Seabbass1's 120g Startup.....Finally!!!

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  1. seabass1

    seabass1 Montipora Digitata

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    Finished with approx. 85% of plumbing. Got both pumps connected, ready to go!! 1st pump = return & to fuge, chiller, Ca reactor, carbon reactor, auto water-change.
    2nd pump for closed loop through squid for flow/circulation.
    Gotta run PVC to external fuge; PVC lines to/from chiller.
    Will slap in Skimmer & plumb in Ca reactor & carbon reactor.
    It'll also have an auto top-off with 18g reservoir.
    Got about 100lb sand & 140lb LR ready to go.
    I'll start making water probably Saturday night.
    Aquascape with nylon rods & epoxy..........keep your fingers crossed!!!:victory:
     

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  2. divott

    divott Giant Squid

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    woohoo , nice start seabass. now lookin forward to more updates.
     
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  3. seabass1

    seabass1 Montipora Digitata

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    Ok.........

    OK Divott, thanks. You got it!!!:cheesy:
     
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  4. jkat21

    jkat21 Bangghai Cardinal

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    Looking good so far.cant wait to see it filled..
     
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  5. oceanparadise1

    oceanparadise1 Fire Squid

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    NICE PICS,welcome to 3reef! cant wait to see more pictures! Becareful with the squid, i have heard mixed reviews about them!
     
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  6. Robman

    Robman Great White Shark

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    Very NICE PVC work!!!! Those rimless tanks are starting to grow on me!!! Keep em coming!
     
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  7. seabass1

    seabass1 Montipora Digitata

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    Ocean, I had seen a few reviews of the SQWIDS. The "not so good" were from the first ones made years ago. They've since re-designed and gotten all the bugs out. Is this a recent review (yikes!)?
    Thanks guys.....I'll post pics from inside the stand, 1st pump, Ca reactor, etc. so you guys can give me your feedback.:cheesy:
     
    seabass1, Aug 22, 2009
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  8. ~B~Low~HighTide

    ~B~Low~HighTide Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I like it ,,

    I that a squid too on the back"removeable top to clean it now?..

    Sweet ,,
    if you paint the plumbling use "Rustoleum Gloss black Fast Dry Profesional"

    paint comes in a stainless looking tall spray can .

    Make shure your pipes are clean and just spray on with out using a primer. It will look super glossy black and stand up too any salt creep. This paint bonds to PVC and is hard to scratch as it is a Soft curing durable Enamal paint.

    I dont p[ait any pieces hat will be blow water ,For the Fishes health;D This is to be used on Exposed plumbing only . In my sump the pipe is unpainted where it enters the water...

    Ill have mine all finished up on tuesday. Glossy Black will be a nice touch if ya can.

    I cant wait to see filled tank pics.
     
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  9. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Looks great Seabass1. I also noticed the screwable top on the SQWIDS, thats perfect to clean them out regularly. Waiting to see the other pics of the rest of your equipment.


    Luna
     
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  10. the fisherman

    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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    Looking great, keep the pics coming
     
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