Doratus' 40G - updated 4/29/2012

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by Doratus, Dec 18, 2010.

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  1. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Oh, I like your two planted tanks.

    This is a nice build I really like your last 'scape for it.
     
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  3. Doratus

    Doratus Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Thank you. When it is all said and done I hope for it to be an inspiration for others wishing to get into salt water. I feel like any accomplished freshwater aquarist will eventually and inevitably dabble in saltwater or dive into it fully.

    (pun intended)
     
  4. Doratus

    Doratus Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    I added what I was told is a frogspawn. :D

    When first placed in the tank it was all shriveled up into nothing and now, well, it has opened up quite a bit. It still doesn't look like it did at the fish store but it's getting there! :D

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  5. Doratus

    Doratus Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Just wanted to post this pic, kinda cool in my opinion. :)

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  6. Doratus

    Doratus Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Of course the tank has been re-arranged once more. This may be more of a permanent setup.
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    I took a couple pics of my equipment because I really haven't done so yet. I moved the light so you can see the back wall. Eventually more lighting will be added, but I really don't see any other major modifications. This tank will be minimalistic to say the least.
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    Right now here is the complete list:
    Koralia 425gph x2
    CPR Bak Pak w/Accela pump
    Odyssea 2x39w T5 HO
    Marineland 150w Stealth Pro Heater
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    Thanks for lookin. Suggestions and criticism always welcome!
     

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  7. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Great scape, once the corals start to grow in it will really be something.

    Very nice.
     
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  9. Doratus

    Doratus Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Thank you.
     
  10. 2in10

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    Tank looks great looking forward to see how you stock it.
     
  11. Doratus

    Doratus Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Thanks. You and me both. ;)

    My ultimate goal is to not be able to see rock...at least at a glance.
     
  12. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    That could take a while depending on your choices IME.