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September 10th, 2007, 10:15 PM
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MikMcgyver's 125 Build
Well folks, I did it. Just purchased my tank today. I went in expecting to but a 90 gallon and walked out with a 125 gallon. Does this qualify for the big tank club?
The tank measures 72" wide, 18" front to back, 20" tall. Was going to do a 135 for $70 more but w s worried about the final heigth of the tank. As it stands now I will have to use a stepstool to get to the bottom. My stand is 36" tall, which I think is plenty tall. I will recieve the tank a week from thursday. I am having the tank drilled, and bulkheads installed so I dont have to worry about it. I will start posting the construction of this beast as soon as I am done here. I have a ton of pics already... Wish me luck, and I will have a ton of questions for all of you.. 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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September 10th, 2007, 10:56 PM
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Re: MikMcgyver's 125 Build
Congrats! Yep, I think that gets you in the Big Tank Club. We are very elite; feel privileged!!
 It's good that you got it drilled. It will make setting it up so much easier.
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September 10th, 2007, 11:00 PM
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Re: MikMcgyver's 125 Build
Awesome Mik.
Now wheres the pics of all that PVC?
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Hunt hard,shoot straight,kill clean,apologize to no one. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75gal. reef,NE T-5s 432 watt ,CSS65 skimmer,Pro-Clear 125 wet/dry with mag5 return Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Little over a year Other Intrests: Hunting,camping,fishing
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September 10th, 2007, 11:02 PM
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The way I am having the tank drilled you should not see any pvc up top, and still waiting to see how I am going to plumb the sump. I think I may have a couple of ideas after a long visit to my LFS today..
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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September 10th, 2007, 11:27 PM
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Re: MikMcgyver's 125 Build
sweet how much is it and im getting the same gallon tank
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125gal.maple stand+ ro+ uv steralizer and 30 gallon mini reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2years Other Intrests: airsoft,guitar,wakeskating,skateboarding
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September 10th, 2007, 11:28 PM
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Re: MikMcgyver's 125 Build
biff thats how deep mine is 20"deep so what t5s cango on my tank to keep sps
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125gal.maple stand+ ro+ uv steralizer and 30 gallon mini reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2years Other Intrests: airsoft,guitar,wakeskating,skateboarding
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September 11th, 2007, 12:06 AM
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Re: MikMcgyver's 125 Build
Just shy of $500 for the tank, another $100 for them to drill it and put the overflow where I wanted it. Also the bulkheads will be installed when it arrives. I am doing a 1 1/2" drain into my sump, and (4) 3/4" returns to the tank. 2 from the overflow box and 2 from the left and right side of the tank. Shouldnt need any powerheads, but we will see what the flow looks like in the tank..
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 Clear for Life Acrylic- ASM Skimmer,RioHB20's (x2) 30 gallon sump... Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 months Other Intrests: Video Games, Saltwater Tanks, Playing with the 2yr old..
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September 11th, 2007, 12:25 AM
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Re: MikMcgyver's 125 Build
Here is my stand.....
 Front  Back  Doors and drawers  My wife had it custom built a few years ago and lately it has become the catch all cabinet for all the junk around the house. Candles, placemats, toys hidden from the 2yr old boy... Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 Clear for Life Acrylic- ASM Skimmer,RioHB20's (x2) 30 gallon sump... Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 months Other Intrests: Video Games, Saltwater Tanks, Playing with the 2yr old..
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September 11th, 2007, 01:22 AM
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Re: MikMcgyver's 125 Build
i got mine from wet pets and friends in mcmurray pa 435$
with corner overflows and drilled
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125gal.maple stand+ ro+ uv steralizer and 30 gallon mini reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2years Other Intrests: airsoft,guitar,wakeskating,skateboarding
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September 11th, 2007, 02:07 AM
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Re: MikMcgyver's 125 Build
I live in SoCal, everything is more expensive here, just because we are here......
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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