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Lance 08-22-2008 03:39 AM

My new 225 gallon
 
Well I'm just about ready to start setting up the new tank. It's a 225 gal Sea Star with starphire front (72x30x24 high). I really like the 30" depth. It came with dual overflows and 4 holes drilled. A nice custom-built oak stand and Aqualight Pro lights.
I've painted the back black and put together the plumbing for the return. After Labour Day I'm going to pull down some drywall from the basement ceiling and beef up the floor. The tank will be in the family room, built into an entertainment unit. I purchased a MR-3 skimmer and Iwaki pump. Still have to make the sump, buy a pump for the return, and all the other stuff I need. I will be posting pics of the build as I'm sure I'll need some advice along the way.




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JDigital 08-22-2008 04:00 AM

Wow... thats a sweeeeeeet looking tank! really like the look of the dual overflows. :mrgreen:

Lance 08-22-2008 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JDigital (Post 341057)
Wow... thats a sweeeeeeet looking tank! really like the look of the dual overflows. :mrgreen:


Yeah, they're nice. 48" of overflow with 8" of drain holes.

Chaloupa 08-22-2008 04:38 AM

HOLY Lance!!! I'm sooo jealous....gorgeous tank.

mark 08-22-2008 04:39 AM

that salt bucket looks tiny in there

Lance 08-22-2008 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mark (Post 341070)
that salt bucket looks tiny in there


That's because it takes 2 buckets to fill the damn tank with water!:mrgreen:

Parker 08-22-2008 05:39 PM

Looks good Lance..Can't wait to see it full!

digital-audiophile 08-22-2008 06:31 PM

Sweet tank, the depth is awesome.. so many possibilities. :mrgreen:

SeaHorse_Fanatic 08-22-2008 07:15 PM

I'm glad you & Mike were finally able to arrange to get that tank up to your PR home. I really like that tank & if Irene wouldn't have killed me if I brought it home, that would have been my new upgraded fowlr tank. Glad it went to a good guy though. Soon, you can have Marie come over to OOOH & AHHHH over YOUR big tank. :mrgreen:

Anthony

Lance 08-22-2008 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SeaHorse_Fanatic (Post 341177)
I'm glad you & Mike were finally able to arrange to get that tank up to your PR home. I really like that tank & if Irene wouldn't have killed me if I brought it home, that would have been my new upgraded fowlr tank. Glad it went to a good guy though. Soon, you can have Marie come over to OOOH & AHHHH over YOUR big tank. :mrgreen:

Anthony



Anthony, You've got yourself a good friend in Mike. He's a real decent guy. He went to a lot of trouble to get that tank, stand & lights to me, and I really appreciate it.

PS: Marie owes me some OOOH's & AHHH's. I've been drooling over her tank since the first time I saw it.:lol:


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