Not really an introduction, more of a return:)

[drew00c]

Hey Everyone,

My name is Andrew and I joined Living Reefs a few years ago. Recently I have decided to get back into marine aquaria and where better to do it then here. Cant wait to learn and share as much information as possible as I plan and save for my 120 gallon setup ( keep an eye out for the build thread) :)

Happy Mothers Day to all you Moms :bounce:

 

[Bifferwine]

Hello and welcome back! A 120 is an excellent tank size to pick. So much you can do with it! What are your plans?

 

[dcantucson]

Welcome back Andrew!

 

[drew00c]

Not to sure what the plans are yet! Slowly collecting things piece by piece untill I move, as this is sure to be a fairly expensive setup. I am thinking though of going with the 120, building my self a sump( not sure what size I should use) and of course getting the lights. The sump, lights, skimmer ill probably buy before I move. Then when I am all settled into my new place go out and buy the tank. The tank I was looking at is a little short but it is quite long, would this make for a good reef tank or should I go for the more traditional shaped aquarium?

 

[coolhandgoose]

Welcome back!

 

[BL1]

I personally like the longer aquariums because i like being able to watch the fish swim the length of the tank, it'll also give you more surface area for oxygen exchange

 

[BL1]

and Welcome Back!

 

[yote]

Welcome back Andrew.
Longer is better for both the livestock and surface area.Plus with a longer,shorter tank,its easier to reach and twik stuff as the need arises.

 

[drew00c]

This is what im thinking! lol the lights are going to be a nightmare as I am a really really bad handyman.

 

[dcantucson]

Instead of doing it yourself, just buy a fixture ready to go. Some are DIY lighting guys, and some of us are not. ;)

 

[drew00c]

lol ill prob just end up going with a 90 so I dont have to deal with all the absurd dimensions of this tank. :) also if I can get 48" for my fixture it will be alot easier to find one that wont break my budget.

 

[yote]

You know that you really want a 6ft tank.So might as will bite the bullet and go for it now.:D

 

[drew00c]

lol this is true, need to find lights for it though. If anyone has any ideas please let me know :)

 

[Bifferwine]

Are you planning on taking any road trips down to Arizona anytime soon? I have my old lights from my 240 that I want to get rid of. They would be too expensive to ship anywhere! :lol:

 

[drew00c]

hahahaha unfortunatley I am not! Might be a reason for a roadtrip:)

 

[motorcyclereefer]

Welcome back.

 

[daugherty]

welcome back

 

[reeffreak]

I'm late..

Welcome back Drew!