Starting Fresh 120G Acrylic Custom

**Orlando** · 08-17-2008, 08:02 PM

Ive started to tear down my 150G High 48x24x30 tank and go a little smaller.
Im having a friend make a 120G 48x24x24 Acrylic tank with bulk heads drilled in the bottom. So here is the plan and tell me what you think..

Tank, Acrylic with 4 bulkhead's via bottom. One set for my 2262 and the other for my Danner needle wheel/mazzie CO2 feed.

Substrate, Aaron T mineralized soil deal.......

Lighting, 48" T5 54wx8, 2 switches..With noon burst of all 8
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So, please kind folks, let me here some feedback on what you think and any recommendation's..

Regards, Orlando

J House · 08-17-2008, 08:13 PM

One setup I've never done is one with bulkheads on the bottom. Obviously you'll have to scape around it so you don't see them, but will it cause problems with everything getting sucked into it.

**Orlando** · 08-17-2008, 08:24 PM

I will have prefilter type screens on the inlets, this will be heavily planted so I don't think hiding the bulkheads will be to hard.
The outlets will be DIY of some kind, but again lots of plants and some wood work or rock for a hard scape..

**Orlando** · 08-18-2008, 12:14 PM

Well Stephen has started the tank

..Its going to be 2 weeks before its done so I have time to plan plumbing and placement.
I need some inspiration for the tank so maybe heading over to the springs would help.
Or, maybe Toms Cypress (world famous)...

**Orlando** · 08-27-2008, 10:54 PM

Ok...The tank will be done next week, as soon as I get the word I will go pick it up.
For now I have finished my CO2 Feed system.

This will be powered by a GenX pump, the pump will be used only to power the Mazzei. The filtration will be completely seperate from the Mazzei..

Jur4ik · 08-28-2008, 12:55 PM

how does your co2 feed system works?

**Orlando** · 08-28-2008, 01:49 PM

Its going to utilize a Gen Ex pump to power the Mazzei..

waterfaller1 · 09-05-2008, 06:02 AM

What's a mazzei?

**Orlando** · 09-05-2008, 08:31 AM

LoL! I use ity to make supper grape Jello!

J/K! I will send you a PM later

**Orlando** · 09-05-2008, 12:12 PM

Picked up the tank today.

fishman9809 · 09-05-2008, 09:29 PM

me like

**Orlando** · 09-05-2008, 11:43 PM

Thanks Fish!

fishman9809 · 09-06-2008, 12:26 AM

that looks scratch free!!! how did you get it home in such pristine condition?

**Orlando** · 09-06-2008, 10:38 AM

Blankets!

We only had to drive 45 minutes from Stephens place.

fishman9809 · 09-06-2008, 06:43 PM

hurry and set it up!!!!

**Orlando** · 09-06-2008, 06:53 PM

Lol! I wish, still prepping the soil and finishing the stand up. I will keep you posted....

-Orlando

**Orlando** · 09-09-2008, 02:52 AM

Progress:

I finished the stand and plumbing, not fun

But its done!

Next is fill and test for leaks and anything else that may go wrong.
I should have pictures very soon.

Regards, Orlando

fishman9809 · 09-09-2008, 03:20 AM

hardware sounds fun to assemble though

cant wait, dont keep us waiting, too long

**Orlando** · 09-09-2008, 10:12 AM

Its fun for about 5 minutes. Plumbing with Spa Flex and pvc can really test your limits. I can barely type my hands are so swollen

fishman9809 · 09-09-2008, 11:12 AM

ouch, that szounds rough, but at least its done with

08-17-2008, 08:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Orlando Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 353	Starting Fresh 120G Acrylic Custom Ive started to tear down my 150G High 48x24x30 tank and go a little smaller. Im having a friend make a 120G 48x24x24 Acrylic tank with bulk heads drilled in the bottom. So here is the plan and tell me what you think.. Tank, Acrylic with 4 bulkhead's via bottom. One set for my 2262 and the other for my Danner needle wheel/mazzie CO2 feed. Substrate, Aaron T mineralized soil deal....... Lighting, 48" T5 54wx8, 2 switches..With noon burst of all 8 __________________________________________________ _ So, please kind folks, let me here some feedback on what you think and any recommendation's.. Regards, Orlando __________________

08-17-2008, 08:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Orlando Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 353	I will have prefilter type screens on the inlets, this will be heavily planted so I don't think hiding the bulkheads will be to hard. The outlets will be DIY of some kind, but again lots of plants and some wood work or rock for a hard scape.. __________________

08-18-2008, 12:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Orlando Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 353	Well Stephen has started the tank..Its going to be 2 weeks before its done so I have time to plan plumbing and placement. I need some inspiration for the tank so maybe heading over to the springs would help. Or, maybe Toms Cypress (world famous)... __________________

08-27-2008, 10:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
Orlando Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 353	Ok...The tank will be done next week, as soon as I get the word I will go pick it up. For now I have finished my CO2 Feed system. This will be powered by a GenX pump, the pump will be used only to power the Mazzei. The filtration will be completely seperate from the Mazzei.. __________________

08-28-2008, 12:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jur4ik Senior Aquascaper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 449	how does your co2 feed system works? __________________ Regards Jur4ik

08-17-2008, 08:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
J House Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 120	One setup I've never done is one with bulkheads on the bottom. Obviously you'll have to scape around it so you don't see them, but will it cause problems with everything getting sucked into it.

08-28-2008, 01:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Orlando Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 353	Its going to utilize a Gen Ex pump to power the Mazzei.. __________________

09-05-2008, 06:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
waterfaller1 Senior Aquascaper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orlando,FL Posts: 307	What's a mazzei? __________________ =) smile~ Carole

09-05-2008, 08:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
Orlando Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 353	LoL! I use ity to make supper grape Jello! J/K! I will send you a PM later __________________

09-05-2008, 12:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
Orlando Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 353	Picked up the tank today. __________________

09-05-2008, 09:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
fishman9809 Senior Aquascaper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Posts: 268	me like

09-05-2008, 11:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
Orlando Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 353	Thanks Fish! __________________

09-06-2008, 12:26 AM	#13 (permalink)
fishman9809 Senior Aquascaper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Posts: 268	that looks scratch free!!! how did you get it home in such pristine condition?

09-06-2008, 10:38 AM	#14 (permalink)
Orlando Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 353	Blankets! We only had to drive 45 minutes from Stephens place. __________________

09-06-2008, 06:43 PM	#15 (permalink)
fishman9809 Senior Aquascaper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Posts: 268	hurry and set it up!!!!

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09-06-2008, 06:53 PM	#16 (permalink)
Orlando Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 353	Lol! I wish, still prepping the soil and finishing the stand up. I will keep you posted.... -Orlando __________________

09-09-2008, 02:52 AM	#17 (permalink)
Orlando Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 353	Progress: I finished the stand and plumbing, not fun But its done! Next is fill and test for leaks and anything else that may go wrong. I should have pictures very soon. Regards, Orlando __________________

09-09-2008, 03:20 AM	#18 (permalink)
fishman9809 Senior Aquascaper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Posts: 268	hardware sounds fun to assemble though cant wait, dont keep us waiting, too long

09-09-2008, 10:12 AM	#19 (permalink)
Orlando Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 353	Its fun for about 5 minutes. Plumbing with Spa Flex and pvc can really test your limits. I can barely type my hands are so swollen __________________

09-09-2008, 11:12 AM	#20 (permalink)
fishman9809 Senior Aquascaper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Posts: 268	ouch, that szounds rough, but at least its done with

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