Project 77

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Have slowly gotten the pieces in place...Here's some pics of my progress....
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Just finished up the plumbing today...It gets wet tomorrow after work. :biggrin:

Oh ya
FOWLR
Glo HO T5 Dual
77 gal DT
30 gal sump
mag 12 return pump
ASM G2

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Progress is looking good. Where did you get the nylon hose clamp?

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Progress is looking good. Where did you get the nylon hose clamp?

Thanks. Can't wait to fire it up.
I got the hose clamps at Gold Aquarium.They're called gator clamps.I've gotten smaller 1's at Pisces as well.

[DCDN]

Looks good. Any idea on what you want to stock it with?

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I have an Ebili angel,royal gramma and a perc that are waiting for their new home.I'm upgrading from a 36 gal.
Also have about 50 or so pounds of rock that will be swapped over.I'll be looking for another 30 pds of rock in the near future.As far as other fish...I'm not really sure yet.. Any idea's out there?

[mike31154]

Is that a Hagen 77 gal? If so did you drill the bottom and add the overflow yourself? Reason I ask is because I have a Hagen 77 purchased used, no brace in the top trim. Not drilled and it will likely become a sump/fuge for a future build. According to Hagen FAQ page on their tanks, none of the glass is tempered, so all drillable.

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Is that a Hagen 77 gal?


Nope..I had it made.I had a hagen tank,but for what it was going to cost to drill it and get the OF done, I figured I'd spend the extra cash and get a whole new tank made to my specs.

It's 49" L x 16 1/2" W x 22" H

I do believe the hagen tanks can be drilled though, but don't quote me on that.:biggrin:

[phi delt reefer]

i clicked this thread thinking you had an amazing Jack and 7-UP story... guess a nice reef tank build is a close second :)

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i clicked this thread thinking you had an amazing Jack and 7-UP story... guess a nice reef tank build is a close second :)


lol I can't put those stories up on here :lol:

Got it running....No leaks!:biggrin:

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk40/xblade67/DSC03641.jpg
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Started the move last night....
Here's some picks.

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk40/xblade67/DSC03646-1.jpg
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Man, I got to clean that crud off the glass and OF! It wrecked a couple shots there

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Added about 20 or 25 pds of rock...
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk40/xblade67/DSC03695.jpg
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Update....
Moved too fast at the start(again) Had an ick attack and lost 3 fish.
Moved the remaining fish to QT.Treated and saved them.
Tank has been sitting for a month with no fish in it,
Swapped out my sump for a 40 gal 3 chamber.Also added a reactor with
BP's, and a new light.
Have added a few frags.Said I wouldn't ,but couldn't help myself. :)
I'll try and get a couple pics up soon.

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A few phone pics.