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November 4th, 2007, 06:58 AM
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Piggy's 120 Tank Thread
Today I went out and got to pick out my birthday present. So I got me a 120gallon tank,stand,and canopy. I'll have to take the canopy back because they gave us the wrong one. So be prepared for all kinds of questions because there is no way I can do it myself. So to start off how do I plumb this thing? It has two corner flows. Also I'm going to make my own sump. Should I go with a 20 or 30 long? I need to start a list of things I need to buy.
This is the stand I picked out.  What it looks like underneath.  Assembly Kit  120 Tank I washed it out.  Tank on Stand  I had to buy my baby a pet.  Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 with 30 sump Aquatinic Constellation T5 lighting Coralife Super Skimmer Koralia 2/3 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2 years and counting Other Intrests: Pig collector, Gardening 
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November 4th, 2007, 07:09 AM
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Re: Piggy's 120 Tank Thread
Congratulations.....the tank and stand looks beautiful!
The picture of the doggie and fish was classic! Piggy,I would go with whatever will fit inside the stand.The bigger the better but put into account on how much room is left for any equipment(outlets,cords,etc).
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November 4th, 2007, 09:04 AM
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Re: Piggy's 120 Tank Thread
Piggy I think we should say !
Welcome to the big tank club... I know we stated earlier that 125 would take it, but what the hey, The new Big tank Club Size Limit is 120 Gallons !
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November 4th, 2007, 10:15 AM
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Re: Piggy's 120 Tank Thread
Congrats on the new tank! Go with the largest sump you can.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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November 4th, 2007, 03:58 PM
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Re: Piggy's 120 Tank Thread
Awesome tank Piggy, I cant wait to see the aquascaping in there. Looks like you got plenty of room for all the gear underneath. Congratulations again...
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 Clear for Life Acrylic- ASM Skimmer,RioHB20's (x2) 30 gallon sump... Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 months Other Intrests: Video Games, Saltwater Tanks, Playing with the 2yr old..
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November 5th, 2007, 02:46 AM
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Re: Piggy's 120 Tank Thread
congrats on the b.t.c. piggy!
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November 5th, 2007, 07:04 AM
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Re: Piggy's 120 Tank Thread
I've been busy trying to figure out how to do the sump. Here is a diagram that I came up with. I'm open to any suggestions. This is my first sump so I have no idea what I'm doing. I put it together from what I learned from you guys.
 I do know there should be three baffles so where does the third one go? Also I remember that one should be a inch from the bottom. Which one is it? Also I would like a area to put media.Do I have it piped right? I think I'm confusing myself. Help would be appreciated. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 with 30 sump Aquatinic Constellation T5 lighting Coralife Super Skimmer Koralia 2/3 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2 years and counting Other Intrests: Pig collector, Gardening
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November 5th, 2007, 07:13 AM
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Re: Piggy's 120 Tank Thread
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btw piggy. a very excellent choice for a present! glad to see you got something really awesome!
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Can't lounge in the boozer all day, got manouvers to make. Gotta see a man about a dog, can't be late, im always late. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180 gallon allglass, 30 gallon sump, coralife super skimmer, and 80 gal Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: circa 300 BC Other Intrests: motorcycle riding, Tattoos, classic cars
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November 5th, 2007, 07:17 AM
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Re: Piggy's 120 Tank Thread
oh and usually there is one right where the water goes into the sump. i dont see one there. that could be what you were looking for. not sure i am really bad at diagrams. oh and the dog picture is super funny! I loved it. for some reason my girlfriend didnt so much as chuckle when i showed her. but no worries i was busting up!
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Can't lounge in the boozer all day, got manouvers to make. Gotta see a man about a dog, can't be late, im always late. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180 gallon allglass, 30 gallon sump, coralife super skimmer, and 80 gal Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: circa 300 BC Other Intrests: motorcycle riding, Tattoos, classic cars
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November 5th, 2007, 07:20 AM
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Re: Piggy's 120 Tank Thread
Piggy,one more baffle before the fuge to trap microbubbles will help.Besides that it looks like a sound design.You don't need two ball valves for each return unless you want to control each side.One ball valve above the return pump(before the T-split) would be suffice.
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