Damsels R Cool 55 gallon build

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  1. Damsels R Cool

    Damsels R Cool Millepora

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    well as my mom says it's time for an upgrade because my 10 gallon looks too "Full" so here it is my upgrade to a 4ft 55 gallon so the work has begun the i'm currently working on the stand but here's what i've done so far

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    At my house some work has started

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    Finished

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    Waiting on stain

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    inside painted white
     
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    Damsels R Cool Millepora

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    Damsels R Cool Millepora

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    "The System Run Down" ​

    75 gallon system
    55 gallon display
    10 gallon refugum
    10 gallon sump

    ~Equipment~
    -Pump-
    Mag 7 Return
    2 Koralia 3s
    Rio 2100
    -Lights-
    18" nova extreme T5s fuge light
    FishNeedit 48" 4 bulb main light​
     
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  5. Dasco

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    looks cool man, what kind of overflow you gunna use? or you going to drill it?
     
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    it's all tempered so i cant drill i'm going to use a HOB overflow
     
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    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    I'm a fan of your other tanks. I have high hopes for this one.

    Will this be replacing the others or be an addition?
     
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    Nice! If this is anything like your 10g it's going to look sweet!
     
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  9. ingtar_shinowa

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    following nice job on the stand
     
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    it's going to replace my 2 year old 10 gallon mom says only one tank so bigger is better
     
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