Johnr's 120

johnr2604 · 12-22-2008, 11:32 PM

I am going to be putting this build together over the next few weeks. I am starting a thread so I get peoples opinion on parts of it. ordered a 120 48x24x24 with dual overflows that should be here tomorrow. My plans are to set up the 120 with a 22 gallon frag tank plumbed into it. They will have matching stands. Anyway I have alot of stuff and will be looking for some more.

As for equipment I plan on using the sump I have on my 40b thats just under 40g. For lighting I am looking for another 250w PFO HQI pendant or something similar. This would give me 2x250 plus 2x39w T-5ho actinics. As for skimmers, I have a coralife 125 and MRC oceanforce 100. I'm not sure either is large enough so I will probably be looking to do some trading to get one thats more appropriate to the size. I have also tossed around the idea of running both of them. i plan on using a mag 12 for a return. For flow I am probably going to go with 3 or 4 modded maxijets.

On the frag tank I am going to be running a mag 5 and a 175 watt se with a ushio 14k and ARO ballast. I already have all this laying around so it cuts down on the cost. I will throw some K-2s in for flow. It will be plumbed in to the bigger system and the stand will have shelves for storage.

I will get some pics up because I am starting the stand tomorrow, and hopefully going to get the tank.

Amberjack · 12-22-2008, 11:57 PM

Let's get this thing started !!

Gwhiz · 12-23-2008, 9:04 AM

Sounds good so far!

johnr2604 · 12-23-2008, 6:57 PM

And so it begins !!! Big thanks to Sal at Saltwater City for getting this so quick.

ace1204 · 12-23-2008, 8:12 PM

Nice cant wait to see this build come along

johnr2604 · 12-24-2008, 12:38 AM

Big props go out to Shromy for helping me move some stuff around. We got my 40b moved to make room for the big tank. I didn't get the stand started today but I will get it and the canopy done over the next week.

Steve · 12-24-2008, 12:47 AM

Uh why are your eyes so red Steve? The one in the picture, not me.

That tank looks like crap John.

johnr2604 · 12-24-2008, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve

Uh why are your eyes so red Steve? The one in the picture, not me.

That tank looks like crap John.

LOL, Guess I will just toss it.

Steve · 12-24-2008, 12:54 AM

You probably should, just leave it in the protective cardboard and set it out by the street tomorrow night. Santa will surely come for someone!

blind1993 · 12-24-2008, 12:55 AM

shromy looks like he is on shrooms.

Steve · 12-24-2008, 12:56 AM

Annce called it! But really John, I'm gonna have to come check out your set-ups.

johnr2604 · 12-26-2008, 8:58 PM

Got started on the stand. I may get it skinned tonight also. Probably over built it, but better safe than sorry.

Barbara · 12-26-2008, 9:03 PM

Sweetness! You can't overbuild a stand John. Make it sturdy; you won't be sorry.

Good to see you're making it without a center brace. Those center braces are a PITA.

johnr2604 · 12-26-2008, 9:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Barbara

Sweetness! You can't overbuild a stand John. Make it sturdy; you won't be sorry.

Good to see you're making it without a center brace. Those center braces are a PITA.

Yeah, I chose to do the top in 2x6 because I didn't want the center brace.

MarkL · 12-26-2008, 9:17 PM

Did you use screws?

johnr2604 · 12-26-2008, 11:25 PM

Got the sheeting on and most of the trim done. I still need to put the floor in and build the doors. There are also a couple of pieces of trim I have to put on the corners . I plan on painting it black. I will be building a canopy for it next.

Mockery · 12-26-2008, 11:40 PM

Looking good John, what skimmer are you planning to use, and is this going to be mixed reef?

mikesommers · 12-26-2008, 11:43 PM

Looks nice man!!!! Ready to get water in it? I need to come by and check it out.

johnr2604 · 12-26-2008, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mockery

Looking good John, what skimmer are you planning to use, and is this going to be mixed reef?

Yep its gonna be a mixed reef. I still havn't decided what I am going to do for a skimmer. I have 3 sitting here.

andregarcia_73 · 12-26-2008, 11:51 PM

Looking Good man!

12-22-2008, 11:32 PM	#1
johnr2604 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,973 City: Dallas State: GA Occupation: Forclosure and REO preservation Other Interests: Backpacking, WW kayaking, baseball	Johnr's 120 I am going to be putting this build together over the next few weeks. I am starting a thread so I get peoples opinion on parts of it. ordered a 120 48x24x24 with dual overflows that should be here tomorrow. My plans are to set up the 120 with a 22 gallon frag tank plumbed into it. They will have matching stands. Anyway I have alot of stuff and will be looking for some more. As for equipment I plan on using the sump I have on my 40b thats just under 40g. For lighting I am looking for another 250w PFO HQI pendant or something similar. This would give me 2x250 plus 2x39w T-5ho actinics. As for skimmers, I have a coralife 125 and MRC oceanforce 100. I'm not sure either is large enough so I will probably be looking to do some trading to get one thats more appropriate to the size. I have also tossed around the idea of running both of them. i plan on using a mag 12 for a return. For flow I am probably going to go with 3 or 4 modded maxijets. On the frag tank I am going to be running a mag 5 and a 175 watt se with a ushio 14k and ARO ballast. I already have all this laying around so it cuts down on the cost. I will throw some K-2s in for flow. It will be plumbed in to the bigger system and the stand will have shelves for storage. I will get some pics up because I am starting the stand tomorrow, and hopefully going to get the tank.

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12-22-2008, 11:57 PM	#2
Amberjack Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,499 City: Duluth State: GA Occupation: Insurance Agent Other Interests: GOLF..US Navy Veteran..Scuba	Let's get this thing started !!

12-23-2008, 9:04 AM	#3
Gwhiz Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,163 City: Fayetteville State: GA Occupation: Sales Other Interests: Woodworking, Motorcycles	Sounds good so far!

12-23-2008, 6:57 PM	#4
johnr2604 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,973 City: Dallas State: GA Occupation: Forclosure and REO preservation Other Interests: Backpacking, WW kayaking, baseball	And so it begins !!! Big thanks to Sal at Saltwater City for getting this so quick.

12-23-2008, 8:12 PM	#5
ace1204 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,694 City: Acworth State: GA Occupation: Oil Painter and Creative Thinker Other Interests: Sushi, Art, Tattoo's, Snowboarding, Paintball	Nice cant wait to see this build come along

12-24-2008, 12:38 AM	#6
johnr2604 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,973 City: Dallas State: GA Occupation: Forclosure and REO preservation Other Interests: Backpacking, WW kayaking, baseball	Big props go out to Shromy for helping me move some stuff around. We got my 40b moved to make room for the big tank. I didn't get the stand started today but I will get it and the canopy done over the next week.

12-24-2008, 12:47 AM	#7
Steve Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,611 City: Kennesaw State: GA Other Interests: Basketball, video games, driving	Uh why are your eyes so red Steve? The one in the picture, not me. That tank looks like crap John.

12-24-2008, 12:54 AM	#9
Steve Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,611 City: Kennesaw State: GA Other Interests: Basketball, video games, driving	You probably should, just leave it in the protective cardboard and set it out by the street tomorrow night. Santa will surely come for someone!

12-24-2008, 12:55 AM	#10
blind1993 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,943 City: Alphretta State: GA Occupation: high school Other Interests: Swimming	shromy looks like he is on shrooms.

12-24-2008, 12:56 AM	#11
Steve Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,611 City: Kennesaw State: GA Other Interests: Basketball, video games, driving	Annce called it! But really John, I'm gonna have to come check out your set-ups.

12-26-2008, 8:58 PM	#12
johnr2604 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,973 City: Dallas State: GA Occupation: Forclosure and REO preservation Other Interests: Backpacking, WW kayaking, baseball	Got started on the stand. I may get it skinned tonight also. Probably over built it, but better safe than sorry.

12-26-2008, 9:03 PM	#13
Barbara Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 5,864 City: Woodstock State: GA Occupation: Health Insurance	Sweetness! You can't overbuild a stand John. Make it sturdy; you won't be sorry. Good to see you're making it without a center brace. Those center braces are a PITA.

12-26-2008, 11:25 PM	#16
johnr2604 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,973 City: Dallas State: GA Occupation: Forclosure and REO preservation Other Interests: Backpacking, WW kayaking, baseball	Got the sheeting on and most of the trim done. I still need to put the floor in and build the doors. There are also a couple of pieces of trim I have to put on the corners . I plan on painting it black. I will be building a canopy for it next.

12-26-2008, 11:40 PM	#17
Mockery Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,641 City: Kennesaw State: GA	Looking good John, what skimmer are you planning to use, and is this going to be mixed reef?

12-26-2008, 11:43 PM	#18
mikesommers Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 696 City: Dallas State: GA Occupation: VW Tech Other Interests: Fishing, working on landscaping around my house, and beer!	Looks nice man!!!! Ready to get water in it? I need to come by and check it out.

12-26-2008, 11:51 PM	#20
andregarcia_73 Join Date: Dec 2006 Age: 26 Posts: 2,020 City: Loganville State: GA Occupation: Chef Merito sales Rep Other Interests: God, Cars, Weightlifting, Boxing, Sharks, Dogs,	Looking Good man!

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