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Old 09/26/2007, 06:42 PM
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wow, that looks amazing!
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Old 09/26/2007, 07:03 PM
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wow tank looks full already lol. i would definately do something about your overflow tube. get one of those filtersock holders that hooks onto the side of the tank n the drain tube is attaches. how are you liking the deltec? when i do decide to setup my dream system (when i grow up move outa mommys house lol) ima go the pendant rimless look too. i'd go with a vortec if i were you(thats what ima do w the dream) for two reasons: heat might be an issue with this setup down the road and y would you want any wires going over that beautiful glass edge of yours? it wouldn't make sence to me to get rimless and pendant just to have wires and what not ruining what you worked (and paid) so hard/ much for?
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Old 09/26/2007, 08:31 PM
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Thanks Nick,
That is a good idea about the filter sock holder, i might put one on, but I really am not a big fan of filter socks. I used to have 5 of them and change them out every week, then wash them at the end of the month. But it seems as though they never get as clean as the original.

The skimmer is still being adjusted, I just put it in last night, and I am still fiddling with the water level. It worked awesome on my 150g when I was breaking it in/testing it out.

I have been looking at the vortec, but am not sure where I would put it. It will probably end up going in there, only because I love to play with new equipment. I am selling my tunzes so I will need something else to play with.

Keep saving, and get a good job. I started on SW on my freshman year of HS, now I am a sophomore in college. I have had my 150g since junior year in HS. I got by using ALL used equipment off of RC, and trade with a lot of people. Make friends with people at the LFS, it will help you in the long run, even if they are obnoxious.

Thanks for the reply, and good luck with
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Old 09/26/2007, 09:56 PM
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Jim, that FTS pic looks great... where did you get that modern, pedestal-style aquarium stand :-)

Fantastic progress... looks just like all those posts of Japanese rimless, braceless aquariums.

You mentioned you had the Deltec running on your 150G... how did it compare to the skimmer you had running at the time?
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Old 09/26/2007, 10:10 PM
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LOL.......everyone asks me where I got the stand from.

The Deltec was ran on the opposite end of my sump(near return pump) and it was second inline to my mesh-modded G-3. It would skim a little, but the g-3 got most of it. When I turned the G-3 off it started pulling out alot. I still have not figured out the perfect adjustment, but I am getting there. I just need to be patient, its tough to just sit and wait.
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Old 09/26/2007, 10:13 PM
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Here a pic I just took.....just to keep things moving.




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Old 09/27/2007, 04:39 PM
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Here is another shot from the side.......


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Old 11/19/2007, 07:24 PM
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any updates?

Are you running just the closed loop for water movement?

Is that enough movement for all your SPS?
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Old 11/19/2007, 08:36 PM
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I was thinking the same... the picture with just the rocks and the picture with all the corals in it..... took me by surprise... Looks great!

If you don't have enough flow, perhaps you can seek in nanostream 6025. If want more, you can always mod it too.

Keep up the good work.
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Old 11/26/2007, 10:31 PM
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Such a nice tank! How are the corals doing?

I would suggest a Vortech hidden in the back or side on pulse mode to help you get some extra flow if needed.
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Old 11/29/2007, 02:35 PM
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I thought that ADA tanks were tempered? Is that just the smaller ones?
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Old 11/29/2007, 02:42 PM
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Nice work !!
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Old 11/29/2007, 02:49 PM
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Your going to need to upgrade again before too long!
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Old 12/01/2007, 11:06 PM
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Great tank!
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Old 12/02/2007, 03:03 PM
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double post.

Last edited by salty child 79; 12/02/2007 at 03:13 PM.
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Old 12/02/2007, 03:05 PM
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Hey guys I have added a few new things to the tank....and I have taken a few things out.

s0hcsleeper......The closed loop is not in use. I have added a sureflo maximod and that provides all of the filtration. The closed loop would have been enough but the pump was leaking and i needed the space for an ATO

eagleONE.....I used to use all tunze equipment, now I am trying new things. The Sureflo 1600 is just as good as my streams used to be.

uchiha.... no room for vortech...already tried.

GrandeGixxer....not sure, maybe the guy I got it from had it custom made.

mg426.....THANKS

InvaderJim....this was a downgrade from my 150g, I am going away to school soon.

fisheebill....THANKS
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Old 12/02/2007, 03:13 PM
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more pics to come
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Old 12/02/2007, 03:53 PM
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New coco worm.......


New red cap....


New TRUE miami orchid(not ORA)....


Potters angel....


Pink birdsnest....





Here is my chalice scrolling like a monti.....



Arc-Eye Hawk.....
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Old 12/02/2007, 03:54 PM
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FULL TANK SHOTS










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Old 12/02/2007, 09:21 PM
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Great shots!
This tank is great!

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Old 12/02/2007, 10:53 PM
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Looks very nice...
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Old 12/02/2007, 11:17 PM
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Wow thats looking excellent
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Old 12/03/2007, 08:42 AM
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thanks guys.
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Old 12/12/2007, 09:53 AM
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Great tank, I'm thinking of doing an ADA 90P reef ready tank which is the same dimensions as yours.

You never did say where you got the stand from... (PM me if it's a secret) Thanks!
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Old 12/12/2007, 09:00 PM
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very nice
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