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    Default Re: 2 Tank build

    Nice.

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    Default Re: 2 Tank build

    Hows the 12G coming Rick? Any updates, I know you have been planing for some time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Debow View Post
    Hows the 12G coming Rick? Any updates, I know you have been planing for some time.
    Well yesterday I finally went and got my chiller. 1/5hp chiller for this tank . I have also got my rock for scaping (free I may add!). Also was given a return pump by a very generous RC member.

    Only thing I need now is my stand really. And some glass in order to make my AIO side mount overflow. After that, I am done.

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    Default Re: 2 Tank build

    Nice, I always liked the 12g long.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Debow View Post
    Nice, I always liked the 12g long.
    actually, it is a 22g . 36"x12"x12"

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    Here's the quick check list of what I have so far:

    -Tank itself, Mr. Aqua Low iron tank 36"x12"x12"
    -Maxspect 16k 160w led fixture
    -Jebao 12000 pump (will probably swap this out as it may be too strong)
    -1/5hp Chiller
    -Vortech MP20. Many warned me that this would be too loud. Well I tried it on my discus tank and it was quieter than my already super quiet Eheim 1260. This little pump pushed a lot of water even in my 75g, so I can only imagine that this will be more than suitable for a 22g.
    -another return pump to run a manifold
    -TLF Phosban reactor 150
    -Spectapure 90gpd 5 stage RO/DI unit
    -Got my live rock! (Free!!!)
    -JBJ auto top off


    also have miscellaneous stuff like my background which is a simple frosted glass tint.
    got my Kreg Jig to make my stand. Ran me $50 with nails but I already put it to good use making a small play table for the kids
    I'm sure I am forgetting other things but I still need the following:

    Runner pliers as well as the glass itself for making the outer overflow box
    Need BH's and ALL plumbing still
    Need Fuge light
    acrylic. The stand will incorporate accented acrylic and this will cost a pretty penny. Probably somewhere around $150 for the acrylic.
    A couple more reactors
    ATO reservoir
    compartments for dosing. I may just make these last two myself out of acrylic though

    Still need stand hardware and such but every day I am getting closer and closer to getting this thing up and running.
    Last edited by rickztahone; 04-16-2016 at 04:26 PM.

    Click here to view my 75g Acrylic Tank w/ Bean Animal Overflow with 40g Sump Thread

    Also, click here for my 25 group of discus grow out thread


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    Want to look like Al did at his ACA talk with his white Simply Polo shirt?(You can catch Al's awesome Discus talk HERE)
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    Default Re: Mr. Aqua 22g Saltwater build

    No longer a 2 tank build so I changed the title of the thread .

    Click here to view my 75g Acrylic Tank w/ Bean Animal Overflow with 40g Sump Thread

    Also, click here for my 25 group of discus grow out thread


    http://i3.cpcache.com/product/162117...ht=75&width=75
    Want to look like Al did at his ACA talk with his white Simply Polo shirt?(You can catch Al's awesome Discus talk HERE)
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    Default Re: Mr. Aqua 22g Saltwater build

    No planted tank?? And I've got the perfect ATO container if you'd be interested.
    -Zach

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    Quote Originally Posted by zchauvin View Post
    No planted tank?? And I've got the perfect ATO container if you'd be interested.
    No planted tank. I sold the tank for $150 locally . It helped go towards the chiller though.

    Click here to view my 75g Acrylic Tank w/ Bean Animal Overflow with 40g Sump Thread

    Also, click here for my 25 group of discus grow out thread


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    Quote Originally Posted by rickztahone View Post
    No planted tank. I sold the tank for $150 locally . It helped go towards the chiller though.
    That is unfortunate on both ends, having to sell the tank, and having to use a chiller! With my nano so far I have had no issues with heat and never needed a chiller. They are quite expensive and just one more liability on a tank.
    -Zach

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    Do you expect to need the chiller? Outside heat or heat from equipment? I haven't found the need for one yet, that's big money stuff there lol
    -Matt


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    Quote Originally Posted by Discus-n00b View Post
    Do you expect to need the chiller? Outside heat or heat from equipment? I haven't found the need for one yet, that's big money stuff there lol
    Yeah, in the summer it gets too hot. Roughly 115. In our house, my discus tank gets to 86F with my AC running

    Click here to view my 75g Acrylic Tank w/ Bean Animal Overflow with 40g Sump Thread

    Also, click here for my 25 group of discus grow out thread


    http://i3.cpcache.com/product/162117...ht=75&width=75
    Want to look like Al did at his ACA talk with his white Simply Polo shirt?(You can catch Al's awesome Discus talk HERE)
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    Quote Originally Posted by rickztahone View Post
    Yeah, in the summer it gets too hot. Roughly 115. In our house, my discus tank gets to 86F with my AC running
    Geesh, and I thought it got here...
    -Zach

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    Quote Originally Posted by rickztahone View Post
    Yeah, in the summer it gets too hot. Roughly 115. In our house, my discus tank gets to 86F with my AC running
    Wow that's hot! MY thick New England blood would boil right out of me if I was there lol. At least you save on heating the tanks.

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    I hear ya Ricardo, my house is close to the same in the summer. I turn all of my heaters off for multiple months, it's actually kind of nice. I haven't yet needed a chiller for my nano but it would be a cool toy to have.
    -Matt


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