PackLeader's 200 gallon Reef

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by PackLeader, Mar 6, 2009.

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  1. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    Looks like your having a bit too much fun, did you get hit with snow today too?
     
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  2. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    Oh yes. Here's a terribly exciting update: I have discovered my first hitch-hikers. Found about 4 or 5 of these asterina stars stuck to the glass. Unfortunately, I dont think they are going to make it.

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  3. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    LOL!! I'm sorry but that is kind of funny. Are they alive or moving at all???
     
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  4. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    No, no. I think that because the tank hasn't had water in it for close to a year, they have kicked the bucket. They are, however, not too hard to get off the glass in their very dry, crusty state
     
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  5. vegasfish

    vegasfish Feather Star

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  6. bmshehan

    bmshehan Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    Why not go with Oceans Motions instead of powerheads? I just don't like the looks of powerheads but most importantly don't like the possible harm they can cause to livestock. I can't wait to upgrade and get rid of mine. Great build thread by the way!!
     
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  7. =Jwin=

    =Jwin= Tassled File Fish

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    I look at that Oceans Motions stuff and I have no clue what the heck you do with it :p I mean, where do all the pipes and stuff go? Why do you need four stinkin holes for one pump? I wish that website had online instruction manuals so I can read them. :D
     
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  8. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    This is actually the set up I am strongly leaning towards after talking with Otty and McKenzie. I just got to figure out what I need drilled wise. I would like to keep holes out of the sides if possible. I think I might be able to go back corners and run some sort of deflecting nozzle.
     
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  9. bmshehan

    bmshehan Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    Glad to hear it! You'll be much happier in the long run... like I said I can't wait to upgrade and get rid of powerheads...
     
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  10. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    Oh yeah. I just got to figure out how to move the water for the most part to actually simulate waves without having to drill the actual side of the tank;);D

    And when you add in the cost of powerheads, the wavemaker, etc, the OM-4 set-up really isn't any more expensive. Actually cheaper depending on which way you go
     
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