68 gallon Half Cylinder Build

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After several months of researching tanks I finally decided to go with a AquaVim Half Cylinder. The tank was delivered one week after ordering and arrived in excellent condition. I was very happy with AquaVim's customer service and would highly recommend them. I also want to give a shout out to
@ Jonathan G for answering all my questions. Check out his 140 gallon half cylinder.

I will be transferring all my livestock over from my 34g 36x28x12 Deep Blue tankhttp://www.reef2reef.com/threads/deep-blue-34g-shallow-reef-tank.183352/ . This tank has been up for a year, but the coral and livestock are going on three years. I'm going to stick with the Kessil lighting and will be adding a second MP10. The space under the cabinet is really tight. I planned on using my Eshopps RS100 sump but after measuring I realized it would take up all the space under the stand. I ordered the Eshopps nano cube sump and figure I would give it a try since it will give me extra space for a ATO container. If the sump doesn't work well I'll give up the extra space and install the RS100.

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Transferred the 34 gallon tank into the new half cylinder this weekend. The move went fairly well. I do need to come up with a solution for mounting my two Kessil's in the canopy. So far I'm happy with the Eshopps nano cube sump. I bought it on sale for $150. I was able to fit my AquaMaxx Co-1 skimmer in the skimmer compartment. The one thing I do not like is the white wall between the skimmer compartment and the return compartment. Because the wall is white I can't see the return area to keep an eye on the return pump or the ATO. The only way to check them is to remove the skimmer cup and stick my head into the back of the stand.
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All of the livestock is still doing good a week after the transfer. Hopefully I'll get the Kessil's mounted in the canopy this weekend. Also thinking about adding a Kole Tang.

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Lost a fish to jumping Saturday morning, I had left the canopy off and thought the Euro bracing would help. So, after I got the Kessil's mounted built a screen cover to fit over the opening in the middle of thank. I know it will keep fish in the tank but it blocks some light in the left and right corners.I
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