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Unread 12/31/2009, 10:01 PM   #301
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There are a couple pics of my new 125. Should have it filled soon after the holidays








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Unread 01/01/2010, 02:44 AM   #302
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That is some cool looking rock! What kind is it? Thanks


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Unread 01/01/2010, 03:14 AM   #303
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Unread 01/01/2010, 04:20 AM   #304
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Hi all

Here is my 55g (200 lts).

How can i hide my polario pump?


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Unread 01/01/2010, 04:42 AM   #305
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http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1767021

Maybe like this??


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Unread 01/01/2010, 06:14 AM   #306
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Here are a few pics of mine when I first set it up. I will take some up to date ones when I get back home...






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Unread 01/01/2010, 07:13 AM   #307
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That is some cool looking rock! What kind is it? Thanks
It's diy rock I made and tried to sculptor together in the tank. I might change the right side a little not the happiest with it.


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Unread 01/01/2010, 01:44 PM   #308
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Here is my 55g

Nice 55! What is your lighting combo?


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Unread 01/02/2010, 12:40 AM   #309
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these are beautiful tanks, make me want to redo my aquascape.


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Unread 01/30/2010, 04:29 PM   #310
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Someone had asked this already and didn't see a response. If they did I apologize for reasking. The question was how does one compensate with not having the 1-2 pounds of live rock when incorpoating the minimalist approach? Do u put it in the sump? Or, do u not really need 1-2 pounds per gallon?


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Unread 01/30/2010, 04:53 PM   #311
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Yeah in the sump can be good if you don't like the look in the tank.


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Unread 01/30/2010, 05:24 PM   #312
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here is my initial aquascape:



each 'island' is actually a hollow boulder so that fish and crustaceans
can live and shelter inside. the arches have proven to be great spots
for corals and for the fish to dart in and out of.

since then, i added a boulder at the extreme right for an aggressive coral
(frogspawn).

i know this is mush sparser than the normal rule for live rock,
but i put a couple of big pieces of live rock in my refugium;
they help support the mangroves.


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Unread 01/30/2010, 07:15 PM   #313
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Unread 01/30/2010, 07:30 PM   #314
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Nice tanks and aquascaping!! Here is a few pic's of our 300 DD.














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Unread 01/30/2010, 07:39 PM   #315
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My old school layout
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Unread 01/30/2010, 10:33 PM   #316
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This thread has some awesome looking tanks, so I figured this is the one I should ask my question. What do most of you use to build ur large arches/ hanging shelves? The last time I did my tank I tried to drill my lace/ live rock with a 3/4" bit so I could fit 1/2" pvc inside for support. Needless to say it was a nightmare, I broke many pieces before getting a structure I liked. I also used holdfast 2 part epoxy around the edges. When you drill your rock what bit size/ type do ya'll prefer, and what epoxy is the strongest/best IYO. Also I would like to uselive rock to build my next structure, every experience I have had putting epoxy on the rock it seems to not get a very good hold. Is it best to let it dry out for an hour or 2? Thanks-
Heres a pic of my structure, I would like to build the left side up more.





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Unread 01/30/2010, 10:41 PM   #317
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I used a 18"x1/4" drill bit from homedepot not a concrete but just a regular bit then I use driveway markers they are 4' long rods. I read it on a thread some were. The first time I also used a big concrete bit and it didn't go so well. The 1/4" worked great


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Unread 01/30/2010, 10:53 PM   #318
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I used a 18"x1/4" drill bit from homedepot not a concrete but just a regular bit then I use driveway markers they are 4' long rods. I read it on a thread some were. The first time I also used a big concrete bit and it didn't go so well. The 1/4" worked great
I can see 1/4" being easier to work with, what kind of rock did you drill through and what are driveway markers made of? Thanks- 4 the info


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Unread 01/30/2010, 11:05 PM   #319
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Live rock, pond foam and a lot of matching of rocks and cutting excess foam.









Same corner 4 years later.



Its been fowlr for the last couple years but is working it way back to reef.








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Unread 01/31/2010, 09:24 AM   #320
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I can see 1/4" being easier to work with, what kind of rock did you drill through and what are driveway markers made of? Thanks- 4 the info
It is Fiji Live Rock. The markers say fiberglass reinforced. at first I dried out the rock used aqua putty stuff and it held together good so the I put some salt water for a few months to cure it. When I pulled the rock from the water the putty didn't hold well and I was disappointed so I was reading on the threads and found a guy that did it that was so off to depot I went. It drilled threw the rock almost like butter.

What got me to do it was this thread with the bonsai rock work and I liked it so much I had to try it my self I'm very happy with it yesterday I change my substrate from live sand to crushed coral and got rid of a yellow head gobi that made a mess out of my sand and corals now the water is crystal clear. I will get some pictures up soon.


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Unread 01/31/2010, 12:34 PM   #321
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Ditto... great tank! what is your lighting????


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Unread 01/31/2010, 02:55 PM   #322
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Not a great picture but here's what it was untill I had to take everything out , now it's time to redo it all.



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Unread 01/31/2010, 04:15 PM   #323
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It is Fiji Live Rock. The markers say fiberglass reinforced. at first I dried out the rock used aqua putty stuff and it held together good so the I put some salt water for a few months to cure it. When I pulled the rock from the water the putty didn't hold well and I was disappointed so I was reading on the threads and found a guy that did it that was so off to depot I went. It drilled threw the rock almost like butter.

What got me to do it was this thread with the bonsai rock work and I liked it so much I had to try it my self I'm very happy with it yesterday I change my substrate from live sand to crushed coral and got rid of a yellow head gobi that made a mess out of my sand and corals now the water is crystal clear. I will get some pictures up soon.
I will try this out soon, I also got a yellow headed goby to keep my sand clean, which he did but the the same thing happened. I am pretty sure now that the reason my sand gets brown diatomic algae growth is due to lack of water flow.


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Unread 01/31/2010, 08:26 PM   #324
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Nice tanks and aquascaping!! Here is a few pic's of our 300 DD.













How did you attach the structure? I just got a new tank from Steve and was trying to come up with a plan. Thanks.


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Unread 02/02/2010, 08:33 PM   #325
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Here's my 240 a few years ago before the 'crash'.
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