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06-29-2009, 11:44 PM
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Little Fishy
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sparta, WI
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I did get a 55 as well today and will be using that for my sump. Boy how things can change. I gave my buddy the 30gal and stand. He can be the newbie...LOL!!
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120Gal/55gal sump. Mag18 return. Outer Orbit 2X150MH/T5. Mixed reef in progress.  !
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07-01-2009, 10:47 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sparta, WI
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Photo update...
Build pics...
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07-01-2009, 10:59 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sparta, WI
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Originally Posted by reefer.madness
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The tank is getting a trim around the base and top with corners to cover the chip in the right corner. This way the light has a good edge to mount to as well.
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07-01-2009, 11:06 AM
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Shark
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Winona MN
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Originally Posted by reefer.madness
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There's no way this is the same tank and stand.....right...? 
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There's a reason why blood, sweat and tears are all salty. I have saltwater coursing through my veins. - Melev
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75 Gallon RR, SPS dominated, Outer Orbit 2x250 (14k)MH 4x54 T5, Bubble King Mini160, Tunze Ozmolator 3155, Eheim 1262
45 Gallon Perfecto Cube, 24" Sunpod 250 Watt, Modded Coralife Super Skimmer 125, Tunze Ozmolator 3155, Oceanrunner 2500
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07-01-2009, 11:09 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sparta, WI
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Originally Posted by firsthesitation
There's no way this is the same tank and stand.....right...? |
Indeed it is!! I spent hours sanding and painting. I used black semi-gloss enamel. Not bad for picking it up on Monday...
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07-01-2009, 11:13 AM
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Shark
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Winona MN
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Holy crap. Thats increadible. Be proud of it.
Did you just paint the trim? I've never seen anyone do that. What'd you use?
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Nick
There's a reason why blood, sweat and tears are all salty. I have saltwater coursing through my veins. - Melev
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75 Gallon RR, SPS dominated, Outer Orbit 2x250 (14k)MH 4x54 T5, Bubble King Mini160, Tunze Ozmolator 3155, Eheim 1262
45 Gallon Perfecto Cube, 24" Sunpod 250 Watt, Modded Coralife Super Skimmer 125, Tunze Ozmolator 3155, Oceanrunner 2500
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07-01-2009, 11:25 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sparta, WI
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Rust-oleum enamel. I only painted the very top edge and the outside. It will get a trim and I didn't want any light edges to reflect from inside. The only thing I have left is to maybe paint the back too. I might just leave it since the walls in my livingroom are pale yellow. The lighter color will reflect light better than say blue or black...
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07-01-2009, 05:44 PM
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L.A.R.K. Plumbing Guru
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Sparta, WI
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WOW... That's an unbelievable change from what it started out as to what it is in the picture now!!!! I'm going to have to make my way over sometime when you aren't working to come and check out your setup seeing you have been over to my place on a few occasions! lol
Jason
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07-01-2009, 05:47 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Dalzell, SC
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WOW!!! I knew there was a beautiful tank under there..lol...I had big dreams for that tank--glad you can put it to good use! keep us posted on pix and such
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07-02-2009, 12:29 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sparta, WI
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Originally Posted by Jrmass
WOW... That's an unbelievable change from what it started out as to what it is in the picture now!!!! I'm going to have to make my way over sometime when you aren't working to come and check out your setup seeing you have been over to my place on a few occasions! lol
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Oh trust me, you'll be over soon enough!! I'm gonna need your assistance when I make my plumbing list. Don't want to miss anything from Menard's since the Ace Hardware here closed now 
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07-02-2009, 07:53 PM
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L.A.R.K. Plumbing Guru
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Sparta, WI
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Originally Posted by reefer.madness
Oh trust me, you'll be over soon enough!! I'm gonna need your assistance when I make my plumbing list. Don't want to miss anything from Menard's since the Ace Hardware here closed now |
Ace didn't close... just remodeled the front of the store... besides that AADIB (all american do it best) is just as good for plumbing parts.
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125 AGA w/ 75 AGA sump, Dolphin 3600 SP pump, MRC-3 Skimmer w/ Blueline #70 Pump, 1/5 HP Cyclone Chiller w/ temp controller, as well as a 70 gallon tank that is linked into the system to use as a frag growout*
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07-02-2009, 09:06 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Eau Claire, WI
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I agree with Nick and Jason. That looks fantastic!! You're doing a great job. Keep up the pics, this is one build I'm really looking forward to following!
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07-03-2009, 03:38 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sparta, WI
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Looks to be the last thing is plumbing!! I have my skimmer, sump, return pump and filter sock. Sand from OTP. Finishing up the stand on sunday. Hoping the smell is gone by the weekend to move it inside. I will post pics then...
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07-03-2009, 07:45 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: La Crosse WI
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cant wait to see this up and running. I have half a mind to take my tank apart again and paint the back and redo the canopy lol. Great work
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07-03-2009, 09:34 PM
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REEFer In Progress
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: La Crosse, WI
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Looks wonderful! What a great job you did!
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