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03-05-2011, 10:18 PM #1
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My 120 Gallon Reef
I know this might be off to an early start to a tank journal, but I’m just really excited
Today I bought a 120 gallon tank that I will make into a reef tank.
I've been thinking about another tank so when I found this one, it just seamed right. Apparently someone ordered it from our SW LFS but when it arrived they did not want it anymore. I could not believe it was exactly what I was looking for. Because it was a cancelled order, I got it at a great price. The store owner even agreed to hold it until May when I will be able to work in my unheated garage and build a stand for it
I got a 120 gallon tank, 4’ X 2’ X 2’ with a built in corner overflow and the back panel is drilled for the return line. It’s a euro braced tank, and the back panel has a black acrylic sheet attached to it.
I'm planning to make this a (mostly) LPS reef tank with a moderate stocking of reef safe fish.
When I get the tank home, I’ll post a pickLast edited by Cliff; 03-05-2011 at 10:20 PM.
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03-05-2011, 10:20 PM #2
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Congratulations! I am looking forward to following your progress.
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03-05-2011, 10:23 PM #3
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Cool beans bud! Looking forward to seeing it unfold.
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03-05-2011, 10:29 PM #4
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Congrats Cliff!. Can't wait to see it come together.
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03-05-2011, 10:45 PM #5
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Awesome. Now, why can't you cut the wood in your garage and put it together in the house. LOL You know you want to.
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03-05-2011, 10:49 PM #6
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Thanks everyone
I'm actually working on my stocking list right now
Lady Hobbs: I actually was thinking of that, until my wife saw the look on my face and asked the guy at the store to hold the tank for us
She knows me really wellIf you take your time to do the research FIRST, you can successfully set-up and keep ANY type of aquarium with ease.
"Not using a quarantine tank is like playing Russian roulette. Nobody wins the game, some people just get to play longer than others." - Anthony Calfo
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03-05-2011, 11:05 PM #7
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Wuhuuuu! So I guess the Great Debate is over...
May is a long way off, but I just bet it won't really be that long before the beastie is in your house...
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03-06-2011, 01:25 AM #8
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LOL, am I that predictable ?
If you take your time to do the research FIRST, you can successfully set-up and keep ANY type of aquarium with ease.
"Not using a quarantine tank is like playing Russian roulette. Nobody wins the game, some people just get to play longer than others." - Anthony Calfo
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03-06-2011, 02:26 AM #9
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Hey! That was my tank...and I'm getting it back!!!
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Congrats!
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03-06-2011, 02:19 PM #10
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Congrats on the tank bud! I'm once again jealous haha can't wait to watch you churn out another great tank and great journal!
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