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Unread 06/24/2007, 11:32 PM   #76
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you need to post new pics im in love with this tank lol


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Unread 06/25/2007, 01:15 AM   #77
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Yes, this is my dream tank. Can you tell me exactly what bulbs you are running now? Both T5 and MH pleeeeeeaase.


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Unread 06/25/2007, 10:51 PM   #78
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im going to have solaris on mine but im intrested in the sump/fuge
what pump do you have and wat ca reactor do you have. also how do you like that skimmer


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Unread 06/26/2007, 03:38 PM   #79
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Purebullet417,



Hope you get some good info out of my build. I've been quite busy with work recently so i haven't had much time to spend on my tank and do the things i wanted to do with it. I did however manage to do a few changes to the sump and plumbing, quite minor though.

I'm using a Dart as a return and feeder for Calium reactor, phosban, UV sterilizer, and Chiller. Also using a hammerhead as a CL connected to an OM 4way.



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Hehe, dream tank. Thanks for the nice compliment, but my tank is not nearly as amazing as others. I am currently running the following lighting.

3 x 250 SE MH with Reeflux 10k bulbs driven by Icecap Ballasts
2 x 80 T5 ATI Blue Plus Bulbs overdriven by a Workhorse Ballast


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Unread 07/06/2007, 08:17 PM   #80
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can you do me a favor what is the inside height of that stand? thanks


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Unread 07/06/2007, 11:07 PM   #81
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I think I will be getting two of those for my 90g once I get around to buying equipment for it.

I personally think you should go with another 250 in the middle instead of a 400 so the light will be nice and balanced.
I second this as I had a very similar setup and started with 2 - 250W 14K MH and ended up adding a 400W in the middle. Looking back I wished I would have installed a third 250W. Would have been more balanced.


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Unread 07/16/2007, 10:14 PM   #82
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I am just in love with your tank. I have been deciding wheter to get the 180 or 210 from AGA (same stand too the mission). It was a hard choice for me because the 210 is a bit taller than the 180 and thought that it would be hard working on the aquascaping in it. If you dont mind i had a few questions for you.


1) Do you find it hard to reach into the tank whenever you have to work in it or have to retrieve soemthing (such as a frag) that has fallen to the ground ?

2) I saw one of your piks. It was your 2 clowns hosting and anemone and i was wondering wat type of anemone it is ?? (looks like a pink tip ?)


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Unread 07/16/2007, 11:40 PM   #83
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can you do me a favor what is the inside height of that stand? thanks
Sorry for the late reply, the inside of the stand is almost 30'' if my memory serves me right.


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Unread 07/16/2007, 11:43 PM   #84
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I am just in love with your tank. I have been deciding wheter to get the 180 or 210 from AGA (same stand too the mission). It was a hard choice for me because the 210 is a bit taller than the 180 and thought that it would be hard working on the aquascaping in it. If you dont mind i had a few questions for you.


1) Do you find it hard to reach into the tank whenever you have to work in it or have to retrieve soemthing (such as a frag) that has fallen to the ground ?

2) I saw one of your piks. It was your 2 clowns hosting and anemone and i was wondering wat type of anemone it is ?? (looks like a pink tip ?)
1) I'm not very tall (5'8'') and it is not very easy to work with the tank. Get ready to get your shirt wet and shoulder/neck pains when working with the tank. But you know what, it is well worth it. Every time i look at the 24'' tall i rejoice in the fact that I got a 30''.

2) Yeah you are right, it is a bubble tip anemone. Exactly the same kind as the common pink one, but in green.


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Unread 07/17/2007, 05:23 AM   #85
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reefer4eva, I'm 5'8" also and have a 180g. I originally wanted a 210g but found the 180g on sale and save a few hundred bucks. I wish I didnt save save the the money! GET THE 210G!!! The extra height is huge when it comes to everything! The extra 6" makes the tank look so much bigger and is much easier to get creative when aquascaping. Dont get me wrong, 180's are nice, I just regret not getting the 210g, everyday..... Oh yeah, your gonna get wet!


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Unread 07/17/2007, 08:29 AM   #86
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reefer4eva, I'm 5'8" also and have a 180g. I originally wanted a 210g but found the 180g on sale and save a few hundred bucks. I wish I didnt save save the the money! GET THE 210G!!! The extra height is huge when it comes to everything! The extra 6" makes the tank look so much bigger and is much easier to get creative when aquascaping. Dont get me wrong, 180's are nice, I just regret not getting the 210g, everyday..... Oh yeah, your gonna get wet!
Good to hear from you. How is your tank coming along?


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Unread 07/17/2007, 09:13 AM   #87
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lol kk thanks alot guys. I have been really thinking about it and deciding wheter to get the 180 or 210 for like months, but now for sure its the 210. Here is what i said in another thread:

i will prbly get the 210 (its only abit taller and it wont jack up the price but that much). There a few cons bout getting the 210 however. It will make it harder for me to work in, but after all its all about making the fish happy and keeping them healthy (bigger tank happier they are). Also it will be a bit heavier, but either way im going to have to add support to the floor (might as well put a bit more support to make th fish happier). Also, there will be more water spilled if the tank cracks or overflows(i know thats kind of stupid for me to say but im sure everyone has this fear of their tank craking).


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Unread 07/17/2007, 09:26 AM   #88
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how much LR is in that 210? it looks like very little....


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Unread 07/17/2007, 12:46 PM   #89
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Awesome tank and setup


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Unread 07/17/2007, 12:57 PM   #90
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looks great! i love the open aquascaping!


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Unread 07/17/2007, 04:53 PM   #91
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Oh the tanks coming along great. I got my T5s up not long ago and not to happy with the coloring, so I've got all new bulbs coming this friday. I figured I could try several different combos and have a few extra bulbs! I love having a big tank, I just wish it didnt take me so long to realize it!!


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Unread 07/17/2007, 05:01 PM   #92
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Re: AGA 210 Setup

[QUOTE]Originally posted by gabe3d
[B]Since everyone is doing it, I might as well post mine up . Here is the setup of my AGA 210 (72x24x30) after a week of progress.




Nice tank. Slick move on getting a clear check valve!


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Unread 07/18/2007, 09:06 AM   #93
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Thanks for the kind words.

Mujtba,

You are right it is not much. It's about 170.

Hulley,

That's one thing I like about T5 so much. You can fine tune the look so much better and cheaper (relatively speaking). On my old tank i probably went through 20 bulbs the first few months.


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Unread 07/18/2007, 09:11 AM   #94
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my aga 210 with oak mission stand and canopy is coming on monday lol


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Unread 07/18/2007, 12:29 PM   #95
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my aga 210 with oak mission stand and canopy is coming on monday lol
Sounds like a good start, though i might be slightly biased

Keep us updated and have fun.


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Unread 07/18/2007, 12:39 PM   #96
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reefer4eva, I'm 5'8" also and have a 180g. I originally wanted a 210g but found the 180g on sale and save a few hundred bucks. I wish I didnt save save the the money! GET THE 210G!!! The extra height is huge when it comes to everything! The extra 6" makes the tank look so much bigger and is much easier to get creative when aquascaping. Dont get me wrong, 180's are nice, I just regret not getting the 210g, everyday..... Oh yeah, your gonna get wet!
I'm 6'2" and have trouble getting to the bottom of my 210g AGA tank also, and since it has a 8" canopy it is impossible without tongs (and aquagloves).

That said, I wouldn't trade my 210g for anything! I love it!!! In fact, I upgraded from a 180g to the 210g and the extra 6" height is a huge difference. Much more attractive (IMO)

Just my 2 cents...........


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Unread 07/18/2007, 01:21 PM   #97
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All this being said, I'm definitly getting the 210. Thanks for all the opinions.


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Unread 07/18/2007, 01:59 PM   #98
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I have the same design and same color, too! BUT it is 150g, not 210g. The tank is 29" tall, 6' long and 18" wide. I selected this so it can fit in the space I want it to be in. I noticed that you don't have AGA canopy on your tank.

I was a bit afraid that the AGA stand won't support the weight on 4 legs at the corners but by looking at your 210 sitting on the stand. It should be ok then.

I am still hunting for the sump that can fit in the stand. They cost anywhere from 250 to 600. If had to, I guess I will build a sump out of standard tank which is an 55g that can fit in the stand but the height is a bit too tall at 20" which will leave me 8" room to reach over in the sump.


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Unread 07/18/2007, 04:44 PM   #99
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I'm actually considering having a custom built 210g with starfire glass and a closed loop. That way I can keep my Custom stand and Canopy I had built for my tank! I'm just waiting to get everthing figured out first (hardware and breaking it to the wife).


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Unread 07/18/2007, 05:12 PM   #100
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I'm actually considering having a custom built 210g with starfire glass and a closed loop. That way I can keep my Custom stand and Canopy I had built for my tank! I'm just waiting to get everthing figured out first (hardware and breaking it to the wife).
I sincerely hope you post a lot of pics if you get the 210g built with Starfire! Your going to need a crane to get it up on the stand....

I just noticed your occupation (LOL) I am definitely not going to let my wife see that!


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