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  1. Dasco

    Dasco Vagabond Butterfly

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    I just added another 25 Lbs of LR to the 51Lbs that i all ready put in there almost 2 weeks ago.
    I also added 80 Lbs of LS on monday and last night befor i added the extra 25 lbs of LR i removed 15- 20 Lbs of the LS due to the pros tellin me it was to thick.

    so here is how it looks befor and after.

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    Let me know what you guys think. I took the advice of Tangster, thanx for the help
     
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  2. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    THAT looks good. I like it. Once you get enough rock in there (and you are pretty close, if not there), you can fashion caves and lagoons if you choose. Kinda like playing with legos. The long pieces of rock are the most valuable. They bridge over nicely.
     
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  3. Dasco

    Dasco Vagabond Butterfly

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    where its a 55 its soooo skinny it limits how creative you can get. its like a big nano.
     
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  4. Brandon1023

    Brandon1023 Fire Goby

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    Two thumbs up!
     
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  5. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    Ohhhhhh yeah.....you are right. I am stuck on my 18 inch depth. And that is barely enough to create anything really cool. What I want is the 120. Twenty-four inches deep. Now THAT would be very cool. Your tank looks great dude. Keep it up.
     
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  6. suckafish

    suckafish Montipora Capricornis

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    looks good!
     
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  7. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    I think it looks good, with a 55, which is also what I have, it's very difficult to get enough places for coral while looking good.
     
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  8. ReefSparky

    ReefSparky Super Moderator

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    The tank, and the amount of LR and sand looks fantastic. It's really beautiful. I have to comment on the piece of furniture upon which the tank rests. It doesn't look like a tank stand. If it is, then disregard my rant. If that is a desk, or a dresser, then I have to say, you might be in for a terrible mess shortly.

    Forgive me if you've thought this all and just happen to own a tank stand that looks like a regular piece of furniture. If that's the case, then kudos to the designer. If not; be aware that a tank stand is designed to withstand the force of thousands of pounds upon it.

    A dresser is not. :-/
     
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  9. Dasco

    Dasco Vagabond Butterfly

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    hehe nah not a desk or a dresser. its a custom built stand that used to hold my uncels 90gallon. it has drawrs and cabinets for suplies. i run my sump behind the wall so i dont have to put my sump underneth. thanx for lookin out though
     
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  10. rodcpierce

    rodcpierce Ritteri Anemone

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    good job my friend!!
     
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