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    Default Redoing tank

    Ok ive decided to do it, because I know I will be much happier. Right now as you guys no the 210g is up and running. My problem or what I do not like about it is that im running a HOB overflow. In the next few weeks or so im going to drain the tank and have a center calflow over flow. I think 2 2" holes will cover it well. Right now I have the Mag 12 return pump dialed down low because my overlow cant take it @ full flow also at even medium flow the water touches the glass center brace which restricts proper flow and is ugly. This will also allow me to paint the back of the tank, instead of having the tape on background. The fun part in all this is removing all the LR, sand and fish in order to get it done; not to mention it is a very heavy tank. I will be needing a temp holding tank or plastic bend for the fish. Anyone have something I can borrow. I will put the rock in a large trash can. I will be getting with you soon about this Ace.

    Oh what fun this will be. A note to all the newbies. Do things as close to right on the 1st go because it will always come back to haunt you.
    Last edited by RayAllen; Wed, 30th Jan 2008 at 01:50 PM. Reason: spelling
    Ray Allen
    San Antonio, TX
    1604 Culebra/Shanefield
    rba0284@gmail.com
    40g Breeder Reef Aquarium

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    ha you mods are quick
    Ray Allen
    San Antonio, TX
    1604 Culebra/Shanefield
    rba0284@gmail.com
    40g Breeder Reef Aquarium

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    Hey Ray,

    If you need any help moving that thing around let me know. I live about 5 minutes away(I bought the ZOAS and Shrooms from you).

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    cool I will let you know, when the time comes. Thanks
    Ray Allen
    San Antonio, TX
    1604 Culebra/Shanefield
    rba0284@gmail.com
    40g Breeder Reef Aquarium

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    Maybe go ahead and drill the live rock to make some wicked pillars and shelves?

    Lee
    I'm not A.D.D., I'm just . . . Hey look, a squirrel!

    34 Gallon Solana/Current USA 150 HQI & 2 X 65 Watt PC Actinic/(2) 6025Tunze Nanostreams/Koralia Nano/

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    Cool

    Let me know when you done with ACE bc i need to do the same thing with mine.I need to redo my stand too..thx..

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    Sounds like you have your work cut out for you! Have fun with that!

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    Quote Originally Posted by lhoy View Post
    Maybe go ahead and drill the live rock to make some wicked pillars and shelves?

    Lee
    lhoy, I am planning on doing this...my question is: do i use zip ties or acrylic rods? And if acrylic rods are the way to go, how thick does it need to be??

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    Quote Originally Posted by maelv View Post
    lhoy, I am planning on doing this...my question is: do i use zip ties or acrylic rods? And if acrylic rods are the way to go, how thick does it need to be??
    I know that people use both for added support.
    Ray Allen
    San Antonio, TX
    1604 Culebra/Shanefield
    rba0284@gmail.com
    40g Breeder Reef Aquarium

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    What kind of fish do you need babysat? Pm me.
    Last edited by crossxfire2; Wed, 30th Jan 2008 at 06:10 PM.

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