Tankster's 120g reef

[Tankster]

I set this up December of 2008 after accumulating the tank & equipment over the previous 2 1/2 years. This allowed me to get some deals on used equipment and participate in a couple of group buys.

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There are two 1" drains in the megaflow overflows plumbed through the wall into a 50g sump and two 3/4" returns.

Here is the closed loop, Oceans Motions 4way on a Dart pump.
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The 4way alternateS between the front two returns running together then the back two creating a barrel roll effect.

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Lighting is (2) 250 MH & (4) T-5's. Have a AquaController Jr. to run a DC8 & a DC4.

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50g sump/refugium with a Quiet One 6000 return pump, Euro-reef skimmer

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[Tankster]

stock list

yellow tang
purple tang
scooter blenny
fire fish
fairy wrasse
2 - bangaii cardinals
2 black clowns
cleaner shrimp
peppermint shrimp
longspine urchin
hermit crabs
2 cucumbers
various snails



Some updated pictures as of today

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[jimsflies]

That's a clean looking install on the plumbing.

[Rabidgoose]

very nice, neat and clean....well done.

[Rook]

I never though I'd see it!!!!

Looks good Rick, nice clean looking tank. How do you like that oceans motion? Does it give you the wave action you hoped for?

[Tankster]

I never though I'd see it!!!!

Does Jim have a profanity blocker on here? :mouth_zipped:

[Rook]

Now now, children could be reading this site. No need to take your frustrations out on me ;)

[Mike]

great job on plumibng this one!!!! It looks awsome.

[Tankster]

Thanks guys. I would have hated plumbing it without the spaflex.

[jimsflies]

Does Jim have a profanity blocker on here? :mouth_zipped:

Did I miss something?

[BeakerBob]

Rick,
Looking good!! You need some more corals to fill up the empty space though.

[igot2gats]

Nice, clean looking tank. Your RBTA is awesome as well.

[Tankster]

Rick,
Looking good!! You need some more corals to fill up the empty space though.
I'm giving everything room to grow. I still have a few things on mag frag racks. Unfortunately everytime I try to place one and epoxy it in place I end up creating a couple more frags :duh:

[Tankster]

Nice, clean looking tank. Your RBTA is awesome as well.

Thanks, rbta came from beakerbob. It moved the first night I had it, then stayed put for several months and then mobile for a couple of days. It has been in its current location for 2+ months now.

[schminksbro]

Tanks OK but I like your avitar.:D

Seriously though, the tank looks great.

[Tom@HaslettMI]

Looking good! I like the "let them grow" attitude.

[Tankster]

updated my stock list for a pair of black clowns and a fire fish I picked up from Preuss today. I had to take back a file fish that had a taste for my zoanthids. I was hoping it would eat my majanos instead.

[larryandlaura]

Any updates on this sweet tank?

[binford4000]

Nice tank!! Great job on the plumbing

[Tankster]

I got out in 2011 and parted it out. Too many kids activities. They will both be in high school next year so my coaching/scout leader days are wrapping up. Looking for the right used setup to draw me back in. ;) Thinking 30 -50g this time.

[binford4000]

Tcp316 is selling a very nice cube that fits those requirements. FYI

[jimsflies]

I think one like I am setting up (IM38) would be perfect for you Rick.

[MizTanks]

Welcome back Tankster! WOOT WOOT!! :)

[larryandlaura]

What dimensions you looking for?

[Tankster]

What dimensions you looking for?

I think Jimsflies is right, the IM3 would be perfect or something similar to your new setup. This looks appealing too. KennyWiz JBJ LR30 (http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/livestock-sales-and-trades/kennywiz-nano-live-stock-selloff-tank-shut-down-and-sale-36050/#.VBr69PldWGd)

[larryandlaura]

It would make a great tank to jump back in.