1000 Gallon mixed reef build and filter room build out

Big_Saltwater_Guy · Sep 1, 2022

So i have finally moved my 1000 gallon tank into its resting position. The tank as an acrylic tank. Dimensions are 130"x50"x36". Tank is on a custom stand made by me out of 4x4. Behind the tank will be the filter ROOM that will house all equipment. I will slowly load up pictures of the process of the build out of the filter room along with the equipment as i get it and install it. The plan is for this to be a mixed reef. I plan on lighting it with ORPHEK lights. Hoping to have water in it by thanksgiving 2022!! Heres to the journey!!! I will keep updating this post with pictures of the progress etc.

Below on the left: Is the protein skimmer i am going to be using. It's an RK50PE.
Below on the right is the UV sterilizer im going to use which is an Aqua UV classic sterilizer 240watt

Zach B · Sep 1, 2022

Sounds like an epic tank! Best of luck

am3gross · Sep 1, 2022

Man you can not leave us hanging like this. We need some pictures of the equipment room and the final resting spot. Where are you located at? I will come help, if your in Virginia!!

Ok I will lower my excitement some, for now. Cant wait to see more pics!

Big_Saltwater_Guy · Sep 2, 2022

am3gross said:
Man you can not leave us hanging like this. We need some pictures of the equipment room and the final resting spot. Where are you located at? I will come help, if your in Virginia!!

Ok I will lower my excitement some, for now. Cant wait to see more pics!

I'm located on central Pennsylvania!!!!

am3gross · Sep 2, 2022

Big_Saltwater_Guy said:
I'm located on central Pennsylvania!!!!

Man that is not far away. I got family that lives up that way as well.

Big_Saltwater_Guy · Sep 7, 2022

So here's a little update. Got some water in it to do a little splash test make sure all is well. Will start the plumbing this week and hopefully have some pictures of the plumbing and filter room progress this weekend.