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Old 09-20-2007, 07:13 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria

Here goes...

I started out with two empty 55 gallon tanks. I drilled one for an overflow and I wanted to use the other one for the sump. But how do you fit a sump that big in the stand? Build your own!

You can read the whole tank build here...
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Old 09-20-2007, 07:19 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria

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Old 09-20-2007, 07:20 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria

Got the tank filled with water and ready to go. Time to get the first part of my package from TBS. I ran out of funds at the end and wound up getting the 20 gallon package with 55 pounds of live sand...



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Old 09-20-2007, 07:26 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Re: Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria

Cycled in no time flat, actually, the ammonia never went above 0.5. So about a week later, time for part 2!

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Old 09-20-2007, 07:28 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Awesome! I love TBS...
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Old 09-20-2007, 07:34 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Re: Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria

Before I go any further, here are the current specs...

Lighting - Coralvue T5 retrofit 2 x 54w with individual reflectors.

Skimmer - Similar to Catalina Aquarium Super 1002 - rated for 200g
- It's really just a scaled down version using the same parts, but they claim they don't make it
- currently running on a maxijet powerhead with an airline tube stuck in the intake, works but a little loud, looking to replace this...

Sump has space for skimmer, return pump, and refugium (see build blog)

Two maxijet powerheads with Hydors for circulation in tank

Durso standpipes in overflow, they work great!

Cheap DIY autotopoff - two electric float valves (one for redundancy) and an aqualifter ($10) dosing pump. Works great so far!
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Old 09-20-2007, 07:44 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Re: Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria

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Awesome! I love TBS...
It's the best! I think I might have to set up a second tank to cycle some more soon...


COMING SOON
Some before and after shots...
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Old 09-20-2007, 07:47 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Great start. How about some current pics?
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Old 09-20-2007, 08:47 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Great start. How about some current pics?
Ok, ok!!

Here's a before and after... (Bonuses in TBS package)

Rock Anemone before



Now
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Old 09-20-2007, 08:51 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Re: Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria

The Usual Suspects...


Sherman..


Cher... (Sonny is camera shy)


Shrek... (A face only a mother could love)


Daisy...
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Re: Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria

And the spineless gang...





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Old 09-20-2007, 08:54 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Well done! I think the rock anem's are really under rated, mine is about 6'' across and is very well behaved.Steve
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Old 09-20-2007, 08:56 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Re: Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria

Last one for tonight, FTS - (two weeks old), the camera batteries are dead right now. I'll update with some current photos this weekend!

Sorry about the yellow blur!!
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Well done! I think the rock anem's are really under rated, mine is about 6'' across and is very well behaved.Steve
Thanks Steve! I love mine and he's well behaved, I've seen the coral banded shrimp walk right across him. Seems like the shrimp does it just to mess with him!
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Looking really good
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