New 300 gallon tank

[Rbrownhornet]

I was out of the hobby for several years but jumped back in with a 300 gallon setup that's been running now for about 2.5 months. The tank is a Marineland DD, the stand is custom. Lighting comes from 3 AI Hydra 52's (trying to decide if I should add more) and DT circulation is driven by 2 MP60's at about half power in reef crest mode. So far, I have a CUC, 3 Blue-Green Chromis, 1 Royal Gramma, 1 Six-Line Wrasse, 1 Falco Hawkfish, 1 Kole Tang and a Yellow Tang. Although I had an initial issue with algae that has now subsided and I couldn't be happier with the progress so far other than wanting to get a bit more clarity in my water.

 

[Pife]

Let's get some pictures up of your tank. It sounds nice.

 

[Rbrownhornet]

Here's one of the stand and empty tank.

 

[Rbrownhornet]

More pics

 

[mpcart]

Here's one of the stand and empty tank.

More pics

Shortest build thread ever . . . .

Nice tank.

-Mike

 

[kenghmoob]

Does Marineland still use the glass braces up top or are they something else. I hate the glass braces

 

[DavidinGA]

What's with the wrinkled rug under the tank?

 

[Arnel0387]

Stand looks great!

 

[Rbrownhornet]

Does Marineland still use the glass braces up top or are they something else. I hate the glass braces

No, they're not glass. It's the same material as the trim... some sort of plastic I assume.

 

[Rbrownhornet]

What's with the wrinkled rug under the tank?

It's a sheet of cork that was placed under the stand. I need to trim it but have been so focused on the tank that I haven't gotten to it yet.

 

[leveldrummer]

The stand is awesome! What wood is it built from? Can you get some more detailed pictures of the top corners?

 

[Rbrownhornet]

The stand is awesome! What wood is it built from? Can you get some more detailed pictures of the top corners?

Thanks, I was really happy with how it came out. It's oak that was quarter-sawn. I'll post some pics of the corners later.