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    The New 120 getting ready

    Just wanted to show everyone the new 120g I picked up a while back. I am still not sure what I want to do with it. It has extra thick glass and perimeter bracing. Most likely for a reef tank.  I built an inexpensive stand for it.  Its drilled for a center back overflow box but I may use a 2260 on it.   Also have not decided on a canopy or open top. I am still looking at lighting options as I did with the 140g.

    The measurements are 48x24x24 with Black trim.

    Built the stand out of pine and stained with cherry red stain.

    Also have the 140lbs of holey rock being prepped for it. Thanks Jetchanic!!!

    I have not decided to sell it or use it yet. So I wanted to show pictures to everyone here(the family) and see what you guys think.






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    Re: The New 120 getting ready

    Looking good tx.  
    Keep the pics coming.
    Just my two cents...but I sure can picture two good looking stingrays in there.  :whistle:
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    • #3
      Re: The New 120 getting ready

      hehe...I a not sure they would be happy...thought has crossed my mind
      There is no "normal" life, it's just life so get on with it.


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      • #4
        Re: The New 120 getting ready

        A puffer sure would look good in that tank.   8)
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        • #5
          Re: The New 120 getting ready

          np chris.  i might be calling on you to help me move the 7 footer from the porch into my apartment this week after i get it done.
          I love my Fahaka "Peter" puffer.

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          • #6
            Re: The New 120 getting ready

            humm...maybe just one stingray then.
            Just because he's not "happy" doesn't mean he's technically "unhappy".  8O
            Okay, now I'm being selfish...I just want to live vicariously through you and your stingray dreams.  :snooty:

            I wanted the stingray so bad....I guess that I'll just buy one of those little flounders and tie a little tail on him.
            My imagination can only go so far at my ripe old age.  8O
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            • #7
              Re: The New 120 getting ready

              Actually I was building this tank up for one of our new members CWsGirl.  She doesnt know if she will get it now as her brother was just killed in a boating accident in Denver this last week. She is focusing on that and will be gone dealing with family business for a while.  I may just hang onto it for her and wait until the dust settles.

              CWsGirl.    If you read this . Our thouhts and prayers go out to you and your family. From reading the news Your brother touched so many people and made a huge impression on everyone around him. He will be missed by many. Be strong as your family needs you most now.
              There is no "normal" life, it's just life so get on with it.


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              • #8
                Re: The New 120 getting ready

                Chris :)  nice looking tank :)
                I like the work you did on it :)

                What fish do Jesper have
                180 WC T. Moorii Chilambo +1 Petro trewavasae.
                110                 Cyps, WC Xeno Spilopterus Kipili WC/F1/F2 T. sp red Kiku
                58 S. Decorus
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                • #9
                  Re: The New 120 getting ready

                  Ok wanted to update.   Got a 2260 now and just need to finish the stand(cut holes in the top) so I can plumb it.   Also needs another coat of stain and a little finish work.  

                  Last bit of Holey rock has been bleached and going to get set out for a few days.  No biggy.    Got a light 8O  .  Man did I get a light. Ok I had no idea this thing was going to be this bright. But hopefully we will be good if I decide to make this a reef tank one of these days. Its a 48" Coralife Aqualight Pro light fixture 250w hqi w/pc's and moonlights 2 mth old upgrade to
                  Lumatek 250W/120V Digital Ballast's & 14k reeflux bulbs The power compacts are Atinic bulbs.

                  So let me know what ya think. Is this to much for freshwater? Everyone told me last time with the 140g that I should go with some MH  so here it is.     With the tank having no center brace, it should be very even through out the tank. OK I know the pictures are bad but hey. And the third doesnt do it justice because there in nothing in the tank.  Maybe I can put the cat in there or something as a reference.



                  There is no "normal" life, it's just life so get on with it.


                  210g Mixed Reef Build
                  http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/n...10 Reef Build/



                  430g Mixed Reef Build
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                  • #10
                    Re: The New 120 getting ready

                    Hey, I hear one of the HPD's helicopters is missing their search lights....  I think you should give it back before you get into real trouble.   :)


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                    • #11
                      Re: The New 120 getting ready

                      Ok after seeing how great Delocks tank looks with this same type of light, I went out this morning and found another and purchased it for the 265g.  Yes I know what you are going to say.....a 48" for the 7 footer.   It looks great and 100% better  just needs to be longer

                      Well thats what this post is about.

                      I want everyone to keep thier eyes open for a 72" with 3 MH in it. I will trade up plus some cash. If I locate one then I may just buy it and sell this one.  I just want to steer away fromt he cost of a new one @  $1500.
                      There is no "normal" life, it's just life so get on with it.


                      210g Mixed Reef Build
                      http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/n...10 Reef Build/



                      430g Mixed Reef Build
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                      • #12
                        Re: The New 120 getting ready

                        Looks great.  Where did you find the black egg crate?
                        Give a man a fish, and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man, and he'll eat for weeks!

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                        • #13
                          Re: The New 120 getting ready

                          I am thinking he painted them ?

                          What fish do Jesper have
                          180 WC T. Moorii Chilambo +1 Petro trewavasae.
                          110                           Cyps, WC Xeno Spilopterus Kipili WC/F1/F2 T. sp red Kiku
                          58 S. Decorus
                          "The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." -Margaret Thatcher

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                          • #14
                            Re: The New 120 getting ready

                            Global Leader Aquatics has them.   $14 each
                            There is no "normal" life, it's just life so get on with it.


                            210g Mixed Reef Build
                            http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/n...10 Reef Build/



                            430g Mixed Reef Build
                            https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...0507711&type=3

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                            • #15
                              Re: The New 120 getting ready

                              I may just have one for u

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