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06/09/2014, 11:35 PM | #1 |
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Taylor's Tech 120 build
This is going to be a somewhat slow process as I am currently refinishing the whole setup I got from a reefer here on Reef Central. I'd been looking for something bigger for the last few months and this popped up for a good price.
I plan on keeping everything simple with this tank with bi-weekly water changes, 2 part dosing, a strong skimmer, good lighting, lots of flow and a refugium. This tank will also be BB with starboard. Here's what I am planning to run so far, let me know if you guys have any thoughts on any of it. Skimmer: Reef Octopus Classic 150 SS Lighting: TBD (possibly a 6X24 ATI Powermodule for one half and a 400w halide running a Radium bulb for the other half) Flow: Jebao rw15 (2) Return: Sicce Synca 2.0 |
06/09/2014, 11:41 PM | #2 |
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Here is the tank the day I picked it up.
The inner seals were pretty shot from what I'm guessing was the work of a magfloat. I decided to reseal the tank since I've already had experience doing it anyway. This picture shows the inner seals cut out and ready for new silicone. Ready for silicone. |
06/10/2014, 12:14 AM | #3 |
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Subbed =).. Dude that tank is so badarse it's not even funny. What a great canvas to start with..
I love the Sicce pumps I own 3 of them =).. Only a syncra 2 huh?
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06/10/2014, 08:47 AM | #4 |
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Good start, can't wait to see what ends up happening in here.
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06/11/2014, 01:08 PM | #5 | |
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Do you know much about hard plumbing tanks? I'm trying to plan out what I want to do but have very little experience with it. |
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06/11/2014, 01:10 PM | #6 |
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Got my starboard from TAP, it turned out great. I went ahead and siliconed around the edges and put it in.
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06/11/2014, 01:58 PM | #7 | |
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My tank is actually hard plumbed herbie style and hard plumbed return totally silent.. If you still have my # give me a ring or shoot me a text I can Def help you out on whatever you need. Pm me if you don't. I'm free usually in the evenings or weekends. I'd say at least a syncra 3 but I'd do a 4 personally and dial it back if you need to on the intake. I run a 5 on the 105g and after the fittings and head loss it's probably a little over what you were suggested ( I forgot the exact gph but there is a head loss calculator to get you in the ballpark with the rise and # of fittings on rc home page that got me to the pump I chose) and a 1.5 on the reactors. My frag system going in has a 4 ready to be used fwiw probably about 110g capacity when said and done. Here it is.http://www.reefcentral.com/index.php...oss-calculator
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15 years in the hobby yet still learning every day. 280g radium lit sps flat living in my garage rent free. Current Tank Info: 105g SPS dominant euro braced powered by 4 ecotech pumps and lit by an ATI powermodule controlled by a reef angel =). Last edited by Dapg8gt; 06/11/2014 at 02:07 PM. |
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06/11/2014, 03:54 PM | #8 |
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Looks good great start
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06/11/2014, 04:03 PM | #9 |
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Awesome! I have the same tank. Definitely interested to see your build.
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06/14/2014, 05:46 PM | #10 |
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Got my Aquamaxx live rock a few days ago from Marine Depot. It's really nice looking rock just hope it doesn't leach too much phosphate. I should be getting my marco flat rocks and cement tuesday so I can get started with the aquascape.
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06/15/2014, 10:22 AM | #11 |
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Looks good. Following along now...
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06/16/2014, 07:44 PM | #12 |
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Great build. I love that 120 Tech tank.
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06/22/2014, 10:05 PM | #13 |
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I finished painting my stand yesterday. I still need to do the doors but I'll take care of that once I get it all up and running.
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06/23/2014, 08:38 AM | #14 |
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Looking great!
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06/25/2014, 10:04 PM | #16 |
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Looks good to me. I like the multi-level slopes. it also has a lot of open room which for my taste is perfect in a reef tank. I also think the small cave on the left side is rather nifty! Nice job Sir
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06/26/2014, 12:20 PM | #17 |
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Thanks Rob, Im hoping to have it all plumbed up by the end of today.
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06/27/2014, 09:46 AM | #18 |
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time to get this thing wet!
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06/30/2014, 02:19 PM | #20 |
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06/30/2014, 02:22 PM | #21 |
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Here's my light hanger. I used a 5 foot piece of poplar and screwed it into 4 studs. I mounted some 1/2 inch steel rods to it. I don't have the lights yet but wanted to make sure I didn't have to do this over a full tank of water.
The plumbing is done too. You can't see it in the picture but there are unions on the pipes coming out of the bulkheads. |
06/30/2014, 09:44 PM | #22 |
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Looking awesome! I'm really digging the plumbing. The light rack looks great too!
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06/30/2014, 09:59 PM | #23 |
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07/01/2014, 09:31 AM | #24 |
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Looks really nice! What are you planning on putting on the little shelves?
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07/01/2014, 09:35 AM | #25 |
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def nice set up man tagging along on this one myself
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