My little project 150 gallon acrylic

[tbrown]

Nope, I lied. AF-300 I think.

 

[tbrown]

It’s 36” so I think it’s the 300 but it’s sweet. You have any use for the old sump?

Not really. I've got a couple of ESHOPPS sumps. I prefer the ESHOPPS RS series sumps. I've got two of those running and a couple of wet/dry.

 

[felda001]

Not really. I've got a couple of ESHOPPS sumps. I prefer the ESHOPPS RS series sumps. I've got two of those running and a couple of wet/dry.

Figured I’d offer Im probably going to just break it down and toss it then

 

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Figured I’d offer Im probably going to just break it down and toss it then

I've got an old 30 gallon DIY sump very similar to that sitting in my backyard. I keep saying I'm going to toss it, just have been too lazy.

 

[felda001]

I've got an old 30 gallon DIY sump very similar to that sitting in my backyard. I keep saying I'm going to toss it, just have been too lazy.

lol. I took the dividers out and found melted plastic on the trim. Then saw the post on fb from a guy looking to get rid of his old sump. All in Im still under $300 on this project.

 

[tbrown]

I think I paid $110 for the RS-200 on my 125. The tank... I may have pulled it from a dumpster around 10 years ago.

 

[felda001]

I think I paid $110 for the RS-200 on my 125. The tank... I may have pulled it from a dumpster around 10 years ago.

With the skimmer and return pump it was only a bit more than that

 

[Slocke]

Following!

 

[Slocke]

I do like @Biota_Marine fish as they always take to my tanks fast and eating. Best to get them early though as they do arrive tiny.

 

[felda001]

Following!

You are always welcome. Looking forward to the wrasse suggestions

 

[felda001]

This weeks update is small because nothing much happened. Ordered some dry rock and mortar for structures

20lbs of shelf

ARK Shelf Reef Rock Dry Aquariums - Etsy

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35lbs of base

ARK White Reef Rock Dry Aquariums - Etsy

This Aquariums & Tank Decor item by AddictiveReefKeeping has 68 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Marathon, FL. Listed on Aug 2, 2024

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[Slocke]

60x24x24 will be a mixed reef with sand
Planned stock list
Captive bred
Pair of majestic angels from (might do a majestic and a regal)
Golden lined rabbit
Pair of mandarins
All of those will be from @Biota_Marine

Possibly long term
Potters Angel or Golden Angel (gorgeous but $$$$)
Trio of pink square anthias

Non captive bred
Selection of wrasses I'm sure get plenty of suggestions from the wrasse lovers thread.
Flame or longnose hawk fish

Possible but not sure
Ocellate damsel 3-5. I know nothing about this fish but they caught my eye. I'm assuming they share all the wonderful characteristics of the damsel fish that we all "love" but at least they look neat



Please make your suggestions for what I should add or remove. Feel free to suggest equipment. This is going to be a slow build because the spot for the tank won't be available for a bit so plenty of time to convince me that your favorite animal needs a home in my tank

You should consider a biota cleaner wrasse. They are really fun

 

[felda001]

You should consider a biota cleaner wrasse. They are really fun

I’ll put it in the maybe list. The ones I see seem to be neat little fish

 

[tbrown]

I’ll put it in the maybe list. The ones I see seem to be neat little fish

Wrasse or Goby? I rarely see Cleaner Wrasses around here.

 

[Slocke]

I’ll put it in the maybe list. The ones I see seem to be neat little fish

Arguably the smartest fish on the planet!

Can Fish Recognize Themselves? These Cleaner Wrasses Passed the Mirror Test

Mirror tests are used to assess an animal’s response to its reflection. Explore how fish react and learn if they possess self-awareness.

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Note: humans are phylogenetically fish but generally when we say fish we mean ray finned fish and sometimes cartelagenous fi….

 

[felda001]

Wrasse or Goby? I rarely see Cleaner Wrasses around here.

The ocean floor had at least a dozen when I was there last weekend. They even had them on sale

 

[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

Following! I myself am starting a long journey too. I received a plain 120 gallon tank. Looking to reseal it, and make my own sump.

 

[felda001]

Following! I myself am starting a long journey too. I received a plain 120 gallon tank. Looking to reseal it, and make my own sump.

I’ll look forward to hearing updates. If you were closer I would be happy to let you have the old glass sump.

 

[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

I’ll look forward to hearing updates. If you were closer I would be happy to let you have the old glass sump.

Darn... was just right near you driving up from St. Louis. Oh well. Thanks for the offer though!!

 

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Darn... was just right near you driving up from St. Louis. Oh well. Thanks for the offer though!!

No no no... He's in Peoria AZ with me silly Walker, not Illinois.