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Unread 10/29/2007, 10:36 PM   #1
beaglelax
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Well i went and did i just ordered my 525 gallon tank from tenecor
Its another one of those come join and watch the progress so like all of these threads there will be picks and discussions i very open minded and easy going so feel free to add comments or suggestions that you think would benefit the build. This is only day one, i will have lots of pics through out the thread. As for now its starts with basic drawings and my babling. By the way i cant spell to safe my life so bare with me please

Tank specs:
525 Acrylic tank

Dimensions:
120''(10ft) long
48''(4 ft) deep
24''(2ft) high

I dont know what it is but my niche is deep shallow tanks i absolutly love them

Equipment
5 ft down draft skimmer which i hope i can find some beckettes and modify it

200 gallon Bio ball mechanical filtration sump

410 gallon Fuge ( i hope biggest on reefcentral )

UV to be discussed

Return is a dart i want slow water flow through the filtration to maximize filtration

there will be 2 barracudas for two closed loop systems that each have 2, 2inch inflows and 4 1 inch returns for each closed loop

and the skimmer will be powered by 1 baracudda

Ro/Di by Melev

200gallon Ro storage

And more pvc piping then i will know what to do with

The tank will have its own deticated fish room

The tank will be the center piece in my basement which i am remodeling. I want the room to be a the hang out room in the house, 2 , 3 flatscreens couchs and o yea a bar. The tank with have a 12,13 bar lip build into the front of it so u can get food/drink and sit in front of the tank at bar height.

So like i said before pics are comming soon but for now there will be sketches, this is one i did please critque it as to what should go where maybe.

The tank will be finished and shipped on Nov. 15 woot

So with that thanks for looking


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