My Comeback 40B Journal. Warning PICTURE Happy!

jmc1974

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Finally I can start preparing to be active in the hobby, after long 5 years away from this hobby it really does feel like an eternity. Much has changed and now I got much more to re-learn, companies that had top notch equipment back then have now disappear and their equipment become obsolete. Now I guess I will learn as I go, starting with some old technology and then moving to new technologies along the way.

I have found and bought a good set from a great reefer at BAR (Bay Area Reefers). And he has also helped me with some extra equipment to get started. The star here is a brand new Aqueon 40G Breeder, drilled and has a center overflow, drain and return come thru the overflow for clean look, and the custom built cabinet he made.

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StirCrayzy

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Plenty of helpful info around here,
I can't see the pic either, hope to soon .
it's good you have some local support.
 

jmc1974

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I will try to fix the pics. .. weird I was able to see when I posted. .. they are hosted on drop box

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nanoreefing4fun

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try right clickie Iconng on your pic at dropbox, copy the image URL & then click on the little Picture Frame Icon & added it there... it should show up, works like that at Photobucket

Look forward to seeing !
 

jmc1974

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Here I start preparing the inside with tub liner to help avoid any leaks and keep them hopefully contained within. ..

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jmc1974

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And here is the set on the chosen location with a temporary light fixture... this is a Odyssey (aqualight clone) that has been modified as follows, the original PC lights removed and T5 HO 24w put on its place, also the Metal Halide is a Phoenix 250 HQI DE driven by a ICECAP 250 Digital. So I am undecided if I will sell this fixture and get 165w Mars Aqua Led and mod it or to keep this halide...

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jmc1974

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In the past I had the same fixture, except mine was the dual 250w and I had done the same mod, but I had twin T5 HO 54w on each side for a total of 4 and had different ballast also. Had great growth and color on my old 75g tank. So I am undecided if I will sell this fixture and get 165w Mars Aqua Led and mod it or to keep this halide...

here is a pic of my old 75g


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jmc1974

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now I hope to make it something like that.... just a bit smaller...


oh and BTW after I overgrown the 75g I transferred everything to a 120 long.

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jmc1974

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here is the little space I cleared and began preparing for my future frag tank.
electrical GFCI check!
RO water check!
but need more... :(

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