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Old 03-03-2008, 05:05 AM
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I am building a new 870 Gallon Marine Aquarium
Can some one advice me how to design an efficient filter system for it?
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Old 03-03-2008, 08:32 AM
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Welcome to RB Wilson...most likely a sump, with live rock and protein skimmer should fit your needs nicely.
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Old 03-03-2008, 08:42 AM
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Welcome to RB!
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Old 03-03-2008, 10:50 AM
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That is nice and big, you need to start a build thread under "Reef Building(Step - by - Step).
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Old 03-03-2008, 12:54 PM
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Good luck with the tank.
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Old 03-03-2008, 01:05 PM
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What are you planning on keeping?
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Old 03-25-2008, 11:22 PM
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wow, what size refugium will you have if any, I would not mind building a custom tank one day, start a thread, sounds like alot of work, but it will pay off.
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Old 03-25-2008, 11:38 PM
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1 post, over 3 weeks ago, I don't think he's coming back.
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Old 03-26-2008, 10:47 AM
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Default Re: New Aquarium

That is a very large tank, I'm jealous

Check out the forums specifically for large aquariums. There are some great photos of detailed filter systems.
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Old 03-26-2008, 03:35 PM
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well, guess we were too much for him to handle, LOL.........I'd like to see the finished product
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Old 03-26-2008, 06:38 PM
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I think people who first get into this (including myself) have no idea what's involved in setting up a marine or reef aquarium. Not in terms of maintenance and cost. The tank itself is typically regarded as the most expensive part, which as we all know is far from the truth.
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Old 03-26-2008, 08:47 PM
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yea, thats what i thought as well... oh that 55 gal tank is $300 with stand! so i went with a 20 gal that i already had and spent 300 bucks on lights... go figure
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