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  1. captscott

    captscott Astrea Snail

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    My name is Scott, I'm 28 and am from Virginia Beach, VA. At present I have set up: 1) 20 gal FW 2) 42 gal bow front FOWLR and 3) 135 gal reef.

    Both of the SW tanks are less than 3 weeks new and are still cycling, so to call the 135 a reef is kind of a stretch...

    I'm not new to SW, just new to reef. I have previously had a 30, 55 and 125 set up a FO. I certainly "creeped" around here a while when planning and setting up the 135, so many, many thanks to everyone for the great advice you didn't even know you were giving!

    Specs of the 135 as follows:

    Tank: 135 Oceanic
    Lights: Current Nova Extreme (12x39w)
    Skimmer: Reef Octopus OCTX-200
    Sump: 30L
    Fuge: 15 gal storage container
    Rock: ~300 lbs fuji
    Substrate in DT: 280 lbs Aragamax Sand
    Substrate in Sump fuge: Reef Mud
    Substrate in Fuge: 15 lbs LS

    I suppose that's enough for now. Pictures are attached. If you see anything abnormal or that could use some adjusting, please don't hesitate to let me know.

    Again, thanks to everyone on here for the friendly help and advice given day in and day out.

    Scott
     

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  2. oceanparadise1

    oceanparadise1 Fire Squid

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    Welcome!

    I love the rock work you got going on! Nice skimmer i also use a octo and i LOVE it! cant wait to see how this turns out! You have a GREAT start!

    My advice is if you dont already have one buy a refractometer :)
     
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  3. Puffer Chick

    Puffer Chick Giant Squid

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    welcome :D
     
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  4. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

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    Welcome and agreed with the above about nice rockwork.
     
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  5. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    Welcome to 3 reef Scott

    great looking set up and pictures on 1st post thats what we like

    Consider yourself at home.

    Steve
     
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  6. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    Welcome to 3reef, glad to have you aboard :)
     
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  7. homegrowncorals

    homegrowncorals Ribbon Eel

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    Hello and welcome to 3reef
     
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  8. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

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    Great looking, clean setup you have going on there.
     
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  9. defdad

    defdad Fire Shrimp

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    Welcome. That is a beautiful setup you have going.
     
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  10. Geoff

    Geoff Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Hello and looking good so far :) .
     
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