265 gallon South American in-the-wall build thread

pdandy

Gambusia
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Dec 18, 2011
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Starting this thread to document my build. Tank is 265 gallons (84"x24"x30"). Filtration will be two 40B sumps that will be connected. I will have dual return pumps, one for each return. Heater will be my 500w titanium jehmco with the ranco controller.

Proposed stock

8-9 geo altifrons
4-5 altum angels
3 festivum cichlids
7 clown loaches
15 lemon tetras
1 pleco (can't decide which one yet)

The tank is going to be bulit in between two existing walls in my basement. I will have access to the back of the tank through a door in the bathroom next to the tank. This close proximity to the sink and shower drain will come in handy. I will have approximately 35sq ft behind the tank for storage, tank maintenance, feeding, etc. basically a mini fish room.

Pics to come!
 
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