Pedro's new NUVO EXT 75 build
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Thanks! Need to finish the plumbing have a couple of unions coming in to install for the return pipes that way I can take them apart easier. Nothing is glued yet, but hopefully I can get everything glued Friday to get it wet over the weekend sometime. I contacted them and they gave me some extra items to due to the defect. I didn't want to go through the trouble of packing it back up and have to wait until maybe next month to get the replacement. I start classes the 13th so everything would have been rushed.
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Well got all the plumbing done today. Made a rookie mistake as you all can see. Had to cut the pipe and luckily I had ordered more 3/4 unions which came in today. Also had to disconnect the sump from my tank to put it under the stand to see how everything was going to be plumbed. Luckily, I had a wet dry sump that I am using until I get the new tank going. Will run a leak test tomorrow and if they are no leaks I will start to transfers everything over. New tank will go where the old one is so I will need to move it. Also need to hang up another 4 bulb ATI fixture. If you ask me, I did pretty good for my first time plumbing a tank 
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Transfer done;Hurting would have let this tank cycle more but time is not on my side. Used all the rock from the previous tank and new sand (thanks SS) & I will add bacteria when it gets here.
Current aquascape. Will add second light later today.
Current aquascape. Will add second light later today.
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Got second ATI installed. Will need velcro to attach them together and zip ties to manage the cables. New ATO coming in tomorrow and EB832 coming in Tuesday. Will need to send in current EB832 for repairs
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New gadgets came in. IM sent me the reservoir (15 gallon) and the controller due to the glass defect. I bought the pump. Will be a perfect addition to the build. No more ugly reservoir.
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Moved corals around. Ran out of epoxy and glue and my order will get here Saturday so until then nothing else is going to be moved. Isolated the Nems with the hollywood stunner to prevent them from stinging my other corals. Will also clean up the Neros with the citric acid that I ordered.
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Cleaned the Neros today!! My package from BRS came in early. Also happened to opened my sump....and saw that it is almost full. The ATO controller that IM sent me is faulty. Good thing I caught it before it overflowed. Will be contacting
them about it. Stay tuned.
them about it. Stay tuned.
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Looks good. Word of advice - get rid of that red monti. It will cap and grow into your other corals.I have moved some things around. New sticks coming in tomorrow and I cannot wait!
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Just a quick update. Everything is healthy and growing, going to setup new refugium light when mount gets here. Also will order an AFS as I am in school from 8am-6pm and hate to leave them without food all day until I get home.
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Looking good. I use the Eheim Autofeeder for years and never had an issue. I am away from home from 6am to 5p daily as well.Just a quick update. Everything is healthy and growing, going to setup new refugium light when mount gets here. Also will order an AFS as I am in school from 8am-6pm and hate to leave them without food all day until I get home.
Thanks for sharing pics of your 75 ext from IM, especially the plumbing. I'm looking at this tank and one from Mode aquariums. Other than the gate valve, did you have to buy any additional parts to finish the plumbing?
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