Enkay July 2, 2013 Share July 2, 2013 Hello all, Thought I would start a thread of 120 gallon acrylic tank that Artfully Acrylic (adam) is building for me. For starters, I put together the frame for the stand so that I can get on with the project once Adam completes the tank in 2 weeks time. Planning to have live rock and a sand bed in it. The tank will have a (almost) coast to coast overflow built in. Will be running a bean animal overflow system. I wanted this design so as to make the plumbing a little easier. Having bulkheads under the tank doesnt go well with my bad back and other physical issues which dont permit me to twist and turn in a cramped up space. I will be using a 40 gallon breeder for a sump which I need to prepare by installing baffles and all. The skimmer is a reef octopus 3000 ex which I will be putting in the sump. Lights are leds (I have to look for the make and model). I might end up running a GFO reactor in the sump. Initially I am planning to put some CUC and Inverts and then a few fish. As the tank matures, I will move on to some softies and lps corals. I am hoping to get some advice, suggestions, tips to make sure I progress correctly as technically this is my first salt water tank. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef July 2, 2013 Share July 2, 2013 Looks like a good start! Can't wait to see it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin July 2, 2013 Share July 2, 2013 nice work on the frame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind July 2, 2013 Share July 2, 2013 Did you use pressure treated wood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enkay July 2, 2013 Author Share July 2, 2013 Thank you for the nice comments. The next step is to get the baffles in the sump and get the skimmer a "dry" run to make sure everything works. Yes. It is pressure treated 2 x 4s. The top horizontal frame is supported by additional 2 x 4s in between the top and bottom frames on all corners. I will probably also reinforce it in the center but for now leaving it as it would be difficult to put in the equipment with those in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enkay July 2, 2013 Author Share July 2, 2013 Which brings me to this ... Can anyone point me to a simple and straightforward sump design ? Would really like something which specifies some measurements in terms of what should be size and position of the baffles. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin July 2, 2013 Share July 2, 2013 Did you use pressure treated wood? is it better to use pressure treated wood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind July 2, 2013 Share July 2, 2013 I thought it looked kind of green. I don't use it because I think it could be deadly if enough dust, splinters, or moisture drippage made it into the sump tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 July 2, 2013 Share July 2, 2013 Yea, they use copper sometimes to treat it... That's the green tint stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin July 2, 2013 Share July 2, 2013 hmmm, good to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef July 2, 2013 Share July 2, 2013 I usually use either pressure treated or cedar....if pressure treated then all he needs to do is poly coat it a couple of times and it will be fine... That's what I did for my last stand and had it for 7 years with no problem...this time I did cedar... But back to the sump... http://www.melevsreef.com/allmysumps.html I have followed this site for a lot of my own builds..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind July 3, 2013 Share July 3, 2013 Really, for as long as we normally keep a tank up and running before upgrading, moving, or something else in life, regular pine untreated wood is fine for a stand in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incredible Corals July 3, 2013 Share July 3, 2013 Really, for as long as we normally keep a tank up and running before upgrading, moving, or something else in life, regular pine untreated wood is fine for a stand in my opinion. +1 Also, more pics please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enkay July 12, 2013 Author Share July 12, 2013 Adam emailed me yesterday that my tank is ready. I will pick it up this weekend. Will post pictures ... I am excited ... stay tuned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef July 12, 2013 Share July 12, 2013 Yeah! Can't wait for more working pics after you pick it up......water next week? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBVette July 12, 2013 Share July 12, 2013 I saw this tank the other day just before it was finished and I absolutely love these dimensions. I dont know that I have seen a 120 tank before, but it is fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachabballi reef July 12, 2013 Share July 12, 2013 Adam tease us with a pic!!! Adam is such a talent....I'm sure its gorgeous! Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattiejay6 July 12, 2013 Share July 12, 2013 Pic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeMr.703 July 13, 2013 Share July 13, 2013 Lookin' Good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enkay July 15, 2013 Author Share July 15, 2013 Pictures of the tank when I picked it up. Havent been able to do much over the weekend except poly the stand. More to follow, stay tuned ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enkay July 15, 2013 Author Share July 15, 2013 The other picture file is too large to upload. Will trim it later and post more pictures tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef July 15, 2013 Share July 15, 2013 Ohhhhh I like! Hurry hurry finish that stand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind July 15, 2013 Share July 15, 2013 I saw this tank the other day just before it was finished and I absolutely love these dimensions. I dont know that I have seen a 120 tank before, but it is fantastic. Is it the standard 4'x2'x2' dimension or something different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBVette July 15, 2013 Share July 15, 2013 Is it the standard 4'x2'x2' dimension or something different? standard 4x2x2, dont know how I had not seen a standard 120 before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattiejay6 July 15, 2013 Share July 15, 2013 i like it!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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