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  1. Let's plumb - part 1

    I want to start by thanking melev (Marc) for a great plumbing article and the follow up comments as well for helping me plan and begin the plumbing on my tank (finally).

    Marc's article can be found here: http://www.reefaddicts.com/content.p...o-it-correctly

    Here's the tank and sump on the stand (yeah).
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    Here's most of the plumbing parts. Some of you will notice there's a single union ball valve in ...

    Updated 02-27-2012 at 02:28 AM by blakew (fixing pictures)

    Categories
    Tank Entry , ‎ Plumbing , ‎ DIY projects
  2. A Few New Additions:

    I was able to find a few nice little frags yesterday. I am working towards an all SPS and Chalice tank, so these two new acros and a chalice will help me along my way.

    The first is a Strawberry Shortcake Acro, the second a Purple Power Acro, and the last is a BubbleGum Monster Chalice.




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    Tank Entry , ‎ Photography/Video
  3. Angels in the reef

    The two new angels were released into the reef with zero issues. No aggression, no drama, nothing to worry about. They seem to be making themselves at home nicely.





    Here's the Mystery Wrasse and the new African Flameback.


    While the camera ...
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    New Additions , ‎ Photography/Video
  4. Activities to cure my impatience

    I want to keep my project moving forward, but as I said in my last post the oil base floor and utility enamel is taking a long time to dry. Fortunately, I learned my lesson and started painting without thinning first. When I painted the remainder of the stand, it dried much faster and I've been able to get two good coats on the top and sides. I plan on moving ahead with the plumbing this week prior to putting the second coat on the underside of the stand.

    For tonight, I decided to move ...
    Categories
    Tank Entry , ‎ DIY projects
  5. Happy Valentines Day, Ladies!

    Just wanted to say happy Valentines to all my lady friends on the site! And, non-friended ladies too!! Hugs and tugs!!! Just a hug to my man friends!

    My wife asked me what I wanted for Valentine. Can ya guess what I said?? Yep you are right, coral. A Yellow Leather to be exact. If you are getting anything reef related say it here!

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