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    a240reef's newb reef

    So I did explore the route of a chiller. I found a drop in aqua logic used on craigslist in south san jose for $400 (retails for $950) but the chiller came without a temperature controller. My question is if it's necessary to have a controller? I've heard of some setups where the chiller will...
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    New reefer

    haha thanks. I moved from south fremont. there wasn't much there. Mermaid Aquarium called it quits and Aquatic Gallery's a whole other whale. I'll be checking out a steel tubing company next week to get my stand made. I'll post pictures in my tank journal.
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    a240reef's newb reef

    There's a good thread on RC about steel stands and coating it with primer and then truck bed liner that seems to do the trick. I'd say cost is not an issue especially after you dump $3k on AI LED lights. :bigsmile: haha The tru-vu I bought used did come with dual overflows and standpipes. The...
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    a240reef's newb reef

    I borrowed this from RYGH to organize my thoughts. BUDGET Objective: less than $10k Spent so far: $6k TANK SIZE: 150 gallon tru vu Length = 60" Width = 24" Height = 24" Used tank. Formerly Freshwater TANK STAND Currently: custom used maple stand. Target...
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    New reefer

    Thanks all for the happy greeting. I'm looking forward to making a few meetings and bringing out my reefer friends to. I've got grad school every other saturday so hopefully I won't have any schedule conflicts coming up. @yardartist: Thanks for the recommendation. I've started to browse and...
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    New reefer

    Hello All My name's Jon. I've been fascinated by this hobby for the past 6 years. Some of my favorite places are the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cal Academy of Sciences. I have a bucket list wish list which includes visiting aquariums all around the world. I've seen whale sharks in...
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