Infantry1327's 40G Reef tank

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  1. Infantry1327

    Infantry1327 Fire Shrimp

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    This is my first salt water tank. I recently started working at Petco and we have a salt water section. I have since then taken over the aquadics department and became addicted to the hobby. So after 2 months of work, I am finaly done. I originally put water in the tank for the first time on March 17th. I have almost completed my nitrogen cycle and will be adding fish shortly. Yea I still have a few minor things to tweak, but the majority of the build is done. It was a long trying journey with alot of acomplishments and a few failers. But all in all I will let the work speak for itself.

    Hand Built my stand and canopy
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    My first Aquascape with some Live Fiji rock I got from Petco.
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    Built a sump/refuge out of a 29G tank.
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    Video of my sump/plumbing
    YouTube - 29G sump and refuge with CS50 overflow

    Got some chaeto today
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    I got 65 lbs of premium live rock from a buddy of mine for free
    So this would be aquascape #3
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    Everything put together, Minus the lights
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    Got my 4 bulb Tek 2 Retro fit system in today.
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    Final Product
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    I want to thank everyone hear at 3reef for all your help, you have all been great. Without you none of this would be possible. I will continue to up date you all as I start to add fish and corals.

    So tell me what you think, and I hope you enjoy my thread.
     
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  2. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Great build!!!! Tank is gonna be awesome.
     
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  3. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    that tank looks really good

    Steve
     
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  4. Screwtape

    Screwtape Tonozukai Fairy Wrasse

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    I think the new aquascape looks much better, glad to see you didn't stay with the donut look. ;D

    Good luck!
     
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  5. bbsbliss

    bbsbliss Ritteri Anemone

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    Well done!
     
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  6. divott

    divott Giant Squid

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    excellent work infantry. looks mahvelous. lol. must be an awesome feeling for your accomplishments. keep up the good work.
     
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  7. cuttingras

    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    I like it! I like your aquascaping too. Good Job!:thumb_up: what's your stocking plan?
     
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  8. ermano

    ermano Zoanthid

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    i like the finish product...looks good!
     
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  9. vegasfish

    vegasfish Feather Star

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    Great job. Everything looks as if it was well thought out. I like how you placed the wheels under the tank. Beats me having to slide my 65 gal on my wood floors.
     
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  10. psiclone

    psiclone Purple Spiny Lobster

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    What kinda weight are those caster wheels rated for? I liked the donut!
     
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