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    Mike’s Waterbox 35.2 AIO

    I’ve actually been chatting with UC last day or two. He’s got a lot of corals on my wish list! I’m on a buying freeze until the CT frag swap on March 1 :)
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    Mike’s Waterbox 35.2 AIO

    Haha I know all about that! If it makes you feel any better, I was hot for a Dracula goby. I waited a few weeks for one to turn up before getting the yasha. Literally the next day, NY Aquatic posted dozens of Draculas smh.
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    Mike’s Waterbox 35.2 AIO

    So far so good! Thanks guys! Good taste! The yasha/pistol combo is definitely my favorite part of the tank.
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    Mike’s Waterbox 35.2 AIO

    …and because it didn’t feel right not to mention them, here are two of my favorite fish that call the tank home
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    Mike’s Waterbox 35.2 AIO

    Here’s kinda where we’re at, as of a few weeks ago. I’ve always loved torches, so it was only right that they take center stage. Whether it was good timing, or plain old good luck, I was able to get my hands on some super nice ones. From left to right, FCA Avalanche HG, Reefco blue tip, FCA 24k...
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    Mike’s Waterbox 35.2 AIO

    Despite being a relatively simple system, I found myself with a bird’s nest of wires and chaos under the stand. I took some time to tidy up, but not go overboard where servicing equipment became a nightmare.
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    Mike’s Waterbox 35.2 AIO

    The scape itself is actually some real deal Tonga branch rock I had bought a few years ago. I always loved the aesthetic and watched its availability fade away. When a big pile popped up for sale, I couldn’t resist, knowing one day I’d be here. I supplemented the Tonga with some established rock...
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    Mike’s Waterbox 35.2 AIO

    What’s up guys? Spoke to a few of you at the Flemington frag swap a few weeks ago, so figure I’d pay my dues and see what the club is all about! I’m a long time freshwater guy (and actively involved with the North Jersey Aquarium Society). I love local fish clubs and am excited to watch this...
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    WTB: Zoas/SPS/LPS in Northern NJ

    I'm looking to pick up some frags in north NJ. I'm looking to pretty zoas and palys, nice SPS, frogspawn, gold torch, hammers, etc. If its cool and you've got some reasonably priced...hit me up via PM.
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    Mike's 40 Breeder

    Here's my frag rack. I'm going to be gluing all of these guys down this weekend and ditch the rack from the display. And a FTS while we're at it. Don't mind the dirty glass or shrimp molt caught in the Koralia
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    Mike's 40 Breeder

    If that's all you're trying to do, I would just run a 4 bulb T5 light, basic refugium (I can help you build one), and no skimmer. You'll be fine for everything but SPS, IMO. I feel your pain. My rock took almost 2 weeks to get here :(
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    Mike's 40 Breeder

    ...and a crappy iPhone video from today to wrap things up. http://youtu.be/-lb6feF5AwA I just started testing/dosing today. Here's where things get crazy!
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    Mike's 40 Breeder

    Update time!
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    WTB: SPS in Northern NJ

    BUMP! I'm still looking. If anyone has any small frags that won't break my bank, I'm in the market!
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    Mike's 40 Breeder

    New skimmer is rockin! And a crappy iPhone video of my Yasha goby. He's got quite the personality these days. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ce_7tBD5XEA
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