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09/27/2008, 11:00 PM | #251 |
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I am approaching my build from the bottom up since I don't have the tank yet
Tonight Harold and I changed out the failing mag3600 for a blueline 100Hd and the leaking 30 gal sump for a 60 gal tote. Because of the extra power we had to make a by pass back to the sump so the tank would not over flow.
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09/27/2008, 11:07 PM | #252 |
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looks good capn
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You must use "Regular Clorox" Any scents like "New Fresh Scent Clorox" will kill all of your animals in a few minutes (don't ask) "Paul b" Current Tank Info: 84 gallon(60x18x18) tank, 40 breeder frag, 30 gallon lps |
09/28/2008, 11:16 AM | #253 |
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this is what grim reefer recommended for T5 lighting on the 220gal
http://www.saltycritter.com/lighting...llation-t5.htm
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09/28/2008, 01:57 PM | #255 |
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Actually for a good complete setup with bulbs, that 1200.00 "really isn't that bad". LOL, amazing the cash we put into these tanks. Great shots Scott!
TJ, update on the drilling? Did you finalize your plans for the garage layout?
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Also, I need to order all the bulkheads. I have a few offers on the table for a Reeflo Barracuda pump for the closed loop. So I'll be taking a look at those this coming week. |
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09/28/2008, 06:55 PM | #258 |
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~Ooo Barracuda!~ (ala Heart)
Good to hear the holes went well. Good luck with all the others.
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09/28/2008, 09:17 PM | #260 |
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Yeah, I need to try and get a cost estimate for the various setups. With the retrofit kit, I'd be able to fit around 20 - 36" T5's (10 on each side)
Lighting will probably end up being a fairly lenghty discussion when it comes time to make a decision. 250w vs 400w vs T5's. It's going to be the last purchase I make for the tank though.
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10/01/2008, 07:08 PM | #261 |
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Ok...I guess I should post this on the thread that was actually declared "the winner"...
..soooo Congrats on being October's ThOTM, T!!! YAAAAY!! Last edited by LAK; 10/01/2008 at 07:15 PM. |
10/01/2008, 07:24 PM | #262 |
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Woohoo!! Nice job TJ!
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10/01/2008, 07:33 PM | #263 |
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congrats swift!!!
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10/01/2008, 07:46 PM | #264 |
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Congratulations TJ !!!
Very well deserved !
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10/01/2008, 08:53 PM | #265 |
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Congrats. But we could use an update LOL mabye even some of those awsome pics that u take.
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10/01/2008, 08:56 PM | #266 |
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WOOHOO! Way to go TJ.
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10/02/2008, 06:34 AM | #267 |
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Thanks guys
I should have an update later today/this evening. I'm going to pick up some stuff after work, and my new hole saws should be here. So I can get the last holes cut, and the overflow construction started.
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10/02/2008, 07:39 AM | #268 |
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Congrats.
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10/02/2008, 03:15 PM | #269 |
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Congrats TJ Reef On!
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And now back to my regularly scheduled lurking. Drill It! Current Tank Info: Buncha parts and tanks of various size. Nothing currently running :( |
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congrats..very well deserved!
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10/02/2008, 04:27 PM | #271 |
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Congrats TJ
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10/02/2008, 05:27 PM | #272 |
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Thanks everyone
I definitely appreciate everyone who voted, and who nominated my thread. Hopefully a lot will happen this month to keep this build exciting and moving forward.
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10/02/2008, 05:28 PM | #273 |
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Well I don't have a major update. I was planning on picking up some stuff today, but it ended up not working out. So I'll be traveling up to pick everything up tomorrow, and also stopping at Salty Critter to pick up something for my 90g tank.
However, the hole saws showed up today from www.glass-holes.com so I can cut the remaining holes in the tank. You can see how much larger the hole saw is for the 1-1/2" bulkheads than the 1" ones (bottom right 2 are new ones).
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Looooooong Day... but I got the stuff!
After I finish getting everything settled and unpacked, I'll post pictures.
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Who needs a truck, when you have the Mazda6
75g Tanks all cleaned up: Fuge Tank: Sump Tank: |
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