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Unread 06/27/2016, 01:20 AM   #1
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Justbecause 4.6 gallon ADA rimless build thread

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Unread 06/27/2016, 01:39 AM   #2
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Unread 06/27/2016, 01:52 AM   #3
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Unread 06/27/2016, 01:54 AM   #4
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Unread 06/27/2016, 10:22 AM   #5
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Whitest sand I could find. Unfortunately it is the dirtiest also. This should be fun to clean.

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Unread 06/27/2016, 10:25 AM   #6
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Going with this filter. Had to cut the tube and make it shorter. Tank is only 6" tall.

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Unread 06/27/2016, 12:11 PM   #7
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Aren't concerned the filter will look like an ugly afterthought? I would have been tempted to go with an external with glass lilly pipes......


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Unread 06/27/2016, 12:35 PM   #8
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One of the biggest concerns I had. This build is a part of a 6 month 5 gallon and under reef challenge. After the challenge I am considering on drilling and tying it into my main system. Haven't looked into Lilly pipes. Thank you



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Decided to get a sheet of white acrylic of the bottom of the tank. Only going to use a thin layer of white sand.

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Unread 06/27/2016, 07:01 PM   #10
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Unread 06/29/2016, 12:42 AM   #11
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What are you using light wise?


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Unread 06/29/2016, 07:42 AM   #13
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Will run this for now till I am satisfied with hight and coverage.

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Mind sharing a few more details on the challenge itself?


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Should be fun
I'm looking forward to seeing what you can achieve in 6 months


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I am so stoked to bet these guys. LOL

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Unread 06/30/2016, 07:36 AM   #18
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I am so stoked to bet these guys. LOL
Good luck I'll be following along, might give me some ideas for my nano.


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Unread 07/01/2016, 06:46 PM   #22
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So far so good

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Rock hang over looks to be on the high side for SPS. Might have to put it on the bandsaw.

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