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So I just paid my 50% deposit on my custom built 5 foot tank and sump, plus also organised the acrylic guy to make up my dividers for a perfect fit, now all I have to do in the mean time is start getting everything else ready like getting my soil and lights

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BlueBolts Shrimp Guru

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That's awesome.... Know the excitement ! Time to research read and ask questions etc, in readiness for the day the tank arrives to your home.

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Eeeeeeeeeekk! I'm getting excited just reading about it, I always love the anticipation of getting a new tank. As BB said, ask heaps of questions, research lots & do it right from the start. :victorious:

You should be getting this feeling soon BB when you start your new rack, hahaha :smiley_simmons:

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The missus might not be happy either still havent told her about this tank haha normally I just go get it and set it up before she wakes up

I go by the philosophy of dont ask for permission ask for forgiveness :) (its worked so far with the other tanks)

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Haha my old boss told me that theory, excited for you and looking forward to pics.

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It is a good theory but I no 1 day it will turn around haha..

there will most definitely be pics as it all happens :)

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The wait is killing you bb how do you think I feel haha just waiting on the glazier im hoping he wont be to much longer..

In the mean time any suggestion on lighting and substrate for it

the specs are

L - 5 foot

W- 1.8 foot

H - 1.5 foot

I was thinking benibachi for the substrate but lighting im not sure about at all

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What type of shrimp do you plan on keeping? The Up Aqua Z series lights are awesome & cheap to run, great price too! :victorious:

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At the moment I have cherries, chocolates, rili and ninjas, was thinking of getting into some crystals next

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If you are going to move into crystals then I would definitely suggest getting Benibachi, I have about 8-10cm deep, the PH is about 5.6 & my crystals love it! :victorious:

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