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Welcome to the forum! First off, 120 gallons isn't large for a beginner. It's actually easier to maintain a larger tank than a small tank, and nano tanks are typically recommended only for "seasoned" or advanced hobbyists. Things tend to change slower in larger tanks, and gives a larger window...

Thanks, Kristin! I'm not 100% sure what that anemone is. I think it's either a Stichodactyla Gigantea, or a Heteractis Crispa. I'm leaning towards H. Crispa. It was about the size of a quarter and snow white when I got it. It's about 12" across now (2 1/2 years later). You're only seeing part of...

This vid explains the process.

It always looks like a grumpy old man... lol!

+1 for gate valves. Expensive? Yes. Worth it? Yes. I use ball valves for on/off use only. +1 for mag-drive pumps. I use Danner "Classic Supreme" (not Pondmaster) exclusively (have 6) and have never had a failure.

Can't blame you... I rarely pass on a good deal! Lol! You'll have less settling when using bags, especially if you cut a corner off and pour it into a measuring cup. Scooping it out will basically have the same results as a bucket. If you've used almost half of the bucket, don't be surprised if...

It will probably be okay to keep it until it's 10"-12", but that would be the max size you should keep it in a 125. It may be harder to let it go by then, but it would be cruel not to. I can't tell how big it is in the vid, so I can't tell about what kind of timeframe you're looking at. It...

I'd drill it in a heartbeat. There's nothing to it... other than the fear of breaking the glass. Once you get past the fear, it's super-easy. BRS is where I got my hole saws. A cordless drill, a trickle of water, and patience enough to go slow and easy, and you've got a drilled tank. The biggest...

I figured it was a bucket. It's highly likely there is settling of contents in the bucket. Finer grains settle to the bottom, and larger grains rise to the top. It's always a good idea to roll the bucket a few times to mix the contents before use. Just scooping out the salt will cause settling...

If it's dry rock, a good rinsing with a nozzle to remove residue is all it needs. Let it dry and put it in the tank. Live rock normally needs to be re-cured if it's shipped, as there's almost always some die-off. As for adding fish, you're already over the limit with the Koran and Regal. They're...

I think my favorite part of the video is when my yellow tang turns upside down when he swims under the skunk cleaner shrimp. Not once... but twice. He's such a ham! LOL!!!

Nassarius Snails, Sand Sifting Starfish and Tiger Tail Cucumbers are all excellent sand sifting invertebrate...

For a regular sump, 10x the tank size is good. This is the amount of flow coming into the tank, not the pump size. 10 x 90 = 900. The pump will have to be larger than 900 GPH to compensate for head height. Measure how high the water will need to be pumped to flow back into the tank, and check...

Anywho... I decided to make a video showing the openings in the rock work, or at least it's an attempt to show the openings. Of course, it was shot with my cell phone, so don't expect HD quality... lol! The description on Youtube: This video shows the rock placement in my reef tank. My goal...

The numbers you posted for the fresh batch seem a bit off for IO/RC. I use RC as well, and the last batch I tested was alk: 8.6 dKH, Cal: 480 ppm, mag: 1480 ppm @ 1.025 SG... which is close to the advertised levels. Do you buy the box (bags) or bucket?

I had the same issue awhile back, and I was dosing alk 3x as much as cal, trying to keep alk above 7 dKH. Here's what I learned: Natural sea water has an alkalinity level of 7 dKH, and calcium level of 410-420 ppm. If one of these elements gets too high, it drives the other down. Getting the...

LOL! So true...

If you don't mind the expense of changing media regularly, there are several decent canister filters available for a tank that size. The cost and hassle of maintaining this type of filter is the #1 reason most people avoid them. I'm fairly certain that 95%+ of hobbyists will recommend a sump or...

Thanks again, Mandy. It is well loved. It's my passion. I love the way people who come into my home walk through the foyer... then freeze when they get to the tank. Trust me when I say the pictures I post don't do the tank justice. My cell phone can't come close to capturing the true image...