LehnerTanks First 40B Build

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by LehnerTanks, Oct 3, 2013.

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  1. LehnerTanks

    LehnerTanks Plankton

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    Thanks Corailline! I will do that!
     
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  3. LehnerTanks

    LehnerTanks Plankton

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    Ok so how about I add some pictures to this build.

    Original Stand and 20+ y/o tank:
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    New Deep Blue 40B:
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    Custom Overflow:
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    Stand repainted:
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    Middle brace with Refugium light:
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    Building the sump:
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    Overpowered Skimmer:
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    Done?:
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    Full yet so empty! Cant wait to add stuff once cycled:
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  4. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    oooo.....ahhhh.......(I always ask my kids to say that when they come home to visit and look at my tank lol)....in all seriousness, the tank looks awesome! Love the black sand!! I've always loved the look of black sand. You've done a great job on everything! Congrats!
     
  5. Camkha1234

    Camkha1234 Great Blue Whale

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    It's looking really nice! Good job :) And HAPPY (belated) BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
  6. Drboomson

    Drboomson Flamingo Tongue

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    Looks great man...
     
  7. johnnymoua_09

    johnnymoua_09 Astrea Snail

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    very nice. I am planning on setting one with the same combo. 40breeder and 20l sump. I will look at yours to steal ideas from. Hehe.