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I picked up a 12kw generator and hooked it up to a transfer switch. The tank lives on two circuits I split as “essential” and “non essential”. When/if power fails, I simply fire up the generator and flip a few switches (one of which is the essential circuit) and I get the essentials. Heater...

Another delivery of toys. I won’t keep you in suspense. A few baby sized drill bits to install float valves Float valves themselves And! Two of these XF250s Not much else is going on. Just waiting on the tank and stand to get finished up. I’ll start on moving the fish and coral...

I think I fixed it. Please let me know if it still doesn’t work Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Well, as promised. But first. I have already mentioned that I’ve been battling aiptasia. Determined to take a natural approach to eradicating them, or at least controlling, I recently ordered 15 peppermint shrimp. Well, I didn’t share this with you because so far it hasn’t been going well...

Small update, As mentioned earlier, cleaned out the QT tank last night. Today I got it set up because I had a plan to visit Iconic Aquarium and “look.” Filling the QT with RO water. It’s pretty basic. A 40 breeder with two 200 watt heaters, one power head and a duel wheel penguin HOB...

Isn’t it? Oh man. We both (fiancé and I) had a silent moment of “this thing is BIG”. Well, I got a lot done today but not much show for it. Had to take a trip to Lowe’s and that took too long but I managed to get some 5/8 plywood for the top and cut it to shape. I got the QT tank cleaned...

Update: 08/19/18 Stand is done and awaiting powder coat. I had it in the house as some rain for forecast overnight so I had a chance to take some comparison pictures and oh my. I always thought the 125 was a large tank until I put this stand next to it. Anyhow, it’s going back on the pick up...

Nope. I reached out to the guy who sold me the 180 and he was super apologetic. The tank was pretty dirty on pick up and he wasn’t aware of it. We came up with a solution that both of us were happy with so I no longer have that tank. My 125 will become the sump plus one of the 40 breeders will...

So, I’m starting to really get used to walking up to the front door and finding presents. I like it even more when the UPS guy is thoughtful enough to cover my packages with a plastic bag to keep them dry. This makes me happy! What’s inside? Well, I’ve recently been trying to get a hold of a...

Yes! Incredibly happy with it so far! Solidly built. It’ll be a few more weeks before it sees water through it but it’s getting closer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Update 09/18/18: Came home from a long trip and found me another box of toys in the garage. This time, it’s the Exotic Marine Systems, 35” over flow. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I suppose this deserves a topic upgrade! Just got word the stand is ready for powder coating tomorrow. I’ll swing by to pick it up on Tuesday and hopefully powder coated this week. Not sure when the tank will be ready but the builders told me to expect some picture updates tomorrow! Sent...

Taking shape. Update from the builder while I’m away. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

And that’s exactly what I’ve read. We’ll see how they do. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yea. I’m slightly concerned but from what I read it hasn’t been an issue for people. I’ll cross my fingers and hope for the best. Kind of expecting a problem so I’m thinking the MP40s will go with some maxspect gyres if it doesn’t work out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yup yup. Didn’t want to take any chances with 3000lbs of glass, rock, sand and water. Builder promised me progress pics so I’ll share them as they come to me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Cuts for the stand have been made. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Let me clarify, it’s not my truck. But I think it’s friggen rad Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That’s what I said! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Update: 9/6/18 some new toys I also went ahead and moved on a steel stand. The builder will be using 2x2x1/8” square tubing and after it’s built, I’ll have it powder coated to prevent rust issues. Stand height will be at 36” and the best part about it, the guy is local here in Vernon NJ...