55 gallon SPS reef- new additions (12/18/14)

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  1. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    ;) Couldn't happen at a worse time though. But I have a grasp on SPS now, just had to work out the kinks.
     
    Kevin_E, Nov 14, 2013
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  2. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    congrats on the new tank!
     
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  3. tunamike

    tunamike Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    good work theyre coloring up nicely now!!
     
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  4. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    Thanks Mike.

    The 20 is going back up. I am on the 3rd floor of a appt complex and don't feel confortbale setting up the 55 gallon.
     
    Kevin_E, Nov 25, 2013
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  5. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    With the move, I am taking the time to set this tank up right. I decided to drill the tank for 1" bulkheads. I will have two overflows. One will be a primary and one will be an emergency. The emergency is set 1/2" higher in case of a potential flood scenario. The two overflows are in the corner. The return will be in the center.

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    I build two overflows, but I may not use them. I think I may just use to 90 degree elbows with slots cut in them for surface skimming.

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    Kevin_E, Nov 27, 2013
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  6. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    The tank cracked from the bulkhead installation. One set back after another.

    Never drill a 20 gallon. The glass is too thin.
     
    Kevin_E, Nov 28, 2013
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  7. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    eeek! Someday I may build a smaller tank... but with 3/16" glass minimum
     
    ingtar_shinowa, Nov 28, 2013
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  8. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    oh no! So sorry to hear that :(
     
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  9. Camkha1234

    Camkha1234 Great Blue Whale

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    That sucks :(
     
    Camkha1234, Nov 28, 2013
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  10. diverdan

    diverdan Bangghai Cardinal

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    Sorry to hear about you setback. I a 20b crack on the bottom a few weeks ago, right near where I drilled it. Definitely a bummer.
    Why are you hesitant to set up the 55g on the 3rd floor?
     
    diverdan, Nov 28, 2013
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