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  1. costa13

    new pics of my 33

    looks good. Why is water level so low?
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    Well I might as well do it too...PrevWon's new tank diary

    looks good. Man U is ahead of Chelsea now by five points. lol
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    Costa's 156 gallon Build Log

    I know dude amazing. When I watched Rooney score the tying goal I was so excited, then when he scored that winning goal I went crazy. :scared: Rooney is my hero. Also Man U is ahead Chelsea by 5 points now in the cup. Soccer is an amazing sport, and I hope to play professionally when I...
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    Costa's 156 gallon Build Log

    Originally Posted by azfishgal OK, I'm really interested in how you are going to use those rods. ***) Just watch and learn. LOL :hilarious
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    coralvue MH value?

    I would also recomend getting a 150w MH instead of the 250w MH.
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    Ordering Current USA HQI?

    I have that same exact light and I ordered it from the DR.s website. I paid the same price as the have it listed for right now.
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    Building an acrylic tank

    I use the pins method with weldon 4 applying it with a needle applicator. I use an 80 tooth blade to cut the pieces of acrylic and since I don't have a very good router I just sand each edge until it is smooth. IMO smooth edges is the key to not having any leaks. If you do have any leaks then...
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    Costa's 156 gallon Build Log

    Today I also picked up 3 6ft acrylic rods for my rock work. I think I am going to lay out my tank dimensions with tape of the driveway and try to get a feel of how I want the rock work to look like. So when the tank is ready for LR I will have a better idea of what I want. Here is a picture...
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    Would a wavebox be crazy on a 46?

    Originally Posted by rbrockm1 whats wavebox? creates waves maybe Yes, here is a video of one http://youtube.com/watch?v=QuVL6nYEqmc
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    Costa's 156 gallon Build Log

    Originally Posted by TriGa22 Awsome!!!!!!! thanks
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    Costa's 156 gallon Build Log

    Originally Posted by 80sbaby I just remembered that I have 2 10g. Where should I incorporate them? I don't want them 2 go 2 waste. What are the dimensions in you stand. You could possibly use one for the refugium and one for the topoff tank. Just and idea
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    Costa's 156 gallon Build Log

    Originally Posted by 80sbaby Yeah, Costa I'm going to copy your design. It incorporates everything I want-as well as the return, only thing is I want 2. I need a bigger pump right? Do you have any ideas on the HO overflow? Why do you need a bigger pump?
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    Costa's 156 gallon Build Log

    Well today I received another order. I got two Lumenarc Stealth HQI reflectors which look awesome. I also got an ATO controller, I found a website that had it on sale for $59 when it is usually $99 so I decided to give it a try. Alex
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    Costa's 156 gallon Build Log

    Originally Posted by greenwolf52 Wow u really have it all planned out! Thats great!! I also noticed what appears to be a CR 125 or maybe a 250 in your Garage, and a smaller frame from an older dirt bike! Moto cross is great! bet you have some sick trails and tracks in Mississippi!! Any way good...
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    Costa's 156 gallon Build Log

    Originally Posted by 80sbaby I will have the guy downstairs do it for me, he also has is own plastic & arcylic shop. That is why I need the exact dimensions of the sump/fuge design. He could build it for me in a day he said. Cool. Do you need the exact dimensions of mine? If so they are above.
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    Costa's 156 gallon Build Log

    Today I tested the refugium for leaks and it passed. :thumbsup: tomorrow I will be testing the topoff tank for leaks and this weekend I will begin to build the sump. Alex
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    Costa's 156 gallon Build Log

    Originally Posted by 80sbaby Not sure if I'm going with the hang-on overflow or getting the tank drilled. I would like to have 2 overflows on each side of the tank. What would you do? :thinking: I personally would get the tank drilled, but when you drill it you also have to risk cracking it.
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    Costa's 156 gallon Build Log

    Originally Posted by larryndana my 75, 30, and 10 gallon tanks came from Oceanview, woohoo. hattiesburg here. ***) sweet
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    Costa's 156 gallon Build Log

    cool not to far away from me. Have you checked out the Mobile Bay Reefkeepers website. mbrk.com
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    Costa's 156 gallon Build Log

    Oceanview Aquariums in Bilox, Mississippi built the aquarium for me, and when they built I had them drill holes in it also.
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