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Hello all ACG from Indiana. Years ago i had a 75gal tank and it had a seal failure total loss..... Back in the game have a 5gal Deskmate with AI lighting ATO. Live stock in the tank are 3 sexy shrimp, 2 scarlet hermits, 1 halloween crab, rockflower, mushrooms, zoas, pulsating Xenia, and a small hammer. would love to get in the world of big tanks maybe someday.

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