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andy
08-06-2006, 10:21 PM
Here's my current tank (60 gal. mixed reef), my first in 20 years. I'm also blogging my progress at my site (http://reef.eldersign.org).

Used tank:
http://reef.eldersign.org/uploaded_images/DSC_6417-765501.jpg

Cabinet too short! Skimmer wouldn't fit (scratch) :
http://reef.eldersign.org/uploaded_images/oops-782745.jpg

Okay, add headroom:
http://reef.eldersign.org/uploaded_images/DSC_6440-768418.JPG

Hood and lighting need fixing up:
http://reef.eldersign.org/uploaded_images/DSC_6499-736862.JPG

Getting better:
http://reef.eldersign.org/uploaded_images/DSC_6497-793181.JPG

DIY Plumbing and overflow:
http://reef.eldersign.org/images/overflow.jpg

Ballasts sanded and repainted:
http://reef.eldersign.org/images/ballast.jpg

Skimmer modded to use needlewheel pump:
http://reef.eldersign.org/images/skimmer.jpg

ZOMG! Finally setting up!
http://reef.eldersign.org/images/setup.jpg

Live rock added:
http://reef.eldersign.org/images/curiosity.jpg
rmhuntley
08-08-2006, 02:35 PM
Looks good. I can't wait to see pics w/ livestock
ringwurm
08-08-2006, 10:50 PM
nice pics. i like the stand extension so the skimmer fits. :)
Chief
08-09-2006, 12:24 PM
Very nice job Andy. Love the stand.

Jay
andy
08-09-2006, 07:00 PM
Full tank shot, horrible exposure:
http://reef.eldersign.org/uploaded_images/DSC_7296-753850.jpg

Turns out I had more than one Acro crab. I guess this little guy lost the battle for the good home:
http://reef.eldersign.org/uploaded_images/DSC_7289-786525.jpg

The leather I got from Mike. Polyps retract late in the day:
http://reef.eldersign.org/uploaded_images/DSC_7288-766714.jpg

The Green Torch is a monster, the Red is working on it:
http://reef.eldersign.org/uploaded_images/DSC_7286-753370.jpg

Green algae crop almost ready for harvest (enforcer)
Michael7979
08-09-2006, 08:05 PM
Hey that leather is almost always retracted. Seems to only open up every third day or so.
Ahbrit
08-09-2006, 08:25 PM
nice pic of the torch
andy
08-09-2006, 09:43 PM
How much flow does that leather like in your tank, Mike? It seems to like the calmer areas in mine....
Michael7979
08-10-2006, 05:33 AM
How much flow does that leather like in your tank, Mike? It seems to like the calmer areas in mine....


Same here! Not much flow at all.........