93 Cube Reef Club!! New pics 02/19
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Topic: 93 Cube Reef Club!! New pics 02/19
Posted By: Trevor40
Subject: 93 Cube Reef Club!! New pics 02/19
Date Posted: May 29 2011 at 10:03pm
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After much planning I decided to upgrade from my current 28g cube to a 93g cube.  This is my current tank and the pictures below are my stand and tank progress.      ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
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Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: May 29 2011 at 10:20pm
 Those pic are too small. Sorry about the quality. Its off my Iphone We ordered the doors for the stand and canopy. They should be done Tuesday. We will be putting them on and staing next week.  I was a bit nervous but we drilled 2 3/8" holes. ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: May 29 2011 at 10:27pm
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Posted By: ptronsp
Date Posted: May 29 2011 at 10:45pm
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This is going to be amazing to follow! I LOVE the cubes. Pam |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: May 29 2011 at 10:52pm
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We decided to go with a 8 bulb ATI Powermodule. I will upload pics soon. After I plum the tank, I will be building a sump made of acrilic with a refugium. I will be running a protein skimmer, and calcium reactor to keep up with the demands of the SPS corals I plan on adding. ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: June 12 2011 at 9:34pm
 Recent updates.The stand has been stained once and polyurathaned twice and a third time for protection on the places that will be splashed on. The tank will be arriving on Wednesday with the stand from my Uncle's garage.  ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: June 12 2011 at 9:38pm
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We will be using two of these bad boys!! The tank will be SPS dominant and needs a lot of flow, that why I will be using seaswirls with a mag 18 return pump.  ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: June 12 2011 at 9:40pm
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Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: June 12 2011 at 9:43pm
 Koralia Calcium Reactor will be used to keep up with the demands of the SPS corals. ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: June 12 2011 at 9:46pm
 G4 Protein Skimmer
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Date Posted: June 12 2011 at 9:53pm
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Date Posted: June 12 2011 at 10:02pm
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Date Posted: June 19 2011 at 9:33pm
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Date Posted: June 19 2011 at 9:36pm
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Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: June 19 2011 at 9:42pm
 I wanted a way to be able to change my bulbs as easy as possible so we used a simple metal rod sitting on top of the canopy with some copper tube straps keeping the rod from shifting. ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: June 19 2011 at 9:44pm
 We painted the back with an actrilic pain. I want it black to help the coral color pop more.------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: June 19 2011 at 9:50pm
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I ordered an acrilic sump from Tyler that should be done tomorrow. I have almost all the plumbing parts I need but still need seaswirl mounts and I will be ready to add sand and rock. ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: ptronsp
Date Posted: June 19 2011 at 10:42pm
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I want a CUBE so bad. Pam ------------- The only clowns I like are in my tank! |
Posted By: tcfab
Date Posted: June 19 2011 at 11:32pm
Your sump is pretty much done, just need to put in your ato bracket tomorrow. I will post some pictures tomorrow for you ------------- Need custom acrylic work? give me a call, www.Elite-Aquatics.net (801)645-6386 |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: June 20 2011 at 10:27am
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Awesome! I will have to come pick it up a soon as that part comes in that I need to give you! Should be here today. If all goes well I will see you tonight. ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: June 23 2011 at 1:21pm
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Picked up my sump and seaswirl mounts on Monday thanks to tcfab and they look awesome! Yesterday I bought most of the PVC parts and I will be putting them together this weekend. I will post pick soon once I get water in it. I am learning the gift of patients considering I wanted it all up a few months ago once I ordered my first parts for it!!! ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: July 14 2011 at 10:59pm
 Update on the aquascape... I decided to go with the bonsai look which has been inspired from a lot of web browsing. I really wanted to take advantage of the 30" depth and feel like this will look really deep once the rock gets some color and coral on it. ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: July 14 2011 at 11:00pm
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Date Posted: July 14 2011 at 11:01pm
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Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: July 14 2011 at 11:04pm
 I really like the sump and have a lot of space for my refugium. Skimmer works great, float valve makes me happy and the Kalk reactor with help keep stability for the SPS. ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: July 14 2011 at 11:06pm
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Posted By: tcfab
Date Posted: July 14 2011 at 11:17pm
Looking good, do you mean calcium reactor?  ------------- Need custom acrylic work? give me a call, www.Elite-Aquatics.net (801)645-6386 |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: July 15 2011 at 10:03am
Yeah that's what I meant. Long day today....haha ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
tcfab wrote:Posted By: BillyC
Date Posted: July 15 2011 at 10:39am
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Sweet! Can't wait to see all your sps in there. |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: July 15 2011 at 10:54am
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Yeah, it's hard to look at the bare rock. Just makes me want to super glue it with a frag!! Soon enough! Patients is key in this hobby... ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: July 15 2011 at 10:56am
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Yeah, it's hard to look at the bare rock. Just makes me want to super glue it with a frag!! Soon enough! Patients is key in this hobby... ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: August 21 2011 at 5:03pm
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Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: August 21 2011 at 5:13pm
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The only changes to the aquascape was a small arch that my wife really wanted. I feel that it adds a lot of debth and personality to the tank. We have added a few fish to the tank since I posted last. All include: Blue Tang(from our biocube) Blond Naso Tang 2 Neon Gobies 2 Bangai Cardinal fish ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
An mp40 was added to create more flow and remove uneaten food from the sand. Its been amazing and I love all the settings such as night mode and feed mode. Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: August 21 2011 at 5:15pm
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Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: August 21 2011 at 5:19pm
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We also added a BRS dual champer reactor with GFO and carbon. ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: August 27 2011 at 4:07pm
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Picked up my first wrasse the other day and one today. Yellow Wrasse and a Mistery Wrasse. I love the colors and personality of both these fish. ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: August 28 2011 at 11:41am
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Posted By: ReefOn
Date Posted: August 28 2011 at 3:21pm
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Your tank is looking sick dude. Congrats ------------- http://www.reefon.com/" rel="nofollow">  ReefOn 7563 S Main St (700W) Midvale, Uta |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: August 29 2011 at 3:06pm
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Thank Bro! I will be packing the tank with a lot of the corals I got from you! ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: January 10 2012 at 8:05pm
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Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: January 10 2012 at 8:20pm
My tank is 6 months old now and now that I figured out what my problem was(brass fitting) I resolved the issue and now my tank has some new colors I added a lot of corals but i will only name a few: Oregon Tort Yellow Tort Miyagi Tort Pink, Blue, Sunset, Rainbow,Red Planet and green Millepora Pink Stylo Pink Lemonade Raspberry Limeade Green, Ponape and a pink Birdsnest Joe The Coral Strawberry Shortcake Turaki Garf Bonsai Blue Deepwater Bottlebrush Orange Setosa Leng si Montipora Supernatural Montipora Rainbow Montipora Jedi Mind Trick Monti and a few more.... ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: Josh95
Date Posted: January 10 2012 at 8:23pm
| Pictures please. i want to see some of these corals. |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: January 10 2012 at 8:25pm
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I added a full tank shot on page 2. I will work on getting close ups. Most are just small frags and its hard to get good pics using my iPhone now that I have thicker glass. ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: January 10 2012 at 8:27pm
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Very nice! Its looking really good! ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: BillyC
Date Posted: January 10 2012 at 8:38pm
| Sweeeeet! Tank looks even better in person! |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: January 10 2012 at 8:42pm
Blueberry Special and Sunset millepora in the back with Pink stylo in the front. Pink Lemonade   ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: January 10 2012 at 8:45pm
Im excited about the orange setosa growing out in the front!! This pic was taken from the left side. ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: January 10 2012 at 8:49pm
That was a before in my 28g under MH and this below is what it looks like now and seems to be coloring up more every day. It has two to three weeks under 8T5s  ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: January 10 2012 at 8:50pm
Thanks for the kind words bro.
Thanks Jackie!
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Posted By: fishnfresh
Date Posted: January 10 2012 at 9:22pm
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May i ask were you got alot of your sps? was it good deal? Tank looks good |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: January 11 2012 at 12:29pm
I've been collecting them for a few years now slowly. I have gotten most of them for a good deal as they have started as 1" frags or less. Most of them came from people on this forum. ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: Ryan Thompson
Date Posted: January 11 2012 at 3:11pm
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How do you like the Sea Swirls? I am getting one for my new tank and have been trying to find opinions on them. They aren't talked about much which means one of two things: 1) They aren't popular 2) They are trouble free Most of the reef forums are filled with negative experiences. Rarely do people post about how great a piece of equipment is unless asked about it. I plan to use the 1/2" model on my 25g tank when it arrives. Tyler is starting my sump next week and I am super excited! Great tank Trevor.
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Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: January 12 2012 at 8:59pm
The Sea Swirls are super nice! I love the random flow and feel like they are more than worth it. Just plug in and forget about them. I feel like people don't post much about them because not a lot of people get them due to price and the lack of a real need for them. From what I have heard they last a long time and when they fail they fix easily. The first time I saw one was at a public aquarium and I thought it was a great idea. ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: February 22 2012 at 12:31pm
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Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: February 22 2012 at 12:55pm
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Nice pic ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: February 22 2012 at 5:29pm
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Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: February 22 2012 at 5:30pm
Thanks! They turned out great;) ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: February 22 2012 at 5:34pm
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You're welcome! ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: Laird
Date Posted: February 22 2012 at 5:39pm
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Lookin great. We need growth updates. ------------- Indefinite hiatus from sw aquariums. Once I have my glorious return I'll set back up the following. 50 Gallon rimless cube. 180 Gallons mixed reef paradise |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: February 22 2012 at 5:42pm
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Date Posted: February 22 2012 at 5:51pm
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Date Posted: February 22 2012 at 5:53pm
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Date Posted: February 22 2012 at 6:01pm
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Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: February 22 2012 at 6:45pm
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Love your tank it's going to look amazing once it's fully grown in. You should post one of the full tank I did last night:) ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: BobC63
Date Posted: February 22 2012 at 6:53pm
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Very nice Trevor I'm really digging all the SPS - and that Setosa in particular is SWEET! ------------- - My Current Tank: 65g Starfire (sitting empty for 2+ years) - * Marine & Reef tanks since 1977 * |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: February 22 2012 at 7:21pm
Thanks Bob, I'm a huge fan of the setosa too! ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
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Date Posted: February 22 2012 at 9:30pm
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Date Posted: February 23 2012 at 1:51pm
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Date Posted: February 23 2012 at 1:53pm
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Date Posted: February 23 2012 at 1:54pm
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Posted By: Ann_A
Date Posted: February 23 2012 at 5:15pm
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Your tank is gorgeous! I'm starting to get jealous of all of your SPS! ;) ------------- http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53856&title=annes-65g-rsm-reef" rel="nofollow - RSM 250 Reef |
Posted By: DLindquist
Date Posted: February 23 2012 at 5:35pm
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Trevor, Thinks are looking great. Seeing that Blond Naso makes me so anxious to transfer mine to the display tank. Between DD and myself, he's pushing five weeks in quarentine/isolation. As Bob mentioned, that Setosa looks awesome. ------------- A government strong enough to give you everything you want, is powerful enough to take everything you have. |
Posted By: kellerexpress
Date Posted: February 23 2012 at 11:20pm
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Sweet looking cube ------------- IM 30L Kessil A160we x2 |
Posted By: thathiep
Date Posted: February 23 2012 at 11:48pm
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Very nice!!! I really like your aquascaping. |
Posted By: skimace7
Date Posted: February 24 2012 at 8:45am
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Love the aquascaping! ------------- 120 gallon mix Reef mainly SPS and LPS... |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: February 24 2012 at 9:49am
Thanks Ann, Its been a long journey collecting them all and Im sure I will collect a few more in the future:)
I can't wait to see pics of you Naso in your huge tank. Im sure it will be so happy with all that swimming space.
Thanks for the comment!
Thanks, I got the idea from searching countless tank build all over the internet. Its been working out really well so far and I can't wait for everything to cover the zip ties and mature.
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Posted By: BobC63
Date Posted: February 24 2012 at 11:47am
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How do you like your Vortech in a cube setting?
I am thinking of putting an mp40 on mine to replace 3 other pumps
Only concern in my case is I have more rockwork than you, and I wonder if a single pump can give me enough flow to all parts of the tank, getting past the aquascaping...
(I hope so. I really like the "clean" look of your single pump)
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Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: February 24 2012 at 12:07pm
If the MP40 is up past half way I feel like it starts to blast everthing really well. If you turn it up I would be confident that it will do just fine. I saw Nicks tank and he has twice the rock I do and it is enough to keep dead spots out. If for some reason you did have a dead spot you could always add one more small pump but I wouldn't think you would need it. Plus I love how many settings the MPs have. I love that its always changing from high flow to low flow all day long. Worth every penny in my opinion and its super clean looking like you said. Soo easy to clean also. ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: BobC63
Date Posted: February 24 2012 at 2:21pm
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Good to hear... My cube used to have even more rock in it than it does now... I took some out partly because I saw how cool your cube looks with that kind of a 'minimalist' aquascaping style. Who knows? I may end up taking out even more rock seeing how well yours is coming along  ------------- - My Current Tank: 65g Starfire (sitting empty for 2+ years) - * Marine & Reef tanks since 1977 * |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: February 24 2012 at 3:39pm
Wow, I'm exited that my tank has inspired you to go more "minimalist". I am a big fan of using as little rock as possible while achieving a good shape and style with enough room for the corals to grow on. It also give enough room for the soon to be colonies:) ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: Nick801
Date Posted: February 24 2012 at 6:58pm
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Man It really makes me want to reduce the amount of rock I have =) your tank looks awesome.. |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: February 26 2012 at 2:05pm
Thanks Nick! Your tank looks sweet with all the rock you have, I wouldn't change it. ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: February 27 2012 at 11:01am
Red planet Millepora ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: February 27 2012 at 11:16am
Jedi Mind Trick Montipora ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: February 29 2012 at 5:49pm
Oregon Tort ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: February 29 2012 at 6:02pm
Blueberry Special  ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: ksmart
Date Posted: February 29 2012 at 6:14pm
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Way sweet! ------------- |
Posted By: kellerexpress
Date Posted: March 03 2012 at 7:32pm
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Saw this tank this mornIng, very nice set-up. Sps looked super healthy, will be so sweet as it fills in! ------------- IM 30L Kessil A160we x2 |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: March 04 2012 at 12:56pm
Thanks for the kind words! It was nice meeting you. I'll have to come check out your tank soon. ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: kellerexpress
Date Posted: March 04 2012 at 3:35pm
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Anytime ------------- IM 30L Kessil A160we x2 |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: January 09 2013 at 3:19pm
 I haven't updated my thread in awhile. Here are some pics ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: January 09 2013 at 3:35pm
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Sorry the pics kind of suck. Ill have my Photographer and good buddy Billy come over once more of my acros color up and take some nice shots. ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: January 09 2013 at 3:44pm
 I had a case of the red bug but I used interceptor and things are coloring up again. I didn't realize I even had them and couldn't figure out why my colors were so washed out. ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: February 15 2013 at 8:37pm
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Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: February 15 2013 at 8:37pm
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Made a quick video. More to come shortly. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amvDod4_ndg" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amvDod4_ndg ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: BillyC
Date Posted: February 17 2013 at 7:11am
| Nice! Your pink lemonade is taking off and looking awesome man. |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: February 17 2013 at 8:31am
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Nice video! Looking great Trevor. Love all the sps ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
Posted By: Tanuki
Date Posted: February 17 2013 at 8:48am
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Digging it. Looks great! ------------- Defending Reefscape Champion (I Think) |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: February 17 2013 at 11:28am
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Thanks guys! I'll try and make a better video with more details and better shots of the coral in HD. I'm still getting to learn how to use my GoPro better. ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: February 19 2013 at 9:53am
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