Ginu's 120gallon journey

[gregzz4]

Originally Posted by Ginu

its resting on a middle thin plywood glued to the front and back of the tank

No plywood here

[Ginu]

Haven't had the time to do much, but got the tank @home. I still have to get around to finishing the stand and I'm struggling

Ride home from the depot station


And on the stand:


And side, just got my bulkheads so I will be plumbing over the weekend

[gregzz4]

What are you struggling with ?

[Ginu]

Originally Posted by gregzz4

What are you struggling with ?

Oh boy.. too many things, first is having a 2 year old wanting everything is a problem...so working on the tank during the day is out of the question.

I typically have to wait until he goes to bed so I can do a little work, however that involves hammering which makes it difficult as I don't want neighbors complaining, not to mention my inlaws...

On a side note, the plumbing is done, just need to finish the stand (ordered doors which arrive within 10 business days) and have to stain or paint the stand, haven't decided which route to go yet; and finally it will get salty.

I'm also trying to decide if i should rinse the sand before putting in the tank... I have 60lb of tropic eden minifkales and 30lb of tropic eden reefflakes and debating on this matter.
Also I have to make my rock structures which involves fijicrate and the rock is been in a can for 3+ months.

[Ginu]

Well almost ready to get it wet.

Had to take a break as I threw my back out and it made it difficult to work on the stand.

However, I almost finished the stand, just have to fill in holes and sand it down then either stain or paint it (haven't decided yet, whats better to use?). Doors should arrive either tomorrow or Monday; I opted to buy the doors from IKEA as they have lifetime warranty and i don't have to mess around trying to make doors.

Got the main plumbing done, still have to plumb in the ZeoVit Vibe reactor.

Have to add the sand, but not sure if I should rinse it. I am using Tropic Eden miniflakes and Tropic eden reef flakes 2:1 for a total of 90lb

I've decided to get a new skimmer so I'm trying to get a BK 180mini and get rid of the Vertex Omega 150. I was entertaining the idea of a lifereef skimmer but cant work myself up to spending 600$ on a lifereef skimmer (if I find a cheap used one, I'll jump on it) to see what works best.
This weekend I will connect the Tunze ATO as well.
Got the dosers in place as well, just need the add the sand, rock and cylce the tank.

Sorry for the bad pics, don't feel like bringing up the DSLR just yet.

[Ginu]

Well I'm almost done with the stand, just gave to sand it once and apply one last coat and I think the painting will be done.

For doors I went to IKEA and ordered doors, so those will be added shortly.

I've also bought a BK Mini180 gen3 to run the system, instead of the Vertex Omega 150. Nothing wrong with the Omega, just wanting to try a BK and I really liked the cup removal on this skimmer along with the small footprint... that should arrive next week some day.

[Ginu]

Slowly coming along.
Got the sand in last night and was extremely surprised just how clean this sand was
Added all 90lb with the return and power-head on and there was barely any sand storms. I used 2*30lb Tropic Eden Reef Mini-flakes and one 30lb bag of Tropic Eden Reef Flakes bags

I was hoping to get my rock in, but wife wants to go shopping today

Never thought I'd run a BK, but since I got the BK mini 180(should arrive tomorrow possibly today) I decided to pull the plug and get a neck cleaner, so I went with a swabbie DYI from Avast Marine as I was really impressed with my Avast Vibe reactor. This will arrive in about week or two.