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Yeah I got it for an even better deal haha. A guy had it on offer up for $800 bucks. So saved a few hundo there. His wife said hell to the no you not having another fish tank lol.

Sweet! Yes I will have to pick your brain once I get to that part. I still need to build my mixing station as well. Appreciate your help!

Lmfao... both industry plays off names and appearances. It's almost the actual strain is forgotten. Especially in the Marijuana industry people get all hyped up over a name and want it even though they have nothing to really identify or compare it to whether they are really buying said strain. You can litterly sell the same strain that had a weak name that wasn't selling and then rename it to something mouth watering like say Strawberry banana and people eat it up like it is the newest hottest thing out lol. I see this all the time in the field.

Almost got all my gear to set this system up. Just gotta get the clarisea 5000 over to Jason at Clear Fabrication to perfectly fit it in my custom 34x28x16 sump he is building for me. Should be a nice tricked system when done. I gotta figure out how to set up a auto water change remotely. Any ideas on that what greatly be appreciated. Thanks

Nice build! Almost got all.my pieces fory 200g system

Portland still iced in?

Been at a stall with this build. So I figured let's get some aquascape done. I made the outline of the tank and then outlined the perimeter where I want the rock work to stay within. I was able to grab some nice unicorn Tonga branches. I have been waiting forever to find tonga branches and luckily a local had 35 pounds of some nice pieces. I will be using most of them as the foundation. With the unique shapes of the branches it allows for great water flow through the bottom of your aquarium to minimize areas that can trap detritus as it sit on small multi points with open space and also good hiding spots for your fish. I think I have 3 good starting base now and will work my way up and around with archs, ledges and semi caves.

Debating on to either get a trigger platinum or just get a clarisea and retro fit into a glass 40b or 75g sump for my 150g

Nice! In time for my bday!

Thaaat's why you live in Oregon haha. Definitely a nice shop

Saw this last night. Love the layout of the store.

Regular water change schedule is a huge help and no sand in the DT is a major help. Although I like the look of a sandy bottom. I hate all the nasty stuff it harbors more. You can keep it KISS and be successful or have all the gear you can get and still fail. At the end it is your maintenance routine that will determine your success. Just like most things in life I guess.

Sca tanks are on the low low rn. 150g 60x24x24 for $1000 bucks!

Aren't yellow tangs mostly captive breed/raised now with Biota? Doubt they will get that expensive.

This system is coming along nicely. It will probably be spring or early summer before I set up the 150g so I figured let's get some stock. Went to Sea Kings in Bellevue for the 1st time. I will have to say it was a pleasant experience. Scored a dope master scoly a nice indo elegance and the brightest orange branching hammer I've seen. Hard to capture the bright orange like how you would see in person. Under radion xr15 ab+

Yes wood. Local guy up in Washington

Having it built. Shouldnhave it in 5-6 weeks i think. Oversize just a bit to 72x30x38 for extra cab space for gear

Can you share pics how you supported yoir floor?

Nice! I need to support my floor as well for sure as it sits parallel to the joist.

Haha I got a lil too excited

After discussing with my wife about the space for a bigger tank in the house. Without sacrificing our dining window. I wouldn't be able to fit what I originally planned. So alternatively since I do have about a 7' wall space between my dining room and kitchen. SCA had a nice sale on their 150g 60x24x24. So here it is. Now I can have my gem tang and not feel bad lol.

All that is left to add to the system is a trident. Crazy how much cords there are to manage. Besides the size. I'm pretty satisfied how it came out.

I have dimmable mh/hps ballast and hood

Been in there couple times recently. Orange looks more pink to me in person

Yup I thought of that. I put 1 hole on top and one on bottom for 4 cords each hole. I appreciate your thoughts though. Thank you