265g Rolling Into a 220g

[Redfoxtang]

Hello all! I think I’m to the point now where this will be my last tank and a permanent one at that. So with that being said I want to take you guys and gals along with me on this ride on restoring this 265g I got and let’s watch it grow into something amazing (hoping). I’m almost to the point now where I’m gonna rock scape it and then fill with water. I’m going to try bare bottom because this will hopefully be a SPS dominant tank. I’m still working on plumbing and sump and maybe get a few ideas along the way!! Let me share some pictures!

 

[Redfoxtang]

Sorry if the pictures came out to dark, I for the life of me couldn’t get them brighter!

 

[virtual reality]

I like lots of pictures. So, I am going to follow this.

 

[Redfoxtang]

What size return pump you guys recommend for a tank this size and a good turn over rate? I have a Reef octopus WB5000 but I’m not sure if that’s gonna cut it!!

 

[Jon Fishman]

Can’t help with logistics but I will follow along for a cool build!

 

[Redfoxtang]

Almost forgot about this!! I will be feeding this tank and my 125 will auto top off!!

 

[Redfoxtang]

Don’t mind my mess put this is behind the scenes!!

 

[Redfoxtang]

Definitely more pictures to come!!

 

[virtual reality]

What are you gonna use for flow inside the tank?

 

[Redfoxtang]

What are you gonna use for flow inside the tank?

Thinking either 4 MP40s or gyres not sure yet

 

[virtual reality]

I think the mp40s would be a great choice.

 

[ryan265]

What size return pump you guys recommend for a tank this size and a good turn over rate? I have a Reef octopus WB5000 but I’m not sure if that’s gonna cut it!!

I have a 265 too. I run 2 eheim 1262 return pumps.

 

[Redfoxtang]

Here’s the first rock scape. What do you guys think?

Now that I see the picture looks like maybe to much rock in the center?

 

[Salty Lemon]

Thinking either 4 MP40s or gyres not sure yet

I've never used MP40's but I have Gyers in my 210 and they are fantastic.

 

[Salty Lemon]

Here’s the first rock scape. What do you guys think?

Now that I see the picture looks like maybe to much rock in the center?

Love the shelving.

 

[Redfoxtang]

Changed it a little bit not sure if it’s noticeable!

 

[Redfoxtang]

I've never used MP40's but I have Gyers in my 210 and they are fantastic.

I was thinking couple 40s on the side then smaller gyers on the back

 

[Redfoxtang]

So just finished my plumbing and everything is glued and ready!!

 

[Redfoxtang]

After sitting here for a couple hours looking I think I’m liking the rock work more and more! So guessing what’s happening as we speak!!

 

[thewackyreefer]

I think the mp40s would be a great choice.

+1 on this. I ran a couple gyre's in my 250 for about 3 hours then pulled them and replaced them with MP40's.