Sonny's Rimless Shallow Reef.
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13threefmaniac
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Another build thread that i somehow managed to miss. You've inspired me to go with the simple, less is more approach. Extremely impressive setup considering its simplicity and lack of all the usual bells and whistles(having said that i'm a bit of an equipment junkie and i can't seem to live without it) that normally go along with having a beautiful reef tank. Looking forward to the next update with lots of pics hopefully. What camera are you using btw?
143gadgets
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Looks awesome Sonny! looking forward to the updated pics. You make me want to try and get T5s. 
skyrne_isk
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Not to hijack the thread (apologies Sonny), but been following along here for a while now and I have to concur about T5's and coloring of SPS. I have ALWAYS been a MH, and still run my 400W 14K, but after following this build and seeing the T5's I decided to add them to what I am running as supplemental. Only two weeks ago I added 48" 4X54W fixture - got it for 100 bucks! (running ATI's: Front --Blue Plus, Pro-Color, 10K, Actinic) on to my 75G and have already seen the same thing happen to SPS (I am also the proud owner of an "always been poop brown acro" and numerous other blues, purples that have been coloring up with the T5s. And no it's not that they merely appear another color under different lighting. Since I kept the 400W MH running I can flip the T5s off and check the colors under the old lights so I have a fair comparison. I won't give up my MH (I like the rippling too much!) but T5s are just less "peaky" in terms of spectral output and allow to emphasize specific spectrums of light with the bulbs offered. I am going to have to start my own thread and show you the before and after. So thanks for the inspiration Sonny!
stunreefer
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Good to see you back around Sunny! Love to see some pics if you get time... I'm sure everything looks fantastic
143gadgets
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I was gonna say welcome back, until you added the comment about your T5s.
BTW...
WELCOME BACK!!!!!
BTW...
WELCOME BACK!!!!!
asnatlas
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13699401#post13699401 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Lagger
Hi Sunny,
What #/model nanostreams are u using for flow? Do you feel it is adequate for sps?
I have same size tank so looking for suggestions. Thanks
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12999647#post12999647 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SunnyX
Water Movement
Ehiem 1260 for Return pump
2 Modded Tunze 6025 Nano Streams
1 Un-modded Tunze 6025 Nano Stream
2 Un-modded Tunze 6045’s Nano Streams
I may end up modding the rest of the Tunzes. The current 6025’s that are modded put out an amazing amount of flow. The new tank must look as natural as possible so I plan on strategically placing all pump so that they are out of sight. It should be a fun little challenge.
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