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  1. TAttel 40 gallon shallow rimless build

    I am upgrading somewhat from my 34gal solana. I really like to rimless shallow look and thought that I could use a larger footprint. I found a tank thru DFWMAS forum and got it complete with stand. Here are a couple shots:Click image for larger version

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ID:	7198The tank inside is going to be a sump diy 20 galPics of the frame and beginnings of stand. I am hoping the slot in the back will allow for air circualtion and wires etcClick image for larger version

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    Updated 04-28-2012 at 10:41 PM by TAttel

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  2. Life! Pictures of some of my corals

    First of all, everyone continues to ask me what is going on with the crated tank in my driveway. The trucking company and I finally made contact today, and they are going to show up tomorrow to take it to Indiana!



    The past few days, I've been looking in the 215g at the livestock. As I told you, I lost most of my SPS corals, and had maybe 5 pieces hanging on. Three are birdsnest corals with skin hanging ...

    Updated 06-15-2012 at 12:09 AM by melev

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  3. Dr. Seuss fish on Live Aquaria!

  4. Challenge accepted!

    Two big sumps had to ship this week, requiring that they be crated and shipped Fedex Freight. To keep costs reasonable, I had to load these up in my trailer one at a time and drive them to Fedex Freight myself, rather than have a truck pick up at my location. They add charges if you need a lift gate, if you need a fork lift, if you are in a residential area, etc. My trailer has always been useful, back when I was cleaning floors, as well as during my carpentry days... plus all the remodeling ...
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  5. Another big sump gone

    I ship a lot of sumps, but the ones that need to be crated seem to be more important, so I'm sharing.

    This one is made with 3/8" cast acrylic, and is 48" x 24" x 16". It's a tough sump. This is the front of the sump. It will be installed in a basement with the refugium side up against a wall.



    The three zoned sump provides both a skimmer section, a long refugium zone, and a large return ...
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