I had some requests to follow along with this build, so I'll do my best to update this build thread. I got into this hobby about 15 years ago, and one thing I have always wanted was to have a octopus tank, I think I have gathered enough experience over the years to make this happen. I'm looking at a Bimac and so far have acquired a Red Sea 525XL that was the victim of the what seems to be common seam failure, I will be resealing this and making it my display. I was also able to acquire a 40b that I will silicone baffles into for my sump, a used oversized skimmer which will be needed for the bio-load of an octopus, a Maxspect Jump 10k for the return, a 1/4hp chiller to make sure I can keep the tank down near 70°, about 100lbs of pukani rock, and thanks to winning a decent amount of money from one of the contests around Black Friday with BRS, the sand and all the other little items needed. I also scored all the 4040, 4080, and 40120 extrusion aluminum I need to build the stand from work for $40. I'll be working on the stand over the Christmas week. I also found a granite countertop for the top of the stand for $20 on market place, I'll need to cut it and I plan to live edge the showing edges, I'll see how that goes.
