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05/20/2011, 08:35 AM | #401 |
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I was trying so hard to push this thread to the next page and spread out all the pictures I took (for photobucket bandwidth reasons). Now that we're on page 17 I can finally dump everything!
Corals! NEW Birds of Paradise NEW Favia Pagoda cup coral macro Ricordea macro Plating Monti rock, with my tailspot blennies favorite perch: A little urchin I picked up and ReefSMART. I love urchins.
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And of course, the fishies.
NEW ORA spotted Mandarin Pipefish Singapore Angel Randalli goby Randalli baby Yellow Tangs Christmas Wrasse Naso Tang
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05/20/2011, 09:42 AM | #403 |
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Great pictures, Alex.
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05/20/2011, 05:47 PM | #404 |
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Alex,
Finally got a chance to check all the updates on your thread. The fish room video was pretty awesome and I really like the water level gauge, that is a great idea. You just used clear flexible tubing for that right? Also your pictures look sweet too. How do you guys deal with humidity right now? I saw the dehumidifier but do you use anything else? I have an LG unit as well not the same look but it seems to sound like a small war like yours, oh by the way, Are you planning on going to Macna this year? Rob |
05/20/2011, 07:03 PM | #405 |
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That a nice tank
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05/20/2011, 07:59 PM | #406 |
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Nice updates and I like the videos.
How so you change water in your tank? is it from the small tank that you have in room? |
05/28/2011, 11:58 PM | #407 |
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Wow, Nice updates. I am subscribed I love the tank. Thanks for sharing.
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The LG Unit is a portable air conditioner, not a straight dehumidifier. Of course, as such it also dehumidifies the air in the fish room when I run it, but besides a ceiling fan thats always on in the computer/fish room I don't do anything specific for humidity. Yes, it is quite loud but I can always close or partially close the fish room door and that helps a lot. Iowa is decently far away from me, and since I just started my thesis lab this year I probably need to work my butt off this whole summer. I will make it to a MACNA some time in my life, I just doubt it will be this year... Quote:
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Tank looks good Alex!
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05/29/2011, 09:07 PM | #410 |
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Alex,
I am looking for a good company to build my tank, I live around the corner from will (formerly Aquarium Obsessed) but he was in a major bike accident and no longer can make tanks. What are your thoughts on the tank that miracles made for you? Any issues or concerns? They are about an hour away from me. Thanks Rob |
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I would buy from Miracles again no question.
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Theses guys, Miracles, are pro's. They built my tank, see in my build thread, and worked through the mysterious 12 vs 13 hole issue... Which, all the time, they were complete professionals.
Anyone can build something or sell something... but it's a rare and special team that gives you customer service beyond the point of sale. This trade has a few well known names for this kind of service, and I think Miracles is one! Also wish I could have rebuild my house to accommodate a much wider tank... 25.75" is way too small... 48" would be awesome.
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Three good answers for you Rob, and I would have to agree with all of them. Their customer service was fantastic and the prices are super reasonable for what you get. I did have one tiny bubble in my starphire glass that is noticeable when the tank is clean, and one bubble in a silicone seam that I think is only noticeable because I got black silicone.
The real questions for me were, is this extra price worth it over a standard 180 gallon and was the shipping worth it. If I were to get a tank with the standard dimensions I would have just bought an AGA tank, but the extra 6" for the 30" wide tank makes a big difference, and I didn't have to drill any holes or make an overflow. In your case, you shouldn't even have to pay for shipping.
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wow Alex love the macro shots! Post more of that beautiful angel!!
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awesome pictures Alex - looking great
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Great pic of the Singapore Angel. Awesome fish!
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Wow nice setup. I hope to have a fish closet when we move to a new house. Looks like that may be a long time but you got my mind going now.
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Looking good, Love that Singapore Angel!
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Impressive!
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