High Tide Aquatics

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    Help with picking skimmer

    Too bad the avast skimmer kit is out of stock at the moment, seems like a cool project
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    Woohoo, tank upgrade!

    Looks like a serious build, cant wait to see it develop!
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    Help with picking skimmer

    Bigger is better for a skimmer, I'm looking at the BM curve 5 for my 70 gal total system. thats just me because I like a heavy bioload
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    40 Breeder Build

    First time using Sketch Up! Going back to basics. I'm going to run filter socks, a skimmer, one or two reactors and thats about it. I've tried refugiums, turf scrubbers and bio pellets but they're all too much hassle at the moment. I do want to leave room in the sump just in case I want to add...
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    40 Breeder Build

    Yep, All I did was measure and silicone them together. de-rimming wasn't to difficult, I used a dremel to cut most of the stubborn edges and a razor to get under the silicone and just kinda ripped it off. The hardest part was actually getting all the silicone off, it took acetone and lots of...
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    40 Breeder Build

    More progress! I ordered a few things on amazon so I can keep the ball rolling Painted Overflow installed All braces on FTS
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    40 Breeder Build

    Small hiccup, one of the braces was 1/16'' too long and I found this out AFTER I had already siliconed it in. I took the long piece to the shop to have the end shaved down a little bit because I really don't want to take it off the other piece. They shaved it down a little too much but its...
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    40 Breeder Build

    Anything is possible! here is a picture of my old tank, you can sort of see the half euro brace
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    40 Breeder Build

    I did a half euro brace on my 62 gal shallow reef (5'x2'x10'') and by half I mean only the length of the aquarium. Making the brace isn't too difficult, I measured the inner dimensions of the tank and had strips of glass cut to the dimensions. They are 1.5'' thick which should be enough to...
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    40 Breeder Build

    Some photos
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    40 Breeder Build

    Here is the link to my first build video feel free to subscribe!
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    40 Breeder Build

    Ah I found a youtube subscriber lol Thats a toss up for me because I've taken a few ecology classes and sustainability it high on my list. I'll take some pictures of my progress now
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    40 Breeder Build

    Hey guys, I'm embarking on yet another tank build ( first one on this form) And I hope you guys can tag along and help me with the build. I'm trying to go back to basics as far as filtration, lighting, flow etc. Here are the current/future specs; -40 gallon breeder (de-rimmed/ euro braced)...
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    Reef Hobbyist 40B

    Any updates on the ATS? I've used them on FW for a few years and I've been thinking about adding one to my tank.
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    bee505 130g Tank

    Awesome tank man, can't wait to see where it goes. Digging the stand by the way
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