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Unread 03/31/2018, 06:33 PM   #1
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So ive had a 180 gallon running for 3 years or so and came across a 400 gallon +180 gallon and pump +lots of plumbing fittings last year for 700 bucks Australian needless to say bought it in a heart beat,been sat in my yard under cover for about 1 year finally got time to start slowly.Had to take old tank down and set up temporary holding tanks for fish n coral,a few pictures of progress.

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Unread 04/05/2018, 05:30 AM   #2
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Zoiks that's one hell of an upgrade. Best of luck, keep us posted.


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Unread 04/05/2018, 04:16 PM   #3
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It’s the best feeling getting a new tank, good luck!


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Unread 04/08/2018, 07:09 AM   #4
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All plumbed up ready to start to fill slowly been 3 days and a lot of water r.o.d.i takes sooo long

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Unread 04/12/2018, 05:28 PM   #5
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More progress another big weekend coming up

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Unread 04/14/2018, 06:22 AM   #6
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Big finish day transfer coral and fish from holding tanks shut down 3 systems back to just one took 6 weeks to break down old tank and build new now time to rest and enjoy

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Unread 04/15/2018, 10:09 AM   #7
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Awesome! I especially like the engineering that went into that hood/light shield.


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Unread 04/15/2018, 03:53 PM   #8
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Laundry clean up day and new lipstick tang all happy no agression with 4 tangs powder blue,sailfin ,purple,lipstick surprising all swim together

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Unread 04/22/2018, 11:16 PM   #9
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Finishing touches to tank and laundry

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