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JOSH 09-04-2006 08:24 PM

this looks really good, get er done

littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 09:31 PM

Live rock from my old tank, which was in the sump along with all livestock, gets transferred up to new tank, fun times!

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littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 09:31 PM

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littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 09:32 PM

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littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 09:32 PM

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littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 09:32 PM

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littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 09:33 PM

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littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 09:33 PM

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littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 09:34 PM

Hard to show water movement.

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littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 09:35 PM

Canopy fans to keep lights cool. Got at an electrical supply store (large computer fans), they were about $20 each, fairly quiet, have lasted over 2 years now.

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littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 09:35 PM

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littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 09:36 PM

More electrical pics.


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littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 09:36 PM

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niloc16 09-04-2006 10:05 PM

wow that looks awesome man, i like the rock work you have done so far. how many pounds is that right now. i'm just curious what mine will look like when i transfer from the old tank to new. i'll only have about 60 lbs from the old tanks.

KarlK 09-04-2006 10:15 PM

Nice work

littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by niloc16
wow that looks awesome man, i like the rock work you have done so far. how many pounds is that right now. i'm just curious what mine will look like when i transfer from the old tank to new. i'll only have about 60 lbs from the old tanks.

I think it is about 75 lbs or so.

I personally like very porous rock and less then 1 lb per gallon. If you want SPS they need room to grow!

littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 10:50 PM

I guess I forgot a few pics in between!

Empty tank in house.

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littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 10:50 PM

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littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 10:50 PM

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littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 10:51 PM

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littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 10:52 PM

Hardware to hold door in place.

Still has not rusted after 2+ years.

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littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 10:52 PM

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littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 10:52 PM

Everyday feeding door open.

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littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 10:53 PM

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littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 10:53 PM

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littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 10:54 PM

The shocks do not hold the door up al the way. I have to insert a helper stick.

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littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 10:54 PM

Eveything open.

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littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 10:54 PM

Now ALL doors, top and bottom open.

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littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 10:57 PM

Moonlight.

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At first I used this cheapy bulb, but didn't really like it that much.

Then when I was on vacation in the states I found a 13watt PC "party" bulb for sale. It is a blue bulb that seems to have its output centered at aroun 440 Nm or so.

It is more then bright enough for a moonlight, has lasted more then a year, and actually flouresces the zoos a little!

It was actually a little bit too bright, so I set up a small light blocker and all works well.

littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 10:57 PM

The view from the master bedroom looking down.

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littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 10:58 PM

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littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 10:58 PM

Gunning for a TOFT someday.

littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 10:58 PM

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littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 11:00 PM

Back to some livestock pics.

It looks WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY different now, but you will have to wait.

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littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 11:00 PM

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littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 11:00 PM

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littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 11:01 PM

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littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 11:01 PM

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littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 11:01 PM

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littlesilvermax 09-04-2006 11:01 PM

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