Getting Started --- 125 gallon tank

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bwonder

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HI There,
I'm new to the message board and just getting started. I've got a 125 gallon tank that I've placed in a wall seperating my family room and exercise room. My wife went crazy taking photos so, I'll post pictures later.
I just got a Pro Clear Wet/Dry Filter and this guy at the Aquarium Center thinks I should drill two holes in my tank to prevent air bubbles. Any thoughts?
Once I figure out how to decrease my photo size, I'll start posting them here.
 
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bwonder

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Maybe this will work:
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bwonder

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Lets give this a try:
Family Room Before Construction:

Exercise Room Before Construction:

The damage is done:

Here's the stand I built:

Here's my tank:

Front view with trim in place: I've got to paint the trim

View from the side:

View from across the room:
 
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bwonder

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Yeah, I've got my photos online...

Thanks Hot883 for the tip!
 
dexter

dexter

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that is awesome!!

Congratz!! <drool>
what are you planning to put in it?
Keep us posted on your progress!
Dxtr
 
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bwonder

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Originally Posted by Dexter
that is awesome!!

Congratz!! <drool>
what are you planning to put in it?
Keep us posted on your progress!
Dxtr

Thanks!

I'd really like to have a fish and reef tank, but the lights for the corals might kill me. I'm still trying to decide. I'm going to atleast get some live rock for the tank. If I do that, I think I'll have to remove the bio-balls from my wet/dry filter. I'll keep you posted. :joy:
 
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bwonder

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Tank Update:
I added crushed coral to my tank last night.

Although my wife went crazy with the camera again, it doesn't make sense to post pics of a cloudy tank. Shhhhh, Don't tell her I said that.
 
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bwonder

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Here are some recent photos. I currently have 50 lbs. of LR, a few shrooms, two damsels, 6 hermit crabs, and an arrow crab in the tank:








:happyfish
 
fishrule

fishrule

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Looking Good... :cheer:
Also, I see you have lighting now... What did you end up going with???
Can you post some pictures of the lighting from the back???
Keep us updated... :jumping:
 
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bwonder

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Thanks. :joy:
I just ordered some more LR and I know my levels are going to spike so I'm trying to hold off before I add any more LS.
For lights I got: HIGH COMPACT LIGHT 72" JEBO 384 WATT W/FANS
I'll take some pics of the back of the tank tonight and post tomorrow.
 
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bwonder

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Here are some photos from the back of my tank:







:happyfish :happyfish :happyfish
 
hot883

hot883

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Originally Posted by BWonder
Here are some recent photos. I currently have 50 lbs. of LR, a few shrooms, two damsels, 6 hermit crabs, and an arrow head crab in the tank:








:happyfish
Looking real good but that crushed coral might haunt you later. It will not stay white and will trap alot of detrius.
 
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bwonder

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Originally Posted by hot883
Looking real good but that crushed coral might haunt you later. It will not stay white and will trap alot of detrius.
Thanks for the feedback. I went through an entire string re: Crushed Coral vs. Live Sand. I think it really boils down to having a good clean-up crew and not having a deep bed.
Only time will tell. I might be:
later, but for now I'm
 
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bwonder

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Here are a few more pics:
Getting ready to add a Naso Tang:




Here's my arrow crab:
 
adamc1303

adamc1303

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The tank loks awesome, I would put a blue pr black backround on it though to hide the hob overflow box in the corner. Looks amazing though.
 
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