Aaron's 1,000+ gallon reef build

[MimicOcto8]

The whole thing is lit by 2 48" slim fixtures huh? Bold move :D

Haha [emoji23] radions will be up shortly

 

[Rakie]

Haha [emoji23] radions will be up shortly

Oh, I'd have guessed halides.

I probably skipped right over it... but how many radions you going with?

 

[MimicOcto8]

Oh, I'd have guessed halides.

I probably skipped right over it... but how many radions you going with?

Starting with 5 and working my way up as needed

 

[dantimdad]

I missed a bunch!

Nice work.

 

[Rjukan]

Awesome build! I'm not usually a fan of huge tanks, but this one is special. I used to have a koi pond before I moved, and I like how this combines a saltwater system with the form factor of a pond. Nicely done so far.

I can't imagine what the evaporation rate is going to be with something that has this much surface area. What's your plans for the ATO system?

 

[lexaus]

i like you, i love your tank ^^!

 

[MimicOcto8]

Awesome build! I'm not usually a fan of huge tanks, but this one is special. I used to have a koi pond before I moved, and I like how this combines a saltwater system with the form factor of a pond. Nicely done so far.

I can't imagine what the evaporation rate is going to be with something that has this much surface area. What's your plans for the ATO system?

Thank you!

Haven’t decided if I want to connect one of my RODIs straight up to a float valve or use a separate reservoir/kalkwasser that I manually refill each week.

 

[MimicOcto8]

I missed a bunch!

Nice work.

Thanks!

 

[lexaus]

What skimmer will you use for your tank ?

 

[dantimdad]

What skimmer will you use for your tank ?

A great big one. LOL!

It's a good question. What will you use?

 

[lexaus]

Maybe Bubble King 650 =))

 

[mch1984]

Man I missed a lot, I really enjoy this build. I like DIY and as attractive as some of the big pretty custom sumps are, I like the plywood ones. Great way to get what you want with out having to pay the insane prices for custom builds. fantastic system man!

 

[mch1984]

Haha! I totally wasn’t thinking and when I woke up the next day and looked at that 2x4 and did this [emoji1751]‍[emoji3603]. I used a forstner bit and drilled through most of it till I could break it in half. Lol maybe 1 too many beers [emoji481] that night.

I did this when I build a glass sump. I used a little board to prop up the glass and let it all dry and then cussed loudly when I had to cut a baffle out to retrieve the board.

 

[Janci]

Checking in and finally up to date with the thread.
Congratulations on the progress so far.
A tank unique as this one asks for patience and a well thought process.
Wishing you all the best!

 

[MimicOcto8]

A great big one. LOL!

It's a good question. What will you use?

A great big lol! Aquarium engineering

 

[That Crusso Kid]

A great big lol! Aquarium engineering

Ooooo... aaahhhhh... Did you buy it directly from AE/Bill Wann?

 

[MimicOcto8]

No I bought it from a guy who closed a store down.

 

[lexaus]

how do you remove po4 with your huge tank?

 

[MimicOcto8]

how do you remove po4 with your huge tank?

bi monthly 300 gallon water changes

 

[JimFuller]

bi monthly 300 gallon water changes

I would have thought continues automatic water change. It should only require about 5 gallons per day. A perfect use for a Neptune DOS set.