And the 120 starts

[tampa_nick]

Day one: cleaning

 

[tampa_nick]

Here is the predrilled 120 I got for.... FREE! That's my kind of price. Tank, stand, hood, sump and a hydor powerhead. We forgot to grab the pump and skimmer so I will have to go back for that.

 

[Daniel Fishy]

Nice my kind of deal to!! Happy for you now to find one for myself!

 

[tampa_nick]

Ok first question. The tank came with rock but I know he tore it down 2 years ago because of an ich issue. He medicated the tank and I saw some copper safe in the stand. Should I just toss this rock since it was probably in there when he medicated it?

 

[tampa_nick]

Got the answer. This rock will be donated to my buddy for the 72 Bow I was going to get for his cichlid tank. Now the fun part buying rocks. YAY!

 

[Ingy]

Are you sure that's a 120 and not a 110? Unless its a custom of course.
A 120 is 4'x2'x2' while a 110 is 4'x1.5'x2.5'. WxDxH.

 

[TommyP]

Can't beat free. Nice tank man. what do you plan on doing? Reef or FOWLR

 

[tampa_nick]

You may be right ingy. I was told that it was a 120 did not even think different. It is going to be a reef tank. Already have some things in my 29 that will be put in it when it's ready. Montypora capricornis (spelling) and I will frag some of my mushrooms for it.

 

[tampa_nick]

Anyone have any pics of a wet dry system turned into a refugium? I would like to have something to work with in my design

 

[tampa_nick]

What are the benefits of running without a glass top? Tank has a canopy that I can install the 2 or 3 AI sols to. Also should I get 2 or 3 AI Sols? Picking up some rock and some trim to redo the top edge of the stand this weekend.

 

[tampa_nick]

Dry rock came in from Marcos I am pleased with it. Got some nice big pieces. Started playing with it briefly while on lunch

 

[TommyP]

Looks awesome. How much was it shipped?

 

[tampa_nick]

100lbs for 235

 

[TommyP]

Oh ok nice. I like both scapes

 

[tampa_nick]

The pics are only half of what I have.

 

[Scottyhorse]

I'm going to follow this

Nice rock!

Lol, that was weird to say..

 

[tampa_nick]

Anyone have an opinion on the iwaki pumps? We use the at work and the seem reliable and quiet. What gph do I need?

 

[Jamroz37]

Did you sterilize the tank before if you plan on Corals I would just to be safe if you saw copper safe in there it will just kill your corals

 

[tampa_nick]

I scrubbed it inside and out with pure white vinegar and rinsed everything out really well any other steps I should take?

 

[Jamroz37]

Nope not that I know of aslong as you scrubbed it very will it should be good I've heard of people also letting it sit for like 6 hours to a day to let it soak but I guess it would depend how well I scrubbed