GOSKN5 June 15, 2022 Share June 15, 2022 First, I really wanted to take photos and document the whole process of getting this tank up and running… but I am horrible at doing so. I have a tendency to just jump in and go whenever I have time and don’t waste it on photos! Anyway, we just bought our new home in April and I had a great space in our finished basement for a large tank. I have always wanted something bigger than 6’ as I love watching fish swim horizontally. I started pricing and looking at various options and made a post on here as well. Ended up grabbing @kyle&amy ‘s acrylic 260 gallon. It was made by Artfully Acrylic and measures 84”x30”x24”. I sanded and buffed it, polished it up (which is a chore). Also sanded the metal stand and painted it. Moved on to the plumbing and all the other misc jobs of getting a tank going! (Again, photos would be great, but I’m impatient!) Anyway, it’s been up and running for about 3-4 weeks now and is completely cycled. I will add some additional posts with equipment and the few photos I have as well as my plans for stocking etc. Here are some of my previous tanks, I typically am heavy softie/LPS and gorgonians are my favorite corals! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOSKN5 June 15, 2022 Author Share June 15, 2022 As I said, this tank will be similar to my previous ones with heavy emphasis on soft coral, LPS, gorgonians.Right now I have 2 G6 XR15 for lighting and I know I will need another 2. Also two MP40s for flow, which I know won’t be enough.The tank is barebottom, but I painted the underside white for reflection and also illusion of sand. I plan to have a large number of small active fish, and one or two large fish (Blonde Naso for sure). Here are only a couple of the only photos I took during the process: (ignore the socks and the messy garage!)Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOSKN5 June 15, 2022 Author Share June 15, 2022 And…. Here it is today up and running… much more to come as I add fish and corals etc!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpeguero June 16, 2022 Share June 16, 2022 Following along! Same dimensions as my tank, so it’ll be fun to see the different directions we goSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime June 16, 2022 Share June 16, 2022 Tagging along, big canvas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpallas June 19, 2022 Share June 19, 2022 Nice, great idea on painting the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowsingle June 21, 2022 Share June 21, 2022 Tank is looking good, Do you plan on scraping the tank bottom to keep it clean or just let coralline algae cover the white bottom? I’ve always enjoyed your softy/ gorgonian tanks….. Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOSKN5 June 21, 2022 Author Share June 21, 2022 Tank is looking good, Do you plan on scraping the tank bottom to keep it clean or just let coralline algae cover the white bottom? I’ve always enjoyed your softy/ gorgonian tanks….. DarrenThanks! I will scrape it, at least where possible. I scrape the sides and front and bottom every couple days. Some coralline will grow in areas that are hard to reach. I will also plan to have some corals growing in some spots on the bottom. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattm August 10, 2022 Share August 10, 2022 Did you break everything down when you moved or do you have a tank running that you will transfer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOSKN5 August 10, 2022 Author Share August 10, 2022 Did you break everything down when you moved or do you have a tank running that you will transfer?Broke all down and sold it. Starting from scratch on this one! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattm August 12, 2022 Share August 12, 2022 Well isn't that exciting! Looking forward to seeing this one grow out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOSKN5 November 13, 2022 Author Share November 13, 2022 Just a few photos- have added some fish and corals. Also added a 3rd Radion G6 and a ReefMat 1200 filter roller.You can probably tell from the pics who the star of the tank is!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nburg November 22, 2022 Share November 22, 2022 That's a beautiful tang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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