[NAS]

Ok,

The plan- 550 Gallon Reef Tank.
36"x36"x96".

This is a big build, not just the tank. We are building an additional room on the house to accomodate it. It has been decided that we need another room (by the wife, go figure!). So as part of the deal, I held out until I got my "Dream" tank. Well actually my 4th dream tank, the outher three are about the house...

So we are reducing our two car garage to one, and bang- new bedroom. Back to the tank..

550g reef/ Fish tank, 175 gallon sump. Lighting is 6-250W 20,000k HQI, 12-55w Power compact 50-50's to start, 18 1w led lunar lights. I plan to run a CO2 reactor, UV, and De-nitrifier (i usually over load my tanks...it's an addiction)

The stand is being built for free! 5/8" industiral I beams, with built in levelers. Powder coated Black and build into cabinet/wall.

The tank is 5/8" glass with star-fire front plate (cause that's all I can afford)

That is that for now. We are starting to collect the gear, have 4 hqi uints so far, sump, stand, plumbing (flow design waiting for stand to be compleated).

That's where we sit. Pics will come as the time comes... I warn you, It is not going to be a fast build! Stay tuned.

[palmbeach2210]

Sounds great! Can't wait!

[spanko]

Tagging along to watch this one!

[aquasalt]

I'm tuned in! Sounds like a monster endeavour!

[nunch]

sounds awesome, good luck!

[ilovemash]

Fun project. Cant wait to see how this unfolds.

[NAS]

Quick update on the stand...

A slight oversight on the stand.

The steel is cut and in the process of getting welded. However, there is a weight issue. It will on the order of 1800 lbs, LOL! I have now arranged a crane truck to deliver it to the powdercoaters and my house. Then an army of peeps to carry it into the house. Pics will follow.

[nunch]

I wanna see pics of all of you carrying it in! Give wifey the camera.

[pyromaniac398]

Can't wait to see this one I'll tag along for the ride!

[NAS]

I will Get Pics, but got a buddy with a delivery Crane TRUCK! He figures the boom should reach 2/3 rds into my Garage! This is going to be AWSOME!!!!!!!

[NAS]

This is the Motivation for Going Bigger, He (can't confirm that) is 6-7 inches now! I LOVE THIS FISH! We're very close you know...

[nunch]

Great looking angel.

[JackedupSOB]

That should be a pretty sweet set up when its all finished

[NAS]

We also have a Blue Face, Emperor, French, and Koran. Lost my regal angel. Very odd. Eating and every thing good color no fin damage no hemoraging nothing. Just dead. That's life with the regals though. I plan on getting another once the big tank is done. Waiting on a Grey Angel as my last one other then the Regal. should not be tooooo long now...

[Uvajed]

Originally Posted by NAS

Ok,

The plan- 550 Gallon Reef Tank.
36"x36"x96".

This is a big build, not just the tank. We are building an additional room on the house to accomodate it. It has been decided that we need another room (by the wife, go figure!). So as part of the deal, I held out until I got my "Dream" tank. Well actually my 4th dream tank, the outher three are about the house...

So we are reducing our two car garage to one, and bang- new bedroom. Back to the tank..

550g reef/ Fish tank, 175 gallon sump. Lighting is 6-250W 20,000k HQI, 12-55w Power compact 50-50's to start, 18 1w led lunar lights. I plan to run a CO2 reactor, UV, and De-nitrifier (i usually over load my tanks...it's an addiction)

The stand is being built for free! 5/8" industiral I beams, with built in levelers. Powder coated Black and build into cabinet/wall.

The tank is 5/8" glass with star-fire front plate (cause that's all I can afford)

That is that for now. We are starting to collect the gear, have 4 hqi uints so far, sump, stand, plumbing (flow design waiting for stand to be compleated).

That's where we sit. Pics will come as the time comes... I warn you, It is not going to be a fast build! Stay tuned.

Holy Cow! Perhaps you can get a grant from your local zoological society too offset the cost!

[Uvajed]

Originally Posted by NAS

This is the Motivation for Going Bigger, He (can't confirm that) is 6-7 inches now! I LOVE THIS FISH! We're very close you know...

It has to be a guy thing, bigger is better.....

[IceMan]

you need to keep us in the loop. i love build threads... i get to almost be part of it and drool wishing i could afford to build my private Great Barrier Reef too !!!!!

you got equipment ordered yet?

[bmward64]

Wow! These are the kind of threads that make me hate you all, lol. I have a 46 gallon tall. NOT BIG ENOUGH. I cannot wait to see the finished product, can't imagine the founding this must take Some day... some day.

[IceMan]

Originally Posted by bmward64

Wow! These are the kind of threads that make me hate you all, lol. I have a 46 gallon tall. NOT BIG ENOUGH. I cannot wait to see the finished product, can't imagine the founding this must take Some day... some day.

DON'T FEEL ALONE MA FRIEND... i got a lil 46bow and working on a 55... both o mine put together might make a descent fuge for him... lol

[Uvajed]

Originally Posted by bmward64

Wow! These are the kind of threads that make me hate you all, lol. I have a 46 gallon tall. NOT BIG ENOUGH. I cannot wait to see the finished product, can't imagine the founding this must take Some day... some day.

So, I've been researching tanks for 4 years now. Finally, we have the funds to start one. Everyone says go 55 gals or bigger. I do the math, and a 75 gallon tank drops in my lap. All the stuff you have to buy is the same as a 55 gallon tank, so, let's do this (initially, $60 more for the tank and stand). I get my tank, buy the rocks (That's the biggest expense), get the sand (second biggest expense, but, you aren't told this at the time), and then everyone tells me I need this and that. (Refugium, sump, fish room, build a house to fit your tank), I'm happy with the ten crabs I just bought, and I'll be happy with the chromis and stuff I add this week. It's a process, a journey, it's not buying everything, have it perfect and saying hey, look at my tank. But I do want a fish room.......

[IceMan]

yeesh!!! forget ur meds?

[Uvajed]

Originally Posted by IceMan

yeesh!!! forget ur meds?

Who, Me????

[IceMan]

lol ya.. souded like you got ticked...

[jimw369]

Stick around this hobby long enough it boils down to...space...time...money .

[IceMan]

true... i'd argue the order of those though...