55 gallon stand Build! (HERE WE GO!!!)

Discussion in 'I made this!' started by Kevin_E, Jul 1, 2013.

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  1. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    Thanks. I hope the inside looks as nice as the outside one day.
     
    Kevin_E, Jul 26, 2013
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  2. RoloSaez

    RoloSaez Millepora

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    You did a great job it looks awesome. I'm sure it will look great on the inside as well.
     
    RoloSaez, Jul 26, 2013
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  3. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    Thanks!
     
    Kevin_E, Jul 27, 2013
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  4. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    Scored:

    30 pounds of live rock for $20 (have another 30 in my 20 gallon)
    50 pounds white aragonite for $25
    Free Reef Octopus Skimmer

    Will be buying two dimmable Hamilton metal Halide fixtures for $175, including bulbs, pendant and ballasts. These will also come with 2 actinic bulbs/endcaps for installation.

    Hoping to get it cycling this weekend.
     
    Kevin_E, Aug 9, 2013
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  5. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    Filled it with water an added some raw shrimp today. Adding sand and rock tomorrow.
     
    Kevin_E, Aug 11, 2013
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  6. RoloSaez

    RoloSaez Millepora

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    Looks like your on your way.
     
    RoloSaez, Aug 11, 2013
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  7. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    Yep. Can't wait until I get into my new place so I can set it up permanently. Just setting up for cycling now.
     
    Kevin_E, Aug 11, 2013
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  8. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    Smell of success. The room was permeated with the odor of rotten shrimp this morning.
     
    Kevin_E, Aug 12, 2013
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  9. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    That does look nice!!

    I didn't read all the posts, sorry if I missed it- Are you going with a
    HOB overflow, sump/fuge? Stand or basement?
     
    Todd_Sails, Aug 12, 2013
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  10. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    Yep. I have an Eshopps overflow. I have an acrylic 3-compartment sump that will house a Reef Octopus skimmer, Two Little Fishes phosphate reactor and some chaeto. It will all go underneath the stand.
     
    Kevin_E, Aug 12, 2013
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