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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 as well.
Ended up grabbing an 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!
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 as well.
Ended up grabbing an 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!