Rocketman's 370g 5'x5' Square Build

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by rocketmandb, Jun 17, 2013.

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  1. rocketmandb

    rocketmandb Ocellaris Clown

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    You're very welcome. I liked him for the 47 seconds that I saw him over the last two years. Seeing him has made me consider getting a standard Banded Coral Shrimp.

     
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  3. Ballgame

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    what substrate are you using? Im not sure what to use in my new tank. I have sand but get annoyed when pumps on hw it kicks up.
     
  4. rocketmandb

    rocketmandb Ocellaris Clown

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    It is a medium grain aragonite - sorry, but I forget the size. I didn't want to go too big or too small. Unfortunately it is small enough to get blown around by the Vortechs. I've had to put them fairly high to minimize this.
     
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    rocketmandb Ocellaris Clown

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    More pics:

    From the entryway - note the wires to the lights will be going away soon.
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    From the front:
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    From the living room - Note that the area behind the tank will be getting cabinet doors.
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    Closeup through the front:
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    My reverse superman is happy:
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    So is my hammer:
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  6. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    beautiful setup rocketman! You should be really proud!
     
  7. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    In the end it turned out absolutely beautiful. Corals look like they were not even moved.

    Congrats.
     
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  9. Ballgame

    Ballgame Millepora

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    This might be the best tank I've ever seen. And you have my dream fish. The Powder Blue!

    What you use for substrate? Sand?
     
  10. rocketmandb

    rocketmandb Ocellaris Clown

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    I forgot one pic... I found this very cool telescoping portable platform to allow me to clean the side of the tank on the stairs.

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  11. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    Not only does the tank look superb, you are a master of gadgets. Love the ladder.
     
  12. Stingray

    Stingray Blue Ringed Angel

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    Gobsmacked, Awesome job, well done