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  1. GoToSleep

    GoToSleep Torch Coral

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    T minus 46 hours...

    :eek::eek::eek::eek: I've been on 3Reef for almost a year now and I can't begin to thank you all enough for all the things I've learned as I planned my return to having a reef tank. In less than 48 hours my new tank will be delivered.

    550 gal custom tank... 6 feet long, 3 feet wide, and over 4 feet deep. Inch thick glass all the way around with half-inch acrylic laminated to the interior and exterior of the bottom. Powder coated steel bracing rim top and bottom.

    Custom Cherry stand 78in by 39in built for my by a professional cabinet maker who I met at a Richmond Reef Club meeting.

    I also ordered my RO/DI unit today from BRS so we'll see how it works when it gets here.

    please tell Luna that pictures will be up soon::).
     
    GoToSleep, Jun 24, 2009
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  2. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    Well... I am not even going to try to expres show jealous i am! That is amazing!! Make sure to post tons of pictures! Unboxing is fun when documented!
     
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  3. the fisherman

    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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    will be a nice set up, can't wait to see pics
     
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  4. Dr.Fragenstein

    Dr.Fragenstein Panda Puffer

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    4 feet tall?!?! Wow, that is going to be scary to light!! You planning on 1000w'ers.

    Aren't you concerned that 4 foot will be TOO tall to support all that pressure!?!

    Good luck to you and congrats!!
     
    Dr.Fragenstein, Jun 24, 2009
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  5. GoToSleep

    GoToSleep Torch Coral

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    My LFS has a 1200 gal built by the same guys that are doing mine. That tank is the same depth as mine (49.5 inches) with an 9'x 4' footprint. It looks great but they get to write-off the upkeep on their taxes.

    They also light that tank with 400 W MH and it is doing great for SPS and a huge clam.
     
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  6. RemickJ

    RemickJ Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    That is awesome! I hope you have long arms!!! ;) I'm looking to do a big tank as well.. I'll be watching this one.. Keep us updated with pics
     
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  7. GoToSleep

    GoToSleep Torch Coral

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    :cry: The trucking company never showed up at my LFS with the tank on Friday. Presumably my tank is in the back of a 18-wheeler somewhere between Texas and Virginia. Please let me know if any of you see it out there:confused:. Hopefully it will be here soon and I just take this as my first step in going slow.

    On a positive note my stand did get delivered and installed as scheduled.
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    I'll try to get a few more pictures of it up in the next few days.
     
    GoToSleep, Jun 28, 2009
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  8. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    What you going to keep in it Go to Sleep？

    Sharks and Dolphins?

    awesome

    Steve
     
    steve wright, Jun 28, 2009
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  9. z.vernon

    z.vernon Bristle Worm

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    everybody is getting huge tanks, and here i am going to a 33 long from my 55 gallon.. hahaha
     
    z.vernon, Jun 28, 2009
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  10. reefer Bob

    reefer Bob Montipora Digitata

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    I am jealous and feel sorry for you at the same time. LOL 4ft tall, got scuba gear and kids?
     
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