Ecosystem specific tank?

[oregonbud]

Since I got my tank, I have been thinking about starting another setup that is specific to the marine life of the Pacific Northwest US. It would likely be a 125g tank that I do it in. Because the water is significantly cooler up here, I know a chiller would be a main piece of equipment, but right now I am just considering the idea of doing it. I was wondering if anyone on here has built a setup similar to this, and if there were any ideas about possible problems I have not thought of yet.
Since this is still just an idea in its infantile stages, I would love advice on species that are readily available, as well as any other thoughts you all might have.
Thanks
OB

 

[fishy88]

the main thing is the chiller. as for fish you can get a Garibaldi(aggressive and large) i dont know what can go with it. there are not too many fish that you can get from the Pacific Northwest US. i would just collect.

 

[oregonbud]

That is kind of what I was thinking - I don't mind doing some diving to get some specimens in the slightest - actually I don't mind doing some diving regardless of what for
Right now I have been looking at the spiny Lumpsucker, black eye goby, speckeled sanddab (cool flat fish that blends into the sand) for fish, some native gorgonians, pink hydrocoral,maybe a few hydroids, etc as well as the normal inverts (hermits, snails, etc)
Anyone have any experience with this type of livestock?