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June 22nd, 2008, 06:02 AM
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great pics the floors are not as hard as they look. if you sand them just keep the sander moving and you will ne fine.
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June 22nd, 2008, 06:24 AM
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I'm glad you're getting the show on the road! It looks like it's going to be a great setup, you've got good equipment so far.
Just a question... That wallpaper... Ummm... Is it still there??? 
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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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June 22nd, 2008, 06:24 AM
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a little elbow grease and some new stain and those floors will look phenomenal.
edit: I was gonna mention something about the wallpaper too, but glad to see Biff did instead. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 46g bow front Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 11 months saltwater, 3 years freshwater
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June 22nd, 2008, 06:29 AM
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Okay, so I wasn't the only one thinking it
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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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June 22nd, 2008, 06:29 AM
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Yeah Biff that wallpaper is still there. It looks awful in the pictures. It doesnt look that bad in person. Lets just say that my mother went through an.....eccentric stage in life! Its an old house that deffinately needs some updating, just dont want to lose some of its classic styling(Its on the top of my list of things to do!) That and a new coat of paint in the kitchen. You really dont notice how bad some things look until you post pictures for the world to see. Im embarassed.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180gal Mixed Reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Newbie to Salt, 2 years planted, Freshwater Forever and a Day! Other Intrests: hunting outdoorsy things, cars motorcycles anything that goes fast drag cars
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June 22nd, 2008, 07:55 AM
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Build is off to a good start keep the pics coming. I promise I wont make fun of your wall paper, I will leave that up to the ladies. Seriously though your set up looks nice and the bad thing is that you still have a lot to purchase I'm sure.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75 gallon mixed reef, and there is not enough room to put the contents of my system. Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: I have been doing fish for 11 years salt for 5 years. Other Intrests: Saltwater, streetbikes and tattoos
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June 22nd, 2008, 08:18 AM
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Looks good. Keep us up to date.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 58rr 36"maristar 2-250w mh, 2-Tunze 6100s, 40long sump octo 300skimmer. 180gal in build phase Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Not long enough. Plenty of experience Other Intrests: Fish tanks and off road
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June 22nd, 2008, 09:29 AM
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Actually I almost have everything that I need. I just need to pick up the other half of my live rock its being held for me. Im getting an Icecap 660 from the same guy for my actinics. I need to build my sump, which I have the tank just need to put it together. Decide what Im going to do for substrate and pick up 2x250w metal halides. Oh yeah I need to drop some more cash for the plumbing. Man good valves are spendy!
QUESTION: Do you guys think that I should pick up 2 250w magnetic retros for 80 a piece or just start cycling with the actinics and 400w that I will have and get more effecient/modern electronic ballasted retros? Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180gal Mixed Reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Newbie to Salt, 2 years planted, Freshwater Forever and a Day! Other Intrests: hunting outdoorsy things, cars motorcycles anything that goes fast drag cars
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June 22nd, 2008, 02:47 PM
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Since you've already cured your rock,I dont your gonna have much of a cycle if you have one at all.
So I'd go ahead and pick up the ballast and be ready to fire em up.
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June 23rd, 2008, 01:38 AM
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Finally,the show is about to start.Considering the equipment you have,I'm sure it's going to look great!
One question though-are you using the Icecap 660 for actinics? It seems like a waste to overdrive actinics.
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