120 gal tank help sqidd/ lion crazz / anyone!!!!!!!!

antologia2007

antologia2007

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hi everyone
im new to sw fish
i bought a 120 glass tank not drilled eventually i will turn it in to a reefer
i am just starting it.
It does not have any water in it (yet) trying to buy the equipment

dimensions are 60lx18wx24h
and the stand is 58x15x26
but i have stumbled into a few dilemmas
i have read and read and read
i understand the basics of sw fish
im working on the equipment for now, help would be appreciated
im trying to finish my 120 gal tank and this is what i have
live sand

[hr]
2" Dont know how much i need(ive tried using the sites calculator but i will not give me an answer)
Live Rock

[hr]
100
skimmer

[hr]
Coralife Super Skimmer 125 or should I go with the 220
sump/fuge

[hr]
40 gal
powerhead

[hr]
Tunze Pumps with Multicontroller (unsure)
heater

[hr]
2x Jäger Temperature Sensor Automatic Heaters
lights

[hr]
T'5s or MH (halides, UV, VHO, or powercompact> as PC, T-5 fluorescent)what lights are the best ones for a reef and at the same time low on electricity consumption
Return pumps ---- ? i do not know wich ones to get because i dont understand the (equal in and out) which one for my tank
refractometer----
Overflow box---- ?
Calcium Reactor--- do I need this
Anti siphon hole in return line---- do I need this
opinions on my list are welcomed

as soon as i get the things ill start a thread on step by step on how im filling up my tank and piecing the equipment together
thanks
 
lion_crazz

lion_crazz

Active Member
Is this a reef ready aquarium (meaning, has it been drilled already with overflow boxes inside the tank)? This will help me help you to determine what kind of return pump you will use.
I would get another 25 to 50 lbs. of live rock.
The fuge/sump size is fine.
I would go with the 220 super skimmer.
What wattage are the heaters?
What type of corals are you looking to keep? (soft, hard, SPS)
You definitely want a refractometer. The one from this site is excellent.
You do not need a calcium reactor at this point unless you have plans to make a fully-loaded SPS aquarium.
 
antologia2007

antologia2007

Member
no it has not been drilled
heaters will be 2x 200 watt
as far as corals i just want to buy the awesome ones
i do not now if they are soft, hard, SPS i will just try to buy the good looking ones which of this has a better looking variety?
and i thought about the refractometer just did thing of posting it
thanks lion crazz

what about the other things
do you have any suggestions on what should i get
anyone ...
 
saltn00b

saltn00b

Active Member
research your corals, there are a few different categories that sort of get progressively harder to care for , in a general sense.
most people start with softies, and graduate to LPS and Leathers and then maybe a year plus down the line with knowledge and experience and money, SPS .
Individually reflected T-5 lighting would be fine for your tank and could provide enough light to hold pretty much anything you want when you are ready for it, and is very energy efficient, cool running, and bulbs last 18 months +.
you probably only need one heater.
one cost you may be overlooking is test kits. its worth it to get the best, and to test your self for everything, without depending on a LFS employee....
 
antologia2007

antologia2007

Member

with the help of a few people this is what i have

Live sand

[hr]
? dimensions are 60lx18wx24h want a 2"
Live Rock

[hr]
125
Skimmer

[hr]
Coralife Super Skimmer 220
Sump/fuge

[hr]
40 gal
Powerhead

[hr]
Tunze Pump with Multicontroller
Heater

[hr]
2 x Jäger Temperature Sensor Automatic Heaters 200 watt’s
Lights

[hr]
T'5s
Return pumps --- ? i do not know wich ones to get because i dont understand the (equal in and out) which one for my tank
Refractometer----
Overflow box---- ?
Return pump

[hr]
?
Anti siphon hole in return line

[hr]
do I need this
Corals

[hr]
ill start with softies, and graduate to LPS and then finally SPS
Test kits----
can someone help me on the pumps

 
saltn00b

saltn00b

Active Member
i would suggest an In-line pump and not submersible pump because they are more efficient, and have close to zero heat transfer. something in the range of 8-900 GPH at the head Height would be sufficient. are you going to buy or make your sump?
you should consider a refugium. it is a tremendous addition to any tank.
also you should avoid any corals until your tank starts to mature, at about 3 months +, maybe 6 because you are a beginner.
 
antologia2007

antologia2007

Member
saltn00b
thanks for the help

isn't the sump/fuge
the refugium what are the differences i thought that the fuge was the refugium if not then the sump/fuge will be changed to sump/refugium on my list

as for pump, what brand? im looking for a pump that in the long rung they do not use a lot of energy, (want a low monthly bill)
the ones i saw that fit that category were the eheim but they may not be as efficient (any opinions)
dolphin
eheim
iwaki
sequence
ect...

 
saltn00b

saltn00b

Active Member
iwaki and sequence make excellent pumps.
sequence is noted for low energy consumption for the smaller pumps and virtually silent.
fuge and refugium is the same , sorry to confuse
 
antologia2007

antologia2007

Member
hey
no prob
so i got the pump down
pump Sequence Reeflo Water Pumps Tarpon 1440gph or am i wrong
Live sand

[hr]
90
Live Rock

[hr]
125
Skimmer

[hr]
Coralife Super Skimmer 220
Sump/fuge

[hr]
40 gal
Powerhead

[hr]
Tunze Pump with Multicontroller (Is this ok)
Heater

[hr]
Jäger Temperature Sensor Automatic Heater 200 watt
Lights

[hr]
T'5
Return pumps ---- pump Sequence Reeflo Water Pump Tarpon 1440gph
Refractometer

[hr]
Overflow box

[hr]
what type of flow do i need if i got the 1440 sequence
Anti siphon hole in return line

[hr]
do I need this
Corals

[hr]
ill start softies, and graduate to LPS and finally SPS, 6+ months into the tank
Test kits

[hr]
(good brand? kent? ive seen most people using kent)
list is looking good, I :thinking:
 
cj7eagle

cj7eagle

Member
for test kits, i have heard the absolute best is Salifert. but they are by far the most expensive. Right now i use an API saltwater test kit. Its easy, and seems fairly accurate. I figure as i run out of each test, i will purchase its equivlant in salifert.
 
antologia2007

antologia2007

Member
Originally Posted by saltn00b
are you going to buy or make your sump?
i dont know
my thought were to check up on how much would it cost to buy one i designed or to make it myself with help of threads i found on this site
this are my models i found and liked
any recommendations



 
antologia2007

antologia2007

Member
ive been looking at the designs and like the 4th one better
im wondering if the
obf of 1200gph to the sump/fuge would be balanced by the Sequence Tarpon 1440gph return pump to the display tank
is this ok or do i need to change something

 
bill109

bill109

Active Member
Originally Posted by cj7eagle
for what its worth i punched in your tank dimensions, and came up with 87.5 lbs of sand.
where is this calulator i gotta do the same thing with a 90
 
antologia2007

antologia2007

Member
to the left there is a link that says live rock live sand there on the bottom there is a calculator
for me it didn't work i don't know for you if it works can you double check on mine
60lx18wx24h and want a 2" bed
thanks
 
antologia2007

antologia2007

Member
check list revised
Live sand

[hr]
90lbs
Live Rock

[hr]
120lbs
Oceanic Salt

[hr]
100 gal
Skimmer

[hr]
Coralife Super Skimmer 220 (is this good or is there a better one for my 120 tank)
Sump/fuge

[hr]
40 gal
Powerhead

[hr]
Tunze Pump with Multicontroller (any opinions on this one
Heater

[hr]
Jäger Temperature Sensor Automatic Heaters 200 watt’s
Lights

[hr]
T'5s
Refractometer

[hr]
Return pumps

[hr]
pump Sequence Reeflo Water Pumps Tarpon 1440gph
Overflow box

[hr]
cpr cs202 are this compatible with the in and out flow
Anti siphon hole in return line

[hr]
do I need this
Corals

[hr]
ill start softies, and graduate to LPS and finally SPS, 6+ months into the tank
Test kits

[hr]
Salifert or API saltwater test kit
Kent maxima hi-s 65gpd---with tds meter and float valve
help any one ....
anyone ...
 
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