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    blange3's 180 upgrade

    The great circle of aquarium life!
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    blange3's 180 upgrade

    Resurrecting my tank upgrade thread to show my latest upgrade, which some of you might call a downgrade. I am retiring from my job next week and simplifying my life and cutting expenses and so... I'm announcing my retirement from reefkeeping and saltwater aquariums. Here is my now sumpless...
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    Mnat and NikkiT's 180g build

    I have some VHO end caps if you would like! :)
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    If you don't have a clue - at least have a plan!

    Thanks Paul, I've been accused of being a 'Moonie' before!
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    If you don't have a clue - at least have a plan!

    Thanks, retirement is on the horizon so I may get more active again. Recently redid the 180 so I might resurrect my tale of the tank thread.
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    If you don't have a clue - at least have a plan!

    Wow! A post after 11 years and I wasn't around to respond!
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    Welcome To NJRC! Take a minute to introduce yourself

    Talking about coming and going, the trains are down so I can redo the benchwork, which I'm planning on starting soon! While it's down I'm painting the basement, upgraded the lighting and new train shelving will will the back wall. I know all these posts are worthless without pictures.!
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    Welcome To NJRC! Take a minute to introduce yourself

    Hello again! I introduced myself way back on page 3 in 2006 and I have come and gone on this forum throughout the years. The kids are way grown up and now I'm known as Grampy in the family and plan on retiring later this year.. Just reworked my 180 and when I get inspired I'll update my ancient...
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    Thinking of getting back in.

    Hey Mark, I'm like Katspaw, every couple of years I come back and say hi! Hope all is well! Didn't mean to steal Ed's thread, he was always a big help to me!
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    Thinking of getting back in.

    Still kick'n and still using your stock tank!
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    Thinking of getting back in.

    Yep, the 180 is still going but not in the greatest shape in the moment. I need to retire my T8's and that's why I was wandering the forum. How are things with the family? I'm a grandpa now and he loves fish!
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    Thinking of getting back in.

    A quick hello from one old timer to some others! Good luck Ed!
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    Remembering Bob Fenner

    One of the most memorable experiences I have had with this club was the meeting many years ago at Jenkinsons Aquarium with Bob Fenner as a guest speaker. It was a great meeting with a backstage tour of the aquarium, an informative presentation by Bob and being surrounded by good friends. But...
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    Reef Cleaners ???

    I have always used Reeftopia and never experienced the amount of doa folks are reporting with Reef Cleaners. I just got an order last week and was very happy with it.
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    Help panic mode

    I did that before the storm to make sure my power wouldn't go out! And it did not!
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