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03-20-2012, 10:07 PM #1
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Chris' 180+ Reef tank
Right guys, as with the last time I started a new journal I'm going to start with the best of intentions to keep doing this.
I've confirmed I will be collecting my new tank on the 2nd of April when I get home from the training course I am on.
Here is the picture I currently have.
Basically it is a 6 and a bit by 2 by 2 foot Ehiem tank which has been used for fresh water tropical.
I will be selling the ehiem canisters, lights etc it comes with to recoup some of the cost and will be converting it for marine.
I will be drilling it, doing duel sumps and using my own current lighting setups.
More info to follow ;)
Thanks, chrisUsed to try and keep track of my fish here.....
Ran out of room and time!!!
Instead I'll tell you the best piece of fishkeeping equipment ever....... Algae Scrubber :)
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03-20-2012, 10:09 PM #2
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I don't know much about SW, but I love following journals, and 180 gallons is HUGE, this I'll be a fun journal to watch.
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03-20-2012, 10:23 PM #3
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I'll be transferring everything over from my 90G reef, the journal for it is on here :)
I can't wait myself!!!!Used to try and keep track of my fish here.....
Ran out of room and time!!!
Instead I'll tell you the best piece of fishkeeping equipment ever....... Algae Scrubber :)
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03-20-2012, 10:39 PM #4
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You're gonna love the extra room. Now that I have my 210, I wouldn't got back to a smaller footprint. The room for aquascaping is awesome.
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03-20-2012, 10:44 PM #5
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Used to try and keep track of my fish here.....
Ran out of room and time!!!
Instead I'll tell you the best piece of fishkeeping equipment ever....... Algae Scrubber :)
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03-20-2012, 11:39 PM #6
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That's a pretty goliath tank chris! Best of luck with it all
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03-21-2012, 12:00 AM #7
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I'm jealous
I would love a 6 foot tank like thatIf you take your time to do the research FIRST, you can successfully set-up and keep ANY type of aquarium with ease.
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03-21-2012, 12:27 PM #8
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Will be looking forward to seeing all this come together Chris.
Seeing how all your previous tanks have all progressed i can imagine this will look superb when its all up and running
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03-21-2012, 12:46 PM #9
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I don't need a bigger tank, I don't need a bigger tank, I don't need a bigger tank hahaha
That set up looks real clean man can't wait till you actually get your hands on it and get moving haha I can't imagine your excitement hahaha 180 is huge and I'm definitely thinking that you'll love the space, 2 feet wide is a ton of room to scape.... keep us posted with plans/news!!55g Long --> After 18mo of doing well the tank crashed during moving. Most likely cause: Flatworm Die-off... won't start another until after moving... Likely not until late 2013
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03-21-2012, 12:55 PM #10
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congrats on the new tank!
if you need any pointers drilling it, talk to Cliff.
that's one thing you don't want to mess up.
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Welcome to the New AC. Please be patient while I try to resolve all the bugs this update is sure to bring. In the end it will all be worth it!!
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