BowieReefer84

Dang, that thing is PACKED!

I’m running a Eheim jager set a couple degrees above where I control it with a ranco. The ranco temp probe is wrapped in plastic. It was an option at checkout to have the sensor in shrink wrap.

I've added two baby clowns, and an orange back fairy wrasse. Tank is going smooth. Taking a lot of effort not to add any corals yet. I really want to wait till I see signs of coralline algae spreading, before adding corals. I also picked up an Avast Marine plank feeder. I am going to set it up using schedules with an amazon smart plug to get a lot of small feedings throughout the day.

1262s are amazing pumps imo

If I was getting a return for a 90 I would get an Eheim 1260

Starting a 90 then upgrading to a 180 in a year would render most of your year old equipment useless, and poor resale on this type of equipment. If you want big fish, get a big tank now. I just setup a 120 and only adding one tang, which is a bristletooth/tomini, which stay on the smaller side as far as tangs go. Also, the list of fish you included is not what I would consider a predator tank. In terms of yellow tangs, I am not sure about now but there was a ban in Hawaii on shipping these out. I think they now cost a fortune. Just an FYI You should really plan out exactly what you want, so you don't start buying equipment you won't need.

Skimmer is ripping away. I added some fish from ERC, and levels are perfect. I added some pods, and have been dosing phyto daily. Also, ordered a tunze care long magnet, and it's by far the best glass cleaner I have ever used. Untitled by mteske1, on Flickr Untitled by mteske1, on Flickr Untitled by mteske1, on Flickr

I picked up 3 of these. They look awesome.

Thanks! I’ve had a lot of tanks over the years usually for short periods of time. Looking to take my time with this setup. Hoping I’m 3-4 years I have something really cool. Having the unfinished space behind the tank is really nice. I have two 32gal brute trash cans mixing salt water now to do a 50% water change. The ammonia dosing worked great. It would go from 2ppm to 0ppm in a day. However, I now have 100 nitrates so I need to address that through some big water changes. The cycle is going faster than expected but I’ve been dosing microbactor 7 daily. The Ranco controller is setup and works perfect. I ordered a screen top kit off BRS that should be here soon. The Radions with the mobius app are fun to play around with and set schedules. The tank is almost silent which was a requirement. I may order two more marine pure blocks for the sump, since I have limited rock in display. I also plan to figure out a way to run the skimmer line to the outside to assist with Ph.

The probe might not be accurate. Have you tested with other kits to compare?

I painted the wall a fresh coat of paint (SW Alabaster), added a 300w Eheim Jager heater (ranco controller has also been ordered), built a diy skimmer stand, added a section of silicone hose in the return line / placed sump on neoprene foam, and am in week 1 of 10 of running the tank without lights. I am going the BRS/WWC hybrid cycle. Adding ammonia, microbacter 7 / dr. tims, and going 10 weeks empty. Then lights for 2 weeks, then fish. Untitled by mteske1, on Flickr Untitled by mteske1, on Flickr Untitled by mteske1, on Flickr Untitled by mteske1, on Flickr Untitled by mteske1, on Flickr Untitled by mteske1, on Flickr Untitled by mteske1, on Flickr

Dang, that is HUGE. A scraper like this may save you a lot of time and effort: https://www.homedepot.com/p/QEP-4-in-Floor-and-Wall-Razor-Scraper-with-5-25-in-Handle-and-Stainless-Steel-Blade-62920/311182302?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&pla&mtc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D23F-023_014_FLOOR_TOOLS-NA-NA-NA-PMAX-2996251-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-FLR_TOOLS_PMax_G&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D23F-023_014_FLOOR_TOOLS-NA-NA-NA-PMAX-2996251-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-FLR_TOOLS_PMax_G-71700000102945947--&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsIejBhDOARIsANYqkD1rD58Q_jlZmOlenGMrZLxuwlNHTT1oFwZA3pWRNu5JpZykMdQa8ngaAl7HEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

No, don't do that.

I have added some additional trim to hide the seems, as the silicone still showed and the waterline wasn't completely covered. It is PVC trim and only about 1/2" tall. I just used superglue and caulk. Turned out pretty good. I have also added rock and sand. It is special grade sand. I was going to go BB, but I hate the sterile look and how it limits some livestock selections. I wanted to leave plenty of negative space, and ensure the rock didn't go more than halfway up the tank. Goals for rock: 1- keep it off the front and side glass 2- keep it open 3- add depth 4- make it secure (lots of epoxy) 5- not too high (I want acros like green slimer and don't want them growing to water line) I am now mixing water, which is going to take forever. I still need a fresh coat of paint on the wall, so ignore the different sheens etc. Untitled by mteske1, on Flickr Untitled by mteske1, on Flickr Untitled by mteske1, on Flickr Untitled by mteske1, on Flickr

yea, I have been playing with the drains. I noticed the 1.5" pipe is kind of loose in the box, but I wrapped some teflon tape around the bottom and it seals perfect. I don't want to glue anything in the box. You're right running the level higher is quieter. Google told me the 1" full siphon can run something like 1,700 gph. My eheim 1260 with 3.5' of head is only pushing around 450gph.

I did redo the shims, and used liquid nails. I also put down 3/4" plywood on the bottom of the stand. I added PVC trim board to the bottom and sides, and caulked it with white silicone to match and keep any leaks contained. Finished up the plumbing, and leak tested it. Success, no leaks! I do need to adjust the water height a 1/4" higher or so. I think once I drain it there is enough play in the overflow weir to move it up just a tad. I am loving this setup, and the fact I can keep the backside messy. I do need to add some foam under the sump and some silicone in the return line to cut down vibrations some. I will prob run it a couple days like this (it's tap water), then drain it all out and start filling with RODI over the weekend. The cross brace is not needed but gives me peach of mind. I can remove it then screw it back on if I need to get sump out. I capped the one return because I may run dual return pumps or save it if I hook up a UV, and need to add a second pump to control flow. I am happy to take any critiques at this stage. Untitled by mteske1, on Flickr Untitled by mteske1, on Flickr Untitled by mteske1, on Flickr Untitled by mteske1, on Flickr Untitled by mteske1, on Flickr

That's a good idea. I have used multiple tubes of liquid nails putting stand together. This thing is never moving. I have no choice but to make this my forever tank at this point. I actually just screwed through the wall into the stand to it's literally not going anywhere. I was able to recess the screws and the trim is now perfectly flush. A lot of planning has gone into this.

That’s a good idea. I am gonna put a plywood shelf so it will all be hidden. I could put some concrete in the bottom. Hahaha

Ain't that the truth. This 120 SCA tank though does weigh 275lb empty...

Lifting this with two people is NOT easy. These SCA tanks are heavy! Untitled by mteske1, on Flickr Untitled by mteske1, on Flickr Untitled by mteske1, on Flickr Untitled by mteske1, on Flickr Untitled by mteske1, on Flickr

I am located in Ellicott City, MD right off 29 and 40. I work from home 4 days a week, so timing is flexible. I have a 120gal SCA tank I need to move onto my stand. Coordinating with a couple friends has been a challenge, and some of my friends have bad backs. The SCA tank weighs about 275lb empty, so heavier than a normal 120. I moved it with one other friend (from Virginia no less), so it's doable with two people if you are strong... It's already in the basement. Just has to go through a door and about 10' then onto stand. I can offer beer, free dry rock, some short lengths of acrylic rod, or even a used ghost overflow which is pretty expensive (I bought a new one for this tank). You could also provide criticism of my setup.

Stand is painted and in place. 1/4" neoprene foam on top. Now I just need to get a couple buddies to help lift this beast. Untitled by mteske1, on Flickr

It's been a while since I have purchased off some old book marked sites. One I remembered about recently is duda diesel for filter socks. I ended up buying 15 filter socks (4"x14") 100 micron. They were $3.53 each. The site is hard to search, so here is a link: http://www.dudadiesel.com/choose_item.php?id=PESP4PW I did a DIY sump with a 40 breeder from petco ($60), aquamesh, and some tenecor baffles. I then used a amazon filter sock holder. I am very happy with the simplistic layout and think it will make maint a breeze. I wanted a good size sump. Untitled by mteske1, on Flickr Untitled by mteske1, on Flickr Untitled by mteske1, on Flickr by mteske1, on Flickr

Run kalk. If fully saturated kalk can’t keep up add 2 part to make up the difference. Kalk doesn’t mess with salinity. This is my plan for new tank. Although I still doubt the 2 part is to blame.