265 Gal Build/Update 5/6/11

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  1. bluetang08

    bluetang08 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Im curious where you found this tank I cant seem to find a 265 that is wider than it is tall most are 84x24x30
     
    bluetang08, Nov 20, 2010
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  2. anpgp

    anpgp Dragon Wrasse

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    Looking good so far. Can't wait to see it finished. Just curious but how much do you think the whole tank will weigh with the water, sand, and rock in?
     
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  3. Tropical Addict

    Tropical Addict Bubble Tip Anemone

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    We got it from a guy who bought a coral frag from us, he had it specially made. Poor guy can't really see and down graded to a 100 gal and wanted it off his hands. Was an awesome deal and GREAT find!

    OMG I don't even know. I plan on putting quite a bit of live rock in there. Once the live rock is done being added I'll try and add it all up.
     
    Tropical Addict, Nov 20, 2010
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  4. LCP136

    LCP136 Sailfin Tang

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    Good luck. You'll really be able to have some fun with that tank size once you get it going.
     
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  5. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Looking good, keep on plugging along, can't wait for it to get wet.
     
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  6. asonitez

    asonitez Plankton

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    How are you going to light this tank?
     
    asonitez, Nov 20, 2010
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  7. Tropical Addict

    Tropical Addict Bubble Tip Anemone

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    We've added water and rock! The pump and skimmer are running great. There is currently 160 lbs of live rock, and 220 lbs of sand in there. Once the tank clears we'll start setting up the aqua scape. We'll also be adding more rock down the road. Our next move is to start building the stand and canopy to hide the ugly metal stand. As far as lighting goes we're still trying to decide. Since it's going to be a reef we want something nice. ;D
     

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  8. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Congrats on the birth of your tank. looks good
     
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  9. doylef4i

    doylef4i Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Very nice.
     
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  10. dellyjoe

    dellyjoe Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    wow looking good.
    hey btw are you guys going to be building a canopy for that tank. i really think you need it. it would make it look 2x better.
     
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