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Unread 03/22/2017, 07:14 PM   #226
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Another new arrival. I decided to go with a super-sized carbon media reactor for the big tank. Thanks, Geo's Reef and Premium Aquatics for this gem!

























I love the Geo Cr. Can't wait to see your system up and running


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Unread 03/29/2017, 09:10 PM   #227
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That is a big reactor. Take lots of pictures when you set it up. I am curious how easy you find it.


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Unread 04/04/2017, 04:35 PM   #228
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Will do and thanks for following my build thread.

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That is a big reactor. Take lots of pictures when you set it up. I am curious how easy you find it.



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Unread 04/07/2017, 02:19 PM   #229
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Pretty excited to see how this tank comes along....ive always admired your collection of sps at the swaps


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Unread 04/16/2017, 01:01 PM   #230
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Thanks for the compliment and glad to have you along for my build thread!

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Pretty excited to see how this tank comes along....ive always admired your collection of sps at the swaps




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Unread 04/16/2017, 01:20 PM   #231
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Up Next: 400 pounds of cherry-picked XL Pukani rock from Premium Aquatics!

For the next update, a special thanks goes out to my friends @Premium Aquatics who always exceed my expectations! Not only did Brandon cherry pick over 400 pounds of XL Pukani rock for my new project, but he also personally delivered the rock to my house on Saturday (from Indianapolis, IN to Dayton, OH) and helped me unload it too. Talk about amazing service!















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Unread 04/16/2017, 01:27 PM   #232
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Pukani rock arrives!!! Personally delivered by Brandon @Premium Aquatics! The XL rock is amazing too.

















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Unread 04/16/2017, 01:48 PM   #233
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I really like the size and structure of Pukani rock and since it is uncured, I do not have to treat the rock for nuisance algae or pests either. My goal after curing the Pukani rock is to mix it with some of my mature, pest free Fiji rock from my grow-out system, which is filled with many types of sponges & beneficial bacteria as well.



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Unread 04/16/2017, 08:36 PM   #234
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Holy crap! I see some awesome pieces in those pictures! Totally jealous. I hope youll have visitation on this tank cuz i wanna come see it one day

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Unread 04/17/2017, 09:59 AM   #235
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Looking good Tim!! Can't wait to see this come to life.


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Unread 04/17/2017, 01:54 PM   #236
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looks like awesome rock! I had great luck with their live rock in the past too.


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Unread 04/18/2017, 09:29 PM   #237
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Unread 04/19/2017, 08:12 PM   #238
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Was great talking with you over the weekend Tim, and we are glad you like the rock! Love the grow out set up too...and that tank is just a phenom. No water even needed...can't wait to see what you do WITH water! Keep in touch my friend!

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Unread 04/22/2017, 12:30 PM   #239
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Yes indeed. The rock sizes are very large and nice.

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Thanks, buddy! Always good to hear from you.

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Looking good Tim!! Can't wait to see this come to life.
Thanks for the compliment and glad you had a great experience with the rock too.

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looks like awesome rock! I had great luck with their live rock in the past too.
Welcome aboard and thanks for following my build thread.

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Unread 04/22/2017, 12:36 PM   #240
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Thanks, Brandon! Enjoyed your visit and all the help you provided me. Already started the Pukani cycle too. Cheers my friend!

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Was great talking with you over the weekend Tim, and we are glad you like the rock! Love the grow out set up too...and that tank is just a phenom. No water even needed...can't wait to see what you do WITH water! Keep in touch my friend!

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Unread 04/22/2017, 12:48 PM   #241
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Thanks, Daniel. Enjoy seeing your large reef too. Your system is coming along very well with an amazing diversity of fish and corals.

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Unread 04/29/2017, 09:37 PM   #242
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Your corals always look so great. Do you supplement your 400 watt 14K Ushios with T5, VHO or LEDs? Scanned the thread and didn't notice any supplemental lighting.

Killer build by the way!

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Unread 04/30/2017, 10:19 AM   #243
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Thank you very much, Mark! I have always used 14k halides with no supplemental lights whatsoever. However, for the new display tank, I will be using supplemental lighting for the first time. Not sure how it will go ... so use to the daylight look for many years.

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Your corals always look so great. Do you supplement your 400 watt 14K Ushios with T5, VHO or LEDs? Scanned the thread and didn't notice any supplemental lighting.

Killer build by the way!

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Unread 05/01/2017, 06:10 PM   #244
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Why are you going to use supplements this time Tim?
Your way seems to be working just fine....

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Unread 05/01/2017, 06:47 PM   #245
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Cant wait to see what the ushio bulbs look like!! Following!!!! Love the corals you have cant wait to see the new tank setup!


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Unread 05/01/2017, 06:47 PM   #246
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Do they have the blue that the 20k radiums have?


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Unread 05/02/2017, 06:44 PM   #247
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Wow!
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Unread 05/02/2017, 06:46 PM   #248
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I believe sea swirls are great.
I've used them for years
If I didn't have rimless, I would use them


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Unread 05/05/2017, 03:17 PM   #249
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Good to hear form you Corey. Oversized calcium reactor for the most part.

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Unread 05/05/2017, 03:18 PM   #250
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I have never been able to compare the two as radiums never worked on my electronic ballasts. I run the 14K Ushio bulbs which burns a crisp white with a touch of blue.

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