90 Gallon Build - Here We Go!

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by kcbrad, Dec 8, 2009.

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  1. yamaharider73

    yamaharider73 Kole Tang

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    KC.... congratulations on the new tank. I think you will be happy with it. I have the octo extreme 160 and it pulls some really nasty stuff. I would recommend it.
     
    yamaharider73, Dec 13, 2009
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  2. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    I can't wait to get my tank going! It's driving my crazy. It came with a light, and I turn the light on and pretend there are fish in there. Lol. So sad.

    So, I'm looking into protein skimmers tonight. I've heard great things about the Octopus Extreme from a lot of you guys. I'm definitely considering that one. Does anyone know about the Vertex IN-100? I've read some good reviews online and it's priced well...I'm just wondering if anyone has any personal experience.

    Thanks!
     
    kcbrad, Dec 13, 2009
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  3. szrazzt

    szrazzt Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I have an Octopus on my 125 and love it. Definitely a well constructed reliable skimmer though they are sensative to the depth of water in the sump.
     
    szrazzt, Dec 14, 2009
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  4. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    excellent upgrade KC

    Nice looking tank you have
    when is the big upgrade day?

    Steve
     
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  5. ZachB

    ZachB Giant Squid

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    How about the Octopus XP-2000 or an I-Tech?

    Although there are a couple good reviews on 3reef with the IN-100 as well :)
     
    ZachB, Dec 14, 2009
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  6. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    I'm not sure yet. I need to order the protein skimmer and get the substrate, rock, etc. Also, I'm going to attempt to set up a sump. Then it's go time.

    I'm going to get a nice light, though I'm planning on waiting a bit until doing corals to make sure the water quality is good enough, so I'll buy a nice light a little ways down the road. When I just have fish I'm going to use the cheap light I already have.
     
    kcbrad, Dec 14, 2009
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  7. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    I am hoping to stay under 300 dollars, so the Octopus XP-2000 is a bit too much. And I tried finding the I-Tech online, but I can't seem to find it anywhere...
     
    kcbrad, Dec 14, 2009
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  8. yamaharider73

    yamaharider73 Kole Tang

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    KC... The Mods can change it from 75 to 90 build thread for you. Just ask them :)
     
    yamaharider73, Dec 14, 2009
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  9. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    Yeah, I've been meaning to do that, I just keep forgetting. :)
     
    kcbrad, Dec 14, 2009
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  10. tatted4ever

    tatted4ever Clown Trigger

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    DASCO wrote good things about the vertex skimmer....
     
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