LoJack's 144 Gallon Reef Build

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by LoJack, Mar 26, 2012.

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  1. LoJack

    LoJack Sea Dragon

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    Thank you very much ... can't wait to get it plumbed and get some water in this bad boy already!
     
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  3. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    Man your attention to detail is off the charts. You make ocd look like hoarding.
     
  4. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    oooh a euro brace as well!
     
  5. LoJack

    LoJack Sea Dragon

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    Haha the ultimate in compliments! Thanks lol

    Yup, the only good thing to come out of the first disaster. By having the tank fail on me, I was able to have it rebuilt the way I actually wanted it.
     
  6. LoJack

    LoJack Sea Dragon

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    I was able to get the black silicone I originally wanted on my rebuild as well.
     
  7. LoJack

    LoJack Sea Dragon

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    Well I finally have a day off of work and I am taking a run at my plumbing.

    I'm not very good with plumbing stuff, so its very time consuming for me. I'm also picky and anal so I find myself spending a lot more time on small details that don't matter all that much ... but after months and months of messing around, I want to get it just the way I want it ... since once its set up ... its permanent lol.

    So here is a shot of my first stretch of plumbing. I plumbed from the sump to the inlet of the Reeflo Dart return pump.

    I will continue to crawl along ... but photos will come sparingly because this isn't going very fast lol

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    --Tyler
     
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  9. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    Nice and clean Mr. OCD. Just kidding.
     
  10. LoJack

    LoJack Sea Dragon

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    Thanks ... and don't worry, I consider it a compliment when the goal is the clean cut look ... to me, the OCD comments mean I'm doing as good of a job as I was hoping to complete!
     
  11. FatBastad

    FatBastad Zoanthid

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    love this build, always looking fwd to more pics here
     
  12. clarkkey594

    clarkkey594 Aiptasia Anemone

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    Incredible work so far and I absolutely love the stand. Subscribed.