250 Gallon Build 60''x36''x27''

Well I finally am getting a big tank. going to pick it up 2/17. It is a marineland with built in corner overflows.
going to be running 2 Fx5s plumbed to the overflows, 2 fluval e300s one behind each overflow.
still undecided for lighting was thinking about 2 double bright 60'' LEDs

Pic of the stand i will be building


I am open to all new ideas Please share

Picked up tank today. Almost 400Lbs, me and my brother in law managed to bring it in with no slips or damage
did a quick rinse and wipe down/leak test
Sunday I will be buying lots of lumber.

Would like to here back from the MFK community Lets hear it. If it was yours how would YOU set it up?

My little Helper

Finished the top and bottom frame for the stand today. I will be straying from my original design since I am using all 2x6 instead of 2x4

Also found a very small crack in the corner on Fri. I am working with the seller to resolve this problem since I know for a fact it did not happen during the 15 min drive to my house doing 30Mph. the glass looks like it sticks out 1/8-1/16 of an inch past the inside glass. I learned my lesson and from now on will always check my tank before taking home. almost did not notice it. It stands out in the pic but in person it is very hard to see.

LOPAKA said:

I think the 2 FX5's will be plenty that you don't need to waist the added $$ of the E300's

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sorry I what i meant was E300s as in 300watt fluval heaters

well got new tank upgraded to star fire for $80 more

stand done for now still don't know how I want to finish it

The new Fx5s. I decided on 2 because I plan on keeping 2 motoros stingrays and a silver arowana. Running a total of 4,000 grams of biomax (8 boxs)and 2 blue fluval water polishing pads each. They are plumbed to the overflows with 1in I.D. hose and clamps. I like to keep things simple.