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Old 11/25/2007, 09:59 PM
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Update on my new tank...

Didn't want to make another thread in here about it, but you can find some pics here...

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...6#post11253996
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Old 11/26/2007, 06:23 PM
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Nice set up
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Old 11/26/2007, 09:51 PM
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Re: Update on my new tank...

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Didn't want to make another thread in here
Dang, the RRC is getting dissed by Mr. 294! No love for his homies.

But other than that, the tank looks cool. I like your light hanging method, though I'm surprised you couldn't find a more aesthetically pleasing bracket.

Good call on the cord concealers, I've got 'em throughout my place as well (tv, computers, stereo, etc . . .)

Looking forward to seeing some life in there!
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Old 11/26/2007, 10:25 PM
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Re: Re: Update on my new tank...

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Dang, the RRC is getting dissed by Mr. 294! No love for his homies.

But other than that, the tank looks cool. I like your light hanging method, though I'm surprised you couldn't find a more aesthetically pleasing bracket.

Good call on the cord concealers, I've got 'em throughout my place as well (tv, computers, stereo, etc . . .)

Looking forward to seeing some life in there!
None of the aesthetically pleasing brackets were long enough to center the fixture over the tank
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Old 11/27/2007, 09:19 AM
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Oh, man . . . you need to call into MTV and see if they'll "Pimp Your Brackets"
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Old 11/27/2007, 10:09 PM
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Things are coming along
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Old 11/27/2007, 10:31 PM
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Nice, I see some snails in there. I'm glad to see you decided to put in a shallow sand bed. How many powerheads are you going to put in there?
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Old 11/27/2007, 10:36 PM
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Going to try and get away with one koralia 4 or one modded nanostream at first, although I'm sure I'm going to have to add at least one more once things start growing in. Considered the vortech, but there are some other things I would like to get first.
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Old 11/27/2007, 10:41 PM
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Easy on the livestock!!!!
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Old 11/28/2007, 12:29 AM
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Looking good Brandon
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Old 11/28/2007, 10:37 PM
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Cant wait!
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Old 11/28/2007, 11:05 PM
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Thanks guys!
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Old 11/28/2007, 11:11 PM
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how many gallons is this again? 50?

what are the demensions?
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Old 11/28/2007, 11:17 PM
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Around 55g (29.5x22.5x19.5)
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Old 11/28/2007, 11:36 PM
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Around 55g (29.5x22.5x19.5)
I've noticed that the wisest reefers choose 55s, good choice. It really helps to tie the room together, dude.
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Old 12/09/2007, 10:14 PM
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New fish

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Old 12/09/2007, 10:33 PM
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You're quite the nonconformist!

Thats an awesome looking (pipe?)fish. I think he's spotted that Cyclopeeze and he's going in for the kill.
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Old 12/09/2007, 10:50 PM
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Thats exactly whats happening. He eats frozen like a champ so far.
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Old 12/09/2007, 10:57 PM
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he looks really good, pipe fish don't mind the strong flow of sps type tanks?

btw....i see that nice deepwater up there.

so if marv got 4 in, and kept one, i guess that means the other 3 local owners are you, me, and twon. don't we all feel special!
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Old 12/09/2007, 11:04 PM
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he looks really good, pipe fish don't mind the strong flow of sps type tanks?

btw....i see that nice deepwater up there.

so if marv got 4 in, and kept one, i guess that means the other 3 local owners are you, me, and twon. don't we all feel special!
It's not going to be quite as high flow as my last SPS dominated tank, but from what I've read the banded pipes adapt really well to a reef tank environment if you can get them eating.

I can't wait to see that frag grown out. Judging from naka's pics, it should be a pretty fast grower
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Old 12/09/2007, 11:09 PM
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what are you plans for future fish stocking?
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Old 12/09/2007, 11:19 PM
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what are you plans for future fish stocking?
Pair of sunburst anthias for sure, and I want to try my hand at a trio of ventralis as well. I've never kept ventralis before, and I know their reputation; but I want to try them just once. Other than that I'm not sure. Maybe a hooded fairy pair or a flame wrasse pair, if I'm feeling brave (aka stupid) with the open top.
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Old 12/10/2007, 08:08 AM
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Brandon,
That Pipe Fish was awesome! Hope he does well for you.
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Old 12/10/2007, 12:01 PM
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Pair of sunburst anthias for sure, and I want to try my hand at a trio of ventralis as well. I've never kept ventralis before, and I know their reputation; but I want to try them just once. Other than that I'm not sure. Maybe a hooded fairy pair or a flame wrasse pair, if I'm feeling brave (aka stupid) with the open top.
i've been making some nice screen like tops to prevent fish from jumping out. they are for sale up at atlanitis if your interested. just give me or marvin the exact demensions of your tank, or the size and manufacturer.
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Old 12/10/2007, 12:23 PM
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i've been making some nice screen like tops to prevent fish from jumping out. they are for sale up at atlanitis if your interested. just give me or marvin the exact demensions of your tank, or the size and manufacturer.
did you make the top screen that was on the seahorse tank in front of the store? it was very nice.
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