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#81
September 26th, 2007, 06:32 AM
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Re: MikMcgyver's 125 Build
Make sure whatever T5 fixture that guy from LFS can get that it has individual reflectors.The single most important feature of T5.IMO.
Best of luck and I can't wait to see it wet too.
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#82
October 10th, 2007, 05:47 AM
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More plumbing today... Finally got my last 2 bulkheads in and installed in the tank..
 Ran my 2 center returns off of one pump, and the 2 outside returns off the 2nd pump...  Unwrapped it today too, the kiddo wanted to put some fish in and he wanted to climb in... After that....... Leak test time...    No leaks...  . Sump worked great, one thing I noticed I forgot was some one way check ball valves.. Everytime I turned off the pumps, the water that was over the difusers, just siphoned back into the sump. And when I say siphoned, i mean, drained extremely fast , scarey fast back into the sump. With the 2 year old running around I dont wanna take a chance of the pumps getting shut off by accident and then filling the house with 40-50gallons of water... Anyone else use check valves? Still working on the lighting....Too much to try to figure out on my own.. sorry about the big pics, forgot to resize them with photobucket...... Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 Clear for Life Acrylic- ASM Skimmer,RioHB20's (x2) 30 gallon sump... Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 months Other Intrests: Video Games, Saltwater Tanks, Playing with the 2yr old..
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#83
October 10th, 2007, 07:26 AM
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I have to say that is one nice looking tank and stand.It must be a rule to toss the kids in the tank before putting water in.
I don't use a check valve but if you need to put them in,I seen many who do.I just keep the loc-line no farther than an inch below the water. Good luck and keep the updates coming.
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Live long and prosperDominick AGA 210g. MegaflowLifereef LF1-300S berlin sumpSVS-24 skimmer w/Mag 9.5Refugium(25g.) with Nova 2x24w fuge light.Mag 2400 return.Aquatinic Constellation/14x39w T5-HO.Reef Fanatic ATO.Koralia 2/3 Current Aquarium(s) Description: Oceanic 75 gal./AGA 210g. megaflow Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 years Other Intrests: Reefing,video games,music,electronics
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#84
October 10th, 2007, 07:08 PM
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it is a MUST with the Kids mine wouldnt let me Put a drop in unless they have played in the tank for a while first.
The tank looks Great MIK, Heres your BTC badge ware it with pride lol,  Current Aquarium(s) Description: 220 Perfecto W/ dual corner overflows Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Not long enough
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#85
October 10th, 2007, 07:18 PM
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Looks great Mike.
I dont use check valves either. I have a hole drilled in my return line just below the 90 where the loc-line is connected to break any siphon.
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#86
October 11th, 2007, 02:50 AM
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looks great mik! i'm not a acrylic tank specialist, but I think you may need to put some of the pink styrofoam unsulation under the the tank. it's supposed to fill any minor imperfections and support the tank a little better. don't know if it's necassary or not. maybe someone that has done that will chime in.
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#87
October 11th, 2007, 03:39 AM
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he he how did you add the tank to your sig,
I have tried forever lol Current Aquarium(s) Description: 220 Perfecto W/ dual corner overflows Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Not long enough
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#88
October 11th, 2007, 06:40 AM
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I had to make it a .gif with photoshop, it was too big, pm me youe email and I will send it to ya.. unless ya got photoshop...
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 Clear for Life Acrylic- ASM Skimmer,RioHB20's (x2) 30 gallon sump... Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 months Other Intrests: Video Games, Saltwater Tanks, Playing with the 2yr old..
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#89
October 11th, 2007, 06:40 AM
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I just right clicked on the pic from Mike's signature and saved it to my desktop.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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October 12th, 2007, 04:41 PM
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75 gallon bowfront salt(RETIRED), 125 gallon saltwater reef tank, 30 gallon sump, 10g office fresh Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: About 2 Years Other Intrests: Anything fast, this doesn't apply to saltwater aquariums.
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