Vegasfish 240 gallon build

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by vegasfish, Mar 8, 2009.

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  1. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    They do sting a little ;) Not too much to worry about though unless you are the rare few that are allergic. There are actually far more dangerous and/or worse things that could potentially harm you in a tank. I'd leave him in there.
    But that's just me. Biased opinion based on me liking fox faces ;)
     
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  3. vegasfish

    vegasfish Feather Star

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    Oh yea I want to see it up and running too. But my wallet and my wife will slow me down once I start the plumbing. I did buy my protein skimmer today an Aqua C EV-240 with a mag drive 18 pump. EV240

    Now I just need to find a good price on some tanks for my sump and fuge. I am also looking for a used Ocean Motions 4 way!
     
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    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    LMAO we are definitely going to have a north/south rivalry. That's the exact set-up I am looking at as well ;)
     
  5. vegasfish

    vegasfish Feather Star

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    Well I would say great minds think alike! Or maybe it could be all the trial and error along with information sharing on 3reef.
     
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    It has been a busy day of work on the stand. I am using a spray gun hooked on to my air compressor to paint it. I had never painted with one so after a little practice I was off and painting. After I was all done I decided I need to put a clear coat on to make it a bit more shinny. And UPS brought me two gifts.

    Home made paint booth
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    Freshly painted stand
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    And here are my gifts UPS delivered. an Aqua C EV-240 skimmer with a mag 18 pump. Two Power centers.

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  7. rodcpierce

    rodcpierce Ritteri Anemone

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    awesome man! Keep up the good work
     
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  9. JBL

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    Looking great man! That is one hell of a big tank!! You will definately enjoy it! As so shal we!
     
  10. vegasfish

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    thanks for the kind words rodcpierce and jbl. I am taking my time with this one so that later on I don't say "I wish I would have". The moral of this build is get it right the first time.
     
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  11. bmshehan

    bmshehan Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    Smart way to go about it...
     
  12. bbsbliss

    bbsbliss Ritteri Anemone

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    Great start to the build- I'm watching...:goldfish::goldfish: