My 135g setup w/ pics

[sean2477]

Hi everyone. Ive been reading up for a while now and have finally decided to take the step and create my own piece of ocean paradise. Im picking up my 135 gallon tank and stand tomorrow, and I cant wait to get them. I have been slowly purchasing some items for the tank, and will post pics tomorrow. I will be setting up a reef tank, and thoughts and comments really will help.

[bignose]

Think carefully about what you want to keep in your tank. You will have to buy the appropriate equipment for the livestock needs (ex. lighting, water flow). Carefully planning this can save you money in the long run.

What are you planning on keeping in your piece of ocean paradise?

[sean2477]

I am planning on creating an sps reef tank. I got my tank this morning (thanks Michael), and spent the better part of the day cleaning and getting the plumbing for the sump in. Just heading out now for a few pieces I need to complete the plumbing.

[sean2477]

So I finally figured out how to post pix. Here are a few of my 135 when I first got it upstairs, and after cleanong and painting it.




Cant wait to finish plumbing the sump and testing everything out.

[kien]

Looks sweet! Can't wait to see what you'll do with the tank.

If I may, one thing I would suggest is to ditch the bioballs. They're soo 1995 plus they will have a tendency to collect a lot of gunk and eventually become a nitrate factory, which you don't want. You shouldn't need the bioballs if you have a healthy collection of live rock in your display tank an possibly some in your sump.

[sean2477]

I was wondering about those. I got them with the tank, and havent cleaned the sump yet. Thanks for the info, I will be tossing them.

[sean2477]

Its been a few looong weeks of waiting, but I finally got all of the pipes I needed to finish plumbing the sump. I will be water testing tomorrow. Really hope everything is good.

[sean2477]

I ran a leak test and found 1 in the return pipe leading to my external pump . I went to LFS to talk to the guy there and he pretty much sold me on an internal pump. I figure if it goes, better to go in the sump than on to my floor. Not only am I now going with an internal pump, but Im also going to run my pipes differently, and add a few unions and run more flexible piping. In the long run, makes it easier to take apart and reconnect. Should have it re plummed in the next week or so, work permitting.

[no_bs]

That's how it all starts, wait till you upgrade things.

[sean2477]

LOL.... already there...picked up my new bubble magus skimmer today too