Trying this Again, 250 Gallon

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by luvreefs23, Jun 6, 2009.

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  1. jaredrthrbswimn

    jaredrthrbswimn Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Haha. I love the fridge. You have copepods, reef bugs, coral food, fish food....and beer!
    Looks like a good start. I'm totally jealous of this setup. Congrats!
     
    jaredrthrbswimn, Jul 27, 2009
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  2. tigermike74

    tigermike74 Panda Puffer

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    Go Bubble King!!! We have another proud owner of the Ferrari of skimmers! :D
    Looks good man, congrats!
     
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  3. luvreefs23

    luvreefs23 Millepora

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    Mike, i went with the porsche of skimmers...an ATB 1050a. I could of bought a bubble king but the atb 840 impressed me so much i had to buy its big brother.
     
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  4. luvreefs23

    luvreefs23 Millepora

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    Got my tank today...what a beast! Heres a pic with my camera phone, will have better pics to follow...this was a quickie cause i had to get back to dog sitting for my gf.

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    Dennis
     
    luvreefs23, Aug 1, 2009
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  5. FuzzBall03

    FuzzBall03 Flamingo Tongue

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    Looks GREAT!
    Ton of room under that think for sure...
     
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  6. luvreefs23

    luvreefs23 Millepora

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    I got some updates progress, sure no one cares but hey im having fun. Ill just post some pix, if anyone has any comments or questions feel free to post.


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    Just did some minor plumbing and dry fits and arranged my bulbs and tested the ati out to make sure everything works. I have a electrician coming by this week to check out my electrical work just to be on the safe side. Nothing like putting a 3000 lb tank in front of an outlet u find out has to be rewired or such.

    Dennis
     
    luvreefs23, Aug 3, 2009
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  7. Powerman

    Powerman Giant Squid

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    Lovin it. Keep em' coming. I really love deep tanks. 3' is nice. I just sold my Mini 160 for a K2. It was a toss up between that or a ATB .
     
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  8. luvreefs23

    luvreefs23 Millepora

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    Yeah i read yer post about getting the Warner Marine, i was pulling for the atb....lol, i think they are awesome. My lfs has a k2 in a rock bin that skims their live rock in 150 gallon bins, working nice.

    Dennis
     
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  9. Powerman

    Powerman Giant Squid

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    It actually only came down to size. The 840 is not that much better than the Mini 160 numbers wise. A 1050 is too big for my 90g. The K2 is in the middle.

    The 840 with the large pin wheel will pull around 900 lph, but was not designed to be there body size wise. The K2 is designed to be there out of the box. So it is only a matter of capacity. I really like what ATB has. And yes, the Air Star is probably a little better pump without rotation issues. ATB has quite a following.

    I think design wise ATB and WM have their stuff dialed in.
     
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  10. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Nice set up! Cant wait to see this puppy up and running. Keep the pics coming.



    Luna
     
    lunatik_69, Aug 4, 2009
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