My 135g setup w/ pics

sean2477 · #1 06-05-2010, 05:01 AM

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 · #2 06-05-2010, 05:41 PM

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 · #3 06-06-2010, 12:45 AM

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 · #4 06-06-2010, 05:08 AM

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 · #5 06-06-2010, 08:23 PM

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 · #6 06-06-2010, 08:30 PM

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.

no_bs · #7 07-02-2010, 05:19 AM

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

sean2477 · #8 07-02-2010, 05:27 AM

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

snow1 · #9 07-06-2010, 07:33 AM

Looks good, I've always liked those wave stands...I even like the wave tanks more.

Greenmaster · #10 07-06-2010, 08:00 AM

Looks good. Hopefully I can be of some help as I am also setting up a tank... What are you doing for rocks? Have you thought about DIY rock?