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02/02/2007, 07:18 PM
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Updated photos of my 180
well my tank is about 1.4 years old. It is an upgrade from a 24 tall and a 65 gallon aga RR tank. I have been keeping salt water reefs for 3.5 years. In keeping with the hobby I learn new things on a daily basis.
Tank specs AGA reef ready dual overflow tank...180 gallons..72'x24x24 Lights---3x150 metal halide DE reeflux 12k bulbs and 4x96 watt true actinic. I chose the 150's as I did not want a chiller and keep mainly mushroom, lps, zoo;s and soft corals. I do have two BTA one rose who have more than adequate light. specific gravity..1.025 ph-8.15-8.3 temp-79.-81 degrees nitrates a tad high due to overfeeding calcium 380 DKH a tad high at 12 bioload powder blue tang 2years in my tank naso tang also 2 years in my tank magnificant fox face 1year in my tank 2-ocillaris clowns 1-lemon peel 1cherub angel 1-flame angel 3 anthiasis 1-six line wrasse 1 blue chromis corals are assorted as stated above 2-BTA one rose color I run ozone via aquamedic skimmer shorty 500. great skimmer in my opinion. not spoke of often but I think this works well.         
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The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax. Albert Einstein I hate micro-bubbles!! Current Tank Info: 215 gallon oceanic Ultimate with starfire front, 3-250 watt metal halide, 4-36 inch 39 watt T-5 actinic and daylight bulbs, aquamedic turboflotor shorty with mesh mod 3-Tunze Turbelle® stream 6105 with controller, 40 gallon sump |
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02/02/2007, 07:21 PM
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BEAUTIFUL!!
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02/02/2007, 07:26 PM
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Nice tank...keep up the good work! I want a Powder Blue soooo bad, but my new 180 is in the ugly phase. I'm glad to see you've had such good luck with yours.
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PBITAWA! Current Tank Info: None now. Past- 180g w/ 100g basement sump and 20g 'fuge. H & S skimmer, T'5s & Tunze |
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02/02/2007, 07:27 PM
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Gorgeous!
You should be very proud of that tank
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02/02/2007, 07:28 PM
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yeah, that's pretty freaking gorgeous
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02/02/2007, 07:28 PM
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poppin_fresh when you get one make sure he is last added. Mine is very compatable with his tank mates but if I try to add anyone else of color or decent size he will not have it. I did add the lemon peel after him but they are one tough fish. thanks. good luck with your tank
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The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax. Albert Einstein I hate micro-bubbles!! Current Tank Info: 215 gallon oceanic Ultimate with starfire front, 3-250 watt metal halide, 4-36 inch 39 watt T-5 actinic and daylight bulbs, aquamedic turboflotor shorty with mesh mod 3-Tunze Turbelle® stream 6105 with controller, 40 gallon sump |
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02/02/2007, 07:30 PM
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thanks everyone. Please feel free to share your tanks as well. we all work hard at our hobby and I always like to see what others are able to do. Happy reefing and thanks for looking
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The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax. Albert Einstein I hate micro-bubbles!! Current Tank Info: 215 gallon oceanic Ultimate with starfire front, 3-250 watt metal halide, 4-36 inch 39 watt T-5 actinic and daylight bulbs, aquamedic turboflotor shorty with mesh mod 3-Tunze Turbelle® stream 6105 with controller, 40 gallon sump |
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02/02/2007, 08:06 PM
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Wow, thatt is a really nice tank. Good amount of corals, BTW. It does not look overcrowded and appears very spacious and clean. You should be proud!
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02/02/2007, 08:08 PM
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Also, what kind of foxface is that? He's really cool looking
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02/02/2007, 08:17 PM
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fish511 thanks for the comments. He is a magnificant fox face.
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The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax. Albert Einstein I hate micro-bubbles!! Current Tank Info: 215 gallon oceanic Ultimate with starfire front, 3-250 watt metal halide, 4-36 inch 39 watt T-5 actinic and daylight bulbs, aquamedic turboflotor shorty with mesh mod 3-Tunze Turbelle® stream 6105 with controller, 40 gallon sump |
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02/02/2007, 11:11 PM
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Incredible looking tank. Job well done! Thanks for sharing.
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02/03/2007, 12:22 AM
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Awesome tank. Very nicely done.
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02/03/2007, 02:52 AM
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Yeah, very nice
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02/03/2007, 07:21 AM
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Very pretty!!
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02/03/2007, 08:09 AM
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very nice...what type of lighting do you use?
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My grandmother is over eighty and still doesn’t need glasses. Drinks right out of the bottle. Current Tank Info: 180 gal AGA reef - 55 gal sump/refuge - 235 lbs of LR - 3x250 14k MH w/ 4x96 blue actinic PC's - SRO 5000ext skimmer - 2 Vortech MP40w/es |
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02/03/2007, 08:27 AM
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Looks awesome. Very clean looking. That is the whitest sand I have seen in a while.
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02/03/2007, 08:27 AM
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I use 12k feeflux 150 metal halide bulbs and 4x96 watt actinics. I change my bulbs every 6-8 months. I know they say you can use for a year but I think that is a bit too long.
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The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax. Albert Einstein I hate micro-bubbles!! Current Tank Info: 215 gallon oceanic Ultimate with starfire front, 3-250 watt metal halide, 4-36 inch 39 watt T-5 actinic and daylight bulbs, aquamedic turboflotor shorty with mesh mod 3-Tunze Turbelle® stream 6105 with controller, 40 gallon sump |
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02/03/2007, 08:46 AM
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02/03/2007, 09:13 AM
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Wow, that looks amazing, keep up the good work!!
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02/03/2007, 10:53 AM
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a few more photos taken at dawn. Thanks again for all your kind comments
    
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The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax. Albert Einstein I hate micro-bubbles!! Current Tank Info: 215 gallon oceanic Ultimate with starfire front, 3-250 watt metal halide, 4-36 inch 39 watt T-5 actinic and daylight bulbs, aquamedic turboflotor shorty with mesh mod 3-Tunze Turbelle® stream 6105 with controller, 40 gallon sump |
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02/03/2007, 11:57 AM
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Simply Awesome!
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02/03/2007, 02:11 PM
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Awesome tank!
I am upgrading to a 65. My next jump from there will probably be a 180.
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"If your going through hell, Keep going" -Winston ChurchHill- Current Tank Info: 65G (90lbs of LR, CSS125, ATO,Oceans Motions, 33x turnover) LPS tank |
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02/03/2007, 02:25 PM
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thanks. I would suggest to just get the 180 if possible. You will save money in the long run. I was happy with my 65 for about a year. I love the 180.perfect size. deep enough to allow for plenty of swim room and long enough for the Tangs and foxface. I never come home and think wow what a great tank but I wish it were bigger. I did that daily with the 65.
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The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax. Albert Einstein I hate micro-bubbles!! Current Tank Info: 215 gallon oceanic Ultimate with starfire front, 3-250 watt metal halide, 4-36 inch 39 watt T-5 actinic and daylight bulbs, aquamedic turboflotor shorty with mesh mod 3-Tunze Turbelle® stream 6105 with controller, 40 gallon sump |
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02/03/2007, 02:51 PM
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Great looking tank. I always enjoy seeing the photos.
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02/03/2007, 02:53 PM
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If I had the room I would. Currently in an apartment. I am hopefully buying a house in the next year or so. After that I will get it.
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