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Unread 09/29/2013, 11:39 AM   #151
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Beautiful! Really interesting build. Subscribed and looking forward to further developments


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Unread 09/29/2013, 01:31 PM   #152
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Wow this is looking awesome! What did you use to bond the rocks?
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I answered in the last quote, but if you have any question, please talk me!!!!

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Unread 09/29/2013, 01:32 PM   #153
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Wow - Very Impressive! Everything looks to be thought out perfectly!
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Unread 09/29/2013, 01:33 PM   #154
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Beautiful! Really interesting build. Subscribed and looking forward to further developments
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How are you?

Many thank`s for the comments!!!!!!

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Unread 09/29/2013, 01:40 PM   #155
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Pictures!!!!!!!

Building the overflows:

Right


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The pipes going by gravity under the floor until the sump






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Unread 09/29/2013, 01:44 PM   #156
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Keep Going!!!!!!



On the top the "Siporax Tank"


Frag Tank


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300l of Siporax







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Unread 09/29/2013, 01:52 PM   #157
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More pictures





Frontal View - Now, before the reef lightning the glass reflex from the sunlight it is too strong!!!


Laminated Extra-Clear Frontal Glass 9 2x 10mm)








The outside chillers condensators - 2 of 1+1/2 Hp



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Unread 09/29/2013, 06:00 PM   #158
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This build is incredible! I can't wait to see it with water, rock and sand! Well done!


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Unread 09/29/2013, 06:34 PM   #159
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WOW... Wow... Oh all I have to say is WOW.


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Unread 09/30/2013, 02:48 AM   #160
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Hello Frontosa,

How are you?

Yes, it is some kind of cement sand bed, fake of course. However, necessary because reefs with substratum for example with aragonite has a short life-time. I did the same way that I did to atach the rocks as Worm asked me. I used some kind of white cement that we know here as "internal white cement floor under floor fast dry" from Quartzolite Weber Saint-Gobain. After the aplication is necessary to fill the aquarium with fresh water at least 4 times to avoid Ph alterations.

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Unread 10/02/2013, 03:44 AM   #161
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How are you?
Many thank`s my oncologist friend!!!!! Next week I am going to Prague to a meeting. If I have time I am planning to go to Bratislava!!!!!
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Daniel !!!
that`s great news, i`m not sure if You`re already here, but in case you`re in Bratislava, here`s my cellphone number: +421904853611
I`ll be happy to meet You and wellcome You for a visit

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Unread 10/19/2013, 02:11 AM   #162
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Absolutely stunning, this is one of the most unique builds I have ever seen. Well done


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Unread 10/19/2013, 10:18 AM   #163
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Cant even comment on how sweet this is going to look. Wait, I just did comment.


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Unread 10/19/2013, 02:07 PM   #164
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Can't wait to see it filled with life!
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Unread 10/19/2013, 07:53 PM   #165
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I love the excel you used to calculate the curvature of the glass. Do you think you can send that to me. My email is gclineNurse@gmail.com.


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Unread 10/19/2013, 08:55 PM   #166
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jeeezz doctor great job so far!


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Unread 10/20/2013, 01:38 PM   #167
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This build is incredible! I can't wait to see it with water, rock and sand! Well done!
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Many thank`s for your comments!!!

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Unread 10/20/2013, 01:39 PM   #168
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WOW... Wow... Oh all I have to say is WOW.
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Thank you very much for yours "WOW"!!!!!

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Unread 10/20/2013, 01:42 PM   #169
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Daniel !!!
that`s great news, i`m not sure if You`re already here, but in case you`re in Bratislava, here`s my cellphone number: +421904853611
I`ll be happy to meet You and wellcome You for a visit

Michael
Hello Kolakao!!!!

I just come back to Brazil now!!!!! I went to Prague, but unfortunately I did not have time to went to Bratislava. Thank you very much for your kindly words of welcome. Please, if one day you come to Brazil, talk to me. I`ll be happy to meet you here and welcome for a visit!!!!!!

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Unread 10/20/2013, 01:43 PM   #170
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Absolutely stunning, this is one of the most unique builds I have ever seen. Well done
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Many thank`s for your comments!!!!

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Unread 10/20/2013, 01:44 PM   #171
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Cant even comment on how sweet this is going to look. Wait, I just did comment.
Hello my friend Newbie!!!!!!

I remember ..... hahaha

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Unread 10/20/2013, 01:45 PM   #172
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Can't wait to see it filled with life!
Good luck!
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Thank you very much. Me too can`t wait!!!!!

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I love the excel you used to calculate the curvature of the glass. Do you think you can send that to me. My email is gclineNurse@gmail.com.
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Of course. I`ll send the file. PLease, if you have any additional doubt do not hesitate in contact me!!!!!

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Unread 10/20/2013, 01:49 PM   #174
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jeeezz doctor great job so far!
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Many thank`s!!!

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Unread 10/20/2013, 01:56 PM   #175
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Hello Guys!!!!

Update!!!!

At the beginning I tried to use 1 Reeflo Barracuda as return pump, but I have to changed for a Dart/Sniper because the flow rate of Barracuda is STRONG!!!!!!



The place for the Leds lightning!!!!!




















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