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I just Had to:
I spotted a clown tang and knew I had to replace mine with this beast. Has to be nearing 10" with Streamers. I ordered it from @NYAquatic which this is the 5th or even 6th tang from them. They are far from a disappointment and Mike is a great Guy !! The colors, size and markings are superb. If you haven't given @NYAquatic consideration - You Ought to !!

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I’ve heard clown tangs are very aggressive and a lot of people rehome them. They are absolutely beautiful fish and yours is spectacular. I guess time will tell. Please update us on how it goes.
 
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I’ve heard clown tangs are very aggressive and a lot of people rehome them. They are absolutely beautiful fish and yours is spectacular. I guess time will tell. Please update us on how it goes.
been watching this fish a while. Not my first clown tang and I have 24 other tangs. Should do well
 

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In trying to get this set up quickly, I missed the opportunity to take many more pics of this build but happy with results.
Dont worry- the 135g was taken down - I have no room for a bunch of tanks. . LOL
To fill those who follow me in- My house in Florida suffered some damage from recent Florida Hurricane. While not extensive, I cannot move in until roof properly repaired and entire floor replaced. I could not get down there right away to assess, and was able to talk to a repair person from the area once i arrived.
Problem is, I am now on a waiting list- Everyone is on a waiting list and he cannot get to me for a couple of months. I had no intention of taking the 135g down there (which is now for sale). So, I figured get rid of it before I get new move estimates and set the 400g and assure no leaks or surprises and since it will be 3 or more months- hopefully less- and Run the tank.

So I had the tank shipped up to me and here is what FedEx freight managed to do:

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Studs were missing, plumbing busted and as you can see- Forklift damage and structural damage !!

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So, time to measure up, Went to Home depot , got materials and time to get to work

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lets get livestock out of the tubs and into tank once i did leak check

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repairs done

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happy engineer goby"

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So sorry to hear about the damage. Hope you all are safe and get things fixed soon. Keep us updated.
 
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Beautiful fish! Btw, how are things progressing with your home in Florida? Did you escape any additional damage with Idalia?
No - we have a structural engineer report and assessment and are making some decisions
 
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This monitor was added 2 weeks ago

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I think the pH probe is already bad... at 8.6?!@$ lol
No - This pic was taken right after doser disbursed alk - just showing the unit.
 
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Awesome Clown Tang -- very vibrant colors! Glad you can make all these guys get along.

I did a crazy thing this week on the Achilles - "Impulse buy, knowing that it will be (or should be) my last fish!" :)

What are the chances you hook up a 24/7 livestream of this gorgeous tank or at least do some YouTube videos?
Ive considered more than once, but time and staying still has been a challenge.
 
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half these guys were spooked by lens filter but gives you a live overall look

 

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