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Old 01-19-2008, 09:56 AM
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Thought would share my tank build with you guys!! Hopeyou enjoy

The tank and stand before water added and canopy built



Closer view of the stand



Plumbing to the tank from the sump



All the plumbing under the tank



The beginnings of the sump room



The 100 gallon sump

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Old 01-19-2008, 09:57 AM
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My return pump



The outside of the sump room



My refugium at the beginning



My filter bucket. It consists of poly filter, 1 bag of carbon, and 1 bag of phosban



And the tank!! This pic was taken at 1-16-08



Thanks for looking
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Old 01-19-2008, 11:19 AM
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Looks great! Wonderful job!
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Old 01-19-2008, 11:24 AM
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Sweet system!! What are the dimentions of the main tank?
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Old 01-19-2008, 11:27 AM
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4'x2'x2' 120 gallons
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Old 02-05-2008, 12:55 PM
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Gorgeous! What kind of lights are you using?
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Old 02-05-2008, 12:59 PM
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Thanks aquasalt

The lights are 2 - 250watt HQI mini pendent metal halides and 2 - 110 watt 48" vho actinitc
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Old 07-25-2008, 08:38 AM
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Wow! Nice tank, and your own sump room! Very sweet!
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Old 07-25-2008, 11:28 AM
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Very nice, I love the home made sump
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