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Old 06-20-2007, 01:21 PM
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I thought that I would post a link to my web site (still under construction), which will allow you to view my 600 gallon reef tank. The tnak has been up and running for 4 months.

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Several of my other tanks can be viewed listed under the Live Cams located near the top of the page.
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I see you have a cleaner wrasse...one of my favorite fish! But mine jumped out and someone wasnt looking where they were walking and stepped on it
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Old 06-20-2007, 01:44 PM
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I see you have a cleaner wrasse...one of my favorite fish! But mine jumped out and someone wasnt looking where they were walking and stepped on it
I've had 4 fish just from the 600 gallon tank, 2 Lemark Angels, 1 Long Nose Butterfly, and 1 red head fairy wrasse. So much for not having tops.....
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Old 06-21-2007, 11:10 AM
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For those people who are running Windows Vista, or may be using a Mac, here is another link to the web cams. Windows users should use the Java Viewer located on the right side of the page, MAC users should use the MJPEG Viewer (non-ie). Hope this helps...

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Old 06-21-2007, 11:14 AM
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For those with dial up, here are a few photos of the tank.





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Old 06-21-2007, 01:29 PM
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Have any up close shots of the sump/pumps?

Looks really good Chuck!
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Holy mother of fish...
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Old 06-21-2007, 01:56 PM
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Awesome tank!! Lots of work there, isn't it
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Have any up close shots of the sump/pumps?

Looks really good Chuck!
Thank you! Here are a couple of photos I took while we were setting up the tank.

Here is a shot of the closed loop, and filtrations pumps. Filtration loop consists of Life Guards dual mechanical, chemical, & UV's. Calcium reactor pump is located far left.



Here is a shot of the chiller pump and the refugium, sand filters, and phos reactor pump on the far end of the tank.



A partial photo of the refugium section of the sump. Total volume in the sump/refugium is about 160 gallons.

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Old 06-21-2007, 09:51 PM
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lookin good
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Sweet !!!

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Old 06-22-2007, 11:38 AM
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dang that is an amazing aquarium and livestock
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Old 07-10-2007, 08:19 PM
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so. exactly how much did you pay for everything?
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Old 07-10-2007, 08:22 PM
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yea the big ? money.
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Now that's what you call your little piece of heaven...or in this case reef
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alright, my guess is that it cost about 25,000 any other guess's?
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12-15000$ is my guess
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he's on his 4th mortgage with all the tanks setup, then he will be cashing out his life insurance just to make his electricity payments
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Old 07-11-2007, 01:30 AM
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My LFS has a 300 gallon that they put 25,000 into so I would say a 600 has to be more.
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This guy spent 25K on his 800gal.

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Old 07-11-2007, 05:53 PM
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he's on his 4th mortgage with all the tanks setup, then he will be cashing out his life insurance just to make his electricity payments
I was past that stage with the 5th tank, now I am forced to work part time jobs to pay for utilities....
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Old 07-11-2007, 06:02 PM
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wow u love tanks that much.
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Old 07-11-2007, 06:15 PM
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wow u love tanks that much.
I got bit by the bug I guess???????
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Old 07-11-2007, 06:25 PM
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yea it sucks but in a good way and bad way( money).
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sounds like you need to open a LFS...with maybe a cot in the back...
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