My 120 gallon is going down tomorrow

[Len]

After 11 years of faithful service, my 120 gallon mixed reef is completely being taken down tomorrow.

In fond memory: http://www.reefscapes.net/120gallon.html

The new tank should go up by the end of the month.

 

[Anonymous]

what size are you setting up next?

 

[Anonymous]

Best of luck.

Maybe one day I can have a tank that looks something close to that.
_________________
1950 recession
_________________
Sleep Disorders Forum

 

[Anonymous]

SWEET LEN! Finally!

 

[Len]

what size are you setting up next?

52x28x28. Not much bigger (about 180 gallons) but that's the biggest I can fit in that particular space.

 

[Unarce]

I salute it's 11 years of super reefness!
(Taps slowly plays in the background)

 

[Anonymous]

Len are you going with sand again?

 

[Len]

I'm going with sand, but not a DSB this time. I should have about 1-2" of substrate this time around. Another change is I plan to vacuum the sand (half during one session, the other half during the next session). I had no problems with my DSB, and I haven't ruled out the possibiity of adding sand in the future.

 

[mike90]

wow Len, That is one amazing tank! are you transfering everything to the new one?
Got any equipment you want to sell?

 

[Anonymous]

Len your tank was really nice. Good luck with the new one. Hey look a topside post. :wink:

 

[Len]

wow Len, That is one amazing tank! are you transfering everything to the new one?
Got any equipment you want to sell?

I might have stuff for sale but right now, I'm just focusing on getting this beast down. I'll keep you all posted. Thanks for the compliments!

 

[Len]

Len your tank was really nice. Good luck with the new one. Hey look a topside post. :wink:

:!:

 

[Anonymous]

Len your tank was really nice. Good luck with the new one. Hey look a topside post. :wink:

:!:

Bright lights hurt, eh?

 

[Anonymous]

Good wishes and luck to you, Len!!

 

[Len]

I'm off to tank down the tank. If I don't post by Monday, call the authorities to report a man crushed by a 200 lb tank.

 

[cklayko2000]

I was checking out Len's website and noticed both a calcium reactor and kalkreactor... What is the difference? I have a calcium reactor what advantages does a kalkreactor provide? Is there a kalkreactor that people can recommend?

Thanks
Chris

 

[cklayko2000]

I'm contemplating moving my sump from directly under my tank to an outside (another room) location. My tank is 120 gallons and my current drain pipe is 2". I'm concerned that I will hear alot of water drainage noise from re-routing the water flow. I noticed an interesting set up that Len put together in his previous tanks plumbing. I have attached pictures below, can anyone comment on the design of this drainage setup?

Sorry for all the questions,
Chris

 

[Anonymous]

I was checking out Len's website and noticed both a calcium reactor and kalkreactor... What is the difference?

A kalk reactor does not use CO2, it just dissolves the kalkwasser in fresh water.

I have a calcium reactor what advantages does a kalkreactor provide? Is there a kalkreactor that people can recommend?

Thanks
Chris

I believe an additional benefit of a kalk reactor is that kalkwasser will precipitate phosphate out of the water. I don't use one (Not that I don't want to but there are only so many gadjets I can buy!! :lol: ) so I cannot recommend one.

Laura

 

[Ben1]

I like my geosreef.com kalkreactors. Along with what Laura said, they also help keep pH balanced when used with a calcium reactor. The stir bar ones always stuck for me. The powerhead ones need the impeller changed every few months.

 

[Ben1]

Forgot to add good luck to ya Len!

Did you sketch out a new aquascape design?