Mike's Red Sea Reefer 525 XL build

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Got my chaeto and pods from algae barn today.
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Setting up the Skims algae reactor now!
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Love the progress so far! I have been looking at Algae Barn as well afer I figure out my refugium situation!
 
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Red Sea's manual lists the tank dry at 255lbs. 2 people with glass suction cups should do the trick to move.

Yes. I used 2 suction cups and 4 people. 2 people had no problem getting it thru doorways where 4 wouldn’t fit.
 
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My coral collection plus 20 new frags are being driven down from Ohio tomorrow! Thanks Keith and Kim! Can’t wait to get everything dipped, and in. It will be interesting to see what my flow is really like. Also have 5 dispar anthias arriving Friday from LA.

It’s gonna be a great weekend for sure!
 

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My coral collection plus 20 new frags are being driven down from Ohio tomorrow! Thanks Keith and Kim! Can’t wait to get everything dipped, and in. It will be interesting to see what my flow is really like. Also have 5 dispar anthias arriving Friday from LA.

It’s gonna be a great weekend for sure!

Awesome! You'll have to post pics for sure.
 
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Honestly, I really do love the rock work you have going on, the tank is going to look beautiful when you get in grown in with corals!

Thanks Hulley. I worked hard to have rock work that will be good for both fish and coral. I think that was accomplished.

Of course there will be some tweaking!

Thanks for following along. I appreciate it!
 
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What cha got coming?

Dwarf ceriths, ceriths, nerites, nassarius for snails. Assorted hermits. Bag of pods.

And they are now in and all are moving!

And always get more than what you ordered from @reefcleaners!
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Assembling the Red Sea screen kit today. Super easy so far. All that’s left is to cut for my auto feeder. Then assembly!
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All cut and fit. Once I assemble, there is no turning back![emoji51][emoji51][emoji51][emoji51]
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My good friend left from Ohio this morning with 25 of my coral he has been caring for and 20 frags he cut for me! He had to take an immediate detour as I75 was closed due to an ice storm! He is now 180 miles out. I think he will be happy with mid 60s and sunny at Hilton Head!
 

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Dwarf ceriths, ceriths, nerites, nassarius for snails. Assorted hermits. Bag of pods.

And they are now in and all are moving!

And always get more than what you ordered from @reefcleaners!
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Very cool! I love seeing the little critters as much as I love seeing the fish and corals!
 

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