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  1. costa13

    Costa's 156 gallon Build Log

    Originally Posted by azul1994 can i see wat the tank looks like now? It looks the same as above. Haven't really done anything to it because, I am still waiting for the stand to be completed.
  2. costa13

    Costa's 156 gallon Build Log

    Originally Posted by 80sbaby The specs that you posted are very detailed. I have 75g I want to modified before I fill it with water. Do you have any ideas on how I should put the overflows? Thank you so much for time. Keep us posted with pics- I'm going to steel your idea.LOL :thinking...
  3. costa13

    Costa's 156 gallon Build Log

    I have gotten a lot done this weekend. I finished the topoff tank, and almost done with the refugium. I also finished the refugium's stand, I will water seal at same time as when I am sealing the stand. Here is some picks. 3/4 finish refugium on its stand with topoff tank underneath...
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    Costa's 156 gallon Build Log

    A local plastics store here sells them, but you can also order them offline. Check in the phone book for plastics store near you so you don't have to pay for shippping.
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    Costa's 156 gallon Build Log

    also I will be using a topoff controller which will incorpote float valves, the one I will be using is a JBJ Automatic Top Off (A.T.O.) System Water Level Controller
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    Costa's 156 gallon Build Log

    Well since my tank will be in my living room I cannot put the RO/DI next to it, it is in the laundry room. So when the topoff tank gets low I will just have to fill it up manually.
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    Costa's 156 gallon Build Log

    Update Yesterday I ordered two Lumenarc DE HQI Stealth Reflector. I can't wait to see how they work because I have never seen the Lumenarc DE reflectors in person.
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    Costa's 156 gallon Build Log

    When my tank is running at the correct levels the sump should have 20 gallons in it and the fuge should have about 16gallons in it. The sump will be able to hold around 33 gallons when full and the fuge should be able to hold around 18galllons when full. Here is an updated picture of the sump...
  9. costa13

    Post pics of actinic only

    Triga your tank crashed? Sorry to hear that.
  10. costa13

    Got a new camera, havent taken pics in a

    Originally Posted by Nigerian Have you thought of adding a background? Blue tint will make it look fuller imo, but other than that, it's looking great. I also think you should think about adding a background. It will make your tank look a lot better.
  11. costa13

    what are the best return pumps?

    Eheim, you cannot beat German products PS my 500th post :cheer: :cheer:
  12. costa13

    Redocorate your Bathroom

    That is so cool. I can't see how you could put some type of filter on either of those though
  13. costa13

    220 reef lights.

    Yes but you will have to put all of your clams and sps at the top of the tank because you are only using 150w Mh. Why don't you get 250w MH instead?
  14. costa13

    Oppinions on Custom built tanks

    If you are going to have it custom built than I would have the overflow built on the side that would not be viewed
  15. costa13

    29g and flatworms: What to do?

    I used Flatworm Exit on my tank also and nothing died except for the flatworms of course. Everything looked fine. Just make sure to do a 25% water change after and run some carbon
  16. costa13

    Costa's 156 gallon Build Log

    Well I began building the topoff tank out of acrylic. You can see it in the diagram above it is going to sit under the fuge. My LR has been cooking for 1 1/2 weeks now and man does it smell bad. I should be ordering some more equipments very soon. And on Friday I think I will stop by my LFS...
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    Costa's 156 gallon Build Log

    My first order of equipment came in a couple of days ago. It felt like Christmas all over again. :cheer: '' I still have to order more equipment though. Man this hobby really burns a hole in you pocket
  18. costa13

    What happens when Silversides are dropped in.

    looks deliciouses :cheer:
  19. costa13

    New Superman Monti!!

    That is freaking awesome
  20. costa13

    My New Tank 125g RR part II

    BTW I think you did a great job aquascaping. Looks Good.
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