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Old 04-02-2008, 09:14 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I went and found a 30 gallon tank (used) today. This is the beginning of my sump/refugium. Here are some photo's of the first step: bleach cleaning... The rocks are going bye-bye, don't worry.





Not too exciting, but it's a start. I'll post more pics in this thread if I can steal some time of the next few days. I'll probably have to build a swing-set this weekend so might not get a good start. lol


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Old 04-03-2008, 12:27 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Definately keep us updated! I'm going to try to build one myself soon here.


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I like the tape measure holding the water filling device.......good engineering.

Keep us posted on how it goes.


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Thanks guys. Can't wait to get it installed. Woot! Now that I have a tank with dimensions I'll be putting my final design sketch online tonight for input.

I'll try to document the process as best I can.
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