrow I'm really getting excited

lazylivin · « **Reply #35 on:** January 03, 2013, 22:51:08 »

I am excited for you Ryan!

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #36 on:** January 06, 2013, 00:43:24 »

So tank is up and running had a few snags but I made it. Pics to come once milky water clears up.

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #37 on:** January 11, 2013, 13:28:23 »

Here is a update with lights

lazylivin · « **Reply #38 on:** January 11, 2013, 13:35:21 »

That rock work is Awesome! Nice job

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #39 on:** January 11, 2013, 13:39:03 »

I welded 1" square stock and painted black I then attached by drilling two holes in each and bolted to stand I still need to get the adjustable light hanger to be able to move up and down also have mp40 on order and carbon gfo from brs next is buying new apex mine has some years on it and wanna update to to the new one more pics to come

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #40 on:** January 11, 2013, 13:42:14 »

Thanks Brian I still need to tweak it some. if any one has idea on aqua scape my ears are open for suggestion

buckeyereefer · « **Reply #41 on:** January 11, 2013, 14:06:09 »

looks nice ! what fixture is that ?

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #42 on:** January 11, 2013, 15:17:40 »

Thanks aro 8 bulb 54w t5

buckeyereefer · « **Reply #43 on:** January 11, 2013, 16:37:52 »

what bulbs ??

Twizted1 · « **Reply #44 on:** January 11, 2013, 18:20:38 »

Tank looks sweet.

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #45 on:** January 11, 2013, 21:30:57 »

Thanks I'm not sure what bulb combo I'm going to run yet

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #46 on:** January 12, 2013, 11:48:52 »

It was like Christmas morning at my house this morning

joncat24 · « **Reply #47 on:** January 12, 2013, 16:34:03 »

Awesome!! Everyone loves new goodies. Nice meeting you guys today!!

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #48 on:** January 12, 2013, 17:23:29 »

Thanks for everything we will be back

chromiumlux · « **Reply #49 on:** January 12, 2013, 17:45:56 »

You are gonna love that pump!

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #50 on:** January 12, 2013, 18:03:46 »

What's the best way to set mp40 up which mode or just play around?

chromiumlux · « **Reply #51 on:** January 12, 2013, 18:09:32 »

I have played with all the modes on my mp40s. I have found that the short wave pulse works best in my tank. But playing around with a new toy is recommended.....lol

buckeyereefer · « **Reply #52 on:** January 12, 2013, 18:44:52 »

absolutely play around !!! every tank is different with rock layout an such.

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #53 on:** January 12, 2013, 18:52:08 »

I have been changing it all day ha ha just seeing what it can do I said I was only buying one but now I wanna see what twos all about this thing is cool maybe one day

Wall_Tank · « **Reply #54 on:** January 12, 2013, 19:23:59 »

I run reefcrest. Although since I have an apex, I change peak intensity during the day/night

buckeyereefer · « **Reply #55 on:** January 12, 2013, 20:35:19 »

yes you will need 2. an when you get your apex you will have more options.

buckeyereefer · « **Reply #56 on:** January 12, 2013, 20:37:14 »

an yes i also like reefcrest

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #57 on:** January 12, 2013, 21:02:39 »

I have a older apex jr with dc8 now think I'm going to upgrade soon to the apex lite plus it all hooked up to the solana for now anyways. As far as mp40 that's going to have to wait for now

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #58 on:** January 12, 2013, 21:04:34 »

Just set to reefcrest ill check it out

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #59 on:** January 12, 2013, 21:18:37 »

Ok I want everyone's opion on placement of mp40 in photo it's on right side. overflows on left 1800 gph mag drive return going to the right front corner I'm now thinking I need to swap aqua scape to overflow side so mp40 isnt blowing straight into rock and is blowing to overflow

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #60 on:** January 12, 2013, 21:20:59 »

Wall_Tank · « **Reply #61 on:** January 12, 2013, 21:59:28 »

If you have an apex jr, have you used all 5 modules permitted on the aquabus? If you have less than the 5 you are permitted, go ahead and get the WXM module now. You will need it no matter which apex you get.

I just have mine opposing.....the one runs in reefcrest, the other in antisync.

Don't put it too close to the rock...if you ever put anything on that rock, it will get beat to heck from the current

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #62 on:** January 12, 2013, 22:36:15 »

I'm to the point of just buying it and ill have just about everything to complete this tank for now but that is nice to know incase I change my mind. I think I'm going to have to start over with rock I kinda have to leave it where it's at due to overflow don't I

Ashlar · « **Reply #63 on:** January 13, 2013, 00:07:13 »

I had mine on opposite sides of the tank, at different levels vertically, in sync / anti-sync mode so that I got a nice back-and-forth and up-and-down Z type pattern.

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #64 on:** January 13, 2013, 00:29:16 »

Well problem is I only have one right now so I'm thinking I need to push water to overflow

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #65 on:** January 19, 2013, 19:18:46 »

Ok few new things going on purchased another mp40 and three yellow tangs for qt pics to come. thanks John at marine solutions great people

joncat24 · « **Reply #66 on:** January 19, 2013, 21:13:48 »

Welcome. ...looking forward to the pics

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #67 on:** January 19, 2013, 21:54:08 »

chromiumlux · « **Reply #68 on:** January 19, 2013, 21:58:47 »

Very nice! Love the rockwork. Clean and crisp.

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #69 on:** January 19, 2013, 22:00:46 »

Thanks it still need something I think

Twizted1 · « **Reply #70 on:** January 19, 2013, 22:48:48 »

Quote from: itsalifestyle on January 19, 2013, 22:00:46

Thanks it still need something I think

Fish & corals? Lol

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #71 on:** January 19, 2013, 23:36:20 »

Ha ha that it does

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #72 on:** January 31, 2013, 21:59:20 »

More toys carbon / gfo from brs

Myreef55 · « **Reply #73 on:** February 01, 2013, 08:14:31 »

Man I would recomend seperate reactors for each. You will want to have diferent amounts of flow to each. I believe and correct me if im wrong but this uses one pump and both see simular flow through each.

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chromiumlux · « **Reply #74 on:** February 01, 2013, 19:21:15 »

I used to run 2 TLF reactors in unison. I had my gfo before the carbon so that the carbon didnt tumble and it helped to mop up the fines from the gfo. I think that reactor will work nicely. Plus the addition of a ball valve helps tune it in.

Steve · « **Reply #75 on:** February 01, 2013, 20:31:48 »

Quote from: chromiumlux on February 01, 2013, 19:21:15

I used to run 2 TLF reactors in unison. I had my gfo before the carbon so that the carbon didnt tumble and it helped to mop up the fines from the gfo. I think that reactor will work nicely. Plus the addition of a ball valve helps tune it in.

That is a good ideal Andy. Might check into that myself.

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #76 on:** February 01, 2013, 23:07:54 »

That's how I set it up gfo first and it seems to be ok but I'm no expert

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #77 on:** March 24, 2013, 19:54:29 »

Well I lost a ton of sps in the move but everything is starting to color back up for the most part

tbred · « **Reply #78 on:** March 24, 2013, 20:06:12 »

I like your aquascape. How did you manage to balance those rocks? It looks like you drilled and ran pvc through them. Did you do anything else?

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #79 on:** March 24, 2013, 20:15:56 »

PVC frame and apoxy

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #80 on:** March 24, 2013, 20:17:30 »

And thank you

buckeyereefer · « **Reply #81 on:** March 24, 2013, 21:03:30 »

looks good !!!!

alot nicer than it did sitting in corner of my garage!

lazylivin · « **Reply #82 on:** March 24, 2013, 21:10:56 »

I love it. Very artistic. Nice job Ryan

yinyang · « **Reply #83 on:** March 24, 2013, 21:25:50 »

sweet looking tank ,lots room for coral to grow

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #84 on:** March 24, 2013, 21:28:15 »

Thanks everyone

Neogenesis · « **Reply #85 on:** March 24, 2013, 23:31:12 »

Stunning!!!! I really like the clean simple setup. I've thought many times about trying to take my tank this way. You've mastered one of the toughest parts of this hobby.....aquascaping!!! Well done!!!

volcano · « **Reply #86 on:** March 26, 2013, 21:55:26 »

Super nice build! It's so clean and simple looking. I love how you did the rock work. I wish I could do my rock like that, but I always go over kill.

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #87 on:** March 26, 2013, 23:15:44 »

Well I have spent a ton of time on aqua scape and can't say I'm 100% happy but I'm getting there but the comments mean a ton after working so hard the past few months thanks again everyone

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #88 on:** April 21, 2013, 20:50:49 »

joncat24 · « **Reply #89 on:** April 21, 2013, 21:36:07 »

Nice one!

bbtm64 · « **Reply #90 on:** April 21, 2013, 22:10:11 »

That really looks awesome!! I love the rock work.

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #91 on:** April 21, 2013, 23:43:00 »

Thanks

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #92 on:** April 25, 2013, 14:40:24 »

Few chalices

Sonnyred · « **Reply #93 on:** April 25, 2013, 14:56:12 »

Those are some nice chal you have there in size and colors. Once my tank settles I'm def in the market for them

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #94 on:** April 25, 2013, 15:02:20 »

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #95 on:** April 25, 2013, 15:08:32 »

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #96 on:** April 25, 2013, 15:15:15 »

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #97 on:** April 25, 2013, 15:17:18 »

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #98 on:** April 25, 2013, 15:25:51 »

This week I bought off of ebay and jason fox so that why there a couple pieces I had to use there photo do to not having pics yet I missed a few I also don't have pics off

lazylivin · « **Reply #99 on:** April 25, 2013, 20:20:25 »

That is a sweet Chalice collection you have there.

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #100 on:** April 25, 2013, 20:47:08 »

Thanks

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #101 on:** October 19, 2013, 23:13:11 »

We'll today I decided to try marine solution new led for the 120 I went with two might need to add another at some point post pics soon

chromiumlux · « **Reply #102 on:** November 07, 2013, 20:46:40 »

Any updates on this build? Chalice freak here as well.

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #103 on:** November 07, 2013, 21:54:57 »

Few thing going on new marine solution led I ended up going with three of there news ones I'm also adding a new apex I think . winter project include redo sump plumb frag tank in and keep building my collection back up from my mishap thanks for inquiring your tank looks great I'll try to post pics soon

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #104 on:** November 21, 2013, 12:25:04 »

Well I pulled the trigger went with lab grade ph probe

lazylivin · « **Reply #105 on:** November 21, 2013, 23:02:43 »

Fantastic! If you have any questions on setup or coding let us know.

joncat24 · « **Reply #106 on:** November 22, 2013, 07:47:06 »

Nice choice. Everything you could possibly want to know about programming and set up is on this forum. Easy to follow. http://forum.neptunesystems.com/

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #107 on:** November 22, 2013, 10:04:18 »

Ok thanks I'm sure I'm going to need some help plan on working on it over weekend

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #108 on:** December 14, 2013, 22:44:47 »

Well figure I would post some new stuff and give a update I figured out my new apex everything is up and running for the most part dosing and light have been up and running for little over two weeks with no problems along with heat and mp 40. Next big project is new sump design and plumb in frag tank. also changing qt tanks out to two 75 gallons instead of the two 29 . Here are a few new piece I've added the past couple weeks

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #109 on:** December 14, 2013, 22:59:15 »

Bucknutz · « **Reply #110 on:** December 15, 2013, 00:34:23 »

very nice eye candy additions.

Twizted1 · « **Reply #111 on:** December 15, 2013, 08:31:03 »

Looks good.

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #112 on:** December 30, 2013, 16:59:11 »

ok well kinda of a update been working on setting up a foscam webcam with pan and tilt could not figure it out for the life of me so called tec support and they said its junk and needs replaced so that makes me feel better tonight im going to work on my new Neptune afs feeder I hope it go smooth for once everything is looking great I will try to post pics up asap

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #113 on:** January 14, 2014, 14:28:39 »

couple new pieces from weekend

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #114 on:** January 20, 2017, 23:42:45 »

Going to be adding a few update been awhile tanks still up and going looking forward to getting involved with group again. I did get the chance to talk to a few of you at the swap last weekend it was good to catch up

Wall_Tank · « **Reply #115 on:** January 21, 2017, 00:10:02 »

Good to see you back, look forward to seeing what you have been up to.

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #116 on:** January 23, 2017, 15:15:00 »

thanks nothing much really yet but wanna update lights, sump and get apex back on track been starting to buy more coral again and kicking around a couple new fish how have you been hope all is well

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Author Topic: MY 120 IN THE WORKS (Read 18200 times)