The 120 reef ready upgrade

[Legonch]

Got a lot done since the last post View attachment 12883 View attachment 12884

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Damn that looks nice!!


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[Legonch]

Wondering if I buy a few of the 8x8x4 marinepure blocks if anybody would let me keep them in their sump until I get water in my tank which should be in the first couple weeks of October

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I could give you a couple of the marine pure balls in my sump if you’d like


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[Lmmchops]

I could give you a couple of the marine pure balls in my sump if you’d like


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That would help thanks!

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[Lmmchops]

Ok I'm at the point where I am deciding whether or not i want to buy a controller and if so which one. So I would love recommendations I have read a lot of the reviews both good and bad on the apex and am on the fence.
Also what heaters would you reccomend I have the 100w cobalt neo therm in my 30 gallon and love it but almost $300 for 2 300w ones seems a little crazy when you look at the cost of the others especially if they are going to be monitored by a controller.

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[Lmmchops]

After a lot of research last night I have decided on the GHL Profilux 4 mega set and will probably use a pair of Eheim Jager heaters

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[Dr.DiSilicate]

The GHL is a solid choice. Very reliable by all accounts and open source. I hope the company is helpful like Neptune or so reliable you don’t need the help.


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[SynDen]

Ya cant beat GHLs. I so want their lights and a kh director

 

[Lmmchops]

Yeah after reading about the reliability, overall build quality, and not having to buy a bunch of different modules I was sold.

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[Dr.DiSilicate]

Ya cant beat GHLs. I so want their lights and a kh director

Yea for sure. I’ll be looking into the whole thing too before I upgrade my apex and do the Neptune alk and calcium thing.

 

[Lmmchops]

Well it's not much of an update but I went through and attached my different controllers. Waiting on a couple more fittings and all of the plumbing will be done. View attachment 13125

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[Lmmchops]

Here it is! Not the final scape but wanted to get the cycle started while I get the last few touches done. View attachment 13190

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[TheRealChrisBrown]

It's looking great!

 

[Lmmchops]

It's looking great!

Thanks man! I have the next couple days off gonna try to get the cabinet doors finished up and get the canopy painted.

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[Lmmchops]

Okay here it is with the final scape and all cleared up I threw a light on just for the pics View attachment 13218 View attachment 13219

 

[SynDen]

Looks very nice, good balance. What's the stocking plan?

 

[Lmmchops]

Looks very nice, good balance. What's the stocking plan?

The only thing I know for sure I want in there as of this point is a white tail bristletooth tang. I am open to suggestions on other fish

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[Cake_Boss]

The only thing I know for sure I want in there as of this point is a white tail bristletooth tang. I am open to suggestions on other fish

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May I suggest the Dr. Seuss Soapfish, Belonoperca pylei?
https://reefbuilders.com/2012/06/14/belonoperca-pylei-america/


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[Andrew_bram]

May I suggest the Dr. Seuss Soapfish, Belonoperca pylei?
https://reefbuilders.com/2012/06/14/belonoperca-pylei-america/


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Coming from the guy that needs to post pics of his tank with water. Brahaha


On a serious note i say take your time to research fish. Look into characteristics that you want as well as compatibility.





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[SynDen]

Ya totally agree. It really pays to sit down, and figure out your stocking plan. You got one fish to start with, look at some others you like, and think of the corals you want to keep. Then build a plan around that.
My 3 favorite community fish are pearly jawfish, engineer goby, and just about any anthias, and I want to keep clams, plus LPS corals, so stocking plan for my big tank is built around a community that supports or co-exists with those.

 

[Lmmchops]

Ya totally agree. It really pays to sit down, and figure out your stocking plan. You got one fish to start with, look at some others you like, and think of the corals you want to keep. Then build a plan around that.
My 3 favorite community fish are pearly jawfish, engineer goby, and just about any anthias, and I want to keep clams, plus LPS corals, so stocking plan for my big tank is built around a community that supports or co-exists with those.

Ok I will sit down and put together a list here in the next couple days.

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