Pro-Clear 230 Rimless in-wall Build

rcrutherford44 · Oct 2, 2020

1st post, we started with a small 75g (I think) tank back in 2007 or so but I had back surgery & had to give it up. Got back into it in 2015 with a used 120g. Just installed a new Pro-Clear 230 a few months ago.
The tank is roughly 180 with a 45ish sump. I'm running 3 Ocean Revive LED's, really like them so far. Adding a Neptune controller next week.
I've just started adding a few corals, we transferred over the anemones, the live rock & 5 fish from my old tank.
Thanks for looking.

Neuratox · Oct 2, 2020

There is no way I'd be able to pay attention to the TV with that right under it

rcrutherford44 · Oct 2, 2020

That’s where we have our morning coffee!

MERKEY · Oct 2, 2020

Love it!!

Devaji · Oct 22, 2020

how do you like the tank? think about getting one for a fish only set up.
did you just get the tank or stand too?

Miguel Negron · Oct 22, 2020

Beautiful set up!

rcrutherford44 · Oct 23, 2020

Devaji said:
how do you like the tank? think about getting one for a fish only set up.
did you just get the tank or stand too?

We have both. Love it. Stand matches our house perfectly. Came with sump also. Highly recommended it

Devaji · Oct 23, 2020

rcrutherford44 said:
We have both. Love it. Stand matches our house perfectly. Came with sump also. Highly recommended it

its tempting me for sure. but I was/am leaning towards an 8 footer for the fish only. but I like the stand and it would fit my house better. hmmm

any updated photos your tanks?

rcrutherford44 · Oct 23, 2020

Here’s a few. I need to work on my picture game with my iPhone. Not very good with filters!

Devaji · Oct 23, 2020

thanks for the update man
is that the same tank just different sides? running it as a peninsula?

rcrutherford44 · Oct 23, 2020

Devaji said:
thanks for the update man
is that the same tank just different sides? running it as a peninsula?

Yes, same tank. The side where you can see the whole thing is in our great room. The other side is our kitchen. We cut out the wall, put in a new header & replaced the drywall giving it a "window" look. Still need to finish painting the kitchen side.

Devaji · Oct 23, 2020

rcrutherford44 said:
Yes, same tank. The side where you can see the whole thing is in our great room. The other side is our kitchen. We cut out the wall, put in a new header & replaced the drywall giving it a "window" look. Still need to finish painting the kitchen side.

nice I have a red sea 650 peninsula that is going to be a room divider.
in your option do you think the pro start 230 would be big enough for a fish only tank?

tank is looking good buddy!

rcrutherford44 · Oct 23, 2020

Our tank is pretty big. It's 72" x appox. 24". I think the tank itself is 180 gallons. Should be able to fit a lot of fish!

Thank.

Aaronhome27 · Nov 2, 2020

How long did it take for you to get your tank. I ordered my 230 kit in June! Still have not received it. I've been told 4 times it's shipped. I was told it was held up in a shipping container in Florida before it could go to new york where it would ship to me in Florida. Weren't these MADE IN USA? Why is an assembled tank kit sitting in customs for weeks. I'd be fine with that but it's November now. Still nothing.

rcrutherford44 · Nov 3, 2020

Local store had them in stock. He said that he normally goes through about 1 semi load of these a year, but he had done probably 4 loads of them just through June. With people locked down, guess the hobby took off.