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We discussed this when we originally were planning to have this as a formal contest to judge. It just wasn't something that would have been easy to judge. Instead it is simply a exhibition for us to share with each other. So it opens it up for everyone to get creative and just have fun with it.

Let's goooooo!!! I was thinking of doing the same thing. Haaa haaa.

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I am not sure what you're asking? To be able to include your existing build into the exhibition? Or own a bunch of extra equipment to start a new build? If it's the latter, I referenced this in the guidelines "If you are using misc equipment you have laying around, please disclose the initial...

I posted a link above for you. But here it is again. It's on sale and you can use a coupon...

Attention BAR Members! Are you ready to test your reefing and budgeting skills in a friendly competition?! This is your chance to show off, earn bragging rights, and even win some prizes! Get creative and think of a way to join the fun of creating an amazing budget reef tank! This challenge...

@Invictus I'll join Marcos for this slot.

Yup! That's what I do too. I get the larger bag on sale and with coupons, I am out of the door for probably 50-60% off normal price.

I get mine from the craft store when they have it on sale and when I have a good coupon. You can get a giant bag of it for super cheap. I use the Poly-Fil

I have seen those. I just hadn't ordered one yet. I use filter floss in lots of my tanks. Normally after a WC and then I just yank it out after a couple days. I added a bunch last night and it's already made that area very quiet and cleaning up the sand cloud.

I played around with the water level with the adjustable baffle. Added a bunch more water and tried to figure out my max and min water level. The skimmer manufacturer recommends 6.5" water level. So I may leave the baffle at the lowest setting. We'll see how that ends up. So after I marked off...

That is the metric to standard adapter. If I did use some type of tubing, I would still be reducing to 1" for the sump inlet. The sump inlet is 1" When I get the drain dialed in, I'm getting no air bubbles or gurgling which is great. I close the valve all the way and allow the pipe to fill...

This is the way it proceeded with this setup. @PjFish get your popcorn ready! ;) And for those with plumbing OCD... ahem @RandyC , please look away! LOL I was getting some additional advice offline also from @Srt4eric about the plumbing. Adding the slightly larger sump, it made things a little...

Time to vote BAR! Thank you to everyone that submitted an image! Good luck!