New Setup, UPGRADE :)

Hey guys, You all have been aware that kevin from budweiser sold me his 125 gallon fishtank! Im very hyped about it! I have in mind seting it up for some time as a fish only tank, i wanna enjoy having all those non-reef safe fish!! As times comes, and my water matures lil, and i fill it up with lr, ima eventually jump into a complete reef setup.
But all i have for now is, the tank, stand, canopy, and lighting(aquatinics t5 36" x2) and 120lb of ls. Ima start building the filtration system myself this weekend. I am going to build a fuge.
I opened this thread basically for two thing, one, to keep you all posted with my progress, and two, i whant as many as sugestions i can recieve i will highly appreciate every word said. I know ima have a lot of questions, and wouldnt go anywere else than 3reef.
I know of many things ima do diferent than the last time i setup my 40 gal reef tank. And i wanna hear the ones you guys have.
Thanx in advanced!! ;D

 

125 will be sweet! Are you going to use your old 40 for a sump?

 

Thanx for posting Matt!!
I am going to keep my 40 in my room as my reef tank until my 125 matures . Then ima swap all over. Im in no hurry. I setup a 30gal. as a fuge and ima setup another 20 gallon as a sump-fuge-skimmer.

I will be posting pics tonight. I just placed the sand in my tank, finished all the plumbing, my skimmer is on its way. Matt, When do i set up my fuge. Like when do i place the dsb,lr,and macro???
Thank you

 

I would think the live rock would - especially the amount capable in a 125 - would help kick start the macro in the refugium. Otherwise, you could wait until fish and do it then. Personally I'd probably do it all at once to some degree and build it up over time.

That said, I think your plan of taking your time overall is a very wise one.

Look forward to pics!

matt

 

I wish I had a 125!! I was going to get one a few years back for my discus, but I needed to get some parts for my truck, . But oh well, I need to drive, Ill just keep my eyes open for the next time. Mybe Ill sell one of my 55 gallons, and upgrade, lol. Good luck with the tank, and post some pics, we have to see pics lol,

Michael

 

Thanks Matt
I am gonna go ahead and add the DSB and the LR today. Would the macro algea mess up my cycle?? And whats your input in these "refugium starter kits"?? When i started with my 40 gal. it was said that cycle by hagen was good to dose while cycling, is this still true, or is it best just to let it go by itself with the cocktail shrimps?Thank you for your input guys.

Hey Birchell, i know it is worth the buck. The 125 is an awesome tank!!!!
I will post pics for you guys as soon as i can(tonight).

 

I haven't seen a refugium starter kit. Got a link?

I'd probably just do shrimp.

 

Sorry bout that Matt, heres the link: Refugium Starter Kit

Its a lot of money though!!!

 

Hmmm, not much detail there, eh? Well Inland Aquatics has been around and has a good rep. Can you hit up locals for cheato?

 

Yeah, i have plenty
Plus in the fmas meets i can get bagfilled of it for free!
I guess ima dump the cheato and dsb and lr today. For sure expect some pics tonight.
This is my first fuge, so i have lots of questions!