265 gallon project

[niloc16]

you knew this was coming didnt you brad

first off if you guys are just starting your tanks dont load it up. go really slow and be picky with what you add. as far as fish load, i have more then i probably 'should' have in peoples opinions but i've been very picky with what goes in tank. alot of fish will stay fairly small. i have quite a few tangs but there is no aggression between any of them, they are very healthy, and my water quality is good. with having a bigger bioload means more maintenance.
i havent made a fish list yet, i scribbled one on a piece of paper the other day for untamed12 and i think i got 43 in total.

3 bartlett anthias
3 redbar anthias
3 lyretail anthias
5 chromis
2 bluethroat triggers
2 oscellaris clowns
3 scopa tangs
flame hawk
freckled hawk
saddleback clown
greenspotted mandarin
foxface rabbit
blueline rabbit
blonde naso
striatus tang
juve orange shoulder
chocolate tang
regal tang
vlamingi tang
pair of bellus angels
flame angel
juve emperor angel
mated pair of bengaii cardinals
mystery wrassse
fairy wrasse
cleaner wrasse

i think thats it

 

[niloc16]

i forgot sailfin tang
2 red firefish
sandsifting goby

 

[Pike614]

yes, I wouldn say that is quite the list. Can you post a full tank shot? What skimmer do you use? Thanks!

 

[niloc16]

i'm using a H&S1260-200. i need to do an updated FTS for sure but i have some new pics i took using a photo box. makes life alot easier using this rather than shutting all pumps and fans off and waiting for the water to go still

 

[gary faulkner]

Do you have a pic of the photo box? And how does it work?

TIA

 

[skey44]

i just ordered a 200-1260 could you post us a pic with some nog please... i bet it's amazing!

 

[niloc16]

here is an update FTS for ya

here is the skimmer for you

 

[FFrankie]

I love that tri-color acro! Great fts also

 

[Tangwich]

I am about to pay you the greatest compliment when I tell you that I'm very close to breaking down my entire 200+ lbs of LR in my 225g to set it up just like yours. Great job and great pics, thanks.

 

[niloc16]

thanks guys. tangwich that is a massive undertaking are you sure you want to do that?

 

[niloc16]

here's a few new goodies i grabbed yesterday.

 

[niloc16]

 

[Tangwich]

ok, probably not, but it sure is nice to fantasize..lol...
again, thanks for sharing those great pics.

 

[redtop03]

its been almost a year now,how is the tank doing,any updates
any new FTS