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wow i wish i can make stuff like you guys! Tagging along to see how this turns out.
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09/08/2011, 05:06 AM | #28 | |
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09/08/2011, 05:21 AM | #29 |
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Your tank size is a dream.
I admire you working with acrylic, no room for error, can be costly. Definitely subscribed, and good luck with your build... |
09/08/2011, 08:36 AM | #30 | |
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I'm currently redoing my fishroom so that I can have access to the back of the DT (it's not easy to reach over a DT that is 40" front to back)...figured that it might be a good idea to put sump on wheels, just in case!
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I will be watching this build as it is almost nearly the same size as my tank all the specs are the same except mines is 27 tall and I just want to tell you its a pia working in the middle of the tank when its 48 wide I love the size of my tank but no way no how would I imo have made my stand that tall with 8 ft ceilings especially after you put on the lighting you will barely have any room to work and place live rock make changes etc. I went with a 44 inch stand cause I have 15 ft ceilings. And if you ever want to get a in close personal look at what it actually looks like I stay in New Tampa not to far from you and its a 520 8x48x27. oh and mixing your water I filled my whole tank sump etc with ro/di water about 700 gallons and once the water level was right I added the salt in the main display turned on two MP60's and a the return pump and let it have at it for about 2 days until it cleared up and the salt and everything checked out. I upgraded from a 220 also and used my rock and sand and I had it up and running the same day and didnt loose a thing so as long as you arent starting completely over you are fine for same day set up. Oh and by the way if you didnt want to do the closed loop system the MP60's provide a ton of flow. I have 2 of them on my tank. And di you think about going with another Itech or are you set on the reef octopus
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09/08/2011, 06:25 PM | #33 |
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if you have a garage you can do a fish room that is what i am doing drilling through the wall.just do not want to hear the pump running.imo
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09/09/2011, 08:00 AM | #34 | |
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09/09/2011, 08:01 AM | #35 |
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Does anyone have any experience with a "gyre" flow tank. And how I could accomplish this task?
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09/09/2011, 07:50 PM | #36 |
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awesome build....tagging along for ideas.
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09/10/2011, 07:32 AM | #37 |
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Finally finished the sump. About to do a water test and check for leaks.
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09/10/2011, 07:32 AM | #38 |
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09/10/2011, 10:12 AM | #39 |
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Just added the refugium. Its 24" x 24" x 12".
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09/10/2011, 06:38 PM | #40 |
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wow, cant wait to see you build the tank. Looking good
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09/11/2011, 07:33 AM | #41 |
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09/11/2011, 07:40 AM | #42 |
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Well I did the first leak test.
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09/13/2011, 05:50 AM | #43 |
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Just saw a store closing and I will be picking up this baby for 600 dollars. Cant pick it up until between October 1st and 10th.
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09/13/2011, 05:51 AM | #44 |
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Now I have to find someone that can remove the scratches and buff it to look like new. |
09/13/2011, 06:30 AM | #45 | |
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09/13/2011, 06:38 AM | #46 |
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oh man that looks awesome!!!! what are the dimensions?
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09/13/2011, 10:53 AM | #47 |
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Yesssir it will. I just dont like the center overflow. It wont fit my sump I designed so I will remove it and close it off and then have the overflow box built on the 48" end and do the Beananimal there.
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09/13/2011, 11:01 AM | #48 |
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sweet!!!!!
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09/13/2011, 11:18 AM | #49 |
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09/13/2011, 11:38 AM | #50 |
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I guess so! if I send you some $, could you purchase some Lotto tickets for me?
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