RedReefer's new 57 rimless build...

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I started this tank two months ago and its been running 3.5 weeks. It was a lot of work and plenty of headaches. Plans are a low nutrient sps dominant mixed reef.
Equipment:
57 DeepBlue Rimless
20 gal sump/ no fuge
SRO xp1000sss Skimmer
Ehiem 1262 return pump
Tunze ATO
(2) WP 25'S
Standard titanium 250 watt heater
Apex system with all the probes/extras (still need to hook up the ALD module and breakout box for safety float switches)
ATI 6X24 Watt sunpower
Custom stand
I'm sure there is more I forgot.
Everything was bought new. The light came off my old 34gal.redseamax. All my livestock was transferred from my 34gal.It was purchased new 4 months ago. I spent hours and hours on this build planning everything out.
 
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One week after it was wet..
 

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That beautiful. I love the lip on the stand holding the tank in place. As far as fish, what's the plan? Tagging along.
 
I need some good ideas for 2-3 more fish. Right now I only have my two clowns and one chromis.
 
I personally loved my chalk bass before he jumped. They school well and have some nice colors. That's my vote.
 
Two weeks after it was wet..
 

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I precyled the new rock with my 3year old live rock in my garage for 6weeks prior to the build. Everything was rinsed scrubbed and cleaned many times with biweekly water changes to my live rock ben. Here is a link to my local forum with a more detailed build thread. http://carolinareefers.com/showthread.php?t=8661
 
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All candy canes grouped blue and green. Small head Ducans behind the trumpet. Acans to the left and in the middle.
 

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