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  1. Hunter1998

    Hunter1998 Plankton

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    tank.JPG Hello All,
    Well I'm new here but not really new to the hobby, I had a 50 gallon fish only tank years back but got rid of it (wasn't having much luck). So after all this time I have decided to try this again, only this time I have read and read some more on what is needed and read A LOT of the how to's.
    My tank is not set up however but I have must everything I need. We will be moving in a few months so over the past few months I purchased most of what was needed. Look forward to all your input and questions if you have any. I don't know much as I'm still learning so most of the questions will more than likely come from me ;D.
    The stand I built myself (my first wood work project). The tank is a 210g 84"x24"x24", Skimmer is a OctoExtreme 300 and the Light is a Current USA 72" Outer Orbit Fixture 3x250W HQI W/T-5. One more Pic to follow, reached my Max for this post
     
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  3. Iraf

    Iraf Snowflake Eel

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    very nice

    btw on the pic thing, your best to host them at photobucket.com or imageshack.us and just use the insert image feature on the post you can do about as many as you want that way
     
  4. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    WOW 210 right off the bat, great choice ;D do you plan on a reef this time?
     
  5. Hunter1998

    Hunter1998 Plankton

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    And last but surely not least....... The Flow.

    Thought I had pics of my fuge/sump but I must of deleted them at some point. Anyway it's the ADHI Refugium Filter Model 60.

    Thanks for looking!

     

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    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    you brought up a good point, you are going to need a few powerheads/pumps to push some water around.
     
  7. Hunter1998

    Hunter1998 Plankton

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    Man you guys are quick! :eek: Thanks for the tip IRAF will keep it in mind.
    Reefer your right big tank right off the bat, but it's always been in the back of my mind since the 50gl. We've been renting our house and I told my wife that when we bought our own home that a large tank was moving in with us lol, so it was kinda a trade off, you get your house I get my tank. Also not that it was an option but everything I've read has said to go as big as you can afford, I went big the afford part I'm still working on ;D
     
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  9. Hunter1998

    Hunter1998 Plankton

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    Hunter1998 Plankton

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    Oh I also got about 120lbs of CaribSea Lace Rock (base rock) on it's way, will pick up another 100lbs of Live Rock when the time comes.
     
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    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Congrats and good luck on your new venture.....
     
  12. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    i hope its enough ;D

    and BTW i forgot, Welcome to 3reef!