Innovative Marine 50EXT build

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Just wanted to document progress of this tank build. Life has gotten too busy and I have downsized greatly over the past 6 months (stand alone frag tank was the first to go). This 50ext used to be plumbed into my display and was used for acro frags, but will be my only tank in a few weeks.

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New stand is built, but still need to make doors and paint everything. Decided to go with a Trigger Platinum 26 for the sump and will keep using the 8 bulb ATI fixture over it

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Finally got around to moving some rock over from the 180 and plumbing the sump. Lots of work left, but at least it’s going
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Transferred the remaining livestock from the 180 this evening. I’ll more than likely rearrange the right side to make more spots for acros

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WHICH PART OF YOUR SETUP IS HARDEST TO REACH OR REMOVE FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE?

  • Glass behind or beside the tank

    Votes: 10 23.8%
  • Powerheads or wavemakers

    Votes: 3 7.1%
  • Sump or rear filtration chambers

    Votes: 5 11.9%
  • Skimmer or other filtration equipment

    Votes: 4 9.5%
  • Overflow or plumbing

    Votes: 8 19.0%
  • Lights or lids

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Mine is pretty easy to access!

    Votes: 11 26.2%
  • Other—tell us what I missed

    Votes: 1 2.4%
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