My 170 Gal. Tank!

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chuckfriedrice
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Re: New tank Build !

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Thank Gawd ! Most of the rest of the leg work can be done inside to damn Hot out in the garage! Have to cut the filler board and stain them . Then figure out my doors !
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bertie 83
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Re: New tank Build !

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looking good chuck
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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Re: New tank Build !

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agreed, stand is looking good
RTR wrote:Fahakas do not have tank mates, they may have swimming food reserves.
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Re: New tank Build !

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I can't believe how good you scored on that tank...
"I SAID BABAY YOUS A PUFF MANNNN!"


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chuckfriedrice
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Re: New tank Build !

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Now that should hold all 170 gallons ! LOL
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bertie 83
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Loaches, Clown loaches ,Eels, various shrimp, tangs,wrasses, damsels, chromis
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Re: New tank Build !

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170 gall that should hold 500gal lol good work man. you have done well, looking forward to the finished piece, you got every detail sussed cant wait
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Re: New tank Build !

Post by xrayjeeper83 »

I agree with bertie lol


I wish I had the tools to build a new stand for my 110, its just a skinny metal stand
RTR wrote:Fahakas do not have tank mates, they may have swimming food reserves.
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chuckfriedrice
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Its good to work at HomeDepot! LOL
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Re: New tank Build !

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ya that would help a lot......I should have paid better attention in carpentry when I was in highschool
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Re: New tank Build !

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Doesnt matter I failed wood shop in HS ! My box wasnt square ! Damn teacher who uses a hand plain anymore!
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Re: New tank Build !

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Re: New tank Build !

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Pret-ty snazzy.
Ha ha, he he! DAncE whEn yoU're HAPpppy! He he he! DAnce, danCE, DANCe!
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Re: New tank Build !

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Damn nice build. I may have to try my hand at building a stand for my salt tank
RTR wrote:Fahakas do not have tank mates, they may have swimming food reserves.
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bertie 83
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Harlequins, CAE's, Yoyo
Loaches, Clown loaches ,Eels, various shrimp, tangs,wrasses, damsels, chromis
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Re: New tank Build !

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i can only say wow!
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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Re: New tank Build !

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Very cool,
Is that sump always going to be on the floor?
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