New 30 gal setup

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  1. fishflyer

    fishflyer Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Ok yall figured I would let the credit card cool down while I write this thread.:eek:

    Just bit the bullet on most of the major components of my new system. Decisions decisions decisions.
    Here it is so far ;D

    Tank- AGA 30 gallon 36x12x16 (LFS)
    Skimmer- Octopus recirc 110 (Marine Solutions)
    Lighting- Hamilton 175 watt MH 10K with 2x96 watt PC (Marine and Reef)
    UV- Current USA gamma 25w (Marine and Reef)
    Reactor- Two Little Fishes (reused)
    Sump- AGA 20 long to house the skimmer,uv,reactor etc. (Reused my first tank)
    Fuge- TruVue 30 gal (reused from my last tank 55g)
    DIY stand (reused wood)
    DIY overflow from the mega thread

    The stand is in progress and I will post some pics of the whole project as it progresses.
     
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  2. Pisces23

    Pisces23 Sea Dragon

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    Good luck with the new set-up! I'm curious to see the final product, particularly the stand. I need a cabinet for my tank so it'll be my project for the winter.
     
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  3. coral reefer

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    yeah, not a cheap hobby by any means... Just spend almost $200.00 on just four frags at my local pet shop! I need to be able to stop going to pet shops and buying things... I guess I could say that our natural reefs are becomming decimated due mostly in part to our carelessness(pollution etc.) that I would save a reef by continuously adding it to my tanks(GOOD EXCUSE?)
    Well, good luck with your tank! Keep us posted as to what you get for livestock!
     
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  4. bouraganes

    bouraganes Peppermint Shrimp

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    I am considering standing on the corner with dark shades and an tin cup to support my reef habit- lol-but seriously enjoy your new toys!
     
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    I was in downtown Nashville, there was this (I assume) homeless guy with a sign that said "I'm not going to lie, I want a BEER". I had to stop and give him $5 for his honesty, haha
     
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  6. apollo'sowner

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    Here in FL panhandle the panhandlers are litterally on every corner. Yes, it woiuld be nice to see one being honest. There is one on the corner near work who has been there for a year now? Sign reads 'homeless vet needs help, God Bless' What's up with that? A year?
    Post pics of your new tank.
     
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  7. fishflyer

    fishflyer Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    30 gal project update

    So here is the stand as it has progresed over the last few weeks.
    Also most of the toys have arrived except for the skimmer,(back order:-/ )
    will get some pics soon.
     

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  8. geekdafied

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    Looks good! keep us updated.
     
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  9. Pisces23

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    Nice work! I wish I had taken the time to build a cabinet before I set my tank up...can't wait to see more pics/plans for yours...
     
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