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I've been running Halides again for 3 years. I use the Reefbrite XHO for my blues and I love the look!
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Dang I really wanted to attend this one, but the Cincy frag swap is that day and ive already got a table reserved. Have fun everyone! Ross
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September 2021 Retro Frag Swap
Atomic replied to tanknovice's topic in Meetings, Gatherings and Frag-swaps
I just found out I have a work event that weekend that will take me out of the state. So ill need to revoke my RSVP. Good luck everyone! -
September 2021 Retro Frag Swap
Atomic replied to tanknovice's topic in Meetings, Gatherings and Frag-swaps
Im going to go ahead and RSVP for this, Things could change but I should be able to make it that weekend! -
Thanks everyone for making the haul down to Rushville! It was a great success. Good to see a lot of you again and to meet a lot of new people!
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FYI for people coming next Saturday. Pending good weather, I have a nice outside area that is directly off my family room/Fish room. I have places for everyone to spread out and kids to play on the playset! I look forward to seeing everyone!
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I have a spare 55g drum and a 30g runnermaid for this purpose u could use. Located in rushville. Txt me 317 408 8655
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Cant wait to see your new setup! I always loved your 125!
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September Retro Frag Swap Meeting
Atomic replied to tanknovice's topic in Meetings, Gatherings and Frag-swaps
I'm gonna try to make it. I have a family event that day so it might just be a quick in and out -
Issues viewing dry goods or livestock
Atomic replied to XVXGTOXVX's topic in Website, Bugs, and Suggestions
I'm unable to access the buy sell forums also. No clue why. Ross -
Name: Ross Winters Gender: Male Age or Age Range: 38 Instagram: Rossmwinters Where are you from? Rushville Indiana Type of Tank(s): 800g Photo(s) of you: Full Tank Shot(s): How long have you been in the hobby? 14 years. (13 years in INDMAS) What do you like most about the hobby? I enjoy the tank build as much as i do the enjoyment of a finished tank. Other pets: 1 Dog Other hobbies: Golf, Snowsking, Bowling Work: Owner - Winters Homes, Custom home building
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I tried to get something like this started a few years ago. I would be in for something like this!! Ive also wondered if people wanted to go in on a growout system. everyone pitches in 100-200 bucks a year for tank costs and electric. Then if you give 2 frags to the system, you can take one frag for yourself. Or have some sort of a point system. you can always get back a frag of something you have donated in case of a disaster. I would donate a frag of everything i have as insurance all day long!!
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welcome!!! Ive enjoyed following your build on Reef2Reef!!
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awesome theme tank!!!! Be thankful that the colts wear blue....and you dont live in cleveland and have browns tank
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I'm gonna start to come to alot more of the meeting and was planning on making this my first since Christmas 2008. Unfortunately I have a lucky seat for the colts game and cannot mess up the good luck. I guess I'll see you all at the February meeting!
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Dan's 400g in-wall tank/fish room/home theater build
Atomic replied to dmits41's topic in Tank Showcases & Camera Talk
Floors looks great! Takes a little bit of artistic ability to make them look that good. Great job. -
Ross's 750g In-wall with Fish Room!
Atomic replied to Atomic's topic in Tank Showcases & Camera Talk
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Ross's 750g In-wall with Fish Room!
Atomic replied to Atomic's topic in Tank Showcases & Camera Talk
The Aquascape is complete!!! Over all im pretty happy. I want to have more open swimming space than most tanks (one reason why i went so big). The Rock wall really allows me to have my corals and still have open space. I worked on the wall Saturday and realized fast that i didnt have enough rock to finish the islands. So I had to pickup another 200 lbs of dry rock. I also put 8 five gallon buckets of sand in the tank. I might add a little more later as the sand creeps into the back of the rocks. Time for the pictures!!!! FTS Left side. Open water side Right Side. Island side Top View Port holes Finally got the last coat of epoxy on the top wood railing around the tank and the walkway. Starting to look really good in the fish room -
Ross's 750g In-wall with Fish Room!
Atomic replied to Atomic's topic in Tank Showcases & Camera Talk
The tank is drained and ready for the rock this weekend. I also am going to put another coat of pond shield on a few areas and the walk board. Hopefully by this time next week I will be making water. -
Ross's 750g In-wall with Fish Room!
Atomic replied to Atomic's topic in Tank Showcases & Camera Talk
WE ARE MOVED IN!!!!!! Christmas also gave me a little time to work on the tank this week and evening after the kids go to bed are my fish tank time (unless its wife time :love1:) I was able to move all the live rock that was outside inside my "safe room". Its a room off my fish room that has 8" of concrete on all sides. In all actuality, it was cheaper to make the room than it was to fill it up with pea gravel to pour the front porch. So i have plenty of storage. I then put 3 of the 55g barrels in the final resting place. I then got the back of the tank skinned and the foldable walkboard installed. Also added plugs on the wall on a GFCI. These will be for my powerheads. Got some Salt for Christmas!!! Still need more though Finally a FTS in the basement Family room. I still am going to build a bar behind the couch that the 4 bar stool sit behind. This should give eating space during ballgames or watching movies. Last but not least!!!!! My new MERMAN!!!!!! Not really, its just me in the tank before I drained the freshwater leak test. 3 weeks and no leaks, not even a hint of bowing in the walls or glass. -
Ross's 750g In-wall with Fish Room!
Atomic replied to Atomic's topic in Tank Showcases & Camera Talk
Hey Tim, Thanks for the heads up. I will definitely take your advice on this. I had not thought about the heat issue, its been a while since ive had MH lights!!! -
Ross's 750g In-wall with Fish Room!
Atomic replied to Atomic's topic in Tank Showcases & Camera Talk
The tank was running with fresh water in it this weekend. I had to replace a seal on the reeflo hammerhead and there is still a small leak, i hope to fix it soon. I got a new GFCI circuit on a switch for the powerheads. I had to use a GFCI because there are plug in on the wall surrounding the tank. I aint takin no risks!!! I installed the cabinets in the fish room to create a nice working area and storage. I hope to someday paint them gray like the color on the stands. We move into the new house this weekend. So i hope to have alot more time after the kids go to bed to work on the tank. Things I still need to do: Put a plywood skin around the back side of the tank and paint it gray. Put another coat of black epoxy on top of wall. Build water changing station in corner between sink and refugium with the 4 55g barrels that are holding rock and sand. Make a walkway around the tank that folds down when not in use. This should be high enough that i can reach most of the tank when walking on it. Build light racks for main tank and frag tank. (recommendations for blue actinics to go with my MHs?) Build rock wall -
Ross's 750g In-wall with Fish Room!
Atomic replied to Atomic's topic in Tank Showcases & Camera Talk
I would love to host a meeting, I hate that they are on Saturdays and so far away!