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Made in Africa - A Shallow Reef V2


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On 6/12/2017 at 6:21 PM, Zn00py said:

Can't wait to see the tank with fish and corals

Thanks, me too.

On 6/12/2017 at 7:37 PM, Sareefer101 said:

Please move to Durban...:Dlots of glass and builders

Glass and water. :lol: 

1 hour ago, brad908 said:

 

Wasn't yesterday June 12? Or am I missing something? haha

 

Looking forward to seeing this one!

Haha! True story. Seems I'm losing my mind. 

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On 6/12/2017 at 5:11 AM, 4x5 said:

June 12, 2017 Update;

Do I win a prize for the longest pre tank build thread ever or what? It's borderline embarrassing. :lol: Fingers crossed the tank should be done today or tomorrow, the final touches are currently being added. omgomgomg

 

In other news my beloved Trachyphyllia somehow got blown into my Acans, let's just say it's Acans 1 : Trachy 0 - it should survive but it was smashed on the one side. The rock is pretty much cycle now though, so that's good news. 

More soon! (I hope).

My build thread was over 2 years before I got my tank wet! You are doing just fine. Stay focused on the end result and don't rush it. It's going to be worth the wait for all of us I am sure.

 

https://www.nano-reef.com/forums/topic/337494-bubbas-diy-218-gallon-coast-2-coast-coral-en-route/

 

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On 6/19/2017 at 4:56 AM, Berlibee said:

This week ! I can feel it .... :haha:

 

13 hours ago, RollaJase said:

I am keen for this, so very very keen.

 

It is time.

 

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June 22, 2017 Update - The Journey Begins;

The new display has arrived! The 12mm starphire glass is even sexier than I envisioned and everything turned out as I had hoped, all the delays and issues were worth it in the end. Let the fun begin! omgomgomg

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10 hours ago, Berlibee said:

Congrats!!! Looks awesome! :haha:

Thanks! 

8 hours ago, Jonboy21 said:

Looks stunning. Can't wait to see it wet 

Thanks, it's busy filling up. omgomgomg

7 hours ago, JR! said:

i have the weirdest boner right now. 

lmao. :naughtydance:

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Glad to see you're back ! Really loved your first tank, looking forward to see the new build.

 

I am building a 12G Nano long myself at the moment, I will start a thread soon I think.

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18 hours ago, Berlibee said:

Is it wet yet?

It is. omgomgomg

17 hours ago, Sk8n Reefer said:

just found your thread! 

Hey! Long time, how are things?

6 hours ago, madtrax said:

Glad to see you're back ! Really loved your first tank, looking forward to see the new build.

 

I am building a 12G Nano long myself at the moment, I will start a thread soon I think.

Thanks! Start a thread, we need pictures. :)

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1 minute ago, Berlibee said:

I'm sure it will be softies only, he doesn't have enough experience yet for SPS. :D

LOL...

 

Well, some talented SPS keepers also set up softie tanks for the relative ease of maintenance and especially for the flowing movement they provide.

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On 6/23/2017 at 4:36 PM, Sk8n Reefer said:

Things are good, tanks still alive, haven't added anything and just trying to maintain right now

Excellent, looking forward to seeing some updates. :)

On 6/23/2017 at 6:12 PM, JR! said:

If it's wet we must see

Incoming!

On 6/23/2017 at 7:00 PM, Nano sapiens said:

Now that setup looks the bee's knees :)

 

SPS theme, mixed reef, softies?

Thanks Nano, it will likely be an SPS theme but I'll have some LPS thrown in. :)

On 6/23/2017 at 7:22 PM, Berlibee said:

I'm sure it will be softies only, he doesn't have enough experience yet for SPS. :D

Green zoas and brown shroom tank!

On 6/23/2017 at 10:32 PM, Sareefer101 said:

Dont know whether I like your tank or your photography skills:wacko:

Nah I love both! Please teach me:D

Haha, thanks. :)

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Transfer Day;

Transfer day(s) went pretty smoothly, I had the tank running for a couple of days while completing some last minute plumbing. But all the fish and corals seem happy.

 

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Water and Final Scape;

Excuse the less than ideal images, it's almost lights out time here and the tank is not totally clear yet but I wanted to share where I am at the moment. I created the second rock for the scape to try balance out the tank - I think it works pretty well. I'll be selling the gorgonians but some long time coral and fish friends have made the trip over and are enjoying all the extra space. :) 

 

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Dammit! why did i see this!

 

I have the same light and it doesn't fit my current tank... now i have to build something like this, just to use the light! well... i dont have too, but i will hahah. 

 

Looking awesome!

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9 hours ago, dropped said:

Dammit! why did i see this!

 

I have the same light and it doesn't fit my current tank... now i have to build something like this, just to use the light! well... i dont have too, but i will hahah. 

 

Looking awesome!

Haha! It's a sign, get another tank. :naughtydance: And thanks, I'm super happy with the tank, the space is nicer than I had imagined.

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