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Awesome tank

I just wondering what salt are u using?


thanks
Thanks. I have always used Reef Crystals in this tank. :)



STUNNING!!! I watched the videos over and over many times...
Thank you. 1smile1

you can sub on my YouTube for the latest uploaded vids. :bigsmile:
 
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I've said it before, and I'll say it again... Awesome tank man! Congrats!
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Thanks again man. I'm really looking forward what you come up with, with your tank. 1smile1


as of right now, this tank will be in "cruise control". I'm testing out a few ideas about the BTA's that didn't make it for me. since I never really determined what caused them to not make it. I have a few theories that hopefully I can prove in the coming months by not doing too much with the tank so the parameters are somewhat consistent. I hope one of my theories is wrong though.
 

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Thanks! I'm just taking my build slowly and patiently. I hope what I do works out. :) My wife is very picky!

You definitely got my interest peaked with the BTA issues... I hope you get it worked/figured out, bro!

I have owned RBTA's before and I know they can be finicky. Some folks simply can't keep them, no matter what they do; so kudos to you for your creation.

I have a buddy with a ritteri tank... man... you 'nem guys are crazy to me. :D
 

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Thanks! I'm just taking my build slowly and patiently. I hope what I do works out. :) My wife is very picky!

You definitely got my interest peaked with the BTA issues... I hope you get it worked/figured out, bro!

I have owned RBTA's before and I know they can be finicky. Some folks simply can't keep them, no matter what they do; so kudos to you for your creation.

I have a buddy with a ritteri tank... man... you 'nem guys are crazy to me. :D
oh a Ritteri (Mag)... how I wish I can find a nice clone locally. even then, I think I would be scared to mix any other kind of nem along with my BTA's. but I know Rev has an awesome one with his BTA's. :)

let's just say that if my theory is right, my tank's color will change dramatically.
 
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Congrats Marvin. Your tank has always been amazing!! Nice writeup by the way, it was great to read more about your tank.
Thank you. I also enjoy reading other people's spotlights coz of the write ups. it's amazing how we get introduced in this hobby. it doesn't take much to get hooked. ;)


Wow, amazing as usual.
Thanks Martin. 1smile1
 
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adding updated pics...



added 11-04-2012.. new BTA morph. really like the orange tips on this one.
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Right side BTA's and clowns
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Left side BTA's and clowns
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VID -- 1080p available

[video=youtube;tA_b3_-aBZY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tA_b3_-aBZY[/video]
 

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here's the other pics that only had 5 bulbs on (4 Blue+ & 1 Fiji Purple). in the middle of me taking pics, the 2 BlueSp turned off. LoL


BIG MAMA

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BIG MAMA & BIG BOY, cuddling before lights out in their favorite spot. they're also cleaning in this area for the past few days

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with ARROW, the ever so supporting young male that's been with this group for a while

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Bubbly BTA's! I dunno why mine are more bubbly than some. even my big ones (8"+) are bubbly, esp when more blue lights are on.

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Another great update...... The vid is great, iPhone 4S ennnnh ;) I have it as well and wish I could get true 1080p HD video from it. I'm waiting to do a video until I get the GoPro Hero3 as my video skills need all the help they can get lol ;)
 

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