120 Gallon Peninsula Build (48x24x24)

ArizonaReefer · #1 10/25/2007, 09:46 PM

I have been planning this for the last few months and decide to wait until the tank arrived until I officially started this build log.

I was close to giving Jesse a call but a neighbor showed up to help me carry her in.

I decide to have the overflow span the entire width. The stand will wrap around to cover the back portion of the tank.

Here we see the 8 Bulb 54watt T5 fixture from Sunlight Supply

Staging area, Octopus Recirc Needlewheel 200 and a 55 that will be used for my sump

Stay tuned but it could be some time before I can add some life to her.

widefx · #2 10/25/2007, 10:25 PM

Congrats can't wait to see the progress of your build!

DarkFORCE · #3 10/25/2007, 10:25 PM

Looking nice. Keep the pics coming!

frontosa_man80 · #4 10/25/2007, 10:29 PM

the tank looks great Bob, when you get ready to do your stand pipes use this style.

-jesse

Kentanner11 · #5 10/25/2007, 10:29 PM

very cool it is sooo hard to get a realistic size comparison online... lol. subscribing to this one.... lol good luck!

jcpatella · #6 10/25/2007, 10:55 PM

That's going to look nice. The peninsula/room divider style is by far my favorite. I'll definitely be sticking around for updates!

ArizonaReefer · #7 10/25/2007, 11:07 PM

Any recommendations where to get a good deal on Single Union Ball Valves. I'll need (2) .75" (3) 1.5" and (4) 1.0"

ArizonaReefer · #8 10/25/2007, 11:28 PM

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Originally posted by frontosa_man80
the tank looks great Bob, when you get ready to do your stand pipes use this style.

-jesse

Those look interesting, I'll definitely try them.

azmarine · #9 10/25/2007, 11:44 PM

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Originally posted by ArizonaReefer
Any recommendations where to get a good deal on Single Union Ball Valves. I'll need (2) .75" (3) 1.5" and (4) 1.0"

Lowes should have them, or Ace Hardware, if you have one nearby..

Brandan · #10 10/25/2007, 11:45 PM

May I ask who built or drilled the tank?

woodwrangler · #11 10/26/2007, 12:06 AM

Great looking tank
You're lucky it was still there when you picked it up. I was eyeing that thing until Paul quickly squashed my desires.

Tuning in for the progress

30reef · #12 10/26/2007, 01:25 AM

Those standpipe mufflers Jesse linked to are supposed to be the cat's meow. I am trying to find the time to fiddle with one myself.

Nifty tank ArizonaReefer. I will tag along for the build.

Helfrich’s Chic · #13 10/26/2007, 02:01 AM

Sweet! The tank I want is a pen. too. I want 62x36x24 Love these style of tanks and look forward to watching!

ArizonaReefer · #14 10/26/2007, 05:08 AM

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Originally posted by Brandan
May I ask who built or drilled the tank?

Here is the label that was on the tank so I guess Kenneth built it over at LeeMar and as you can see I bought if from Paul.

Looked like the rest of Paul's display tanks came in with mine so make sure you head over there in a few days to check them out.

frontosa_man80 · #15 10/26/2007, 01:03 PM

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Originally posted by 30reef
Those standpipe mufflers Jesse linked to are supposed to be the cat's meow. I am trying to find the time to fiddle with one myself.

they are. i just finshed the one on Lissa's tank and it super quite. before the durso was all you could hear, now the G-1 is the loudest thing.

Bob i dont think we have anything going on this weekend, you could stop in and listen and look at the pipe.

-jesse

kylehca · #16 10/26/2007, 04:46 PM

hi there, like your lighting choice, exactly what I was thinking of going with. Are you going to have a canopy or open top tank?

ArizonaReefer · #17 10/26/2007, 05:09 PM

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Originally posted by kylehca
hi there, like your lighting choice, exactly what I was thinking of going with. Are you going to have a canopy or open top tank?

This is the stand/canopy concept of the moment, I'm also thinking of making the fixture pivot up from the back end.

cutnup · #18 10/26/2007, 06:43 PM

i would definately be the 4th vote for the gurgle buster. my friend just got a 120 and it sounded like a continuous toilet bowl flushing. it took all of 10 mins. to build (spent more time in the pvc aisle in lowes finding the parts) and it is a hell of a difference.

Kentanner11 · #19 10/26/2007, 07:59 PM

Hey I love to follow pen. builds lol you might want to check out this one....

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...5&pagenumber=1

sabodish · #20 10/26/2007, 09:45 PM

hey..that stand/hood concept looks familiar...this is mine..lol

great tank btw..ill be following as well.

ArizonaReefer · #21 10/26/2007, 09:52 PM

Thanks guys

I have been following both those threads for the last few months, they and others like them have been my inspiration.

ArizonaReefer · #22 10/26/2007, 10:01 PM

Had to fire up the skimmer, was pleased to see the fine mist of bubbles.

It would have been nice if it came with some sort of directions for the money they cost.

When adjusting the height of the water where do I want it to sit? at the point where it angles down to the smaller tube below the union fitting?

dvanacker · #23 10/26/2007, 10:14 PM

I set my bubbles about 2-3" below the top of the cup. After a few hours the bubbles will be reaching the top of the cup and you will be skimming.

You may have a break in period to start though.

Kentanner11 · #24 10/26/2007, 10:35 PM

very cool, totally copying this pic for my DIY skimmer. lol

ArizonaReefer · #25 10/26/2007, 10:49 PM

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Originally posted by Kentanner11
very cool, totally copying this pic for my DIY skimmer. lol

Let me know if you need any more detailed photos of the skimmer.