Kiwiroos Tank...It begins!

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  1. kiwiroo

    kiwiroo Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    So not too much to show at the moment, but thought I would start a post so I can look back on the progress! ;D
    It is a 65 gal, 36"w 18"d 25"t, and will be having a canopy made and doing trim work to make it look built in.
    So far here is what is what will be running it, will be here later this week-

    Custom made 18" x 20" sump and refugium that will sit in cabinet
    Octopus Extreme XS 160
    Mag 7 return pump
    36" Tek Light 6 bulb T5 fixture
    2 Koralia mag 5 powerheads
    Carbon reactor
    BRS RO/DI 5 stage plus

    I think I will hold off on the calcium dosing and gfo reactor at the moment until I get things going.
    As far as rock I think I will go it safe with all dead rock and add the obligatory frozen shrimp to avoid Aiptasia and sneaky hitchhiker shrimp.
    Getting excited!
     
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    kiwiroo, Jan 16, 2011
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Congrats on getting started. Sounds like a good plan.
     
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  3. TheSaltwaterGuy

    TheSaltwaterGuy Banned

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    looking good; cant wait to see the finished product!
     
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  4. kiwiroo

    kiwiroo Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Is adding Bio Spira worth the $30 or just use the shrimp- I have seen mixed reviews on it-
     
    kiwiroo, Jan 16, 2011
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  5. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    Most tanks are started using the more natural method of the shrimp
    and I would save that 30 bucks for something else on or for the set up

    looking good

    Steve
     
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  6. kiwiroo

    kiwiroo Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Quick update- this pic was from a few days ago, it is now full and cycling- I will add another of the sump that we are making-

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    kiwiroo, Jan 26, 2011
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  7. bama

    bama Humpback Whale

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    nice cat fish. lol I had too.. ;D

    great start!
     
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  8. PetMother

    PetMother Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    OMG too cute!!!! My Abby and/or Chico would do that! Cats are awesome!
     
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  9. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Looks great, very good planning.

    The cat is going to be a lot cheaper to keep in the long run, but fish and corals do not shed, very cute kitty.;D
     
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  10. 2in10

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    Looks great
     
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