My 125 gallon tank build

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  1. 50JumpChump

    50JumpChump Flamingo Tongue

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    I have never heard of herbie style overflows can you please post a pic for us newbies!! Thanks 50JC
     
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  2. rodcpierce

    rodcpierce Ritteri Anemone

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    hey 50, i sure will.
     
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  3. rodcpierce

    rodcpierce Ritteri Anemone

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    50jump, here is a couple pictures of them with the cones/screens over them.
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  4. 50JumpChump

    50JumpChump Flamingo Tongue

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    Awesome thanks , the cones make a lot of since!! Looks great! 50JC
     
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  5. rodcpierce

    rodcpierce Ritteri Anemone

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    hey, no problem man!
     
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  6. rodcpierce

    rodcpierce Ritteri Anemone

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    ok, tank is starting to cycle. Been up just over a week. levels are as follows:

    Temp: 78*
    PH: 8.2
    Nitrites: .25
    Ammonia: .50
    Nitrates: 0
    Salinity: 1.023
     
    rodcpierce, Mar 13, 2009
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  7. rodcpierce

    rodcpierce Ritteri Anemone

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    well today picked up 3 pieces of live rock to seed my base with. Tossed them in the tank and will see the magic happen :)
     
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  8. Froc3

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    :D Nice! I love getting new stuff... even if it doesn't move.
     
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  9. rodcpierce

    rodcpierce Ritteri Anemone

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    Yeppers :) I also noticed some brown starting to form in the sand and it seems to be spreading. I think that is good news......

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    rodcpierce Ritteri Anemone

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    ok, checked the water again today and things are moving in the right direction:
    Ammonia: 1.0
    Nitrites: .25
    Nitrates: 10 ppm
    PH: 8.1-8.2
    Salinity: 1.022
    Temp: 78
     
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