Getting things back to the build, here is a new picture. The tile grout in the filter room has been sealed, the sump stands are done, the Reef Octopus has been assembled, and the new Mag12 has found its home.
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Finding a glass shop near me that will cut my baffles has been a real pain. I found a couple online places that would do it but they wanted about $60 for 3 pieces once S/H is added in. Being that I see many people online talking about local shops doing for them for MUCH cheaper, I was not willing to pay that much. Then I started to call around. First shop said $100 minimum order. Second shop said $125 minimum order. Finally the third places I called said they would cut me 3 pieces for $10/ea. While still more than what I have heard others paid, it still seemed down-right reasonable compared to everything else I had found so I said yes. That was over a week ago, and he still hasn't actually gotten around to doing it. [smilie=sadsmile.gif]
In other news, I bought a used AC3 from rckrzy1 (Thanks again for shipping it so I didn't have to drive across the metroplex for it!), and I have some new probes, a bucket of Instant Ocean, a Seachem Marine Basic Multi Test kit, and a couple other misc items on order from Marine Depot. I believe I am quickly approaching $1k spent with them on this build. [smilie=lipssealed.gif]
As I go over my list of things I will need to get things up and running, I think that I am down to heaters, sand, and rock. I am leaning toward running a pair of Jager 125w heaters, and I am considering dry rock and sand from Macrorocks. I am open to advice on both.
