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10-18-2008, 04:40 AM
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Really good to hear you guys are going to stick with it. I felt nauseous reading your thread this past week. I cant imagine actually going through a crash(never mind two) you guys are troopers. On to bigger and better things huh?
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260g mixed reef, 105g sump, water blaster 7000 return, Bubble King SM 300 skimmer, Aqua Controller Jr, 4 radions, 3 Tunze 6055s,1 tunze 6065, 2 Vortech MP40s, Vortech MP20, Tunze ATO, GHL SA2 doser, 2 TLF reactors (1 carbon, 1 rowa). http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=50034 . Tank Video here http://www.vimeo.com/2304609 and here http://www.vimeo.com/16591694 
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10-19-2008, 02:36 PM
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Yes, bigger and better things.
Because I said I would, I am offering up photos of the first crash, when the two heaters in the holding tank (our new glass sump) failed. Looking down on the holding tank  Everything in the 180g again. Disgusting water   Left side of the tank  Middle  Right side  I'll post photos of the result of the second crash, the pump failure later, once the lights come on. So these are a couple of area photos I took at some point since October 3rd of the basement.   Even though the gigas clam died in the second crash, I wanted to post up what was happening to it. One side had actually separated from its shell, and it was in the process of building up a new shell. I think baring the pump failure, the clam would have survived and we could have eventually seen where its transformation was going.
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10-19-2008, 02:49 PM
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Catherine I'm so srry that you had this crash , but remember Big ger is better the 3rd time around AND I DO HAVE MORE CLAMS THEN YOU
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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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10-19-2008, 02:55 PM
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Hahah, I had 15 before the crash, and I think 8 total now. I miss not being able to watch my clams.
Bigger and better for 2008/2009 means getting the 180g back up and running again. I'll stock it with fish for the large tank at the same time. We will also start work on the big tank as soon as we get a few house-related things out of the way; e.g. new hot water tank, finishing unpacking, etc. Your in-wall tank its looking super sweet! I love the look, and I think that is what we may try to go for with the big system.
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10-19-2008, 03:01 PM
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Well you guys do know a finishing carpenter that may be willing to trade services with you, if you figure you need help with the finer details.
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260g mixed reef, 105g sump, water blaster 7000 return, Bubble King SM 300 skimmer, Aqua Controller Jr, 4 radions, 3 Tunze 6055s,1 tunze 6065, 2 Vortech MP40s, Vortech MP20, Tunze ATO, GHL SA2 doser, 2 TLF reactors (1 carbon, 1 rowa). http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=50034 . Tank Video here http://www.vimeo.com/2304609 and here http://www.vimeo.com/16591694
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10-19-2008, 03:32 PM
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Probably will need your services! Thank you.
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10-19-2008, 03:43 PM
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Off topic, but you mentioned replacing your hot water tank. You might consider getting a 'tankless' hot water heater. Initial cost is more, but big savings in the long run and a never ending supply of hot water for filling that hot tub.
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Mike 77g sumpless SW DIY 10 watt multi-chip LED build  http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=82206
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10-19-2008, 04:03 PM
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We are definitely looking at that option. However, we have been reading about some drawbacks that make us a bit wary. The initial price as well is something to consider.
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