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  1. Leveling a tank?

    Hey guys,

    I have a picture to show all of you. The kind that an owner gets excited over. Water in the tank!! Here's my tank filled as high as I can currently fill it (the plumbing and overflow box aren't totally finished yet):
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    At the water's highest point I went ahead and measured the distance from the rim to the water line at all 4 corners. The right hand side of the tank is 1/4" lower than the left hand side of the tank (the ...

    Updated 03-27-2012 at 11:49 AM by pepper'scove

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    Questions - Need some input , ‎ Tank Entry , ‎ Plumbing
  2. A picture is worth a thousand words - an update (pics taken ~2/10/12)

    by , 02-13-2012 at 06:40 PM (180g Tank Build - 11 mos. and counting.)
    The old RBTA keeps on trucking:
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    my understated zoas
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    my flashy zoas
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    brain maze
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    toadstool - thought it was a goner. Went dormant for a week and a half and is now back and ready for action
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    monty cap
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    bonzai acro
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    a 'pink' ...
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    Photography/Video
  3. Revamping the whole setup

    To sum things up my tank is one of the worst offenders of the "Cheap reef tank attempts." But, Change is a comin'. My systems specs are as follows. Main Tank: 100 gallons 48in L, 24in W, 24in T. Protein skimmer: Sea Clone, Pump: Little Giant external pump, Reactor: Phosban Reactor rigged for Biopellets, Sump: 30 gallons no refugium. Chiller: 1 hp, UV: Built in AquaFine UV Sterilizer. Powerheads: two vortech MP10 and two hydor korslia 2's, Lighting: 2 120w Reef Bliss LED fixtures 55 LEDs ...
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    Tank - Full Summary , ‎ Electrical , ‎ Lighting , ‎ Equipment
  4. Weak weekly update

    A very busy work week and cooler temperatures have slowed progress to a crawl this week.

    On Monday I got the top on the stand frame and lifted the tank into place for a trial. I wanted to confirm the height would be about what I'd thought and get the wife's approval. Here's a picture of the tank on the frame with my wife (5'2") standing next to it. I thought I'd also gotten a picture with the sump in place once I'd completed the lower platform, but I can't find it now.
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    Tank Entry , ‎ Equipment , ‎ DIY projects
  5. Some Chalice pictures

    On the chalice front, my chalices are doing pretty well, and thought I'd show a few pictures. They have only been in my tank for about 2 months, but I am seeing growth and colors are beginning to get better.



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