130 reef build

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  1. dbub

    dbub Plankton

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    Well I just purchased and started setting up my new tank. I will try and post pics of my progress. Comments and suggestions are more then welcome. I am really going for the natural reef(as natural as you can be in a aquarium)look. 150 gallon.jpg

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  2. FaceOfDeceit

    FaceOfDeceit Hockey Beard

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    I don't think that Cat-fish fits with your natural reef look. ;) GL with the project.
     
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  3. ReefBruh

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    Great minds think alike.
     
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  4. dbub

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    Its getting there. Still lots of work left to do;D
     

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  5. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Just take your time and do it right you will be much happier and more successful in the long run. Good work
     
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  6. dbub

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    Well I have finished taking down my other two tanks and putting all my rock in my new tank. So far I am loving it. I still have to build the sump, the canopy for the tank and finish some small things like background and cleaning. :) tank day 4.jpg

    tank day 4 front view.jpg
     
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  7. NASAGeek

    NASAGeek Eyelash Blennie

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    Congrats on the progress. I am continuing the build out of my 120gallon and getting close.... Hopefully finishing aquascape today and tomorrow. New ATO next week and I should be done.

    M
     
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  8. dbub

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    I built my canopy yesterday so I figured I would post a few more pics;D Next step is to build my sump. new canopy open.jpg

    new canopy closed unstained.jpg

    canopy front.jpg

    canopy side.jpg
     
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    NASAGeek Eyelash Blennie

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    Looking great.... what do you have for DT circulation flow??? I am thinking that I don't have enough in mine.

    I have the sump return flow and 4 Koralia 1's.

    M
     
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  10. dbub

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    Well as of right now I have two Koralia 3's, 1500 canister filter(just until I finish my sump), HOB DSB filter and my Aqua C Remora with a Rio 1400 pump. After I finish my sump I plan on installing two K2's.
     
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