***XxJDMcivicEK9xX 75 Gal SPS and LPS Reef Aquarium***

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Hey Guys so I just joined R2R after browsing it several times...I did already post some pictures in the newbie thread but someone said I should make my own tank thread...so here it is! this aquarium has been setup for right around 7 years now. It was originally setup as a 55gal for about 2 years until I got a smoking deal on a 75 gal aquarium which is what it is today. It has been broken down and setup a total of 4 times now due to moving houses and stuff, but is now in its permanent location! here are the specs of it! if you have any questions dont hesitate to ask!

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75Gal non drilled aquarium
eshopps overflow
2 maxijet 1200s with mod kits
20gal sump
5 gal refugium
Euroreef Calcium Reactor
Coralife SS 125
ebay 250W metal halide fixture with upgraded ICECAP 250w Electronic Ballasts
Phoenix 14k DE Bulbs


PARAMETERS:

Salinity- 1.026
Calcium- 480
KH- 9
Magnesium- 1340
Tropic Marin Pro Reef Salt

I do a 15 Gal water change every 2 weeks

LIVESTOCK:

-Pygmy Golden Angel
-Powder Blue Tang
-Regal Tang
-2- Chromis
-2- Reef Damsels
-Mandarin Dragonette
-2- Ocellaris Clown fish mated pair that lay eggs alllll the time
misc hermit crabs, nassarius snails and narite snails
 

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Welcome to R2R. Looks like a good setup. Post pics!:tongue:
 
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I love your tank! It's great to see a beautiful low tech tank.
 
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heres a couple more pictures that i snapped tonight, i just got a new underwater camera and am figuring out how to use it...

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Hey man welcome and thanks for sharing!

that is one beautiful tank tou have going there!
 
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these are from right after we moved it into our new house about a year and 1 month ago. a lot of growth in 1 year !!!
 

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