140 gal build update (Pics)

[jallen100]

So here we are. I just added sand and a few pieces of LR last night. Its been about 8 hrs and the water is just starting to clear up. Even though I rinsed the sand it was still pretty cloudy.

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg203/jallen_100/IMG_0527.jpg

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg203/jallen_100/IMG_0531.jpg
Sump has some nasty stuff in it from the sand.

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg203/jallen_100/IMG_0529.jpg
Lace Rock. Trying to get a gameplan before I add it.

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg203/jallen_100/IMG_0534.jpg
I am not going anywhere today.

[littleshark]

Really nice setup. What do plan to put in there when its fully cycle up and running? Keep on posting.

[jallen100]

I have not totally decided yet. Deff gonna do a mix. The only thing I am certain of is that I want to add a Naso Tang at some point. I figure it will be at least 3 weeks to cycle though.

[kentrob11]

What are the dimensions of the tank?

[JCR's Reef]

Jallen- Nice setup. But I would say your tank is not long enough for a Naso. They need atleast an 8 foot tank to be a little happy. They need alot of swimming room because thats all they really do.

[Gdubb]

Nice start, who makes the tank

[jallen100]

Demensions are 4'x2'x27". Not sure on the manufacturer of the tank. It was originally purchased from Reef Systems. This is the first time anyone has said I need an 8' tank for a Naso. I have talked to a lot of people about them and done a bunch of research. That would really suck if that is true.

[Monstrigity]

I hate to say it, but JCR is right. A full grown Naso with streams can be half as long as your tank. That would be like putting a german shepard in your closet for its entire life. Yes it certainly does suck! :)

[Monstrigity]

A 140 gives you many options though. A purple tang would be a pretty nice addition to a 140.