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Fun start to the project, always better to put a hole in someone else's walls! Let me know when you are ready to make it look pretty!

It's an 8 foot tank, how big do you think they are going to get.... you are full sized now right? You could quite easily fit in there!

That looks awesome!

IS IT THURSDAY YET??? I'm excited and it's not even my tank! I knows it's not nice to invite yourself over, but when you are ready I'd love to come have a look. AGE in on my short list for my new tank.

Awesome tank, I'm looking at a very similar size, and AGE is on of the vendors I'm looking at. Very interested in seeing your finished product when you get it!! I still have a handful of months before I'll be ready buy a new tank.

That looks great.

I just glue my frag plugs to my urchin to shortcut this process. Okay not really, but I've thought about it.

They look hungry, I have aptasia to feed them. Great job on his Kim!

Very nice and clean!

Just be careful, as you know aiptasia are fast spreading, I also heard that they can fly through the air and get into your display tank! I think it works like when dandelion get caught up in the wind and spread. I got this from a repeatable source!

Looks great

GREAT job on the staining, It looks very even!

Yeah! Callahan's not even in the saltwater hobby anymore! He turned to flying fish husbandry didn't he?

I was all but ready to pull the trigger on a 175g tank... then I decided I should put a quick budget together... that changed my mind, well at least postponed that action.

Thanks for the info, I was thinking about some sort of a device like Oceans Motion (http://www.oceansmotions.com/) it's a bit pricey and I don't know much about them, but I like the idea. As far as my upgrading.... I really want to, I have some priorities & obligations ATM that are taking my "extra" funds. Keep up the great work!

Looks great, can't wait to see the next video . I'm really struggling about deciding to upgrade to a larger tank, and I love the idea of a closed loop system, can you share any details regarding how you are doing yours? I love the idea to minimize if not remove the need to have pumps/power heads in the tank.

Wow, looks great, but... It's a pretty cool fort!!! Are you sure you really want to turn that awesome fort into a tank? Great job!

I just read your other thread, that location looks awesome. If it was me, I would lose the studs that are in wall in the place, reroute the electrical, put a 2x4 header in place for now, you can easily add a stud(s) back in when you move. I think I would also go with a steal frame for the tank support to maximize the space for sum and equipment. As others stated I think the biggest issue will be the heat and moisture in the sump area, few different solutions here, cheap would be simple venting, micro fans etc., or venting outside or into some existing exhaust venting in the wall, definitely more work/expense. You cal still easily use sheet rock paint and cabinet doors to finish it and have it look like it is just part of the wall. This should be a VERY cool build!

Nice Kim, look forward to seeing your progress!