Well, like the thread heading states, I'm now in the ownership of a 240 (96x24x24) acrylic tank!!!! This is a tank I've only dreamed of, and after I advised the wife that I would combine ALL my systems into this one (125 Mixed reef, 120 FOWLR, 29 Bio), she said go for it. :xd: So, $850 later, the previous owner decided to deliver it! Whether or not this was a good price, I couldn't pass it up. The sytem has a center overflow w/ 2 inch drains, and 6 additional holes (1" to 1.5") for a closed loop system. The stand is a diy made from multiple 2x4's and 2x6's. Very strong build and weighs as much as the tank!
Here is what I start working on as of now to get this ready to swap my 125 over:
...the black back is bubbling in some spots inside the system. Kinda looks like old tint on a car window. Not sure of why, but any ideas?
...the front panel has fine (and I mean fine) scratches and swirls. It appears that these were made from a glass magnet cleaner. Polishing (need ANY input)
...Plumbing. Not sure if I'm leaning towards a closed loop system to go along with the sump pump yet. All this will lead to the 55 sump.
...buying new substrate. Leaning towards reef flakes, but just want something that will be nice and not become a sand storm.
...finally switching over all live stock and rock.Hoping to make this my sps, tang, and wrasse system.
More will follow as I continue. Enjoy the quick phone pic I snapped prior to sun down.
Here is what I start working on as of now to get this ready to swap my 125 over:
...the black back is bubbling in some spots inside the system. Kinda looks like old tint on a car window. Not sure of why, but any ideas?
...the front panel has fine (and I mean fine) scratches and swirls. It appears that these were made from a glass magnet cleaner. Polishing (need ANY input)
...Plumbing. Not sure if I'm leaning towards a closed loop system to go along with the sump pump yet. All this will lead to the 55 sump.
...buying new substrate. Leaning towards reef flakes, but just want something that will be nice and not become a sand storm.
...finally switching over all live stock and rock.Hoping to make this my sps, tang, and wrasse system.
More will follow as I continue. Enjoy the quick phone pic I snapped prior to sun down.