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06/21/2009, 03:07 PM | #1 |
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DanW’s 187 SPS Dominated Reef Journal
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My name is Dan and I am a reefaholic. I thought that I would share my addiction with perhaps the only folks that would really understand. The tank was initially set-up in November 2008. It replaced a 110 gallon that was up for 2 years, which replaced a 46 gallon that was up for 4 years. My plan is use this thread as a sort of reef journal from set-up to ??? Thanks for reading, please feel free to comment as I am always open to suggestions and new ideas. Equipment: 187 gal. Lee-Mar 3 sided Starfire (60”l x 30”w x 24”h), euro-braced, tempered glass bottom 36” Lee-Mar Atlantis series maple stand Vortech 2 x MP40 Tunze 2 x 6045 48” Giesemann Spectra Pendant: 2 x 250SE, 4x48” T5 Bubble King 200 Mini Korallin 1502 calcium reactor Geo kalkwasser reactor 2 x TLF reactors (GFO & carbon) Mag 12 return AC Jr. Advanced Acrylics 3 chambered sump: 36”l x 24”w x 20”h Tunze Osmolator But first some pictures of the old 110 (60”l x 18”w x 24”h) taken October 2008 just before being taken down |
06/21/2009, 05:00 PM | #2 |
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My first two frags went into the tank on October 26. Luckily there was no water, they were eventually removed.
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06/21/2009, 05:44 PM | #3 |
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Very Nice Dan. My tank came on one of those crates as well
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06/21/2009, 06:05 PM | #4 |
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Looks good Dan.
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November 8, 2008 – The tank is filled and running, still very cloudy.
Sump pictures with a temporary skimmer. |
06/22/2009, 04:34 PM | #8 |
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Dan that is looking killer! Hurry up and post some updated pics! Looks VERY clean! Well thought out!
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06/22/2009, 04:36 PM | #9 |
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nice tank Dan.
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I can't stand the suspense!!! More please...
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Yes, two tanks running in the living room. Can you hear my wife? “You want to do what?” “You never told me that you wanted to have two tanks!” “How long will till you take one away, you know the holidays are coming.” Can you hear me? "But, but, but…”
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Count your blessings. At least your tank is IN the house!
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What kind of lights are you going to be using? I don't think your 48" Giesemann fixture is going to cut it.
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This will be a fun thread to follow. Dan you have a great tank can't wait to see some of those sps shot's.
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more pics now, Dan.
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Dan, I am still hanging on to my main tank. Your room look good with 2 tanks. Tell your wife" Do you think tanks look good than just wall?" We can have family reunion and explore Aquarium of the Pacific In the House. Guests will admire us."
I like to come by to check out your tank sometime Dan. Bro John. When are you going to setup your bro ? follow the bunch bro.
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