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04-07-2008, 04:57 AM
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Newbie Intro
Hi everyone! I'm a newbie here and thought I'd introduce myself. My name is Francis and I live in Carstairs (about 30 min. north of Calgary). 42 and industrial painter by trade. After dreaming about it for the last 20 years I've decided to jump in and get my feet wet
 I've kept FW off and on for years but now I've started working on a reef tank. This is going to be a slow and carefull process as I've learned mistakes can be costly. I'm putting a 120 into the wall above my basement stairs. To support the weight I've welded up a 4' x 4' platform using 3"x1.5" HSS and supports running down to my foundation, also added a jackpost under the floor. I've also taken over the closet to one side for access. I'll be plumbing a mini sink and fresh water supply as well as electrical into here as well. Tank was made by Rob at BV and has two 1 1/2" bulkheads in the top back corners. I'll be starting my "calfo" overflow this week and it will run the full width of the tank. For a sump and refugium I picked up and old 42 gal from my LFS. It's drilled with two 1" bulkheads and has a divider about 2/3 across. I'm planning on keeping chaeto and a LDSB on one side and the other side will be for my return pump (Quiet One 6000MD), heaters and skimmer. I'll post pics of my build as I make progress (if anyone is interested?) I look forward to learning from you all. I've already learned a bunch just lurking here for the last little while. Francis "Alberta-newb" 
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04-07-2008, 05:24 AM
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Welcome, Francis! I'd love to see progress of your build. It sounds like you've already put a great deal of thought and effort into it. This is the best place to be for all things saltwater....so I hope you stick around.
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~Drew 10G Nano * 10G Sump * Deltec MCE 600 Skimmer * JBL Viper 150w MH * Zeovit * Vortech MP40W Millions long for immortality who do not know what to do with themselves on a rainy Sunday afternoon. ~S. Ertz 
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04-07-2008, 02:42 PM
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Hey and welcome! Sounds like a very cool build!
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04-07-2008, 03:07 PM
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Cool, I look forward to pictures of your tank
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- Greg 90G : Light - Tek 6xT5 | Skim - EuroReef RS135 | Flow - 2xVortech MP40W | Control - Reef Keeper 2
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04-10-2008, 05:35 AM
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Thanks for the welcome
 Looking forward to my build as well! I still have a lot of learning to do and hope I can also share with ideas as I make progress. Pics will start as soon as I have something to show...right now it's just a tank in the wall but hopefully it will be plumbed by months end. Francis
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04-18-2008, 04:49 AM
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Thanks Doo! Sure is a lot of things to learn isn't it? I hope I'm getting it right! Pics are up! I decided to start a post in the journal forum so I can keep it all in one post. It's here: http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...910#post318910 Francis Last edited by Aquattro; 08-22-2008 at 01:34 AM.
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