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Old September 16th, 2008, 12:51 AM
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Re: Hoopsdaddy's 165g build
be careful with the rock from the drs. because it will come to you uncured so you will need to cure it in a seperate tank for atleast a month. also the tank is coming along and is looking good, but dont you think the sides being painted on that tank will come to be a viewing problem?
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Re: Hoopsdaddy's 165g build
Looking really good and I hope all goes well. I love that Vlamingi and can't wait for mine to get that big. I will be watching for more pics of when it is clear. Do you have two 400 watt lights or just one?

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Re: Hoopsdaddy's 165g build
Looks great.
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Re: Hoopsdaddy's 165g build
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be careful with the rock from the drs. because it will come to you uncured so you will need to cure it in a seperate tank for atleast a month. also the tank is coming along and is looking good, but dont you think the sides being painted on that tank will come to be a viewing problem?
Only one side and the back is painted black. The side you see when you come in the room is clear. The right side we left black and are very glad we did. It adds a lot of depth in person. I will try to get a side shot to post.

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Re: Hoopsdaddy's 165g build
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Looking really good and I hope all goes well. I love that Vlamingi and can't wait for mine to get that big. I will be watching for more pics of when it is clear. Do you have two 400 watt lights or just one?
I guess I am going to get laughed at a little here. The only lights on the tank currently is a 260W pc and the 400W MH. I have one more reflector comming(you saw two in the pic) and then I will and....dual 250'sMH. I plan on single handedly supporting my power company. lol. Got a great deal on all the lighting so I am hooking it all up. This is the first time I have every had halides. Now I am wondering (after seeing the 400) if I overkilled big time.
Been enjoying watching your build kvcgsxr600.

Yeah Capt. Instead of 1-250 and 2-175's I went 1-400 and 2-250's. I know I am an overachiever.ha

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Re: Hoopsdaddy's 165g build
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Re: Hoopsdaddy's 165g build
Time to get some more picts on here.
First is my SS star. He is currently in another tank because there is nothing for him...her....to eat in the new tank. Have had this guy for over 2yrs.
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Tank is clearing up very well. I wish I had a better camera but if I had the money to spend on a camera I would just go buy more corals.
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Some were asking about the sides being scraped. We only scraped one side. The side you can see from entering the room. Glad we did and glad we didn't scrape the opposite side.
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What do ya think so far???

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Re: Hoopsdaddy's 165g build
looks great bud you will have a really nice tank soon
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Re: Hoopsdaddy's 165g build
Looks good!

How tall is that canopy and how far are the bulbs above the water line in the tank? The bulbs should be about 8" above the water. You can end up with some heat issues if those bulbs are too close to the water, plus they will get cover with alot of salt creep.

And don't forget about the new live rock you have coming in. You can't add it to your tank until you cure the rock.

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Re: Hoopsdaddy's 165g build
Buildout looking good. congtrats.

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