I finally have saltwater in the new tank!

[marino420td]

I started building the stand in February and I put saltwater in the tank today. It seems like it has been an eternity. Still a lot of work to do but most of the heavy lifting is over.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b39/marino420td/120%20Gallon%20Set%20Up/mini-IMG_8433.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b39/marino420td/120%20Gallon%20Set%20Up/mini-IMG_8442.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b39/marino420td/120%20Gallon%20Set%20Up/mini-IMG_8446.jpg

Entire setup process detailed here

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=867050

[chadscamaro]

Lookin good ! You have way more patients than me .:D

[marino420td]

Thanks Chad. In case you did not know, you supplied the sand and salt. And many inhabitants soon I hope.

I hope everything is doing ok since your power outage.

[Chelsey]

Looking good! :thumbsup: :)

[chadscamaro]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7800516#post7800516 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by marino420td
Thanks Chad. In case you did not know, you supplied the sand and salt. And many inhabitants soon I hope.

I hope everything is doing ok since your power outage.


good to hear and we had minimal losses,since I basically camped out at the store for 2 days and about lost my mind !:D

[JxMetal]

Was the mind the minimal loss? :lol:

[chadfarmer]

good to see it running


now get it cycled and enjoy the hobby

[marino420td]

Just piled in for now. I'll aquascape later.

Box 1
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b39/marino420td/120%20Gallon%20Set%20Up/mini-IMG_8507.jpg

Box 2
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b39/marino420td/120%20Gallon%20Set%20Up/mini-IMG_8498.jpg

In the tank
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b39/marino420td/120%20Gallon%20Set%20Up/mini-IMG_8522.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b39/marino420td/120%20Gallon%20Set%20Up/mini-IMG_8525.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b39/marino420td/120%20Gallon%20Set%20Up/mini-IMG_8526.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b39/marino420td/120%20Gallon%20Set%20Up/mini-IMG_8524.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b39/marino420td/120%20Gallon%20Set%20Up/mini-IMG_8518.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b39/marino420td/120%20Gallon%20Set%20Up/mini-IMG_8517.jpg

[pewter_jean]

That is a beautiful stand, I've never seen one as nice as that. You must have made that yourself. That tank is a work of art.

[marino420td]

Another update here http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=867050

Beginning to get diatoms forming. Is it time to start adding clean up crew?

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b39/marino420td/120%20Gallon%20Set%20Up/mini-IMG_8675.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b39/marino420td/120%20Gallon%20Set%20Up/mini-IMG_8657.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b39/marino420td/120%20Gallon%20Set%20Up/mini-IMG_8659.jpg

Full tank shot. The right side is bright because I have a 400w MH on that side. This is the 400w ballast and bulb I have for sale in another thread if anyone is interested.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b39/marino420td/120%20Gallon%20Set%20Up/mini-IMG_8654.jpg

[marino420td]

I did a little aquascaping. No rock touching glass so I can keep it clean. Open center channel for swimming room and coral growth. Not too much rock, a lot of open space. I want the pillars to be taller with more overhangs but I have not yet accomplished that. Let me know what you think.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b39/marino420td/120%20Gallon%20Set%20Up/mini-IMG_8740.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b39/marino420td/120%20Gallon%20Set%20Up/mini-IMG_8753.jpg

Left side
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b39/marino420td/120%20Gallon%20Set%20Up/mini-IMG_8747.jpg

Right Side
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b39/marino420td/120%20Gallon%20Set%20Up/mini-IMG_8749.jpg

Left End
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b39/marino420td/120%20Gallon%20Set%20Up/mini-IMG_8727.jpg

Right End
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b39/marino420td/120%20Gallon%20Set%20Up/mini-IMG_8728.jpg

And I finally tidied up underneath the stand
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b39/marino420td/120%20Gallon%20Set%20Up/mini-IMG_8735.jpg

[Chelsey]

Very cool! I like the openness of the tank, don't much care for the "box of rocks" look...good job! :thumbsup:

[Nanook]

Looks great!!!

Dave :thumbsup:

[rams]

How hot do the ballasts get? I would be concerned about heating up your tank as heat rises. Sorry been there done that before.

Tank looks good. :thumbsup:

[marino420td]

They really do not get very hot. But I will keep an eye on that. My stand is completely closed so the bottom of the tank is not exposed underneath. Hopefully this will help. If not, I'll move them or run a fan in the stand.