IN WALL 40/40=80 GAL BOXED FISH

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Drilled holes in the bottom of display tank. will be adding two at the top back panel for over flow. using magnetic check valves to prevent back flow just incase return pump ever fail. still working out the sump area as it maybe larger than 40 gal. refugium it self will be 10/20 gallon,: bio media will be 10 gallon and skimmer area.ill be starting with dry rock in the main display with caribsea arag-alive Bahamas oolite sand. in the refugium will have 1 large live rock with algae growth.



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started out with a basic tank and added the features I like from the more expensive tanks. picture framed glass is top fav. DIY has kept my interest in the hobby long term. working on the sump and attaching all of the tech to the walls before building the outer wall next



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ran into a little issue with the UV plumbing size. still working on the tech. tomorrow will be filling the tank completely, today was a mini test run making sure no leaks. then designing wall panels.



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finally got to the water test. have to drain it again and level the front of the support out as the water is putting more pressure on the front glass



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bad start on this build. the tank cracked after I tried to lift it to be leveled better. straight through the bottom panel. sucks. going to get another tank tomorrow. ill try and save some plumbing. alot can happen in one day. 😩



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new tank is up, waiting for silicone to dry full before plugging the sump back in. I can make tanks all day. NOOO NOT REALLY!!!😆



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a couple 6-7 heads sun xod torches (deeper gold when seen in person) ending with some torch green tips. making a list of corals and fish to throw in this baby tomorrow




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powder blue tang
female anthias
purple tang with white tail

coral/testers :

rose tip anemone
venom favia.

plan on adding a true yellow tang as my last fish to this system, maybe a achilles tang as well if I come across one



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