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Hey everyone, very green newbie to reefing here. Framed up wall in new house last week to be double sided and hoping to get tank inside next weekend, long way to go yet but getting excited.

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My kind of tank !! Bigger is better !!

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Welcome to R2R and the salty world. That’s a big starter tank :)
Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.
 
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WELCOME!!! That's one heck of a way to start out in the hobby! This should be fun!
 

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