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#21
March 29th, 2008, 12:52 AM
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Re: dustins first tank. 120 gallon(lots of pics)
i was gonna keep this a mostly fish tank with maybe one or two corals so i kept the rock to a minimum to maximize swimming space but since i have been advised to add more rock ill probably add another 30 pounds to give me 1lb of rock per gallon. and as far as stocking goes im thinking about 2 onyx clown fish, a blue regal tang, possibly a naso tang, and a queen angel since i wont really be putting coral in there. now i know its looked down upon to do to tangs in a 120 gallon tank but i will get them small and upgrade to a larger tank probably over 200 gallons before they can out grow the tank i have now. im thinking of pulling a lionfish and doing a tang dominated fish tank
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 gallon with built in dual overflows Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: >1 year Other Intrests: football, paintball, workin out, saltwater fish 
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#22
March 29th, 2008, 01:32 AM
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Re: dustins first tank. 120 gallon(lots of pics)
fyi your tank is definitely not big enough for an adult queen angel. they require minimum 180 gallons
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180 gallon allglass, 30 gallon sump, coralife super skimmer, 36 gal corner tank and 80 gal Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: circa 300 BC Other Intrests: motorcycle riding
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#23
March 29th, 2008, 01:38 AM
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Re: dustins first tank. 120 gallon(lots of pics)
thats why i said im gonna upgrade to atleast a 200 gallon before any of the fish get big.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 gallon with built in dual overflows Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: >1 year Other Intrests: football, paintball, workin out, saltwater fish
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March 29th, 2008, 01:57 AM
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Re: dustins first tank. 120 gallon(lots of pics)
does it help with the natural filtration if i have live sand. and if so is it cool to keep my live rock at 90lbs. or should i still go to 120lbs of live rock even with the live sand
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 gallon with built in dual overflows Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: >1 year Other Intrests: football, paintball, workin out, saltwater fish
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March 29th, 2008, 03:14 AM
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Re: dustins first tank. 120 gallon(lots of pics)
Go with adding more live rock.I don't see a point in adding live sand now.Eventually the live rock will also seed the sand making it live sand.
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#26
March 29th, 2008, 04:08 AM
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Re: dustins first tank. 120 gallon(lots of pics)
Dustin tangs poop a lot which can lead to bad water conditions if you are gonna go with a tang dominated tank you should definately get the extra rock as is will help with the nitrification and denitrification process.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: Empty 180 gal Future Reef 29 gal Planted Freshwater 90 fal Distant Future Project Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Newbie to Salt, 2 years planted, Freshwater Forever and a Day! Other Intrests: hunting outdoorsy things, cars motorcycles anything that goes fast drag cars
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March 29th, 2008, 10:33 PM
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Re: dustins first tank. 120 gallon(lots of pics)
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 gallon with built in dual overflows Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: >1 year Other Intrests: football, paintball, workin out, saltwater fish
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March 30th, 2008, 05:11 AM
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Re: dustins first tank. 120 gallon(lots of pics)
Rock is more effective for filtration than sand, since rock has much more surface area. Like others have said, if you are going to have big fish that poop a lot (tangs and angels) you should go with more rock.
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March 30th, 2008, 06:09 AM
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Re: dustins first tank. 120 gallon(lots of pics)
dont know if anyone noticed but it looks like he is running bio balls. so he could get away with a little less than the reccomended ammount.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180 gallon allglass, 30 gallon sump, coralife super skimmer, 36 gal corner tank and 80 gal Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: circa 300 BC Other Intrests: motorcycle riding
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#30
March 30th, 2008, 06:12 AM
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Re: dustins first tank. 120 gallon(lots of pics)
yeah i never mentioned it but yeah im running bio balls with my protein skimmer in the sump
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 gallon with built in dual overflows Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: >1 year Other Intrests: football, paintball, workin out, saltwater fish
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