240 Gallon Mixed Reef

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Hey all!

I’ve been a long time member, I had left the hobby about 5 years ago, but now I’m back!

I wanted to start with something small but that did not last long, lol.
I started with a 65gallon redsea. It’s been doing amazing, I had thoughts of going bigger but just didn’t want to make the move yet…. Until I realized my buddy selling his 240g that he had purchased from Crystal Dynamics here in Oceanside when they were still around.

Even though I wish the tank was wider, I honestly couldn’t pass on the deal.
The tank is 8’x2’x2’

I’ll take more pictures of the equipment when I get back home






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Cool - good luck with the build! If you’re planning to keep the bottom area exposed, colored PVCs would look awesome. If not, put white wood panels to hide all the equipment. I vote for the latter ;)
 

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Definitely can't pass up that deal. That's a dream tank.

What are you going with for lighting?
 
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Cool - good luck with the build! If you’re planning to keep the bottom area exposed, colored PVCs would look awesome. If not, put white wood panels to hide all the equipment. I vote for the latter ;)

I think I’m going with white cabinets to cover up unless it looks like yours then I’d leave it exposed haha
 
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Nice man cave! If that's the permanent spot for the tank I'd move the TV and the white decorative panels. Cleaner background.
yessir the t.v and panels are coming out this weekend. Who needs a tv right? Haha
Definitely can't pass up that deal. That's a dream tank.

What are you going with for lighting?
I really wanted radions but the setup came with 3 new Kessil Ap9x, and I’ve never given kessil a shot, so here’s my chance lol.
 
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The rock is almost ready to build! I actually bought some structures that are already build which I’ll be using and I’ll end up building 3 structures of my own.

I’m thinking for the left side portion of the tank it will be all LPS (mainly torches) but I’ll have some mushrooms hammers and more, the rest of the tank will be sps. Things change but for now that’s where I’d have placement. I’ll probably build my rock work with that in mind
 
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Those bounce mushrooms are like aiptasias. They spread like wildfire so you should give them to me ;)
Oh man… you might be right. Ok heading your way haha


There’s nothing wrong with kessils, you are off to a great start.
I heard their shimmer is unbeatable, and I believe once I finally give them a shot who knows they might become my favorite
 
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I have not built the other structures yet, but I bought these structures that I will be including into the final product (most likely just one side lol) and I figured I’d spread them apart just for now so it looks full and I can get the feel that it’s getting closer haha
 

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