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09/02/2007, 09:01 PM
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Follow my 90 build upgrade!!!! (Lot of Pics)
Finally upgrading the 46gal bow. Stand is almost complete, followed rocket's design. Needs some doors and stain
 ..         Should be picking up the tank tomorrow. Then i can start working on the canopy. Equipment plans: 90gallon RR AGA 29gal sump/fuge Octopus NW 150 Ocean runner 3500 return pump 4x54w t-5s, 2-96w actinic pcs 1 modded MJ1200 Koralia 1, will upgrade these later
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Leo Click on my red house to see my 90g RR tank :) Tons of pictures, tons... Click!!! Current Tank Info: 90g AGA Reef Ready, 6x54w T5s w/ SLRs, 29g Sump/fuge, OR 2500 Return, Octopus NW150, 2 x TLF Phosban Reactor, Koralia #1, #4, MJ Modded |
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09/02/2007, 09:07 PM
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My latest 46gal pic... everything in here will be moved to the 90g
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Leo Click on my red house to see my 90g RR tank :) Tons of pictures, tons... Click!!! Current Tank Info: 90g AGA Reef Ready, 6x54w T5s w/ SLRs, 29g Sump/fuge, OR 2500 Return, Octopus NW150, 2 x TLF Phosban Reactor, Koralia #1, #4, MJ Modded |
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09/02/2007, 09:08 PM
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Looks great!
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09/02/2007, 11:03 PM
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thanx novalid.
Stand is made of 2x4s #2 treated and is covered in poplar.
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Leo Click on my red house to see my 90g RR tank :) Tons of pictures, tons... Click!!! Current Tank Info: 90g AGA Reef Ready, 6x54w T5s w/ SLRs, 29g Sump/fuge, OR 2500 Return, Octopus NW150, 2 x TLF Phosban Reactor, Koralia #1, #4, MJ Modded |
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09/03/2007, 05:57 AM
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Looks good. Keep the pics coming.
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We have enough youth, how about a fountain of SMART Current Tank Info: 75 gallon |
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09/03/2007, 06:00 AM
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Tagging along to watch the progress. I'll be getting a 90 soon.
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09/03/2007, 08:13 AM
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looks good. 90g's are the best! i upraded from a 29g and dont regret it. very goood tank to learn on for a future 210 or somethin
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Loading...... Current Tank Info: 90g BB sps 30g sump. 2x175w mh. 2x110w vho act. Vortech. tunze 6025. ER rs 135. TLF phos. ACjr |
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09/03/2007, 04:51 PM
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Picked up the 90g
... and the overflow kit 
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Leo Click on my red house to see my 90g RR tank :) Tons of pictures, tons... Click!!! Current Tank Info: 90g AGA Reef Ready, 6x54w T5s w/ SLRs, 29g Sump/fuge, OR 2500 Return, Octopus NW150, 2 x TLF Phosban Reactor, Koralia #1, #4, MJ Modded |
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09/04/2007, 05:22 PM
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Update...Put on some window tint on the back glass..
 What i used...5% limo tint from walmart  Gonna get started on the canopy, but gotta deal with classes and work. So things are going slow. Doors will probably be later, thinking of doing glass doors with a wood frame since almost everyone does just wood doors. Something a little different
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Leo Click on my red house to see my 90g RR tank :) Tons of pictures, tons... Click!!! Current Tank Info: 90g AGA Reef Ready, 6x54w T5s w/ SLRs, 29g Sump/fuge, OR 2500 Return, Octopus NW150, 2 x TLF Phosban Reactor, Koralia #1, #4, MJ Modded |
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09/06/2007, 10:15 AM
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 test filled the tank...no leaks
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Leo Click on my red house to see my 90g RR tank :) Tons of pictures, tons... Click!!! Current Tank Info: 90g AGA Reef Ready, 6x54w T5s w/ SLRs, 29g Sump/fuge, OR 2500 Return, Octopus NW150, 2 x TLF Phosban Reactor, Koralia #1, #4, MJ Modded |
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09/06/2007, 10:28 AM
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Looking good so far!
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09/06/2007, 10:34 AM
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Nice progress... I am in the middle of the same build. Good luck and keep the pics coming.
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Forever Poor :( Current Tank Info: 220 SPS/ 90 Mixed Reef |
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09/06/2007, 11:33 PM
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Looks good so far, What kind of lighting are you going to be using on the 90?
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"Friends don't let friends put xenia in their tanks" Current Tank Info: 2 yr old 160g: mixed reef |
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09/07/2007, 08:35 AM
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thanx guys, lighting will be 4x54w t5s with 2x96w pcs. gonna work on the canopy this weekend
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Leo Click on my red house to see my 90g RR tank :) Tons of pictures, tons... Click!!! Current Tank Info: 90g AGA Reef Ready, 6x54w T5s w/ SLRs, 29g Sump/fuge, OR 2500 Return, Octopus NW150, 2 x TLF Phosban Reactor, Koralia #1, #4, MJ Modded |
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09/09/2007, 06:40 PM
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weekend update:
ordered my lights from reefgeek.com getting my RO/Di system thursday from thefilterguys some yate loon computer fans coming in for the canopy Mj mod from premium aquatic also coming in And pics of what i've gotten done so far... prestained  first coat of stain, used red mahogany  After 2nd coat, canopy sitting on top   Laquer will be put on tomorrow Painted the inside with some white paint and siliconed the bottom edges to make it waterproof inside. Added a shelf as well... She's getting there...
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Leo Click on my red house to see my 90g RR tank :) Tons of pictures, tons... Click!!! Current Tank Info: 90g AGA Reef Ready, 6x54w T5s w/ SLRs, 29g Sump/fuge, OR 2500 Return, Octopus NW150, 2 x TLF Phosban Reactor, Koralia #1, #4, MJ Modded |
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09/09/2007, 09:29 PM
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O yea lighting will be, back to front:
Aquablue t5 sun 6500 t5 actinic PCs actinic PCs blue + t5 Aquablue t5 t5s will be sitting about 8-9" above the water
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Leo Click on my red house to see my 90g RR tank :) Tons of pictures, tons... Click!!! Current Tank Info: 90g AGA Reef Ready, 6x54w T5s w/ SLRs, 29g Sump/fuge, OR 2500 Return, Octopus NW150, 2 x TLF Phosban Reactor, Koralia #1, #4, MJ Modded |
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09/10/2007, 04:18 PM
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Got some stuff today, went to SamAsh to get my dj power strip, and my computer fans for the canopy came in...
  O yea and finally got something in the tank 
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Leo Click on my red house to see my 90g RR tank :) Tons of pictures, tons... Click!!! Current Tank Info: 90g AGA Reef Ready, 6x54w T5s w/ SLRs, 29g Sump/fuge, OR 2500 Return, Octopus NW150, 2 x TLF Phosban Reactor, Koralia #1, #4, MJ Modded |
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09/11/2007, 01:00 PM
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Do you guys think my t5 8" above the water will be too high??
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Leo Click on my red house to see my 90g RR tank :) Tons of pictures, tons... Click!!! Current Tank Info: 90g AGA Reef Ready, 6x54w T5s w/ SLRs, 29g Sump/fuge, OR 2500 Return, Octopus NW150, 2 x TLF Phosban Reactor, Koralia #1, #4, MJ Modded |
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09/13/2007, 09:16 PM
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Got a lot done going into the weekend, hopefully she'll be in her right spot with saltwater next week, when i get my salt...
Made some doors for the cabinet, and the canopy is finished Prestain   red mahogany   Ups also came and left some packages for me...   RO Unit in action... 
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Leo Click on my red house to see my 90g RR tank :) Tons of pictures, tons... Click!!! Current Tank Info: 90g AGA Reef Ready, 6x54w T5s w/ SLRs, 29g Sump/fuge, OR 2500 Return, Octopus NW150, 2 x TLF Phosban Reactor, Koralia #1, #4, MJ Modded |
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09/13/2007, 09:17 PM
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Mjmod in action, wow this mod makes a big difference in flow, highly recommend it, picked it up from premium aquatics..
  And managed to hook up my 120mm canopy fans to some transformers..  Its getting there...Lights come tomorrow 320gallons worth of salt on Saturday (didnt know dr F&S ships on saturdays..nice to know).Enjoy the pics Comments welcome....
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Leo Click on my red house to see my 90g RR tank :) Tons of pictures, tons... Click!!! Current Tank Info: 90g AGA Reef Ready, 6x54w T5s w/ SLRs, 29g Sump/fuge, OR 2500 Return, Octopus NW150, 2 x TLF Phosban Reactor, Koralia #1, #4, MJ Modded |
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09/14/2007, 09:17 AM
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09/14/2007, 11:50 PM
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Got my lights today, finished up laquering the canopy and doors, some more pics...
from this  to this..  Everything together finally, not in its final spot though    Color is pretty close to real life color, still need to add my pc actinics to the canopy, still on the 46g so that'll probably be later on. These lights are incredibly bright. 216w t5 compared to my 192w pcs blow the pcs out of the water. There really is no comparison actually, i get nauseous even just staring right at the bulbs for a while. Probably not the best idea. Bulb layout (front to back): ati aquablue ati sun pro (actinic pcs, not shown in pics) (actinic pcs, not shown in pics) giesmann actinic + ati aqua blue Hopefully i can get a lot more done tomorrow, Canes game though against fiu . Any comments/suggestions/ideas post em up, it'll help me out. Thanx for looking
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Leo Click on my red house to see my 90g RR tank :) Tons of pictures, tons... Click!!! Current Tank Info: 90g AGA Reef Ready, 6x54w T5s w/ SLRs, 29g Sump/fuge, OR 2500 Return, Octopus NW150, 2 x TLF Phosban Reactor, Koralia #1, #4, MJ Modded |
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09/15/2007, 03:44 AM
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Looking good so far. I have the same tank. Great job on the stand and canopy I took the easy way out and bought one. Why use the pc actinics? Am I right you are only running 4 t5's? I'm no lighting expert but that doesn't sound like enough if you plan in sps.. I don't think the pc's will help. Poor penetration. What are you using for a sump / fuge / return pump / skimmer ect?
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09/15/2007, 06:35 AM
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Very nice build...
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Out of the hobby, but thinking of rejoining Current Tank Info: 92 Reef, 10 Reef |
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09/16/2007, 08:41 AM
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thanx for the comments
rkelman, yep its only 4x54w t5s. But i'm using individual SLR reflectors which are suppose to penetrate the water pretty well. I have seen tanks in the t5 only thread that has SPS with a few bulb setup and are doing great. Forgot who but he has a 4x54w setup over his 75g and his corals look great. So i figured since the 90 is only taller than the 75 i would be able to place the corals midway to the top and they should be fine, sps that is. Pc actinics are mainly for color supplmentation, i like the purplish look these lights bring out. Sump will be a 29 gallon i picked up yesterday, fuge will hold a dsb and cheatomorpha, and for the return pump i'm gonna stick with my Ocean Runner 2500, and the skimmer will be my sucky coralife superskimmer 65 for a little bit till a couple paychecks later so I can get my Octo NW-200.
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Leo Click on my red house to see my 90g RR tank :) Tons of pictures, tons... Click!!! Current Tank Info: 90g AGA Reef Ready, 6x54w T5s w/ SLRs, 29g Sump/fuge, OR 2500 Return, Octopus NW150, 2 x TLF Phosban Reactor, Koralia #1, #4, MJ Modded |
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