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Unread 03/17/2012, 08:41 PM   #1
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My 75 Gallon Build

So I'm finally setting up my tank after a hole year waiting and seeing the tank sit on the floor. Also have to thank OzoneParkGuy for the mag 9.5. Here are some pictures

I'll be updating this thread daily on my progress and be posting more about my equipment. And ect


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Unread 03/17/2012, 09:56 PM   #2
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nice to see some other 75 gal display builds.

What kind of lighting you plan to have?


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Unread 03/18/2012, 08:55 AM   #3
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Leds


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Unread 03/18/2012, 08:59 AM   #4
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Equipment I Currently Have
75 gallon marineland
Bulk Reef Supply 5 Stage *PLUS* Rodi system
Reef Crystals
Instant Ocean Hydrometer
Magdrive 9.5 (return)



Equipment receiveing
Aqua c ev 180
Vortech MP40
Duel BRS gfo and carbon reactor (recommend by OzoneParkGuy )
JBJ auto top off
Rapid Leds
Magdrive 9.5

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Unread 03/18/2012, 09:10 AM   #5
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sounds like a nice build cant wait to see it come together.


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Unread 03/18/2012, 10:29 AM   #6
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Yea I'm go to homedepot alil later finish the outside of the stand, put some doors, paint out side black ,inside white ,sand it down, clean my display sand, while doing all this make .make some Rodi water


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Unread 03/19/2012, 08:16 PM   #7
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Some progress still making the water at this time


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Unread 03/21/2012, 10:23 PM   #8
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Old pic the tank its now about 4-5 in from being full and is abit cleared up


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Unread 04/01/2012, 12:15 PM   #9
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Update


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Unread 04/07/2012, 09:43 PM   #10
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Got my leds


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Unread 04/19/2012, 10:12 PM   #11
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Some updates its late and i dont have my lights set up yet .so i used the lamp above the tank. Ill take another one tomorrow


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Unread 04/19/2012, 10:15 PM   #12
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looking good, I assume you're going to get more rock lol


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Current Tank Info: 75gal AGA, reaction 4 canister filter with UV sterilizer, 80lbs live sand, 55lbs dry live pukani rock, 2 1300gph circulation pumps, aquamaxx HOB-1 skimmer, 216 watt T5 lights
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Unread 04/19/2012, 10:28 PM   #13
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looking good, I assume you're going to get more rock lol
Yea i am lol. But it still looks nice i like the middle piece. Dont worry this tank is going to come to LIFE around june april stay tuned though alot of pictures to come


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Unread 04/19/2012, 10:29 PM   #14
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can't wait


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Current Tank Info: 75gal AGA, reaction 4 canister filter with UV sterilizer, 80lbs live sand, 55lbs dry live pukani rock, 2 1300gph circulation pumps, aquamaxx HOB-1 skimmer, 216 watt T5 lights
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Unread 04/19/2012, 10:35 PM   #15
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I have a nice devil hand coral waiting for me that my dad frag up that all he tells me when he mentions in few months adding coral ect and something else i forgot the name. Lol ..i kinda think i could of done better on the stand though (its not done ..with more room for ato and other equipment. )


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Unread 05/27/2012, 10:47 AM   #16
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These are old pics when I go home I will update it again


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Unread 05/27/2012, 11:01 AM   #17
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coming along rather nice


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Unread 05/27/2012, 11:09 AM   #18
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Yea I took alot more for anther site but I just was lazy to post them here ..I think my dad is bring me some frags today what kind I'm not sure and this weekend I'll be setting up my leds and tomorrow I take pics of set up again these are hold and simmer I change it up abit


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Unread 07/02/2012, 07:11 PM   #19
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Update n got some corals hard to see .but i got green star polyps. ,devil hands. Some lil other corals to to small to tell


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Unread 07/09/2012, 01:16 PM   #20
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Updated pics


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Unread 07/09/2012, 01:18 PM   #21
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This one is the kenya tree and the other one on top is the devil hand


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Unread 07/11/2012, 10:40 AM   #22
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They Got me a new fish 4 snails and a shrimp and a sea urchin ..


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Unread 07/11/2012, 10:43 AM   #23
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Sorry its in black and white but that the best way they could take the pic for me


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Unread 09/21/2012, 06:43 PM   #24
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Leds geting set up thanks to my dad ..nice and clean , n neat


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Unread 09/21/2012, 10:51 PM   #25
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Just the royal blues


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