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  1. Dodger745

    Dodger745 Flamingo Tongue

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    talked with the seller again this morning, going over to his house tonight to take a few more measurements and work out a final price on the setup. I'll grab a few photos to post up and let you guys see what you think!
     
    Dodger745, Apr 15, 2013
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  2. diverdan

    diverdan Bangghai Cardinal

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    Any update?
     
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  3. Dodger745

    Dodger745 Flamingo Tongue

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    yeah! we are going ahead with the purchase! looks like we are going to take the livestock to the lfs so that I can take my time setting everything up once we get the system moved. so far I am planning on putting a dryer type access panel in the wall behind the location of the tank so that I can utilize my basement for RO/DI water storage for topoff and keep mixed saltwater down there for water changes. I want to have the cabability to pump it up to the tank so that I do not have any large containers around the house. (Keep wifey happy) also im in the process of adding some structural stability to the floor joists under the tanks new location.
     
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  4. diverdan

    diverdan Bangghai Cardinal

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    Awesome! Congrats. Having a station for your ro/di and saltwater is a good idea. Makes it nice that you don't have to lug everything every time you need to use it. Congrats again and can't wait for more pics and a build thread.
     
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  5. Dodger745

    Dodger745 Flamingo Tongue

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    Bulkreefsupply 5 stage ro/DI unit is here and I spent last night adding support pillars under my house to the affected floor joists. Going to capture the livestock tomorrow and take them To Lfs. The tank tear down and move process will be on Sunday. I'll try to get a build thread going with all of the excitement!
     
    Dodger745, Apr 19, 2013
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  6. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    Awesome!

    Take your time, keep planning, and is will cost less overall and you'll have a wonderful system.

    Exciting isn't it?
     
    Todd_Sails, Apr 19, 2013
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  7. diverdan

    diverdan Bangghai Cardinal

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    Awesome! I know how exciting it can be. But through all the excitement, take pics. You'll be happy you did when its all said and done.
    Congrats!
     
    diverdan, Apr 19, 2013
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  8. rocketmandb

    rocketmandb Ocellaris Clown

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    If you're doing that... two words:

    REMOTE SUMP

    You won't be sorry :) PM me if you want some insight.
     
    rocketmandb, Apr 21, 2013
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  9. diverdan

    diverdan Bangghai Cardinal

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    +1 to remote sump. If I could I most definitely would. All I can say is things would be a lot quieter if I did.
     
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  10. BioNemo

    BioNemo Astrea Snail

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    Congratulations on your new purchase. Looking forward to seeing the build. I hope you took photo's of it set up at the guy's house before you started moving it.
     
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