Our New 800 gallon tank! So excited

BGrand · Jan 24, 2019

Absolutely a beautiful piece of art/equipment. Before you put saltwater in it did you at least fill it with warm water and giant air stones and enjoy a cocktail in your oversized jacuzzi?

I just started in this “hobby” a few months ago and you two are my biggest fear. I fear I won’t be satisfied until I have something similar. Started with a nano in September and got a 54 corner for Christmas. It’s still cycling and I’m already thinking about the next tank. LOL

I will be following this build going forward. As weird as it seems my favorite part is the little “sand pond” in the bottom. Great idea!!!

Philipgonzales3 · Jan 24, 2019

Wendy Rodgers said:
No worries on asking about cost. Its a large system so cost should probably be known as if you jump into a tank this size you should be prepared.

Off the top of my head heres a few numbers...

Tank 7500$
Sump 2k
Ato top off container 500$
I Galvanized the stand material 500$
2 160 gallon tanks for mixing and water station 600$ plus 500$ to ship!
Lights 9 at 600$ = 5600$
Apex 800$
Aluminum for light rack 500$
Steel for stand 2k
8 pumps octo dc pumps 3200$
Chiller 1500$
Dart pump $300
Dosing pumps 650$
Uv light 100watt 1500$
Protien skimmer 1200$
Plumbing 2500$ blue pipe with gray... lots and lots of unions
Dead dry rook.. 900 lbs 2700$
2 20 amp breakers ran 75 ft away 500$
Plumbing ran 75 ft away 350$
Dosing containers, plywood, pvc floor and cieling, switch boards, ect... stainless steel bolts (are a big cost ... like 250$) led lights for sump... 300 lbs of salt, rodi setup
All that is easily another 1k just to get running.
Still have to have gfo, carbon.. and alot of it...and let's not forget ... zip ties.

I think that should be around 35k and still havent wrapped stand or hood and that I'm thinking to match my kitchen will be close to 5k as cabinetry isnt cheap. Now yes.. you could go cheaper on a wrap and hood I'm sure but all the other stuff above... that's the ticket.
Still havent included the 4 gyre pumps and refuge lights... 3 ai refuge lights should be around 200$ each... and pumps I'm thinking 850 for all.. so 37k without wrapping it and no hood.
Also... keep in mind I did everything myself except build tank, sump, and ato container.
I built the stand, installed 2 20 amp circuits 75 ft. Thru the walls and ceiling plus the plumbing.
Made stand ect... so if you aren't doing everything yourself this cost will be alot higher.

I didnt go on the cheap as it's my final build (large one at least) but I didnt go crazy having someone do all the work either. I loved the challange and was worth every penny to me as I my wife loves it.

If she had her way... there would be a tank in every room.

Hope this helps...
Best- Steve

Awesome! Very thorough break down. I will run it by my wife. She's not crazy about my present or past fish tanks. She doesn't mind them but not crazy about them either. Can I borrow 40K? Better make it at least 50 as I don't know how to weld or do electrical work lol.

Are you going to do the woodwork yourself or have someone else make it?

jimbob928 · Jan 24, 2019

Awesome seems an inadequate description here... Hats off to your fabricating and DIY skills, sir.

crusso1993 · Jan 24, 2019

Philipgonzales3 said:
Awesome! Very thorough break down. I will run it by my wife. She's not crazy about my present or past fish tanks. She doesn't mind them but not crazy about them either. Can I borrow 40K? Better make it at least 50 as I don't know how to weld or do electrical work lol.

Are you going to do the woodwork yourself or have someone else make it?

@Philipgonzales3 - if you really want to shock your wife show her this build!

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/the-ins-and-outs-of-my-20-000-gallon-reef-tank.198868/

Philipgonzales3 · Jan 24, 2019

crusso1993 said:
@Philipgonzales3 - if you really want to shock your wife show her this build!

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/the-ins-and-outs-of-my-20-000-gallon-reef-tank.198868/

Wow, now that is crazy over board! Haha I didn't think you can ever go to big, but I stand corrected lol.

Wendy Rodgers · Jan 24, 2019

Philipgonzales3 said:
Awesome! Very thorough break down. I will run it by my wife. She's not crazy about my present or past fish tanks. She doesn't mind them but not crazy about them either. Can I borrow 40K? Better make it at least 50 as I don't know how to weld or do electrical work lol.

Are you going to do the woodwork yourself or have someone else make it?

Ha! I'd let you borrow it but I still need fish and corals!

As 2 the wood work... yes sir ... I will be doing it very soon as the blueprints are in my head.

Wendy Rodgers · Jan 24, 2019

crusso1993 said:
@Philipgonzales3 - if you really want to shock your wife show her this build!

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/the-ins-and-outs-of-my-20-000-gallon-reef-tank.198868/

Mines a nano compared to his! Talk about cost! Omg

Wendy Rodgers · Jan 24, 2019

jimbob928 said:
Awesome seems an inadequate description here... Hats off to your fabricating and DIY skills, sir.

Thank you sir.... YouTube has to be the best teacher... I owe all my skills I've learned over the years to youtube. Lol

Wendy Rodgers · Jan 24, 2019

BGrand said:
Absolutely a beautiful piece of art/equipment. Before you put saltwater in it did you at least fill it with warm water and giant air stones and enjoy a cocktail in your oversized jacuzzi?

I just started in this “hobby” a few months ago and you two are my biggest fear. I fear I won’t be satisfied until I have something similar. Started with a nano in September and got a 54 corner for Christmas. It’s still cycling and I’m already thinking about the next tank. LOL

I will be following this build going forward. As weird as it seems my favorite part is the little “sand pond” in the bottom. Great idea!!!

We started with a 75 gallon years ago.... then 125 ... then a 450... then an nano... and now.. big blue.. 800 gallons... it's a habbit.. lol
Heres wendy in the jacuzzi doing a little prepping.

Hoping the wrasses like the pond!

Bolt_Action · Jan 24, 2019

One day I wanna have a tank just like this. It’s a dream I’ll make happen!!

TheWB · Jan 24, 2019

Wendy Rodgers said:
Hey TheWB...Watch ya self, the only SHARKS in this house will be ones in the tank ! Lol!!
If ya dont bleed Blue, ya through!
Thank you for following , even though You like the Sharks!
Wendy

Yeah, I like the Sharks. Bay Area born and raised. Had a mini season ticket plan to the first season at the Cow Palace. That was super fun even though they stunk. I thought we were gonna sweep you guys this year but the Bolts whacked them pretty good last week. I’ll take the split and hopefully we square off for the cup this year. That will be fun.

Ron Reefman · Jan 25, 2019

Wendy Rodgers said:
If your not BLUE... your thru! Hahahaha...

J/k... ive heard of the Everblades... miama area right??

Miami? Naw... they have the Florida Panthers in the NHL, the Everblades are in first place (currently) in the 27 team ECHL and they play in Ft Myers, FL at the just rebranded Hertz. BTW, tickets for their games start at $12 and it's good hockey all season long because all the players are looking to get moved up to the AHL or the NHL. IMHO the NHL is about being on cruise control for the most part until just before they start to play for the Cup. But don't get me wrong, the level of play when they are in the playoffs for Lord Stanley's Cup is spectacular!