A whole new project

[redemer123]

well Im starting a 120 gallon tank because a 55 gallon has proved to be insufficient :)

heres a picture of the tank I apologize for the darkness my room is not well lite
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0236.jpg

I also got the building materials today
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0237.jpg

then I simply couldn't resist the urge to mess around and see what I could come up with :tongue_out:

Im thinking something like this

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0240.jpg

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0239.jpg

I am currently waiting on a Mp40es and about 80 pounds of aragonite, going to start the plumbing within the next couple days.

[Sir Patrick]

Looks like a great start Andrew!

You are going to love the 24" width.

What lighting are you planning?

[iyachtuxivm]

Very nice!

[Corvette Reefer]

gona be a cool tank cant wait to see it completely set up

[redemer123]

I am going with my current lighting, a 48" 6x54w fixture. the bulbs are overdriven to 80 watts by the ballasts so I figure it would still be plenty of lighting.

[jolson10450]

nice rock setup! cant wait until it is up and going!

[redemer123]

quick update of the tank: its currently cycling and thats about it but heres a picture so you can see how it looks http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0405.jpg

[EMUreef]

i like the right side, the left side could use some work

[CableGuy]

What kinda of aragonite did you use and where did you get it from?

[redemer123]

yeah planned on working with the left side more just haven't really felt like submerging my whole arm in water lol...and cableguy as for sand I used 40 pounds live sand and 80 pounds dry sand white aragonite from caribsea got it from reef paradise

[EMUreef]

yeah planned on working with the left side more just haven't really felt like submerging my whole arm in water lol...and cableguy as for sand I used 40 pounds live sand and 80 pounds dry sand white aragonite from caribsea got it from reef paradise

ya its a bit of a pain having to put ur entire arm in the tank to do something

[CableGuy]

Very cool.. looks great!

[whitetiger61]

Looks great Andrew

Guys and Gals..that pic does not do this tank justice..the rock work is amazing..i have seen this tank personally..

Rick

[redemer123]

yes I agree it looks much better in person, thanks for backing me up rick

[MizTanks]

Love the rock work Andrew! Shoot I have a little 26 and I still have to put my entire arm in to reach the bottom. A 120 and I'd be swimming. Really gonna like watching what your going to do next!

[redemer123]

yeah another week maybe two and I'll likely be good to go so ill be having an update soon guys and gals thanks for following the thread.

[redemer123]

Its basically like 7-8 big sections but I can easily go and bust it up if needed lol

[redemer123]

nope no water or rock from my 55g is going near that 120

[redemer123]

well the tank has been up a total of about 6 weeks now and here is the update, I've added a few things close up shots will come later on :)
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0438-1.jpg

[MizTanks]

WOW! How awesome is that tank! Redemer you've totally outdone yourself dude. Very very happy for you and that rock work wonderful!!

[redemer123]

wow thanks for the very enthusiastic reply Miztanks :)

[Sir Patrick]

Outstanding start Andrew!

[MyNemesis]

Beautiful tank and aquascaping. Great job! I like the idea of using all brand new rock for a new tank. Let us know if that works in terms of keeping all of the undesirables out of the new set up.

[Fordris]

Sweet looking tank!!! its a inspiration for me im actually getting ready to do the same thing as the only difference is im upgrading from 85 to the 4ft 120 . Keep it up !!!

[whitetiger61]

wow.. nice aqua scape.. u changed it alot..need close ups..lol

[redemer123]

Ok, small update folks heres a few close ups; just a few things to look at ;)

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0534-1.jpg
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0533-1.jpg
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0503-1.jpg
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0502-1.jpg
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0536-1.jpg
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0539.jpg
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0540.jpg
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0528-1.jpg
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0519-1.jpg
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0493-1.jpg
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0467.jpg

And good new people!, my AI modules were finally shipped to me friday so I should be getting them very soon...hopefully the LED's make my tank look sick!

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Ok, small update folks heres a few close ups; just a few things to look at ;)

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0534-1.jpg
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0533-1.jpg
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0503-1.jpg
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0502-1.jpg
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0536-1.jpg
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0539.jpg
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0540.jpg
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0528-1.jpg
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0519-1.jpg
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0493-1.jpg
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0467.jpg

And good new people!, my AI modules were finally shipped to me friday so I should be getting them very soon...hopefully the LED's make my tank look sick!

[Sir Patrick]

Looks like your corals are doing very well!

That first pic of polyps are pretty nice!

[larryandlaura]

Great tank, I love 120's.

[redemer123]

heres the tank with the LED's at 50% brightness

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0490-1.jpg[COLOR="Silver"]

[MizTanks]

Redemer that's beautiful! I love it :)

[larryandlaura]

Very nice man.

[redemer123]

woops I double posted...

[redemer123]

Ok time for a few new pictures!

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0573.jpg
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0538.jpg
this coral here (dont have a name for it) is very dangerous..I tried to spot feed it bare handed and literally had to fight to get my finger back very strong :)
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0566.jpg
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0567.jpg
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0555.jpg
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0553.jpg
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0549.jpg
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0500-1.jpg
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0568.jpg
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0570.jpg
This is my new fish, he is in QT right now and will remain there for the next few weeks. He has been in QT for about 30 hours and has not accepted any food yet.
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0574.jpg

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I a few rocks in there, no PVC big enough for him to fit in..i'll probably get some soon

[MizTanks]

He'll come around....very nice pictures Andrew :)

[Sir Patrick]

Very nice look to the new leds!

[redemer123]

small update, I moved the 120 to a different part of my room, hooked up the plumbing to a 100g rubbermaid and got a super reef octopus 3000 so the system should be rockin and rollin in the near future. :)

ill get some pics of the sump and new setup as soon as i finish it completely but have a couple pics of some of the corals i have in the tank

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