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Old 06-15-2009, 12:05 PM   #1
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- Background -
Well, here we are... I finally succumb to a much needed tank upgrade... I purchased a system from a local reefer yesterday... I have been playing around with the tank upgrade for more than a year... I'm glad I finally did... Pls join me on this journey...


- Tank Specs -
** 110g Tank (48" x 24" x 22") with custom made stand and canopy; 34g sump in the stand
** Lighting -- (6) 48" T5 Retros... middle 4 bulbs are overdriven w/ IceCap ballast; 2 outside bulbs are normal output
** Skimmer -- MSX 200, to be upgraded to Alpha 200
** Controller -- Reef Keeper Elite
** Auto Top Off -- Tunze Osmolator
** Flow -- Vortech MP 40, still deciding if I want another MP 40

Current T5 light combo, from back to front as of 11-08-2009
- ATI Blue + (normal)
- KZ Fiji Purple (overdriven)
- 22k AquaScience (overdriven)
- ATI Actinic 03 (overdriven)
- ATI Blue + (overdriven)
- 22k AquaScience (normal)



Current Vid -- 01-24-2010
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ERROR: If you can see this, then YouTube is down or you don't have Flash installed.



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Most Current FTS: 11-30-09, full lighting...



11-01-09, just (2) Blue+ are on for the pics... much props to my bro (Mabisyo) for helping out...





Liking these corals atm...

Sp. Red palys from Paradise Corals


Rainbow Wellso 1


Rainbow Wellso 2


Raging Rivers


Aussie Scolly family



*** A huge shout out to JuniorMC8704 and Poseidon for helping me out with this tank... without the two of them, it would've never been up the same day... we literally picked up the tank in the morning and by 6pm, it was running with water... we had a great time but unfortunately, I didn't have a camera handy to document the set up... Thanks again guys... it's much appreciated...


** Marvin's Notes **
- New bulbs installed: [ ]
- CS200 Cone Skimmer last cleaned: [ ]
- Carbon last changed: [ 01-15-2010 ]
- Filter Sock last changed: [ 02-18-2010 ]
- Last water change: [ 02-25-2010 -- 14 gallons ]
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very nice, what are the dimensions of the tank. Are you breaking down your other tanks and consolidating all into one? cant wait for some pics of your great looking corals
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wow this tank is gonna be sick!
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Yay!!!! It begins. I had a blast yesterday Marv, you are an awesome host, and I would be happy to help you move in your next BIGGER tank as well!
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very nice, what are the dimensions of the tank. Are you breaking down your other tanks and consolidating all into one? cant wait for some pics of your great looking corals
Thanks... tank dimensions are (48" x 24" x 22")...

yes, I'll be breaking down my 2 smaller tanks and consolidating into one... hopefully, this will make life a little more simple since we are expecting our 2nd child in October... I thought I'd rather do the upgrade now while we have a little more time...


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wow this tank is gonna be sick!
Thank you... I'm looking forward as well... it was long overdue...


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Yay!!!! It begins. I had a blast yesterday Marv, you are an awesome host, and I would be happy to help you move in your next BIGGER tank as well!
Thanks bro.. it was great to finally meet you in person... man, you and Junior know a lot of stuff when it comes to DIY stuff and gadgets!!! so glad you guys were there...
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yay bigger tank! .. Sure it will be sweet
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Can't wait to see some photos!
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Marvin,

Good luck with the new tank, looking forward to how it comes out...

David had some pretty good stuff there. Good thing I made it out there before you vultures...haha!

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hey guys, pichers posted... just water right now... I did put the LR tonight... there was about 60-70lbs... I think I should have enough LR when I move the contents of the 28g JBJ... btw, pics are of the regular output T5's and are actinics only... lastly, I'm just waiting for the coraline algae to get softer, then I'll scrape off the back glass... the goal is to keep it black all the time.. no coraline build up...






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Looks awesome bro! can't wait to see it setup. Are u gonna add some acros?
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oh sweet! cant wait to see it packed!
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Outstanding! That is a great looking set-up. Congrats, can't wait to see it loaded up
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