55g Work in Progress, w/pictures new aquascape and sump

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by Zgetman, Jun 19, 2013.

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  1. Zgetman

    Zgetman Ritteri Anemone

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    The sand I put in the tank was not live when I bought it. Is was all stirred up when I filled the tank and put the powerheads in.
     
    Zgetman, Jun 19, 2014
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  2. DSC reef

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    I always did sand before water and never had an issue
     
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  3. Zgetman

    Zgetman Ritteri Anemone

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    here it is. the tank for my sump/refugium. Got it at PetCo durning their dollar a gallon sale. I am one step closer. I am stoked and ready to put my baffles in it.
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    Zgetman, Jul 3, 2014
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    Nice!
    I just bumped up the Petco post to let people know about sale. Then saw this so glad you got a good deal
     
    Ballgame, Jul 3, 2014
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  5. Zgetman

    Zgetman Ritteri Anemone

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    Thank you, I just noticed the bump and I responded to it too. lol
     
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  6. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    score!
     
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  7. Zgetman

    Zgetman Ritteri Anemone

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    Here is my sump design.. I will put an ATO in the return section

    Sump Refugium.png
     
    Zgetman, Jul 3, 2014
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  8. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Looking good, Z. :thumbs_up1:

    Just went through the entire thread- you sound like me; I changed my scape at least 5 times during the cycle.
     
    Mr. Bill, Jul 4, 2014
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  9. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    looks very well thought out. I hope it comes together for you smoothly!
     
    oldfishkeeper, Jul 4, 2014
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  10. Zgetman

    Zgetman Ritteri Anemone

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    Thank you guys. I have been reading and thinking a lot about my set up and how I want it to look. I am glad you guys approve.
     
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