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Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by billbigsbe, Nov 24, 2009.

  1. Nov 24, 2009 #1
    billbigsbe Clive

    billbigsbe Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Was thinking of setting up a small SPS only tank seperate from my system and ran Zeo. I know the risks and arguements about Zeovit. That beside, I saw a inexpensive hex tank on craigslist. These old tanks are a dime a dozen and seem to have a fair surface to depth ratio if not too low of gallon( smaller hex tanks seem to run slender and tall). Well here goes, remember this will be a non display tank! First off start w/a 60 hex (as pictured later) drill the standard rear overflow. Then drill the 4 sides halfway up for closed loop OM squirt with intake in the back bottom. Lit w/a large Lumen Brite aka new Aquactinics 400 ballast if it will ever work!:-(   My biggest concern is the 7+ holes it needs drilled...
     http://desmoines.craigslist.org/fuo/1476754595.html
    http://www.oceansmotions.com/store/...825357ea92
    http://www.aquactinics.com/pages/VB400.php
    It will be a little ugly with only 1 undisturbed pane of glass. But should have bitchen flow!
     
  2. Nov 25, 2009 #2
    FishBrain New London

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    Sounds kind of crazy! But thats why you should do!
     
  3. Nov 25, 2009 #3
    slovan

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    How about a 40 breeder?  It is fairly inexpensive and easy to drill.  With Zeo, the more gallons you have in your system, the more additives it will need. It can get crazy expensive so you might want to try dosing a few additives like Pohl's coral vitalizer, Sponge power, amino acids or coral snow before you get deep into it.
     
  4. Nov 25, 2009 #4
    billbigsbe Clive

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    We will have to chat Sone, Ive gotta make it over for that frag sometime soon. Just got rid of a 40 brdr, mabe run the 60 g at about 50g w 500+gpm!Yikes!!!!!
     
  5. Nov 26, 2009 #5
    Gered

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    I can let you buy that breeder back /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/wink.gif
     
  6. Nov 26, 2009 #6
    billbigsbe Clive

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    R u done w/ it?
     
  7. Nov 26, 2009 #7
    Gered

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    Ya done setting it up but I can always let it go for the right price
     

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