Need help choosing 120 gallon tank

Vadafallon · 06/28/2018, 09:33 AM

I am in the market for a 120, this would be my first. Any suggestions? Money is a factor, so cheaper but good quality is a must. The one i am currently looking at is the SC Aquariums 120. Thanks for any advice.

billdogg · 06/28/2018, 12:32 PM

I would get a standard I drilled tank from your LFS. This will allow you to put the drains not only where (I prefer center overflows) you want them and also of a size that is actually useful. IMHO , “reef ready “ tanks are anything but.

mcgyvr · 06/28/2018, 01:20 PM

I'd run from SC just because their website sucks (I think its fairly new too.. ) puke...

I'm quite happy with my Deep Blue tank.. But I drilled it myself and beaned it..

Yolly416 · 06/28/2018, 01:40 PM

I have a120 tank stand and sump $600 reef ready

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Vadafallon · 06/28/2018, 01:43 PM

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Vadafallon · 06/28/2018, 01:44 PM

Looks like there is a place near me that builds tanks. I think i will call them and ask them some questions. http://www.aquosaquariums.com/references/

Valentini89 · 06/28/2018, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by billdogg

I would get a standard I drilled tank from your LFS. This will allow you to put the drains not only where (I prefer center overflows) you want them and also of a size that is actually useful. IMHO , “reef ready “ tanks are anything but.

+1 I purchased my drilled 150g from my LFS with stand and canopy - and everything to go with it, sump, Apex, light.. etc. I know you said money is an issue, often a LFS will work with you because they know they are going to be getting more business from you. Its often less expensive then a custom shop too.

hkgar · 06/29/2018, 01:54 PM

Low budget. Look used and buy quality. I won't name manufacturers but do some research your LFS probably sells a quality tank, so that might be a brand you want to look for.

hkgar · 06/29/2018, 01:58 PM

Also, this is not an cheap hobby but can be enjoyed inexpensively - depending on what you want to raise. SPS, as an example, are not cheap.= nor inexpensive

Uncle Luke · 06/29/2018, 03:04 PM

Look in the local classifieds for someone getting out. Some good deals out there. Good luck!

davocean · 06/29/2018, 03:17 PM

Love my SCA, think they are best deal for money, and great customer service.

They do custom drill and overflows if you want

Check the SCA owners thread here, tons of happy SCA owners

06/28/2018, 09:33 AM	#1
Vadafallon Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 974	Need help choosing 120 gallon tank I am in the market for a 120, this would be my first. Any suggestions? Money is a factor, so cheaper but good quality is a must. The one i am currently looking at is the SC Aquariums 120. Thanks for any advice.

06/28/2018, 12:32 PM	#2
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	I would get a standard I drilled tank from your LFS. This will allow you to put the drains not only where (I prefer center overflows) you want them and also of a size that is actually useful. IMHO , “reef ready “ tanks are anything but. __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

06/28/2018, 01:20 PM	#3
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	I'd run from SC just because their website sucks (I think its fairly new too.. ) puke... I'm quite happy with my Deep Blue tank.. But I drilled it myself and beaned it.. __________________ Who me?

06/29/2018, 01:54 PM	#8
hkgar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dewitt MI Posts: 5,051	Low budget. Look used and buy quality. I won't name manufacturers but do some research your LFS probably sells a quality tank, so that might be a brand you want to look for. __________________ Gary 180 gallon, 40 gallon sump, 3 250 W MH + 4 80W ATI T5's, MTC MVX 36 Skimmer, Apex controller Aquamaxx T-3 CaRx Current Tank Info: A 2 Barred Rabbitfish, Red Head Salon, Yellow/Purple, McMaster Fairy, Possum, 2 Leopard Wrasses, Kole, & Atlantic Blue Tangs, 2 Percula Clown, 3 PJ and 1 Banggai Cardinalfish , Swallowtail, Bellus and Coral Beauty Angels

06/29/2018, 01:58 PM	#9
hkgar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dewitt MI Posts: 5,051	Also, this is not an cheap hobby but can be enjoyed inexpensively - depending on what you want to raise. SPS, as an example, are not cheap.= nor inexpensive __________________ Gary 180 gallon, 40 gallon sump, 3 250 W MH + 4 80W ATI T5's, MTC MVX 36 Skimmer, Apex controller Aquamaxx T-3 CaRx Current Tank Info: A 2 Barred Rabbitfish, Red Head Salon, Yellow/Purple, McMaster Fairy, Possum, 2 Leopard Wrasses, Kole, & Atlantic Blue Tangs, 2 Percula Clown, 3 PJ and 1 Banggai Cardinalfish , Swallowtail, Bellus and Coral Beauty Angels

06/28/2018, 01:40 PM	#4
Yolly416 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 71	I have a120 tank stand and sump $600 reef ready Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06/28/2018, 01:44 PM	#6
Vadafallon Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 974	Looks like there is a place near me that builds tanks. I think i will call them and ask them some questions. http://www.aquosaquariums.com/references/

06/29/2018, 03:04 PM	#10
Uncle Luke Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,011	Look in the local classifieds for someone getting out. Some good deals out there. Good luck!

06/29/2018, 03:17 PM	#11
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	Love my SCA, think they are best deal for money, and great customer service. They do custom drill and overflows if you want Check the SCA owners thread here, tons of happy SCA owners __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD