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It's here! The stand alone is a beast. I'm surprised I was able to get it inside on my own. Leveling it out with some shims for a minor adjustment and then letting the carpet settle.
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I've been quiet I know but I've been paying off the tank and stand. These things are expensive! But I'm happy to announce that I placed an order with SynergyReef for their 26" sump and 5gal ATO. I'm really excited for this and will share any pictures if provided. Just a countdown of 3 weeks until it arrives.
 
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I actually went with their filter sock version. Vanessa was very helpful in answering all my questions and said that they can make a CL version of the 26". So I got that and the ATO container in storm cloud. Very excited for it but I know it'll be awhile yet.
 
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I actually went with their filter sock version. Vanessa was very helpful in answering all my questions and said that they can make a CL version of the 26". So I got that and the ATO container in storm cloud. Very excited for it but I know it'll be awhile yet.
What is "CL version"?
 
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BIG DAY!

Well okay the big day was earlier this week but I was out on vacation so it doesn't count. And then I had to go back to work so this is the first time I can actually start writing this up. So it's like the big day when in fact it isn't.

It all started with a box.
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Then you open the box....and bam!

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New sump. She is a beauty.

Here is it "installed" in the sump. Plumbing will come later, once I have the return pump.
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There will be a matching ATO container but Synergy was a bit delayed in making those.
 
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Things left to buy before the transfer:

  • MP40QDw
  • Return Pump (Vectra S1 is the current winner on this)
  • Screen top (I suck a DIY generally so I want something nice)
  • and ... I may need a new dosing pump one of the heads on my jebao unit is not pumping accurately.
 
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Also today due to the Saltwateraquarium.com having an open box item, I was able to purchase the Varios-4 return pump at about $80 off retail price. This wasn't the original choice of return pump but I can't pass up that deal. I didn't like the Vectra S1 that much better to pay an extra $80.

Now just need the ATO (Neptune) and MP40QDw before we can start getting serious about a time frame for the transfer.
 

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Also today due to the Saltwateraquarium.com having an open box item, I was able to purchase the Varios-4 return pump at about $80 off retail price. This wasn't the original choice of return pump but I can't pass up that deal. I didn't like the Vectra S1 that much better to pay an extra $80.

Now just need the ATO (Neptune) and MP40QDw before we can start getting serious about a time frame for the transfer.
What's your thoughts on saltwateraquarium

I was looking at their site yesterday. They have grade A davinci clowns on sale like $100 off around grade C price. Can't understand why
 
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What's your thoughts on saltwateraquarium

I was looking at their site yesterday. They have grade A davinci clowns on sale like $100 off around grade C price. Can't understand why
I've only ever used them for dry goods. There is nothing wrong with those but I'm very skeptical about where I buy my fish from.

But if it works out then it works out. Most people I know would get it if they were the actual fish for sale
 
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