The downgrade begins

Ba19Ma88

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Well it’s been a long time coming but we are finally ready to downsize. We ended up getting a really good deal on a used Elos 70. I am very excited and will be getting a light shortly. Believe it or not I got a 24” 4 Bulb ATI Powermodule for $250.00 I thought it was a typo. The guy was super and he even sent me videos of the light running and even going through the demo / test modes.

I had some left over Fiji Premium LR that I never used and I let it dry out after it was cured so we started with that. My wife swung by Love the Reef and picked me up some Aquaforest Stone Fix that I was amazed how good it worked. No more putty for me!

I will try photos of the rock scape, I am thinking about picking up a decent sized piece of Tonga Branch to create a bit more height.. I will seed the tank with some of the LR out of my 90 before it is broken down and I will pull the rock rumble out of my sump and put it into the new tank.



We are going to get a small cabinet and attach it to the L side of the tank stand that will have a door access to house all of the controls for the Doser, MP40, controllable DC Return Pump and Temperature controller.


We will be painting the stand & small side cabinet with some milk paint, (color to be determined) and we will be picking up some brushed stainless door pulls in a nautical theme for the door on the stand and cabinet.


This weekend will be spent creating a custom wall mount for the lights.
 
I can't wait to see your rock structure. I always love the ones that are cemented together like that.
 
Elos 70 is still one of my favorite. Perfect size for staying in the hobby. You'll love it!
 
Sorry for the delay I have taken a new job in Bostonnthat between my job and delaying with the lovely MBTA with the daily delays on the red and orange lines eats up 12-14 hours every day
 

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Nice! I really like that medicine cabinet idea. I can’t beleive you got that ati powermodule for $250. Incredible! I want that deal!
 
I got the tank at s really good price the guy I got it from was super nice even assisted me getting it to my house
 
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