Took Delivery of my 210 Tank/Stand!!
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rmiller429
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The plan is for a reef...but some of the stock list that I like is not reef safe..so I am going to set it up as a reef and go from there. I have a 55 and a 29 that I can move some fish around in. I just have to decide what I want where. So far I have only done fowlr, so I am not sure if I want to start off with corals in such a large tank. Right now I am stressing about wether or not I will need a chiller. My house stays around 70-74 but with 3x250 MH plus some actinic flourescent bulbs I'm afraid I will have to get a chiller. I just placed my order for a custom Lifereefugium II with Jeff today...should be here around mid July. The tank was purchased at Austin Aquatic Innovations in Austin. They took Austin Aquariums old store, and I purchased it at the grand opening sale....Just under 2000 for the tank and stand...trying to stay under 6000 total. Fortunately I have a very loving wife that spends a fair amount of money on our dogs (just got a new puppy) so she lets me spend some on my tanks!!....TXReef..I have a good buddy that works in Temple....I'll look ya up next time I come up that way...
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rmiller429
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tboy, The custom system that I ordered is available from Jeff at lifereef.com...I like it because it has everything that I need. Being new to reef systems and large tanks in general, I felt that it would be prudent to have a whole sump/refugium system designed for me. Check out lifereef.com its called the Lifereefugium II. It has the sump, refugium light, manifold, skimmer and pumps. The only drawback is that I planned to have a top-off tank in the stand. The system is 65 inches long so that is out now... The tank is 72 X 24 X 29 guess its back to hauling water! If its not against the rules, Ill post a pic of the system....of course it belongs to lifereef.com.
rmiller429
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Here is a picture of the system:
nietzsche
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when you're ready to move up from your 210, give me a call and i'll come pick it up. lol nice tank!
Originally Posted by rmiller429
Thanks...im pretty excited.....I started with a 29, moved up to a 55, then this thing..lol...I'm sure I will have plenty of questions....I'm kind of dissapointed because It got damaged when they were bringing it in..so they have to touch up the canopy a bit..I'll make sure I post plenty of pictures..
Ryan
Originally Posted by rmiller429
Thanks...im pretty excited.....I started with a 29, moved up to a 55, then this thing..lol...I'm sure I will have plenty of questions....I'm kind of dissapointed because It got damaged when they were bringing it in..so they have to touch up the canopy a bit..I'll make sure I post plenty of pictures..
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rmiller429
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Tboy, The system includes all of the above. Thats why I am so excited about it. I am a fanatic about research however there is not much out there about lifereef products. I promise to post some definitive reviews when I get the system all setup. The base price is 1469 I believe. It is listed in the prices tab at the top. I added the canister filters and an upgraded skimmer and pump. I upgraded the skimmer because I happen to be blessed with a little more room under the tank. I had to change my light order because my lfs ordered the regular light setup instead of the retrofit kit...saying that It would be ok. I think I am going to have heat problems as it is.....didn't want to chance it. Unfortunately the 72" retrofit that I like only came in a 3x150 MH setup...but I still think that will be plenty.....lights and chiller are on the way...I'll post more pics when they arrive!!
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rmiller429
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Sorry for the delay in posting, the canopy was out for repair and its on its way back as we speak. The sump/refugium combo will ship on tuesday, so things should start moving faster now..
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Originally Posted by rmiller429
Thanks...im pretty excited.....I started with a 29, moved up to a 55, then this thing..lol...I'm sure I will have plenty of questions....I'm kind of dissapointed because It got damaged when they were bringing it in..so they have to touch up the canopy a bit..I'll make sure I post plenty of pictures..
Ryan
Hahaha, from a 10 to a 30 to a 90 for me! Congrats, your tank & stand are absolutely beautiful, it's going to be an awesome reef
Thanks...im pretty excited.....I started with a 29, moved up to a 55, then this thing..lol...I'm sure I will have plenty of questions....I'm kind of dissapointed because It got damaged when they were bringing it in..so they have to touch up the canopy a bit..I'll make sure I post plenty of pictures..
Ryan
Hahaha, from a 10 to a 30 to a 90 for me! Congrats, your tank & stand are absolutely beautiful, it's going to be an awesome reef
rmiller429
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I received my delivery from Lifereef yesterday...I would have taken pictures, but I was much too busy unpacking! The sump/refugium system showed up in 4 large boxes. The packing was excellent and everything arrived in pristine shape. I must say that Jeff did an exceptional job with my system. The acrylic work was outstanding. The system comes with a good instruction manual and assembly was fairly straight forward. I am not a plumber so it took some time to get it all figured out. Its a really neat system and I am very impressed. I got it all hooked up and am testing with fresh water now! So without further ado, here is some pics:
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