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This goal for this tank will be as a peninsula against a while wall. I've always enjoyed this over a black background, as it seems to make it feel more like you are swimming in the ocean/the fish are floating. This was the largest tank I could fit through my basement door, and while still large I will be keeping relatively smaller sized fish (ie juveniles) and can re-home if any get too large too fast. I may be adding some soft corals or anemones as I go, but with the expectation that nothing will last. Open to all feedback/suggestions/stocking list ideas.

Stocking List (with more to be added):
- Triggerfish:
Huma, Niger, and maybe Clown
- Angelfish: Flame, Emperor, Regal, Magestic
- Butterfly's: Pearlscale, maybe Threadfin or Racoon
- Other: Moorish Idol, Quoyi Parot Fish
- Clownfish: Maroon pair
- Tangs: Purple Tang, Yellow Tang, Convict, Sailfin, Blue Hippo, and maybe


Equipment:
- Tank
: Planet Aquariums 215g standard 73x25x30
- Overflow: Modular Marine 1200gph Overflow
- Stand: DIY white cabinet
- Lights: 61" Aquatic Life T5 Hybrid fixture with Kessil's
- Controler: Neptune Apex EL
- Sump: Trigger Saphire 34
- Rock: TBD
- Sand: CaribSea Special Grade
- UV Sterilizer: Lifegard 120w (if needed)
- Ozone Generator: Ozotech Poseidon 200 (if needed)
- Skimmer: TBD
- Heaters: BRS Titanium for grounding & Eheim Jaeger
- Return Pump: TBD
- Wavemakers: Jebao CP-120's
- Battery Backup: EcoFlow River 2
- Kalk Reactor: Avast Marine K1 Kalk Stirrer (if needed)
- Dosing Pump: BRS 1.1 mL dosing pump (if needed)
- Auto Top Off: Tunze 3155 Osmolator


Latest Tank Shot (7/20/24):
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Started the stand with 2x8's as the main supports for the frame. Next steps are to frame the tank in/work on the cabinetry. I plan to do three doors on the front and trim around the edges, and hoping to take my time on it
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Stand is looking great!
 
The stand turned out great!
 
I really like this it looks spectacular and you did an amazing job building that stand!!
 

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