I didn't realize until reading more of this thread that this would be your first tank. You're instinct to do a lot of research is great, and it's definitely a good thing you polled the forum... that shows a willingness to learn and listen to others.
But I have to agree with others here, that you need real world experience before jumping into a 1000g tank. 1000g is something only very few reefers ever tackle... and not just because of the expense. So much of keeping a reef tank is hard to teach and learn without doing. A lot of it comes down to observing your tank, and learning how things react. The tank is a living breathing thing and there's a bit of art to it all.
Also if you ask a lot of reefers they'll tell you they prefer something more like 125G. 100 -> 150 I'd say is probably the sweet spot for ease of maintenance and success. Also I would take the poll results with a grain of salt... I think a lot of people would want to see a 1000g tank just for the spectacle of it... but it's really not a great introduction to the hobby.
Good luck, and hopefully we'll see you with a build thread soon!
But I have to agree with others here, that you need real world experience before jumping into a 1000g tank. 1000g is something only very few reefers ever tackle... and not just because of the expense. So much of keeping a reef tank is hard to teach and learn without doing. A lot of it comes down to observing your tank, and learning how things react. The tank is a living breathing thing and there's a bit of art to it all.
Also if you ask a lot of reefers they'll tell you they prefer something more like 125G. 100 -> 150 I'd say is probably the sweet spot for ease of maintenance and success. Also I would take the poll results with a grain of salt... I think a lot of people would want to see a 1000g tank just for the spectacle of it... but it's really not a great introduction to the hobby.
Good luck, and hopefully we'll see you with a build thread soon!