My 125 gallon tank build

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  1. scubba.steve

    scubba.steve Coral Banded Shrimp

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    This thread has become my " How to " Sump build lol
    Keep up the goodwork man
     
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  2. rodcpierce

    rodcpierce Ritteri Anemone

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    ok, tonight went to the LFS, well, kinda of local, about 40 miles away and picked up some more stuff. Excuse the mess on the counter. I just pushed the stuff to the side so I could open my light :)

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  3. Bogie

    Bogie Snowflake Eel

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    Looks like you picked up more than just "some" stuff.
    Did you sell your 5 ft tank yet?
    That 60" light fixture looks like the T5s are only 48", not 60".
    Dude, I'd re-sell or trade that fixture in for some better lighting while it's still brand spankin new.
     
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  4. rodcpierce

    rodcpierce Ritteri Anemone

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    I just took the light over to my buddy's house and set it on top of his 72 inch tank, and it lights the entire tank perfectly. The ends are a hair darker then the middle, but not enough to make me worry. Ill put the corals that dont like alot of light, and toss them towards the ends of the tank, and put the ones that like alot of light towards the center. He has plenty of experience in tanks and lighting, and said "Pierce, that will be just fine man." Im going to take his word for it, and I seen it with my own 2 eyes. So light is staying. Plus, i got it for 520.00 shipped brand new, cant find a 72 inch light of similar caliber to this one for that price, and god knows i cant afford a grand for a 72 inch light..... So its going to have to work for now.
     
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  5. Vancop

    Vancop Skunk Shrimp

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    Thats the skimmer I have on my 90.....I LOV IT ! What lights did you get ??
     
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  6. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    man that is going to be one kick butt tank!! very nice, I am liking your work :)
     
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  7. rodcpierce

    rodcpierce Ritteri Anemone

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    I got a 60 inch Current USA outer orbit. HQI/T5HO light. Thanks guys!
     
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  8. 50JumpChump

    50JumpChump Flamingo Tongue

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    If you dont mind can you tell me how much that was TOTAL !! Looks good man and good luck. Keep the pics comming!!! Later 50JC
     
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  9. CaptainNemo

    CaptainNemo Astrea Snail

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    Good Job...Excellent work..:)
     
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  10. rodcpierce

    rodcpierce Ritteri Anemone

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    I will have about 2300.00 in the entire thing. Thats tank, stand, light, sump, 2 return pumps, skimmer, powerheads, salt, test kit, overflow kits, heaters, uv sterilizer, live rock and sand, etc. The entire tank will be about 2300.00 for it all. Thanks guys. Im building the stand saturday and will have pictures of that up then.
     
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