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12-21-2008, 07:47 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Nov 2008
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Finally...lol
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Attachment 66401Finally, here are close ups of the 3 piles of rock and such...
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Last edited by taminate; 12-21-2008 at 08:56 PM.
Reason: links did not work
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12-21-2008, 08:27 PM
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THE VILLAGE IDIOT
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: chippewa falls, wi
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lookin good.....but your attachments on the above post dont work....just thought ud like to know.....
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12-21-2008, 08:46 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: caledonia MN
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Looks great but again your links above aren't working  |
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12-21-2008, 09:05 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Nov 2008
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we re-did the last post with pix..hope they work
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12-21-2008, 10:46 PM
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REEFer In Progress
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: La Crosse, WI
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Looks good Tamika and Nate!! Keep the pics coming... Im running out of room for new additions already, it bums me out lol. I dont think youll have that problem anytime soon with a 125gal!
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12-21-2008, 11:50 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Eau Claire, WI
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Looks beautiful!
When I started my 125, I had about 1/2 "white" rock and 1/2 live rock to save on money. It wasn't any time at all and you couldn't tell the difference. I'm sure the same will happen for you. Just that darned waiting! Reefing taught me patience... oh, and also, how to live on ramen noodles!!
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90 Gallon Box-O-Rocks.
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12-22-2008, 06:27 PM
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REEFer In Progress
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: La Crosse, WI
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Originally Posted by ReefLuvR
Reefing taught me patience... oh, and also, how to live on ramen noodles!!
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Reefing along with college taught me the same, just add the occasional Mac n' cheese! lol
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12-22-2008, 08:14 PM
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L.A.R.K. Plumbing Guru
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Sparta, WI
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The tank is really looking nice... I'm glad you got one of those racks that Matt was selling... Heck he is selling them for basically what I can make them for lol. *I wish those magnets weren't quite as expensive as they are* I stopped in to see Matt yesterday and was impressed with the new "cascade system" he was thinking about doing over his new fragging system. I tried to convince Jen to go for this idea in the past and had been shot down only to be shot down again yesterday as well lol. (I'll keep trying though)
Anyhow, my ENTIRE tank started with White Uncured rock... (I moved 2 of my rocks from my 70 gallon to start the tank out) and you know what my tank looks like now just a year and a half later... If I didn't tell you what was the origional rock or you didn't see the pictures you'd never know (seeing the rocks haven't moved in that time).
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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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12-22-2008, 08:18 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Wisconsin
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Wow guys...looking great! I need some new additions to my tank 
ok...maybe I need some more space in my tank
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12-22-2008, 08:25 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Nov 2008
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Thanks jason and matt
time to put another tank in ur house? you have lots of room...and another one..maybe a 125...sounds good then you would not have to get rid of all your monti..you could transfer some...BEAUTIFUL TANK AGAIN hansmatt!
jason-we need probably one more..i know i wanted to make one and matt said that the magnets cost about as much as the whole rack setup
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12-22-2008, 08:52 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Wisconsin
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I would consider getting a 5-6 foot, 24 wide 24 deep tank in the same place, but that would require a whole new stand, skimmer, and light, not to mention rock sand, etc...it would turn into a 2-3k job pretty darn fast...and that aint' gonna happen.
I think the magnets run about $3 each, so probably around $15 to make at the minimum. Figure shipping, and you're better off getting one from OTP (how much are they there?) Plus...I'm thrilled at the new stuff he's getting in...helps that we've got a thriving group eh?
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12-22-2008, 09:53 PM
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L.A.R.K. Plumbing Guru
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Sparta, WI
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The racks I think he said were around the $15-$18 range (just talked to him quick about this). Yes, the magnets after doing a bulk buy *of 50* turned out to be $3.10 each after shipping. The thing that was nice about making my own though was that I could make the rack whatever size I wanted (So, I have a few that are 24" long) *and that's with just the 2 magnets inside* I still am going to order some of the $0.99 magnets and put them on the outside of the glass to save some money on making the racks. I'll just get some of the sticky felt and put it to the tank side so not to scratch the glass. Also, after getting to see the racks OTP Matt has I think I'm going to glue on a anti-tip piece like those racks have.
Matt, I would agree that it would cost quite a bit to get a bigger setup going... But, wouldn't it be worth it? As Jen would say "do it for the fishes" lol
Jason
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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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12-23-2008, 10:18 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Nov 2008
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oh i completely understand it takes a lot of money to upgrade...we are on our 3rd tank (we are keeping this one!!!!) and I decided to not keep track of how much we spent...it is better for my sanity. I know eventually wherever we end up living...I will probably have another-bigger tank along with this one...but that will be away down the road-as it is not cheap by any means. expensive hobby-but very rewarding/fun!
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12-25-2008, 11:20 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Nov 2008
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GOODIES FROM O.T.P...will post pix tomorrow. We just got some new stuff tonight *yes i know it is Christmas--and All the stores are closed...he he... 1 of our new beauties happens to be a BEAUTIFUL BLASTO!!!!! (orange/red with a greenish middle) i will post pix tomorrow....we got some pink zoas...alveopors and some torch coral...NICE NICE PIECES!!!!! cannot wait until tomorrow to see them with the lights on!
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12-25-2008, 11:44 PM
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REEFer In Progress
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: La Crosse, WI
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Originally Posted by taminate
GOODIES FROM O.T.P...will post pix tomorrow. We just got some new stuff tonight *yes i know it is Christmas--and All the stores are closed...he he... 1 of our new beauties happens to be a BEAUTIFUL BLASTO!!!!! (orange/red with a greenish middle) i will post pix tomorrow....we got some pink zoas...alveopors and some torch coral...NICE NICE PIECES!!!!! cannot wait until tomorrow to see them with the lights on!
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OHH I see how it is Matt! Let some in before the others huh? Lol im just kiddin... Ill see ya tommorow morning!
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