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    Posted: April 17 2013 at 11:35am
Well i took my RSM down about a year ago and i'm finally getting another reef tank set up. The plan for this tank is a SPS dominant tank with a minimalist aquascape. I didn't want to go super big with this tank and have always loved cube tanks. My LFS brought in some of the Cadlights Artisan Cubes and I fell in love. I love the look of them and the quality in my opinion is top notch. I love that the glass is Starfire also! Here are a few pics of the tank after i put it together! 

The tank and stand are pretty self explanatory. It does have a dursoe drain system which i'm really happy about. And it is drilled with 3 holes so its got an emergency drain which is very cool! 











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Stock Cadlights sump
Stock return pump
Upgraded Cadlights Skimmer
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Vortec MP-10
8 Watt Aqua UV
Apex Controller 
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Tunze Osmolator ATO 
Ecoxotic 12" White stunner refugium light
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Badass, I love it.   Where did you get it?
Indefinite hiatus from sw aquariums.

Once I have my glorious return I'll set back up the following.
50 Gallon rimless cube.
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Thanks man! I got it from Birdworld. I think he has one left. Its such an amazing deal considering that it comes with everything you need except a light. It comes with the stand, sump, return pump, skimmer (i upgraded to a bigger one), refugium light, and all the plumbing. And its Starfire glass!

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Very nice! Can't wait to see the build progress.
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That's awesome!
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I really want this tank. Either this one or  the zero edge one that Jackie has... decisions decisions...
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Originally posted by tfmreefs tfmreefs wrote:

I really want this tank. Either this one or  the zero edge one that Jackie has... decisions decisions...


Tanner you need three more jobs and about 5 less tanks before you look for a new one. lol
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I just had a fishgasm






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Why do new fish tanks make me all tingly?

Is it wet yet? Big smileLOL
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Lol! Thanks everyone! Its not wet yet, we are getting new carpet in our house next week so i'll need to wait until that is done to fill it up. I still have a few things i need to get for it still. Mainly an Apex :)

And i'm still debating on doing dry marco rock or live figi.. 
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Figi unless your going to take the 4-6 weeks to cure the Marco and use Lanthinum Chloride on it. Heard some stories on that rock. I think the BRS rock is a better dry rock option personally.
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Love it! Can't wait to see it up and running!
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Well here is a quick update. Things have been super crazy lately and I haven't had a lot of time to work on the tank. However on monday i was finally able to get the tank wet! I decided to go with Tropic Eden sand and i am VERY happy with it. It is super bright white, clean, and heavy so it doesn't get blown around. Threw a small piece of live rock to get the cycle going. I still need to decide what i want to do with the aquascaping and find some nice live rock. I have an apex on its way, i'm very excited to get everything organized and installed in the stand, its a bit of a mess right now. Anyway, thats its it for now. More to come soon!


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Love the sand-- I wish I would have done something heavier in my tank. I'm interested to see what aquascaping you come up with. 
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It's looking great so far!


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Hey,

How did this end up? I love that tank and am curious to see how its doing. I have one and had a ton of issues, that are mostly worked out, and now its my protein skimmer. Does your protein skimmer do its job?

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I ended up selling it due to a move. :(
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Originally posted by ch3tt ch3tt wrote:

I ended up selling it due to a move. :(

Oh dang! Thats too bad, that tank has an awesome footprint.

Thanks!

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