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James_O said:
Some pics with the good camera (didn't want to bother with editing :rolleyes:
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By the way, the shrooms I got from @Joe Knows Reefs a while ago:
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HUGE growth as you can see. ;)
 
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Well, I order mine on June 12th, which means I’ve had them for a little over 4 months?
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I have to say I was at work very slow day and James I have to say your tank has came along way! I’m happy I was along for the journey I know you have a long way to go ! And can’t wait to seee what you create
 
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shadow_k said:
I have to say I was at work very slow day and James I have to say your tank has came along way! I’m happy I was along for the journey I know you have a long way to go ! And can’t wait to seee what you create
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Thank you so much! I’m very proud of it.

I’m still now aure what I want to do moving forward, in regards to this 125g. It’s a good deal, but here again, no sump.

That means in order to even get it wet, I would need to borrow additional from my parents, which wouldn’t look to good.
 
James_O said:
Thank you so much! I’m very proud of it.

I’m still now aure what I want to do moving forward, in regards to this 125g. It’s a good deal, but here again, no sump.

That means in order to even get it wet, I would need to borrow additional from my parents, which wouldn’t look to good.
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Going to have to figure this one out. I'd say use a 40g b as a baffleless sump. Or get a battle kit and glue the panels in yourself. By glue, silicone
 
So this may be the not so great option but why not wait until you eventually move out. A big tank while more stable can also be much more of a headache. Especially if it is at your parents house and you’ll eventually have to move it to a new place which can be a nightmare. With a small tank it’s easy to pull rocks out and clean them or do wcs. A big tank increases everything ( cost of salt, bigger rodi, more lights, plumbing, etc). I hate to be that guy but if you’re struggling for the funds to get a larger tank you’re not gonna have the funds to maintain it.

I just bought a house last year and thought I’d be setting up a 150-180g. Other priorities got in the way and I just have my 20 currently. Maybe spend on some new lights for your tank and good test kits or a better rodi, idk make the 29 look really good. Once again sorry if I’m being that guy, I do think your tank is getting there!
 
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Bribo12 said:
So this may be the not so great option but why not wait until you eventually move out. A big tank while more stable can also be much more of a headache. Especially if it is at your parents house and you’ll eventually have to move it to a new place which can be a nightmare. With a small tank it’s easy to pull rocks out and clean them or do wcs. A big tank increases everything ( cost of salt, bigger rodi, more lights, plumbing, etc). I hate to be that guy but if you’re struggling for the funds to get a larger tank you’re not gonna have the funds to maintain it.

I just bought a house last year and thought I’d be setting up a 150-180g. Other priorities got in the way and I just have my 20 currently. Maybe spend on some new lights for your tank and good test kits or a better rodi, idk make the 29 look really good. Once again sorry if I’m being that guy, I do think your tank is getting there!
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I was hoping to win the Noop. light, but someone won it that only posted one post in the entire thread. :oops:

I entered every single day, and this guy gets chosen. Not sure quite how, but it’s kind of disappointing. :/

I do get what you’re saying though.
 
Bribo12 said:
So this may be the not so great option but why not wait until you eventually move out. A big tank while more stable can also be much more of a headache. Especially if it is at your parents house and you’ll eventually have to move it to a new place which can be a nightmare. With a small tank it’s easy to pull rocks out and clean them or do wcs. A big tank increases everything ( cost of salt, bigger rodi, more lights, plumbing, etc). I hate to be that guy but if you’re struggling for the funds to get a larger tank you’re not gonna have the funds to maintain it.

I just bought a house last year and thought I’d be setting up a 150-180g. Other priorities got in the way and I just have my 20 currently. Maybe spend on some new lights for your tank and good test kits or a better rodi, idk make the 29 look really good. Once again sorry if I’m being that guy, I do think your tank is getting there!
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I might look into getting something smaller, such as a 40, 60, or 93 gallon cube. That way it’s still a larger tank but sort of more contained?
 
A 40 breeder is a really nice tank! I think all I was saying is while a bigger tank can = more stability it can also equal much bigger problems and higher maintenance costs. You can definitely budget some stuff but depending on size you're looking at an easy 1.5-3k to upgrade just for tank, lights, skimmer, sump, return pump, more powerheads, larger rodi, etc. unless you find someone who has the greatest deal ever.
 
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Bribo12 said:
A 40 breeder is a really nice tank! I think all I was saying is while a bigger tank can = more stability it can also equal much bigger problems and higher maintenance costs. You can definitely budget some stuff but depending on size you're looking at an easy 1.5-3k to upgrade just for tank, lights, skimmer, sump, return pump, more powerheads, larger rodi, etc. unless you find someone who has the greatest deal ever.
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I’m really wanting a cube for some reason, I just love the look.

I’m still looking every day on Craigslist and Facebook marketplace for deals.
 
James_O said:
I’m really wanting a cube for some reason, I just love the look.

I’m still looking every day on Craigslist and Facebook marketplace for deals.
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I love bowfronts. But, sadly only up to 72g atm. and thats too small for my tastes.
 

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