XiholdtrueX 55g Budget Build

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Hello everyone after much pondering and contemplating I have decided to build my next tank as a 55g. I know its not the ideal size to some but after much contemplating and deliberation it is the current size I would like and would fit in space allotted to it. I have 2 55g tanks which have been cleaned and were free :) so here are my future plans and equipment goals. This is purley a budget tank through and through with goals.

Currently
55g display tank
55g open sump
48 inch 4 bulb T5 fixture with 2 ati blue plus, 1 ati aquablue special and 1 ati purple plus
50lbs of dry rock cycling and another 50lbs bleach curing
Robo tank controller and power bar


Future
wooden Stand sized to accommodate future 75/90g tank
Diy pvc Hob Overflow
Return u pipe
vivo sun 800 gph return pump
2x super aquatic jvp-102a
300w eheim heater
4inch magnetic filter sock holder
instant ocean seaclone skimmer

any ideas are welcome




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