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Old 03-09-2008, 06:57 PM
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While I'm sure some of you have seen this before, I thought I would post it up for those of you who haven't. This is Dave Saxby's tank, nominated for TOTM in January 2007 over at Ultimate Reef.

http://www.ultimatereef.com/TOTM/2007_jan/ (sorry no direct link)
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Old 03-09-2008, 07:20 PM
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Holy wowzers! Thanks for sharing. I haven't seen it before. I don't really keep up with the TOTM.
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un-real!
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like a big part of the ocean in you house. lol
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un-fortunately we dont have a "jaw on the floor" smiley to choose from so this will have to do
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700 gal water change. 400 fish (michika) can you imagine how much food he needs to make up at a time? It says he also doses Vodka (the good stuff) What ever brand that is?(doubt its the Alberta Vodka) LOL. Thanks for sharing
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Old 03-10-2008, 01:06 AM
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Its a huge amount of food, probably one of those hikari type blister packs per day! I am really curious as to his electric/gas charges to run his system.
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400 fish!!!

I don't feel so bad about having 11 in my 65 gallon at one time.
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how big is that monster?
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1200g display and 3500g total volume I think.
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