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just saying hello. I’m back to give it another go after 20 years since my last tank. I will say lots have changed. lol

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H.Greenleaf tank said:
just saying hello. I’m back to give it another go after 20 years since my last tank. I will say lots have changed. lol

Welcome to the forums!

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It’s over engineered now a days; for better or worse! Welcome back to the dark side!

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