240G Dream Tank of Frustration

[maron6977]

Well , time for an upsize . Currently running a 4' 120g tank & soon to out grow it . So thought I'd go all out & get the tank I've always wanted . With the help of Concept , I think my dream tank will come true , but not without a bunch of frustration (I'm sure). Thinking to start from almost scratch , just picking out a few pieces from my current tank . Not looking forward to the cycle & algae blooms.
I'm a slow typer & believe a pic is worth a 1000 words , so let's get on with what I have so far . Oh Ya , tank should arrive this week !!!

[maron6977]

Tank

Sump

Helper

[maron6977]

Rock . Have another 50lbs in other containers

BK SM250

[maron6977]

Stand

Base

Top

Main structure

Sheeted with 5/8 birch

Stained

In place & awaiting tank . Still have to finish doors & trim

[maron6977]

I also purchased equipment with tank :
3x Kessil A360w, with controller
Return pump Jebo DCT15000
300w heater
2x Maxspect gyre 150
All plumbing from overflow bulkheads up & gate valve

[Myka]

Looks awesome! Can't wait to see it running!

[maron6977]

Thanks, me too !

[jason604]

That stand looks Rly sweet!!

[maron6977]

So picked up a couple more used toys in Great shape !

[maron6977]

Also ordered a couple rock formations from Eli @ Figireefrock . I can't say enough about how nice & helpful he was . Talked to him late the night before, told him what I was after, by noon the next day he was texting pics & digging thru rock for me !
I would highly recommend him & very, very reasonable prices on hard to find rock.
This is what he came up with :