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My 220 build

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Nik, Nov 4, 2013.

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  1. Nik

    Nik Experienced Reefkeeper


    Time for an upgrade! I bought this 220 from Harleyhawk, who got it from BigD. Making its way around the club like so many tanks do./DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/smile.gif


    Enjoy!!





    Tearing down my 135G


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    Lights Wired


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    Power Heads placed.


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    Nik, Nov 4, 2013
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  2. Nik

    Nik Experienced Reefkeeper

    Added the substrate. A mix of sand from 3 of my tanks and some new, includes: Sugarsand, specialgrade reef (mostly), caribsea's new ocean direct and some crushed coral.[​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]
     
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    Nik, Nov 4, 2013
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  3. HarleyHawk

    HarleyHawk Well-Known ReefKeeper


    Looks good Nik put I nice skirt around that frame and sit back and enjoy /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/cool.gif
     
    HarleyHawk, Nov 4, 2013
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  4. Bigkel

    Bigkel Inactive User

    You're a little farther along than me but I'm still on schedule to tear down the 125 on Friday. Lol
     
    Bigkel, Nov 4, 2013
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  5. hart

    hart Well-Known ReefKeeper

    Nice! Now it just needs a giant hermit crab....
     
    hart, Nov 4, 2013
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  6. Nik

    Nik Experienced Reefkeeper







    He died /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/pinch.gif But will be getting 1 or 2 more /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/smile.gif!!
     
    Nik, Nov 4, 2013
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  7. Nik

    Nik Experienced Reefkeeper







    Just keep my Regal Tang happy till Friday, I will be in Coralville from 9-1, hope that time works closer till 1 would be nice./DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/biggrin.gif
     
    Nik, Nov 4, 2013
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  8. Nik

    Nik Experienced Reefkeeper

    Water slowly filling up. I can only make 100G at a time. Should be done tonight.[​IMG]


    Plumbing under tank into wall and downstairs.[​IMG]


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    BIG SHOUT OUT to Bud at Turbo's Aquatics. Did a great job rebuilding a POS sump!! Thanks/DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/cool.gif.





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    Last edited by a moderator: Jan 22, 2018
    Nik, Nov 4, 2013
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  9. Zoobie

    Zoobie Well-Known ReefKeeper

    Looking good Nik.
     
    Zoobie, Nov 4, 2013
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  10. Chris C.

    Chris C. Experienced Reefkeeper

    Wow Nick, looks nice!!!!

    Look forward to seeing it all soon!
     
    Chris C., Nov 4, 2013
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  11. Big John

    Big John Inactive User

    Looks nice Nic cant wait to see it full!
     
    Big John, Nov 4, 2013
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  12. TimT

    TimT

    Looking awesome. Can't wait to see it filled
     
    TimT, Nov 4, 2013
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  13. Nik

    Nik Experienced Reefkeeper

    Well after 2 leaks and some settling time. I added some fish today


    4 Clowns (they have been together awhile and get along great!)/DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/biggrin.gif


    sailfin tang


    yellow tang


    naso tang


    red squriell fish


    2 yellow tail damsels


    blue velvet damsel


    Volitan lion will keep my eye own this new addition, but he would not eat little chromis in the other tank./DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/unsure.gif


    big coral banded shrimp


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    Last edited by a moderator: Jan 22, 2018
    Nik, Nov 5, 2013
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  14. Nik

    Nik Experienced Reefkeeper


    Also, I found out that orange Rics can live up to 4 days without water. My nephews (both CC grads /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/smile.gif ) did my rocks and failed to see the rics on the bottom rock in the 2nd picture. They are pissed but open and alive!!/DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/crazy.gif
     
    Nik, Nov 5, 2013
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  15. Bud

    Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

    Bet you're happy to be rid of that center brace!!
     
    Bud, Nov 5, 2013
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  16. hart

    hart Well-Known ReefKeeper


    Looks great! I do think it needs a brace under one of the lights though. Just for effect.
     
    hart, Nov 5, 2013
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  17. Bigkel

    Bigkel Inactive User

    Looks good Nik. Hey what are those two little powerhead looking things you have on the back glass down low behind the rocks?
     
    Bigkel, Nov 6, 2013
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  18. Bud

    Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

    Those are Koralias
     
    Bud, Nov 6, 2013
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  19. Nik

    Nik Experienced Reefkeeper

    They are to help move water from the back of the tank.
     
    Nik, Nov 6, 2013
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  20. sharkks

    sharkks

    Looks great…love the rock work!
     
    sharkks, Nov 6, 2013
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