50g reef tank build!

snakeblitz33

snakeblitz33

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Eh, I just now saw a fixture made by ReefBreeders... I thought it was interesting, and is about in that range. It's an American company that has engineered their LEDs here and has them assembled in China... They seem pretty good and solid.
Anyways, I think you made a nice choice in LEDs. I expect a review soon!
 
manners

manners

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What swc skimmer did you get?? My lfs recommended one for me and I think I'm gong to pick one up in a couple weeks. They say its way quieter than my old one(prizim) also my old one is crap and I'm constantly adjusting it.
How's it working for you?
 
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smallreef

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its a 150... older model, it is very quiet but I am touching it all the time... which I shouldnt be as I have my ATO in the chamber before so my water level never drops in that chamber...so as far as not having to mess with it, i dont think there is any one skimmer out there that is fool proof, lol... but I do like it and it does remove a fair amount of gunk...
 
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smallreef

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Had my LEDs for a few months now...still really like em...and love the fact they don't cause excess heat!
 
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smallreef

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A few new additions; frog spawns, elegances, gorgonian, and other misc. new corals...same fish though I think I lost one of my tomato clowns? Or he's just hiding reallllllllly well,lol
 
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smallreef

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Figure I'd update a bit while I'm on vacation and can't actually see my tank :(

 
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smallreef

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Thanks! I'm going to upgrade to a 150+again...since we're not moving for 4 more years this time! Just waiting to see if I win an auction I'm bidding on, if to going to have to wait till a good setup pops up in my club....
 
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smallreef

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Got an even better deal on a used 150g acrylic tank with a stand and canopy....plus it's the same dimensions as my old 150 was!
So...upgrade a comin'
 
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smallreef

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New stand, canopy and tank have made it to my garage!
I am going to refinish the stand and canopy, staining them darker to match the Reston the house, and having to buff out and clean the tank!
Hopefully in about a month it will be up....
 
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smallreef

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Finally started work on the stand...
Got one coat on the doors, 2 on the stand and haven't touched the canopy yet,lol

I'm planning on spray poly'ing the inside and putting in some tub liner in the bottom. Getting a 40g breeder for the sump and have on order a dc12000 waveline pump....so looks like wont be until October or so the pump could be in, but I have to buff out the front of the tank...
 
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