SupraSaltyReefer - ELOS 120XL and then some

[SupraSaltyReefer]

I was lucky and found this sweeeeet brand new ELOS Diamond Series 120XL on Craigslist back in June 2022. It's always been a dream of mine to own a ELOS tank so I had to jump on this deal that was too good to pass up. I was not planning on setting it up until I moved, but couldn't stand looking at it empty in the garage any longer. I'll be transferring everything from my Crystal Dynamics 90g (Previous tank journal here) , Innovative Marine EXT25 and 25g Lagoon into this tank. Follow my Instagram for the most up to date progress: SupraSaltyReefer

Tank Specs:
ELOS Diamond Series 120XL with Quiet Drain 2.
Dimensions: 47.3" x 31.5" x 19.7" (120cm x 80cm x 50cm)
12mm thick Diamond Glass
Water volume: 127 gallons (480 liters)
Gloss White stand: 47.3" x 31.5" x 34.3" (120cm x 80cm x 87cm)
3/8" White beveled Starboard

Lighting - Let it shine!
- 3X Ecotech Marine XR30 G5 Blue with Diffusers and RMS Slide
- 2X Kessil A360X Tuna Blue with WiFi Dongle and DIY screw mounts
- EcoTech Marine Multi-Light RMS Track 30.5" hung with XR717 RMS Hanging Kit

Sump & Filtration:
Red Sea Peninsula 650 V3 sump
Dimensions: 38.26" x 20.23" x 16.02"
(972mmx x 514mm x 407mm)
10mm thick glass
Water Volume: 35 gallons

Inside the sump:
- Return Pump: Ecotech Marine Vectra M2
- Fleece Roller: ReefMat 1200
- Protein Skimmer: Nyos Quantum 220 with Avast Marine Works Swabbie neck cleaner
- Auto Top Off: Tunze Osmolator 3155
- UV Sterilizer: Aqua Ultraviolet - Classic 57 Watt - White
- Algae Reactor: Pax Bellum A.R.I.D. N24 aka The Ferrari of algae reactors
- Dosing Pump: Red Sea ReefDose 4
- Heater: Bulk Reef Supply 300W Titanium Heater Element connected to Ink Bird ITC-306A
- Refugium Light: 2X Neptune Systems GRO Refugium Light
- Bio Filter Media: Sera Siporax, EcoSystem Aquarium Miracle Mud Refugium Media 10lbs
More to come............

Flow:
- 2X Ecotech Marine VorTech MP40QD with Neat Aquatics Limpet Wide Flow Guard

Controller - Automation
- Neptune Systems A2 Apex Controller
- 2x Energy Bar 832
- 1x Temperature Probe
- 1x Salinity Probe
- 1x pH Probe
- 1x ORP Probe
- Neptune Systems Trident

Misc. Equipment:

Supplements:

Fish:

Inverts:

Corals List:
LPS:

Softies:

TO BE CONTINUED.......

 

[SupraSaltyReefer]

07/03/2022, 6:31pm
Got it home safe.

07/03/2022, 7:16pm
Too many tanks in my garage. Anyone else into cycling?

07/03/2022, 7:17pm
Quite Drain 2, so nice!

01/15/2023, 11:09pm
Building the stand. Those 3 tanks will be transferred into the ELOS.

01/16/2023,1:05am
Stand complete! I believe it's made of MDF, but seems different and much thicker than other MDF stands I've owned. Not a fan of the open bottom, but it's suppose to help reduce vibration from the return pump.

01/17/2023, 5:24pm
One last check before bringing it into the house. Don't mind the old 26yr old slow Toyota in the background

01/17/2023, 10:45pm
Made it onto the stand safely! This tank was very bottom heavy since it has double panels of glass for the bottom.

01/18/2023, 11:37am
This location will get a few good hours of sunlight.

01/18/2023, 11:38am
ELOS Diamond Glass, probably their own rebranded low iron glass.

01/18/2023, 11:38am
Quiet Drain 2, small box but this thing moves tons of water.

 

[SupraSaltyReefer]

01/18/2023, 11:38am
Black circles are to hold the double panel of glass bottom.

01/18/2023, 2:43pm
Don't mind the plastic wrap still on it

02/07/2023, 1:00pm
Custom ClearView Pisces EXO lid arrived, fitment was just so so. The tabs were cut too small so unless it was super carefully placed on top it would fall into the tank.

02/14/2023, 12:34pm
I was able to hang the EcoTech Marine Multi-Light RMS Track 30.5" with XR717 RMS Hanging Kit last night. It was my first time hanging a rail from the ceiling. Much easier than I thought.

02/26/2023, 12:49am
Added some Harbor Freight Anti-fatigue foam mats to the bottom and 42" dog crate plastic pan to catch any water to protect my floor. Also test fitting the ReefMat 1200.

02/26/2023, 1:07am
Getting ready to modify the sump so the ReefMat 1200 can fit.

02/26/2023, 1:44am
All done. Very easy with the Red Sea tool kit.

 

[Coral reefer]

Miracle mud?!? Old school!

 

[SupraSaltyReefer]

Miracle mud?!? Old school!

It's just kitty litter lol

 

[Darkxerox]

Miracle mud?!? Old school!

I know I saw the starboard and wondered why no one uses that anymore either? I figured it gives good avalanche protection and reflection of light.

I should put my tank next to my Peloton too!

What's your plan for the tank? Mixed reef?

 

[PeetaJai]

Will then Anti-fatigue foam mats be good for leveling the tank? That seem like. A great idea.

 

[BAYMAC]

Will then Anti-fatigue foam mats be good for leveling the tank? That seem like. A great idea.

I've used yoga mats often for this.

 

[PeetaJai]

I've used yoga mats often for this.

Do you use Yoga mat for under then stand?

 

[BAYMAC]

Do you use Yoga mat for under then stand?

I have used them for stands as well. They compress to next to nothing lol

 

[SupraSaltyReefer]

I know I saw the starboard and wondered why no one uses that anymore either? I figured it gives good avalanche protection and reflection of light.

I should put my tank next to my Peloton too!

What's your plan for the tank? Mixed reef?

The starboard is definitely there in case a avalanche happens and I like the white contrast as well. Great view from the rare occasion I use my Peloton lol.

It'll be a mixed reef mainly torches, hammers, and shrooms.

 

[SupraSaltyReefer]

Will then Anti-fatigue foam mats be good for leveling the tank? That seem like. A great idea.

Yep, I use it on all my nano tanks. Much cheaper and thicker than yoga mats. I normally get one of these depending which thickness I want:

$9.99 - https://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-anti-fatigue-foam-mat-set-94635.html

$10.99 - https://www.harborfreight.com/anti-fatigue-roll-mat-61241.html

 

[Kensington Reefer]

Yep, I use it on all my nano tanks. Much cheaper and thicker than yoga mats. I normally get one of these depending which thickness I want:

$9.99 - https://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-anti-fatigue-foam-mat-set-94635.html

$10.99 - https://www.harborfreight.com/anti-fatigue-roll-mat-61241.html

Thanks for the links

 

[BAYMAC]

Yep, I use it on all my nano tanks. Much cheaper and thicker than yoga mats. I normally get one of these depending which thickness I want:

$9.99 - https://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-anti-fatigue-foam-mat-set-94635.html

$10.99 - https://www.harborfreight.com/anti-fatigue-roll-mat-61241.html

lol unless you head over to Ross... I've found mats for a few bucks.

 

[SupraSaltyReefer]

lol unless you head over to Ross... I've found mats for a few bucks.

Ross is great! I’m always in the kitchen aisle looking for what I can use for my tank lol. I’ve found yoga mats are a bit too thin and soft so they compress too much under the weight of the water. These are much thicker at 5/16” and 1/2” and more dense.

 

[SupraSaltyReefer]

Bottom of the QuietDrain 2 overflow.

So glad the plumbing was simple to set up. I reduced the 1 1/4” down to 1” so the Spears gate valve would be less expensive and so my ReefMat 1200 tubing would fit.

 

[SupraSaltyReefer]

2/25/23
No turning back. She’s getting wet!

I have too many fish tanks lol

The most organized my corals have ever looked.

Still a work in progress. Corals and fishes still in tubs.

 

[gmdcdvm]

Hahaha. It’s an addiction.
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[Kensington Reefer]

Here’s an elos tank story for ya

480gl elos braceless earthquake trap

I promised Jesse at ELOS I would post a picture or two a couple months ago, better late than never. New tank will replace 125gl in same room that has broken top brace. Once I finally get the 480gl up and running i'll get rid of the 125gl. I'm on a snails pace is an understatement. Adding to the...

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[SupraSaltyReefer]

Here’s an elos tank story for ya

480gl elos braceless earthquake trap

I promised Jesse at ELOS I would post a picture or two a couple months ago, better late than never. New tank will replace 125gl in same room that has broken top brace. Once I finally get the 480gl up and running i'll get rid of the 125gl. I'm on a snails pace is an understatement. Adding to the...

forums.reefcentral.com

Wow thanks for sharing! Amazing tank. Never knew Elos made custom tanks. I wonder if it’s still up and running and if it held up to any of the earthquakes we’ve had since 2007.