My new 72 gallon bow

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  1. sean_p_f

    sean_p_f Sea Dragon

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    sean_p_f's 72 gallon bow progress

    I just set it up today and now i start the long wait for the cycle to be over so i can get some life in here....

    Learned from the mistakes I made on my 20 gallon and now it will be go slow....

    Here is a pic of it now and i will update its progress over the coming weeks

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    sean_p_f, Feb 6, 2008
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  2. fletch

    fletch Kole Tang

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    Good luck :) I know it is tempting but it is a defiant must to be patient, it will pay off in the end ;)
     
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  3. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Good attitude, slow is better. Good luck and if you have any Q's, just let us know.Luna
     
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  4. trizzot

    trizzot Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Some Pro must have made that beautiful Custom Canopy!!!
     
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  5. IBMGeek

    IBMGeek Montipora Digitata

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    Your definitely going to need some patience. How long you going to leave it cycling?
     
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  6. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    Nice looking tank.

    Be patient, go slow and all will be well in time.
     
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  7. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    first day and you can see the inside of the tank? im impressed. mine was cloudy for a long time, couldnt see past the glass. woke up one morning and it looked as if there was no water in tank. this hobby teaches all of us one thing

    patience
     
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  8. sean_p_f

    sean_p_f Sea Dragon

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    good thig i have that person on retainer..... btw the timers i got didnt work so i am off to get new ones today...

    and yes triz you do some good work thanks

    had to readjust the powerhead tilts they were blowing the sand to bare glass in some places... see if they work where they are now
     
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  9. sean_p_f

    sean_p_f Sea Dragon

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    Well it has been 1 week and this is how it looks. I am guessing my cycle has started by the look of the rock.

    Test results are:

    PH- 8.0
    Nitrites- 0.0
    Nitrates- 0.0
    Amoninia- 0.0
    Salinity- 1.024

    I know i am missing some test just dont own them yet

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    sean_p_f, Feb 13, 2008
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  10. BaxterS80

    BaxterS80 Pajama Cardinal

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    Looking good..We have a 72 bowed as well...8)
     
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