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View Poll Results: Who should win tank of the month?
Kevin W 7 16.28%
Packer Lakerfan4 1 2.33%
WILLIAM1 26 60.47%
Snappy 3 6.98%
SECRETREEF 6 13.95%
Voters: 43. You may not vote on this poll

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Old 05-05-2008, 02:19 PM
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Member Name: Kevin W
Tank Size: 90gal.
Tank Type: reef
How long running: 3+ yrs
Reason for Nomination: My reef is my pride and joy and its nice to share it with people that have the same interest as I do.







Member Name: Packer Lakerfan4
Tank Size: 90 Gallon
Tank Type: REEF in the making
How long running: 2 months...but it was all transfered from my old tank
Reason for Nomination: Might as well.






Member Name: WILLIAM1
Tank Size: 90 gallon
Tank Type: MIXED REEF, SPS,LPS
How long running: 1 year6 months
Reason for Nomination Looking realy good and another member thought I should enter.






Member name:Snappy
Tank Size: 45 gallon acrylic hex front
Tank Type: soft coral refugium
How long running: 1.5 years
Reason for Nomination: just for fun





Member Name: SECRETREEF
Tank Size: 20 Gallons
Tank Type: Reef
How long running: Almost a year not sure
Reason for Nomination: This tank will soon be a sump and the corals will go on a 75 gallon tank in the next few months.



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Old 05-09-2008, 08:24 PM
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Default Re: [TOTM May 2008] Voting Thread

hey Snappy how many watts are your lights on the 45 gallon ?
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Old 05-09-2008, 08:25 PM
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Default Re: [TOTM May 2008] Voting Thread

Packer and WILLIAM you need black backgrounds
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40 gallon Reef with a 20 gallon high sump- One blood shrimp, and a small yellow tang. -Corals- one purple mushroom rock, , 15 Ricordea Mushrooms, One green Yuma, , a Cabbage Leather Frag, Red Sea xiena (purple), Tan Xiena, one loco lobo leather coral, , one red lobo brain coral, one orange digitata, one green favia brain coral, one insane sunset favi frag, , one purple favia
equipment- I have a 6 bulb T5 nova extreme pro, a Life Reef CA reactor, a Life Reef overflow, MR1 phosphate reactor, ASM G-2 Skimmer, two filter socks, and a Vortech MP40w.
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Old 05-09-2008, 11:25 PM
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Default Re: [TOTM May 2008] Voting Thread

I know I do... My tank was set up after my move with one swift toss and I totaly forgot to paint it.... I have a couple certian colors I have been thinking about. May be I will figure out a way to do it without moving the tank..... I want a new stand as well but agian dont want to move anything....
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Old 05-10-2008, 08:42 PM
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Default Re: [TOTM May 2008] Voting Thread

cut a black garbage bag to the size of your tank and tape it behind it
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equipment- I have a 6 bulb T5 nova extreme pro, a Life Reef CA reactor, a Life Reef overflow, MR1 phosphate reactor, ASM G-2 Skimmer, two filter socks, and a Vortech MP40w.
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Old 05-11-2008, 12:37 AM
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I'll figure a way to paint it soon,,,,,
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Old 05-12-2008, 08:05 AM
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Default Re: [TOTM May 2008] Voting Thread

Hey Will, is it too late to add a pic of the anemone in your tank?... I bet everyone would love to see it, it's a great looking specimen!
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Old 05-12-2008, 01:30 PM
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Default Re: [TOTM May 2008] Voting Thread

I am honored to be in this TOTM with all these beautiful tanks. Good luck to every one!
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Old 05-12-2008, 06:02 PM
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Default Re: [TOTM May 2008] Voting Thread

Thank you for all the support and votes from everyone... When I first started out I didnt really know what I was getting into, but threw all the knowledgable people on this site I have been able to stastain a great looking piece of ocean life right here in my own home for family, friends, peolpe just stopping by to look at in amazement. Threw my tank I am able to really capture some quality time with my family... But again thanks.......Heres a pic there are a few more millies and the carpet on the rocks in front..
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Old 05-12-2008, 07:25 PM
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Heres a pic from about an hour ago check out the background first coat.... kinda crappy pic.
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Old 05-13-2008, 12:55 PM
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Default Re: [TOTM May 2008] Voting Thread

Lol, did the anemone not like the new back ground? It moved! Looks fantastic!
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Old 05-13-2008, 02:06 PM
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He was just making himself at home
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Old 05-14-2008, 06:46 PM
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Default Re: [TOTM May 2008] Voting Thread

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hey Snappy how many watts are your lights on the 45 gallon ?
For the softie tank I just run PC lighting. If memory serves me correctly there's 4x 65 watt bulbs, 2 daylight and 2 actinic.
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Old 05-21-2008, 12:16 PM
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WOW I am amaized thanks everyone......
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Old 05-21-2008, 07:19 PM
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Default Re: [TOTM May 2008] Voting Thread

are those the t-5 50 buck leg stands ?
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equipment- I have a 6 bulb T5 nova extreme pro, a Life Reef CA reactor, a Life Reef overflow, MR1 phosphate reactor, ASM G-2 Skimmer, two filter socks, and a Vortech MP40w.
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Old 05-22-2008, 09:54 AM
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Yes there the legs for the tek light...
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Old 05-22-2008, 12:55 PM
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tank is looking good William nice job!
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Old 05-22-2008, 12:57 PM
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Thanks Jason I love the tek light too man its working out super still adjusting a few corals around in the tank for the best lighting for them.
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Old 05-26-2008, 06:50 AM
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I wish you luck! I can't wait until I can enter one of these!!
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