jguerin88’s 80 gallon rimless shallow reef build

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ok this is going to be a long journey i’m closing on my new house on the 23rd of this month and have been piecing together stuff ahead of tank.

let’s start with equipment puchased

80 gallon rimless reef ready deep blue tank
deep blue stand
3 ai hydra 26hd with flex mounts
bubble magus curve 7
auto aqua smart ato
eshopps ato reservoir
jebao dcp return pump
inkbird temp controller
finnex titanium 300watt heaters x2
apex classic
mp40qd
clear view tsunami lid
custom 40 gallon breeder sump
80 lbs carib sea life rock
60 lbs crushed aragonite dry rock
bulk reef supply unions , check valve for return , gate valve , red brs pvc schedule 40 plumbing 3/4 inch for return , 1inch for drain
marine depot 6 stage rodi
amazon tds meter
ocean box designs frag racks
full hanna checker set
2 little fishes veg mag
flipper mag
 
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should be gettin her setup and wet by the end of april , waiting for the tank /stand to arrive at the store and a few items coming via fedex and ups .

going to cycle the tank with existing live rock and bio spira . this isn’t my first tank and def won’t be my last i have 10-13 yrs under my belt in this hobby and happily learning everyday . goals for the tank will be mixed reef.
 
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potential stocking list
my current designer clowns
current dracula goby
current 6line
blood red fire shrimp
skunk cleaner
hermits
snails
and as much coral i can stack in without being divorced hahah

potential add ins

melanurus wrasse
convict tang ,purple tang , orpossibly baby naso or baby powder blue (only if i can find small enough and will sell or trade after it matures )
(lubbocks wrasse
ruby head fairy wrasse
mystery wrasse ) these arnt set in stone still researching compatibility
magnificent fox face
flame angel (i’m not reef safe per say but tons of youtubers have them in their reef tanks and have me second guessing what i’ve read )

open to suggestions . obviously i won’t add all these fish just a few i like
 
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some progress pics , having an electrician come in to install an exhaust vent for humidity issues and then will hopefully get her wet

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2 r&r 4 inch media cups added to sump
also just ordered 2 8x4x4 marine pure blocks
and 3 black 3dreefing v4 diffusers
 
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Following! All these shallow tanks driving me crazy waiting to finalize mine!
the top down view is going to be nuts on the tank perfect height i’m so excited this has been one of my dream dims tank for awhile , wish it was like 69-72 long but maybe next time
 
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waiting for a rasta torch , yellow tip green stem torch , juicy fruit torch and a leopard wrasse to show up sometime this week
 

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