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Old 07-22-2009, 07:28 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default My 90gal reef build

In the process of gathering equipment at the moment.
The tanks will be here in about 10 days.
90g DT 48"x18"24"
55g Sump 48"13"18"

I may add my 29 on to the system as a grow out or secondary DT but haven't decided for sure yet

Equipment will be:
Octopus Extreme 200 Skimmer
PM12 Mag Drive Return Pump
2 400w Ice Cap Ballasts and Pendents
Vortech Mp40w
1000gph double overflow

Im going to keep mostly SPS and LPS, I hope to get a calc reactor at a later time but until then...

Comments, ideas, suggestions?
I would love to have some input from people running like systems and/or equipment.
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Old 07-22-2009, 05:09 PM   #2 (permalink)
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nice size set-up...u could use the 29gal as a refugium.
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Old 07-22-2009, 05:38 PM   #3 (permalink)
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that is a good idea i just dont know if i will have space for it
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Old 07-31-2009, 02:42 PM   #4 (permalink)
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the new tank is here, wish i had a camera so i could share, but until then i need someone to help me get it out of the truck
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Georgia is kind of far for me to drive.. ):
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haha its only like what 15 hours
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Yeeeeeeh...
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Congratulations..are you going to set up a "journal" post and keep us updated on the progress when you are setting it up or just let us picture it in our minds...

I am SO envious! LOL

No I am happy for you of course. Keep us updated on the progress, hope you find some strong help soon to get it unloaded.

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well the tank is in side now, man it sure does look huge sitting next to my 42" tv, i looks off balance i may move it to the center of the wall in front of my bed and put the tv in the corner, hahah priorities!!! tank vs tv....who will win
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sorry guys but this is going to have to be a no picture thread for a while.

Progress the tanks is currently in place and is being filled as i type this.
i am now officially out of salt so that's always good
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Sorry Phil, you cant tease us with a thread like this and not have pics! It just aint right!

Sounds like a great project you have going. Will be looking forward to updates! Oh and Get a Camera soon!!!
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Sorry Phil, you cant tease us with a thread like this and not have pics! It just aint right!

Sounds like a great project you have going. Will be looking forward to updates! Oh and Get a Camera soon!!!
i use my dad's camera but he took it to Canada with him....so yea, i may look in to getting one though, mine broke the other day
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This picture was taken about 20 mins after putting the sand in, the tank is now crystal clear.

Yes i will get more picks up later, now that it is clear.

I am ready to move things over but sadly the tank isn't.
Still need to get some more sand, 60lbs only gave me about a 1.5" SB and I am looking for for a 2-2.5.
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FINALLY! Pictures! lol

I think the tank wins over the TV

Great poster btw!
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haha yeah im lovin that poster above the tank
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yes tv may be new but it lost the battle against the tank

haha i may just move the poster to beside the tank, definitely not taking it down
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Old 08-06-2009, 03:47 AM   #17 (permalink)
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just started moving things over today, i am only moving fish and rock though since i dont have my new lights yet, so until then the 29gal will act as a frag tank
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its gonna be sweet im excited to see what you do with it phil.
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We need more pics Phil.
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i will get some up when i get off work
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