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  1. 07-04-2010, 09:53 PM #1
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    This has been quit the learning experience. From people that were trying to help that weren't giving the right info to just not knowing what was right and wrong. But now i have you guys to help and things are starting to look up.
    here are a few pics i now have around 190 pounds of live rock a coralife fixture with compact bulbs 10,000 k white aquatic lights and 4 led moon lights i have also got a protein skimmer and a pump put my sump together and now need over flow box and to plumb it in
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  2. 07-04-2010, 10:23 PM #2
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    Rock looks great! Sounds like you are on the right track with this. Keep us posted as you progress and if you need any help just ask.
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    Looking good, keep us updated.
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    well it has been a long road with a few health problems and a move since last been on here things are good with my tank. I have everything up and running and everything i have done to this point has worked and have loved every minute of my experience thanks to all of you for helping me into this hobby so far i want to make my tank more alive every day!
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    Glad to hear everything is back on track, just keep having fun!
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    Glad you are back on the site! I would like to see your setup. Post up some more pics. Or maybe I can set up a day to stop by and see your tank. Talk to you about it today when you come over.

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    Glad to see you back! More pics please
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    I posted new pics of my tank and some coral in my album. Got a new Aquaticlife T5 HO fixture gonna start saving for my LED's but this is a whole lot better light than what i had.
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    every step up is awesome, isn't it?! I was amazed what a set of reflectors did for my T-5s - in fact, I have some softies cowering in fear
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    Tank is looking good, I like the little Hippo Tang!! One of my favorite fish!
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