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10-22-2012, 04:59 PM
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Someone doesnt look happy here, he's building stuff. look happy
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180 starfire front, LPS, millipora Doesn't matter how much you have been reading until you take the plunge. You don't know as much as you think. 
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10-22-2012, 05:06 PM
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10-22-2012, 05:54 PM
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lol
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180 starfire front, LPS, millipora Doesn't matter how much you have been reading until you take the plunge. You don't know as much as you think.
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10-22-2012, 06:58 PM
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Parents thinking their kids are crazy is par for the course my friend.
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If you see it, can take care of it, better get it or put it on hold. Otherwise, it'll be gone & you'll regret it!
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10-31-2012, 06:15 PM
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So a bit of an update with my slow progress. I got the stand all skinned and the top cut out to size with the hole for the overflow and return. Now just gotta get it all primed and painted.
A few questions: is it a must to paint the inside of the stand with the Mold and Mildew resistant paint or any indoor semigloss paint will do? Also, I'm now thinking about the Live rock and base rock. I want to have a good start but don't want to dish out 600 bucks just for rock. I'm thinking of mixing LR and base rock. Is there a ratio that works well? I was thinking of ordering 50lbs Bulk Fiji Dry Rock from bulk reef supply and adding about 10lbs of live rock from LFS. Would this be a good mix to seed the base rock and get curing the LR as well as cycling the tank? Also, I was out at Rona to pick up the silicone for installing the sump baffles, but couldnt find anything. Can someone point me in the right direction please!! Photobucket is acting up.. so no pics for now 
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10-31-2012, 06:30 PM
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Are you planning on adding live sand too? If so, that ratio would be fine. It will all seed from the sand plus the 10 lbs of live rock.
Make sure to have a nice solid sand.. the worst thing would be in a couple of years after being split on with salt water and chemicals. You Don't want it to break down or rot. It looks good so far! PS Get those pictures working!
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10-31-2012, 08:24 PM
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Looks like you have a VERY nice start to your Reef!! With everything you have I seen no reason why you couldn't keep SPS (Lacking tank maturity, wasn't stopped people before) I would definetly start out with softies and "easier" corals.
Curious why you rebuilt the stand? The halides will do just fine. As for your test kits and suppliments make sure you find the expiry so they arn't leading you in the wrong direction. As for the Ratio / LF to Dead rock there isn't any amount you need, The more you use the less of a cycle you will see. I would do 20% but take a look on canreef in your area maybe you'll be able to pick up some for a cheaper price. 3lbs/ pound isn't uncommon. Good luck, you are definetly in the right place for information and to point a finger in the right direction.  EDIT: ======= As for the silicone - I would go to your LFS (local fish store) I have never had luck @ HD,Rona.
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10-31-2012, 11:21 PM
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 Only one I've ever seen at a hardware store that says aquarium safe. I have heard of some having it go a bit yellow but I've personally never had that happen. Get it a HomeHardware for $9 for a 3 tube contractor pack.
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11-01-2012, 05:34 AM
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I've also found something at Industrial plastics that is Aquarium safe.. Let's see what that is all about!
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