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Old 10-20-2017, 09:47 PM
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Thumbs up 90 Gallon Mixed Reef Tank Newbie

Going to start a separate thread for my new 90g tank build.

tank and stand built. Currently building sump....


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Old 10-21-2017, 08:48 PM
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Default the start of plumbing

pic of the filter sock workings and full setup before plumbing.


Tried 5% auto window tint instead of black paint this time.

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Looking good. I will keep my eyes on this one for the progression.
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Old 10-23-2017, 12:29 AM
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Default Let the RO drizzle

All plumbed & Level. I forgot how time consuming plumbing is when your very particular/OCD.



And now the fill...... or slow drizzle I should say 75GPD RO with new DI resin running 0 tds for now. see what its doing in 40hrs lol
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Old 10-24-2017, 09:56 PM
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Default Got salt....?

Finally tank is full & sump is half full. Dumping 3/4 bucket of salt in the tank felt good. Salt storm!

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Nice build this far, what are your stocking plans for this tank and will you be adding sand or going bb?
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