250 Build (New Fish/rockwork- with pictures!)

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  1. tom.n.day

    tom.n.day Eyelash Blennie

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    So here it is, I am putting together a 250g penninsula style display tank with a 90 gallon sump. It will be a FOWLR and I currently have a Goldrim Tang, Harlequin Tusk (Aus), Pakistani butterflyfish and a Picasso trigger for the tank for livestock (soon to be sitting in my 100 gallon). I ordered 160 lbs of Dry sand from Marco Rocks (fine) and have 400 gallons worth of salt coming (i/o). I will be reusing my Warner Marine skimmer for the time being and looking to upgrade to a Vertex. Lighting will start with my 2 boost mu leds and move into a DIY system. I plan to re-use the 190lbs of live rock from my 100 gallon to make a minimalist aquascape. Here is the first of many photos!
     

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  2. jkat21

    jkat21 Bangghai Cardinal

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    Sounds pretty cool. Following.
     
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  3. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    That's great!

    Aren't you in Florida? No basements, concrete slab floor, right?
     
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  4. Camkha1234

    Camkha1234 Great Blue Whale

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    Looks good so far :)
     
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  5. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    no hes in Montana but don't worry, he has renter's insurance.
     
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  6. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    Drool.

    What a fantastic setup - well integrated with the house too. Congrats!
     
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  7. DBOSHIBBY

    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

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    Awesome! Ill be following.
     
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  8. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    Looks really, really nice Tom! That it's going to be a FO sounds great!
     
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  9. exactlyobp

    exactlyobp Giant Squid

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    NICE! I cant wait to see it in person! Prolly Alex and I would fit...
     
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  10. tom.n.day

    tom.n.day Eyelash Blennie

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    Great idea Shin, lets put Alex in the tank! A few fish came today....


    I also had the opportunity to add a bonded pair of Hawaiin butterflyfish at a very discounted rate- wasn;t specifically what I was looking for but I couldn;t pass on the deal.

    Anyone know if they will mess with my established Pakistani butterfly?
     

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