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05-13-2008, 10:27 PM
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We don't really have a lot of bubbles to look at, but judging from the few are around they have stayed the same since before adding water to the system. I'm really thankful there were no leaks or any problems with the tank.
I liked your question, it was well thought out and worded, easy to comprehend and answer!  Chemistry update: Ammonia >0.25ppm Nitrite 0.25ppm Nitrate 16ppm pH 8.2 Skimmer is still running, but there doesn't seem to be anything to pull out. I'm glad we started cycling all that rock ahead of time, I think our cycle should finish soon. It will be nice since suddenly my peaceful damsel of 4 years is starting to become a real brat. I guess it can see the new tank and is getting a little cabin fever. 
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05-14-2008, 04:22 AM
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Some updates for this evening;
First the tank has cleared, it needs some aquascaping.  Then we added on our two luminarc reflectors  Over the last week we've noticed a 20-30% increase in the humidity reading. However we can't be sure that those numbers are correct because the tank is right around the corner from the thermostat. We do have some options we can explore, should the humidity need to be addressed.  We also need to figure out our lighting details. Somehow we have screwed up our measurements, and the space we counting on having between the reflectors is no longer available. As shown in the picture there is only 1 3/4" of space between the reflectors, which does not leave the space required for the 3 T5 bulbs we originally planned for.
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05-19-2008, 02:20 PM
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A little more progress on the tank.
Started on the power center      Aquascaping, which I'm not super happy with, but its getting there.  With a single 175w MH in the center. We think we will go with 2x250w MH and supplement with T5s. Taking that 3rd MH off will save us electricity, heat, and some operating costs.  We ended up taking the 28g nano down yesterday evening. It wasn't expected, but had to be done. The tank started leaking! So glad that it is down now, its such a relief. 
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05-19-2008, 03:00 PM
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Looks Great Mickika. Really makes me want to clean up my wiring
J
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05-19-2008, 03:53 PM
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I loath mess, so this little power box just helps keep it out of sight and out of mind. I can't wait for it to be in place, I think it will look nice once its all set up.
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05-19-2008, 04:05 PM
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A close up of the front of the control panel. We'll be adding in pH, nitrate, and ORP monitors below the timers.
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#7
05-19-2008, 04:45 PM
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as i will be building my 120 into a wall stand, and will need to clean up the wires..
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tanks: 120g w/starphire front, pm bullet 2 skimmer, yellow tang, emperor angel, niger trigger, spotted hawkfish, blue tang, flame angel and 120lbs lr
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