my new 120 journal

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  1. metzeric

    metzeric Astrea Snail

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    ok here is day one of my setup for my 120 gallon
    the first pic shows custom built stand and the water tap and drain built into the wall.
    the second pic shows the tank and built canopy
    the last pic shows the canopy with MH fixtures and reflectors with 1 fan in the back on the canopy and two fans on top of it
    when finished no hardware should show inside the tank besides the wavemakers
    more to follow tomorrow:)

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  3. aquaboy

    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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  4. metzeric

    metzeric Astrea Snail

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    pics should be up now
     
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    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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    wastemanagement Eyelash Blennie

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    dont slack off on the pics now ,lol
    cant wait too see some water in that sucker:)
     
  7. metzeric

    metzeric Astrea Snail

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    ok its been a week now and alot has happened i painted the stand and canopy grey a much better look then the black.
    then i put a pond liner on the floor in the stand to catch any accidents that might occur.
    next went then sump with the protein skimmer and the heater
    on the right side i put the controler with the rodi unit that is attached to the drain in the wall and the water tap right behind the tank.

    inside the tank the 2 sea swirls are mounted ready to go

    and above the tank the moonights withe the pc and mh light are up and running and 3 fans built into the canopy are up and running as well.

    and now it is slowly starting to fill
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  9. Nemo 22

    Nemo 22 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    cant wait to see more.120 is a good size to have.gl and keep the pics coming.
     
  10. metzeric

    metzeric Astrea Snail

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    ok week 2 the water is in the skimmer is up and running the media reactors are in i added 120 lbs of live sand and 120 lbs of live rock i think it looks nice for the first try.
    there are lots of caves and hiding spots and a ton of room to swim with plenty of life on the rock so soon
    everything is a go
     

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  11. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Looks like your headed to a great start, keep us posted on the progress. Luna
     
  12. GuitarMan89

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    looks great so far, I really like the rock work