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So after shutting down my old tank and getting a new one made I've sort of started setting it up. New tank is using 10mm glass with a 10mm glass divider.

First up was the black vinyl to the back to hide the cables etc... from the front:
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This time around I want to hang my custom LED kit so I made some brackets to mount the light hanging kit:
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Water test.

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That's about all I've had time to do. I do have a problem with my 2217 classic though, it's leaking :mad: :mad: On the upside, my custom DIY intake works a treat.

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I have the same locks on my shrimp tank hahaha do u have small children by any chance ;)

LOL, yeah a 3 and 5 yr old.

Fixed one leak on the 2217, the head was filling with water and leaking out from there :( Lucky I had a spare 2217 to swap the top bit with. One more leak to go, the quick fit taps on the return hose are leaking. Same with my spares. Doh double doh!!!!

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You could always get rid of the quick fit tap & run the hose straight to the tank until you get a new one or new seals. :encouragement:

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Awesome, the only thing better then setting up a new tank, is when you put the 1st batch of shrimps in......what shrimps are going in ?

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Managed to get a little time to do some more on this setup. My 2217 is fully operational again, got a new O-ring for the quick release tap which slowed down the leak but not stop it. Changed out the top part with another spare and all the leaks have now stopped. :rockon:

Tonight I installed the Makers LED hanging kit onto the quick connect tubes.

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All level, that's a bonus. :rofl:
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First resident:
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Coming a long a treat Nogi. Wish you had started this thread before I placed my tanks- I forgot I needed backing on the tanks and can see through them but will be fixed soon. Love those tanks they are a nice size.

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Great setup & the new residents look stunning!! Great work!!

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Nice looks good.If you want me to go through the blue/ blacks and find some blue ones let me know.You can come and get them IF YOU BRING YOUR CAMERA.

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Nice shots dude, spewing we didn't get a chance to have a macro 101 at the BBQ, looks like you scored well. :happydance:

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