JCM's 45g cubish tank

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Unfortunately?, there is not much build to document. It's a rimless 45g tank. The stand is from the jbj, but painted to match our mid century decor. It's rockin' an AI hydra26 light, and a vortech mp10. Roughly 25 pounds of live rock and an inch of sand. A couple weeks ago i added a seachem tide 55 filter because I was sick of the surface film that develops. I hate the look of the filter on the tank but I enjoy the clean surface.

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Here's a couple top down shots from today.

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Few more random pics from today. The tank is mostly zoas and LPS. A added a few acro's just to see how they'd do. A couple look good, a couple not so much.

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The tank measures 24" x 24" x 20". Current stocklist
- 2 clownfish
- purple firefish
- lawnmower blenny
- tail spot blenny
- longnose hawkish
- baby yellow tang
- cleaner shrimp
- bristle starfish
- 1 red legged hermit
- 2 cerith snails

Yes, the tang will outgrow the tank. It was 1.5" when I got it. In another inch or two, it will be returned to my LFS.
 
Here are some pics from the left, right, front, and top. Gives an idea of the aquascape. I tried to keep it open for coral growth and swimming space. This was my first time scaping a cube, Im pretty happy with how it came out.

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HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 7 26.9%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 5 19.2%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 5 19.2%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 8 30.8%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 5 19.2%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 5 19.2%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 1 3.8%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 2 7.7%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 0 0.0%
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