Looking at tank

[Poof No Eyebrows]

wow i did not expect so many people to reply but thanks


any thoughts on making your own protein skimmers?

Honestly I think for your size tank your really going to appreciate buying one from a reputable OEM.

 

[KJ]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[MERKEY]

Hello and welcome to R2R!

 

[Weasel1960]

Welcome to the community, good luck with your build, looking forward to progress updates.

 

[SPR1968]

Hi and welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[WIReefer]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[bronzewhaler22]

Welcome to R2R! What dimensions are you thinking for that monster?

I am thinking around 240x 115x 150 or 160cm and any opinions on a giant all-in-one system because bit short on space

 

[Bo.]

I am thinking around 240x 115x 150 or 160cm and any opinions on a giant all-in-one system because bit short on space

Your definition of being a "bit short on space" is very different from mine if you are planning an 8' tank

 

[CMMorgan]

THAT WOULD BE A BEAST!!!
Welcome to the salty side...

 

[bronzewhaler22]

i have all the space as for the tank but nothing else as that is all the space i have so i might as well use it

 

[Salty Rambler]

Welcome to R2R! I don't have experience building a skimmer, but I've seen a few threads on it in the DIY subforum.

 

[Brit’s Fish]

Welcome! Holy moley, I can’t wait to see it & live vicariously through you. :)

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[BaysEndReef]

 

[JL15219]

Wow I would like to see the build on that! Welcome!

 

[Fish Think Pink]

wow i did not expect so many people to reply but thanks


any thoughts on making your own protein skimmers?

back in the 90s that used to be a thing, but these days used protein skimmers can be picked up relatively cheap, even big ones so you could do a couple

Last night literally gave 2 away, including a Reef Octopus... I know, could have cleaned up and sold but it was just easier to give it to this new person starting out... puts good karma out there in the world for when I need something

 

[Fish Think Pink]

i have all the space as for the tank but nothing else as that is all the space i have so i might as well use it

strongly recommend leave space around tank... I regret not leaving enough space for my whole body behind my tank and wall... and I've only got a 180g. My BF wants to put cabinets on either side of our tank, but I continue to fight against that suggestion because I am frequently in there on tank sides, too. He just thinks of the storage which we do need, but the fish and corals need maintenance and not being able to get to all areas is beyond a pain...

 

[bronzewhaler22]

What skimmer do you reccomend? I have looked around but there are not many for this size of a tank

 

[Wasabiroot]

Looking at building a 950g tank

Sensual

 

[deepseabc]

Looking at building a 950g tank

It's funny as I was just talking with my LFS guy and there is another reefer in the area that just set up a 1000 gallon tank. I made mention of how awesome that would be and my LFS comments were basically yeah but everything about a tank that size is $$$. Not specific to the initial startup cost, but the maintenance, salt, dosing, etc. He kind os squashed my aspirations to have a tank that size....definitely send photos when you get yours lined up.