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Unread 08/02/2011, 05:26 PM   #76
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Nice tank, I have a similar setup


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Unread 08/03/2011, 12:31 AM   #77
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The tank looks really good. The bulb combo you have is exactly what the Grim Reaper suggested for a six bulb fixture if you don't want it to look really blue.
I am really surprised with 4 Blue+ it doesn't look really blue. I think I will use the same combo when I set up a tank next year.


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Unread 08/03/2011, 03:42 PM   #78
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I really like the combo, its a nice 14k look, still has alot of blue which I like.


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Unread 08/11/2011, 07:48 AM   #79
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Hey Keller, any luck with some pics of your moonlight set-up? Thanks.


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Unread 08/15/2011, 02:16 AM   #80
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Heres a couple pics from my i phone,it gives you the idea. The are on the back on the fixture. I can get more pics in the daylight if you want,





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Unread 08/15/2011, 07:53 AM   #81
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Congratulations, your tank looks amazing and very clean.

What do you have as CUC?
And what is your maintenance routine?


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Unread 08/18/2011, 12:56 PM   #82
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I might have missed it, but what type of stand is that and where did you order it from?


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Unread 08/19/2011, 05:00 AM   #83
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got if from tropicalfishstore.com, its called the oak calypso stand.


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Unread 09/08/2011, 08:50 PM   #84
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awesome tank dude. I sent you a pm because your tank is inspiring!


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Unread 09/30/2011, 07:55 PM   #85
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Rock question

Hey Love your 57 Rimless!! I have question I'm having a vey similar one built and am thinking of adding mark rock. I know you said you only used half from marco and the other from your other rock. If your tank was 100% dry rock how much would it take to get that volume of rock look? Im trying to figure out how much rock to order and i have never ordered dry rock b4. Thanks


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Unread 10/01/2011, 01:53 PM   #86
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100% Marco I would guess about 40-45 lbs.


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Unread 11/29/2011, 10:21 AM   #87
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Ready to paint


Painted
What sort of paint did you use on your tank? I've never painted a tank before, but I'm considering it. My only concern is that it just seems rather permanent.. Would it scrape off later if you wanted to take it off or change the color?

Awesome tank btw.


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Unread 11/29/2011, 10:22 AM   #88
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double post. sorry.


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Unread 11/30/2011, 01:10 PM   #89
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i painted my illuminata as well. Very easy, but can't see every removing it. I'm assuming a paint removal solvant its possible, but would be a PITA.

I used Krylon flat black spray paint for mine (at home depot) - looks great IMO.


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Unread 11/30/2011, 01:43 PM   #90
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Krylon flat black here as well.


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Unread 11/30/2011, 03:07 PM   #91
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Good looking tank. I couldn't decide whether or not to paint the back of mine. I figured it would be easier to paint it later, than to 'unpaint' it later.


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Unread 11/30/2011, 03:15 PM   #92
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One of the cleanest 57's I have seen, congrats!


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Unread 01/03/2012, 04:51 PM   #93
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^ What kind of pipe did you use for your drain? Looks flexible. Also how did you attach it to the 90 out of the back of the tank? PVC cement? How quiet overall is the sump/pluming the way you configured it?

I'm designing my Illuminata 57 setup nearly exactly like yours. Hope you don't mind


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Unread 01/03/2012, 04:52 PM   #94
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double post. again.



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Unread 01/03/2012, 06:06 PM   #95
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That pipe is called "spa flex". It's basically flexible PVC like pipe.


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Unread 01/03/2012, 08:16 PM   #96
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Yep it's spa flex, it glues together just like normal Pvc. I used a glass-holes.com overflow, and the 90 you are seeing is part of their kit and us part of the bulkhead. It screws together.


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Unread 01/03/2012, 10:29 PM   #97
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Yep it's spa flex, it glues together just like normal Pvc. I used a glass-holes.com overflow, and the 90 you are seeing is part of their kit and us part of the bulkhead. It screws together.
is it pretty quiet the way you set it up?



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Unread 01/03/2012, 11:54 PM   #98
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Yes its very quiet, you have to fine tune it a little but once you find the sweet spot its great.


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Unread 01/04/2012, 08:44 AM   #99
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Where did you order the stand? I need to order one all anyone has here is those pine stands and or pressed wood. One place has some nice stands but they are so way overpriced. Your stand is a R&J enterprise stand I believe.


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Unread 01/29/2012, 11:41 AM   #100
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I'll get some pics for you soon. My drain is 1.5 spaflex straight into a mesh filter sock.
I found some 1 1/4" inside diameter spa flex at home depot.. When you say yours is 1.5" do you mean the outside diameter or inside diameter?


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