70 gallon Artisan II tank build in Long Island

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It is looking real good, I have the same tank ordered from marine depot(2 years ago)as well and haven’t had any problems with it although I have heard horror stories about their customer service
 
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It is looking real good, I have the same tank ordered from marine depot(2 years ago)as well and haven’t had any problems with it although I have heard horror stories about their customer service
Thanks. I've had my share of experiments gone wrong but it definitely seems to be doing well at last. I've heard crazy things as well. I got mine from marine depot too. It arrived in great shape. I think if you are going to invest a lot of money in a tank, you should just buy from reputable companies.
 

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Tank is lookin great man. I have the same tank also and for the most part have loved it but hate the metric plumbing. Was wondering what return pump your using. Looks like a fluval which I have been considering but the gph ratings are high Is that an SP2 ?
 
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Tank is lookin great man. I have the same tank also and for the most part have loved it but hate the metric plumbing. Was wondering what return pump your using. Looks like a fluval which I have been considering but the gph ratings are high Is that an SP2 ?
Thank you! I am using an SP4. I love it. I like high flow in my tank so I just adjust the return valve to keep my line steady. I definitely did not like the pipe sizing. Could not find pieces to match up without replaincing the whole thing. But the tank is great. No complaints there. Sometimes I do wish I’d gotten a bigger tank.
 
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I am nearing the two year mark with this tank. I am suddenly feeling like I need an upgrade.
I've had my share of new aquarium issues.
Wrasses jumping out of the tank.
GHA issues after I moved my rocks around.
But, it's been a great journey. Finally able to keep acros. So, thinking about upgrading to a RSR maybe an XL425 or 525. We shall see.
 
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Getting some nice growth since switching to metal halides. Thinking about an upgrade. Wondering if I want to put myself through that. Wanted to post some pics.
 
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SC orange passion
Mile high Latistella
UC dipping dots
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Not sure but its nice.believe from ASD.
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CC voodoo magic. Can't wait to see it grow.
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Hot zone Mille... I think.
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My five headed frog spawn
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