New Aquaforest Oceanguard 435 85gal Build

Well after one year of my JBJ 20gal, the fever has kicked into overdrive so I took the plunge.

Equipment;
01. Aqua Forest Oceanguard 435 85gal Aquarium and 33gal AF Sump (should receive no later than May 5th, 2023)
02. Reef Octopus Classic 110S
03. Return Pump cant remember witch one tho lol
04. 2x AI 16HD's & brackets
05. 2x AI Nero 3's
06. Durtto 2 ATO
07. Media filters
08. UV (Coming Soon)
09. Live Rock 30-40 lbs (currently in large container with pump, used recycled water from my water changes from my 20gal to get it started, added copepods and phytoplankton to container in a dark room)
10. two bottles of copepods in fridge


MORE TO COME! :)
 

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Well after one year of my JBJ 20gal, the fever has kicked into overdrive so I took the plunge.

Equipment;
01. Aqua Forest Oceanguard 435 85gal Aquarium and 33gal AF Sump (should receive no later than May 5th, 2023)
02. Reef Octopus Classic 110S
03. Return Pump cant remember witch one tho lol
04. 2x AI 16HD's & brackets
05. 2x AI Nero 3's
06. Durtto 2 ATO
07. Media filters
08. UV (Coming Soon)
09. Live Rock 30-40 lbs (currently in large container with pump, used recycled water from my water changes from my 20gal to get it started, added copepods and phytoplankton to container in a dark room)
10. two bottles of copepods in fridge


MORE TO COME! :)
 

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Just received the new tank and stand. All set up and ready for sand and water...
 

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More of the set up
 

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Testing pluming for leaks, and look at that glass! Still need wire management behind the Aquarium.
 

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