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Old 02-14-2006, 08:43 PM   #1
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Bare Bottom and I'm Lovin' It!!!


Barebottom Baby


Livestock:

1. False Percs (2)
2. Naso Tang
3. Yellow Tang
4. Blue-Eyed Anthias Female (3)
5. Lyretail Anthias Male
6. Algae Blenny
7. Various Corals (SPS, LPS, Softies)
8. ~115lbs Marshall Island LR

Equipment

75 Gallon AGA
Custom Canopy and Stand
20 Gallon Sea Clear Systems Sump
JBJ ATO w/ 20gallon Resevior

Mag 7 Return
Seio 1100 (2)
Maxi-jet 1200

Icecap 250W MH Ballast (2)
14k 250w SE Bulbs
Icecap 660 Ballast
110w Super Actinic Bulbs (2)
Icecap 4" Variable Speed Fans (2)

Deltec AP600 Protein Skimmer
Neptune Systems Aqua Controller Jr.

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Old 02-14-2006, 08:53 PM   #2
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Gorgeous. I love the dark crisp contrasts. Partially to a very good photo but im pretty sure the dark crisp contrasts are there just the same.

very nice
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Old 02-14-2006, 08:54 PM   #3
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SWEET!!!! looks great i bet bare bottom is ALOT eaiser to keep clean???
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Old 02-14-2006, 09:05 PM   #4
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Very nice.

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So am I, and I love it too.

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Old 02-14-2006, 11:24 PM   #5
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Thanks guys! I am going to post somemore pics tomorrow.
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Old 02-15-2006, 07:24 AM   #6
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SWEET!!!! looks great i bet bare bottom is ALOT eaiser to keep clean???
IMO it is easier because you do not worry about disturbing the sand bed, and you see exacly what needs to be vacummed out of the tank.

I been BB for 6 months and love it so far.
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Old 02-15-2006, 08:48 AM   #7
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what are the powerheads in the corners? they look kind of like tunze, but I can't tell
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Old 02-15-2006, 09:12 AM   #8
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Very good !
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Old 02-15-2006, 09:27 AM   #9
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Gorgeous. I love the dark crisp contrasts. Partially to a very good photo but im pretty sure the dark crisp contrasts are there just the same.

very nice
Hey did you notice this guys lighting.......I seem to recall last nights discussion!
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Old 02-15-2006, 09:28 AM   #10
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very nice setup!
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Old 02-15-2006, 10:09 AM   #11
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wow, i can only dream to have my tank look like that someday
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Old 02-15-2006, 11:38 AM   #12
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For more info on Barebottom systems join us, here on TRT, in the Substrate Free Tank Husbandry (Bare bottomed) forum.
http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/fo...sprune=1&f=164


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Old 02-15-2006, 11:57 AM   #13
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hahaha

not to give you a hard time (since I finally met you in person yesterday),
but if you're happy about the BB...why does the picture cut off right before the bottom? ;-)

just teasin....tank looks GREAT man!!
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Old 02-15-2006, 11:59 AM   #14
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Old 02-15-2006, 06:24 PM   #15
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Thanks guys!!! The reason why the bottom looks cut off is because of the angle of the shot. I will post somemore pics.
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