Tuna's 57g Illuminata Build

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  1. smellsliketuna

    smellsliketuna Plankton

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    Its a trigger systems got it from premiumaquatics.com, probably would have gone with one of their ruby models if I could do it again but I love it so far! I turned the skimmer on for the first time ever and within 10 mins it was foaming with lot of brown suds its awesome
     
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  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Looks really great, very nice scape.
     
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  3. smellsliketuna

    smellsliketuna Plankton

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    Thanks, it was my first and only attempt... EVER! haha
     
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  4. smellsliketuna

    smellsliketuna Plankton

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    Refugium is starting to come along, added a DSB today and cleaned up the rock a bit :)
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  5. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    It looks good! :) What are the dimension on the 57 gallon?
     
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  6. smellsliketuna

    smellsliketuna Plankton

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    Thank you, 36Lx18Wx21D its an oceanic tank i love it!
     
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  7. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    I love the dimensions.

    I can't decide b/w the kessil 150 and 3 BoostLED par30s for my 29g. I think both would be plenty for my tank, and have about the same cost.
     
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  8. smellsliketuna

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    ^I love my Kessil, really all aspects of it! :)

    I decided to rescape everything today, partly out of boredom and partly because I feel it will be better with the direction I want to take this tank. I think I like this new scape better, gives me more sand space for LPS, more caves for those who like to hide, more shelf spots (broke some of the rock up today), and overall a stronger structure. Sorry the water is a little cloudy from the live sand I added earlier today (and I had to take these from my phone) so I will post a better pic here soon, but let me know what you guys think :)!
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    Left side
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    Right side
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    Thanks for looking!
     
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  9. 55gfowlr

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    Yeah I think you're right about pushin the rock back, it looks higher from the front but gives so much more room on the side view. Looks great thus so far. Can't wait to see some life in it.
     
    55gfowlr, Oct 3, 2011
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  10. Shackman23

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    There is no doubt on what light to purchase, id pick up one 15k kessil, you will not be disappointed i promise! :eek: they are fantastic
     
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