Fishoholics 125 build thread

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  1. fishoholic

    fishoholic Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I am brand new to owning a reef tank , I did a FOWLR for years untill about 6 months ago when all but one clown fish died in the tank. After many water changes I have now decided to build my first reef. I joined 3reef in Oct and have learned lots from every on here. I'm taking everything slow to avoid as many problems as i can. I have also been upgrading my tank in order to get it in tip top shape before I start to load it up.
    This is a pic when I first started the reef
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    I have since added much more LR as well 3 MJ1200 2 korilia #4 and 1 korilia #3
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    I then added new 72" current lighting 3-250w MH, 8-39wT-5 actinic 24 LED Moonlights
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    With many more upgrades to come I'll keep you all posted
     
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  2. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Looks like you are well on your way..... Big difference since the first pic.
     
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  3. fishoholic

    fishoholic Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Oh yeah! I have a DIY canopy I built for it but just have to modify it a bit to get it on. I'll post some more pics soon.
     
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  4. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    Nice dude. Very nice. I like the placement.....great viewing. K+ for the progress. Keep your thread going. It is actually very useful to track what you have done.
     
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  5. Froc3

    Froc3 Fire Goby

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    Looks great with the new lights and the extra rock. GL with your new journey
     
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  6. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    Heck yeh... Looks awesome...
     
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  7. Hackem688

    Hackem688 Millepora

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    Stop me if you heard this on before (I LOVE YOUR STAND) tank 2
     
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  8. fishoholic

    fishoholic Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Here some pics of the stand I built for my tank. The tank is built into the stand so it's there for good. It's all travertine tile, and there is plenty of room under the cabnit for just about what ever I want put down there.
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    This walll is where all the plumbing and wires are hidden from view
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    The canopy I built needs a little more work to hide the other cords and make it a bit nicer.
     
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  9. fishoholic

    fishoholic Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Also got my first corals ever.
    Purple Mushroom frag
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    GSP frag
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    bubble tip anenome
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    I got the small frags cause I want to be able to say I made them grow and did;nt just buy them that way.
     
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  10. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    :eek::eek: GREAT looking tank!!!!:eek::eek: what an improvement! how old is it again?
     
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