Mako’s 120 Tank Build – Start to Finish (Photo intense) - Page 2

2thdeekay · 11/06/2008, 10:05 PM

Hey Marty, thanks for inviting me to see your thread. I was really wanting to see your tank room behind the wall. Looks great! I really like what you did.

Next time around, I'll have to borrow some of your ideas.

Mohri

Mako Shark II · 11/06/2008, 10:49 PM

Thanks Mohri!

For those of you that don't know (or frankly care), I nabbed Mohri's canopy design off his 90.

I basically loved the white crown molding approach, and thought "BRILLIANT!" I then modified his plans for my own 120.

Note the comparison:

Hereâ€™s the Original model. Mohriâ€™s 90, all the way from Idaho:

Hereâ€™s the next-generation model. My 120:

2thdeekay · 11/06/2008, 11:03 PM

Marty, I only shared a pretty basic idea with you. You did lots of improvements, which I'm hoping to borrow for my next build.

Thanks again for sharing!

Mohri

Corndork2 · 02/01/2009, 12:29 AM

Very clean look man. Thanks for all the pictures. Im building my first stand so these pics definately gave me a look of what Im in for.

Mako Shark II · 02/02/2009, 12:49 PM

Thank you Mike!

I noticed you were hanging out on the DIY thread. This is a Great one: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...8#post14290428

That's smart. Do your research and Plan, Plan, Plan it all out first. In the end, my canopy was almost stalled due to a $30 stainless steel piano hinge (lack of) availability.

FFrankie · 07/01/2009, 11:15 PM

Looks great! It is always nice to see another over worked 120

Mako Shark II · 07/31/2009, 09:27 PM

It's hard to believe, but I'm coming up on the One-Year anniversary! (8/8/08)

Here's a Front shot of the tank today, July 31st 2009:

glitzyone · 07/31/2009, 10:46 PM

looking good Marty.

2thdeekay · 07/31/2009, 10:59 PM

Very nice Marty.

Reefdiver77 · 07/31/2009, 11:07 PM

I am envious!!! Beautiful tank.

tgriffin · 08/01/2009, 07:33 AM

Quote:

One-Year anniversary! (8/8/08)

That's the day the Olympics started..... I think

Goibot · 08/02/2009, 06:42 AM

Marty it looks really nice!

tgriffin · 12/16/2010, 05:22 PM

Marty

You need to post an updated picture so we can all drool some more

TRENT_G · 12/16/2010, 05:40 PM

Sweet build, blows my DIY 120 stand away.

Mako Shark II · 12/16/2010, 09:44 PM

Thanks guys!

Zoaman1 · 12/17/2010, 01:04 AM

where the doors at

Mako Shark II · 12/17/2010, 04:31 PM

In your Shop yet.

Or

We have an "Open Door" policy!

tgriffin · 12/18/2010, 08:44 AM

PICTURES????

Don't keep us waiting

Mako Shark II · 12/18/2010, 06:04 PM

Geez Ty, give a guy a break. I've been workin'.

Now you'll have to wait, 'cause I just went on a glass anemone killin' mission in both tanks, scraped glass, vacuumed the upper bed crust and did 25 gallons worth of water changes. The tanks look less then happy with me right now.

Patiance my young Padawan.

tgriffin · 12/18/2010, 06:56 PM

if there is one thing I am not it is Patient! I'll give you a break. Ha!!! Take some time off. You mean to tell me that airlines don't take the Christmas Holidays off?

dcook · 04/10/2011, 07:18 PM

Any updates

Mako Shark II · 04/13/2011, 10:58 AM

No... I gotta do some updates.

The tank is 'wantin' some lovin' these days. I need to upgrade a couple things and take some new shots. Thanks for asking though.

I'll update and advise.

Mako Shark II · 12/26/2014, 04:08 PM

It's FOR SALE, because I'm working in Florida.

11/06/2008, 10:49 PM	#27
Mako Shark II Fish are Friends not Food Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Collierville, TN Posts: 2,919	Thanks Mohri! For those of you that don't know (or frankly care), I nabbed Mohri's canopy design off his 90. I basically loved the white crown molding approach, and thought "BRILLIANT!" I then modified his plans for my own 120. Note the comparison: Hereâ€™s the Original model. Mohriâ€™s 90, all the way from Idaho: Hereâ€™s the next-generation model. My 120: __________________ Every day, I get a little saltier...... Current Tank Info: 120g Reef, 225# LR, 2ea 250w XM 20k MH, 2ea T5 Actincs, 1090 GPH Closed Loop w/ Oceans Motions, Remote Eshopps Sump w/Fuge, Octopus TS-150 Skimmer, GEO Kalk, 1/3 HP Chiller, RO/DI, ATO, AGA RO & Salt Vats & plumbed Water changes on the fly!

02/02/2009, 12:49 PM	#30
Mako Shark II Fish are Friends not Food Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Collierville, TN Posts: 2,919	Thank you Mike! I noticed you were hanging out on the DIY thread. This is a Great one: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...8#post14290428 That's smart. Do your research and Plan, Plan, Plan it all out first. In the end, my canopy was almost stalled due to a $30 stainless steel piano hinge (lack of) availability. __________________ Every day, I get a little saltier...... Current Tank Info: 120g Reef, 225# LR, 2ea 250w XM 20k MH, 2ea T5 Actincs, 1090 GPH Closed Loop w/ Oceans Motions, Remote Eshopps Sump w/Fuge, Octopus TS-150 Skimmer, GEO Kalk, 1/3 HP Chiller, RO/DI, ATO, AGA RO & Salt Vats & plumbed Water changes on the fly!

07/31/2009, 09:27 PM	#32
Mako Shark II Fish are Friends not Food Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Collierville, TN Posts: 2,919	It's hard to believe, but I'm coming up on the One-Year anniversary! (8/8/08) Here's a Front shot of the tank today, July 31st 2009: __________________ Every day, I get a little saltier...... Current Tank Info: 120g Reef, 225# LR, 2ea 250w XM 20k MH, 2ea T5 Actincs, 1090 GPH Closed Loop w/ Oceans Motions, Remote Eshopps Sump w/Fuge, Octopus TS-150 Skimmer, GEO Kalk, 1/3 HP Chiller, RO/DI, ATO, AGA RO & Salt Vats & plumbed Water changes on the fly!

12/16/2010, 09:44 PM	#40
Mako Shark II Fish are Friends not Food Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Collierville, TN Posts: 2,919	Thanks guys! __________________ Every day, I get a little saltier...... Current Tank Info: 120g Reef, 225# LR, 2ea 250w XM 20k MH, 2ea T5 Actincs, 1090 GPH Closed Loop w/ Oceans Motions, Remote Eshopps Sump w/Fuge, Octopus TS-150 Skimmer, GEO Kalk, 1/3 HP Chiller, RO/DI, ATO, AGA RO & Salt Vats & plumbed Water changes on the fly!

12/17/2010, 04:31 PM	#42
Mako Shark II Fish are Friends not Food Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Collierville, TN Posts: 2,919	In your Shop yet. Or We have an "Open Door" policy! __________________ Every day, I get a little saltier...... Current Tank Info: 120g Reef, 225# LR, 2ea 250w XM 20k MH, 2ea T5 Actincs, 1090 GPH Closed Loop w/ Oceans Motions, Remote Eshopps Sump w/Fuge, Octopus TS-150 Skimmer, GEO Kalk, 1/3 HP Chiller, RO/DI, ATO, AGA RO & Salt Vats & plumbed Water changes on the fly!

11/06/2008, 10:05 PM	#26
2thdeekay Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 663	Hey Marty, thanks for inviting me to see your thread. I was really wanting to see your tank room behind the wall. Looks great! I really like what you did. Next time around, I'll have to borrow some of your ideas. Mohri

11/06/2008, 11:03 PM	#28
2thdeekay Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 663	Marty, I only shared a pretty basic idea with you. You did lots of improvements, which I'm hoping to borrow for my next build. Thanks again for sharing! Mohri

02/01/2009, 12:29 AM	#29
Corndork2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 511	Very clean look man. Thanks for all the pictures. Im building my first stand so these pics definately gave me a look of what Im in for.

07/01/2009, 11:15 PM	#31
FFrankie Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Charleston,SC Posts: 766	Looks great! It is always nice to see another over worked 120

07/31/2009, 10:46 PM	#33
glitzyone Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: collierville TN Posts: 1,000	looking good Marty.

07/31/2009, 10:59 PM	#34
2thdeekay Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 663	Very nice Marty.

07/31/2009, 11:07 PM	#35
Reefdiver77 Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Beech Bluff, TN Posts: 1,567	I am envious!!! Beautiful tank.

08/02/2009, 06:42 AM	#37
Goibot Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brighton, TN Posts: 353	Marty it looks really nice!

12/16/2010, 05:22 PM	#38
tgriffin Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 357	Marty You need to post an updated picture so we can all drool some more

12/16/2010, 05:40 PM	#39
TRENT_G Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 501	Sweet build, blows my DIY 120 stand away.

12/17/2010, 01:04 AM	#41
Zoaman1 Moved On Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 26	where the doors at

12/18/2010, 08:44 AM	#43
tgriffin Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 357	PICTURES???? Don't keep us waiting

12/18/2010, 06:04 PM	#44
Mako Shark II Fish are Friends not Food Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Collierville, TN Posts: 2,919	Geez Ty, give a guy a break. I've been workin'. Now you'll have to wait, 'cause I just went on a glass anemone killin' mission in both tanks, scraped glass, vacuumed the upper bed crust and did 25 gallons worth of water changes. The tanks look less then happy with me right now. Patiance my young Padawan. __________________ Every day, I get a little saltier...... Current Tank Info: 120g Reef, 225# LR, 2ea 250w XM 20k MH, 2ea T5 Actincs, 1090 GPH Closed Loop w/ Oceans Motions, Remote Eshopps Sump w/Fuge, Octopus TS-150 Skimmer, GEO Kalk, 1/3 HP Chiller, RO/DI, ATO, AGA RO & Salt Vats & plumbed Water changes on the fly!

12/18/2010, 06:56 PM	#45
tgriffin Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 357	if there is one thing I am not it is Patient! I'll give you a break. Ha!!! Take some time off. You mean to tell me that airlines don't take the Christmas Holidays off?

04/10/2011, 07:18 PM	#46
dcook Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: MI Posts: 193	Any updates __________________ Reefing its not just a hobby its a way of life! Current Tank Info: 100 gal

04/13/2011, 10:58 AM	#47
Mako Shark II Fish are Friends not Food Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Collierville, TN Posts: 2,919	No... I gotta do some updates. The tank is 'wantin' some lovin' these days. I need to upgrade a couple things and take some new shots. Thanks for asking though. I'll update and advise. __________________ Every day, I get a little saltier...... Current Tank Info: 120g Reef, 225# LR, 2ea 250w XM 20k MH, 2ea T5 Actincs, 1090 GPH Closed Loop w/ Oceans Motions, Remote Eshopps Sump w/Fuge, Octopus TS-150 Skimmer, GEO Kalk, 1/3 HP Chiller, RO/DI, ATO, AGA RO & Salt Vats & plumbed Water changes on the fly!

12/26/2014, 04:08 PM	#48
Mako Shark II Fish are Friends not Food Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Collierville, TN Posts: 2,919	It's FOR SALE, because I'm working in Florida. __________________ Every day, I get a little saltier...... Current Tank Info: 120g Reef, 225# LR, 2ea 250w XM 20k MH, 2ea T5 Actincs, 1090 GPH Closed Loop w/ Oceans Motions, Remote Eshopps Sump w/Fuge, Octopus TS-150 Skimmer, GEO Kalk, 1/3 HP Chiller, RO/DI, ATO, AGA RO & Salt Vats & plumbed Water changes on the fly!