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Old 11-29-2012, 05:27 AM
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Default Securing the overflow and returns
I purchased a Plastic plank from Home Depot which I screwed to the counter top, then used Carlon clamps used for securing electrical conduit



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Old 11-29-2012, 05:33 AM
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Default Leveling Tanks Stand built by Grizz
I ordered 5 - 4" X4" Corian Samples to be used between the leveling bolts and the hardwood flooring with felt pads between







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Old 11-29-2012, 05:46 AM
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Default Stand is in placed and sump in place
I used Wiremold to run the Powerbar and Network cable to the left side of the Stand.



Sump is in place with 2 mesh filter socks

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Old 11-29-2012, 05:58 AM
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Default Time for Saltwater
Poured 1 plus bucket of H2Ocean salt



Deltec Skimmer in place


BRS Carbon and GFO Reactor in place



JBJ ATO mounted



Apex Controller mounted, Power Supplies for the Sunbrites LED will be on the Top Shelf



Test Stuff



Water tested 1.026, ready to add Sand and Live Rock

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Old 11-29-2012, 07:12 AM
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Looking great very neat and tidy!
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Old 12-02-2012, 04:45 AM
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Default Live Rock and Sand Cycling
Tank has been cycling for a couple of weeks

Lots of Swim throughs





Lots of Skimmate



Live rock rubble and cheato in the 3rd chamber of the sump



Still need some more live rock
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