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  1. Telgar

    Telgar Snowflake Eel

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    You did a great job on the ten gallon:) But the excuse is the tailspot had outgrown it :joker:

    seriously, the 40 breeder is a great size tank, I use mine for a sump on my 90 but I have learned to appreciate the amount of room it gives you to work with.

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    For those of you joining us that are new to the hobby - the best piece of advice you'll get around here as a saltwater newbie is 3Reef's slogan
    "Go slow, let it grow."
    And for those experianced hobbyists joining us - it's still good advice :p
    good luck and post pics soon :)
     
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  3. jbb_00

    jbb_00 Skunk Shrimp

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    ok now that I thought the wife has had time to cool off, I will now list the rest of my purchases. Lets just keep this between us, she will find out soon enough. k thanks

    *40g Breeder AGA $110.00
    *fishneedit 1 x 150w MH w/ 2 x high output T-5 2 x 39w $280.00
    *vortech mp20 $200.00
    *cpr siphon overflow @ 1200gph $50.00
    *quiet one 3000 for return @ 780gph $65.00
    *Bubble Magus BM100 Protein Skimmer $180.00


    Stand will be DIY and I am still trying to find a sump that will work for what I want. I may just build my own, but we will see. If you see any problems with the parts listed above please let me know, I would like to avoid any potential problems before they start.

    Now I get to wait for the fed-ex and ups guys - thats the part that sux the most