GOSKN’s 260 gallon- 84”x30”x24”

[GOSKN5]

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!

 

 

 

 

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[GOSKN5]

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!)






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[GOSKN5]

And…. Here it is today up and running… much more to come as I add fish and corals etc!




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[cpeguero]

Following along! Same dimensions as my tank, so it’ll be fun to see the different directions we go


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[YHSublime]

Tagging along, big canvas! 

[tpallas]

Nice, great idea on painting the bottom.

[lowsingle]

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

[GOSKN5]

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

Thanks! 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.


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[mattm]

Did you break everything down when you moved or do you have a tank running that you will transfer?

[GOSKN5]

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!


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[mattm]

Well isn't that exciting!  Looking forward to seeing this one grow out.

[GOSKN5]

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!










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[nburg]

That's a beautiful tang!