1000 Gallon Build- Here we go- Lots of Pictures

[Socaltoaz]

Do you have any concerns that you're creating a trap for detritus etc in the plumbing where it enters the fish room in the garage? I was considering a similar setup as yours, plumbing all my filtration to the garage. I was told it was a bad idea since I was going down (crawl space), then coming back up a few feet when the plumbing got into the garage. In particular I was hoping to do a BeanAnimal overflow, but they didn't think a siphon would ever start over that long of a distance and suggested detritus will build up in the pipes at the garage.

Here's my thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2508545

I looked at your setup. Your drains in the garage are going 50 feet and then going up and entering the sump from the top. My sump will have the drain holes on the side so the water doesnt have to come out of the ground, go up and then in. It will come out of the ground and go directly into the side of the sump.

Also- my sump will be only 6 inches off the ground. The drain in the tank itself is about 6 feet up so lots of pressure. So no, Im not planning on having any issues but all good plans must have a back up and I have one in mind if this becomes an issue.

 

[McPuff]

Wow, I'm so impressed by the house build and the tank build. Looking forward to seeing how this progresses! Congrats on fulfilling the dream!!

 

[malira]

Great build thread. I look forward to seeing your the tank and the fish room.

 

[nuxx]

So tomorrow the tank gets loaded and on the way to Scottsdale.

Exciting :thumbsup:

 

[Moser]

Bubble King 400 Internal. We debated between the Supermarin 300 and the 500 Internal. One was a wee bit too small, and the other a wee bit too big. The 400 was just right.

Then the 3 bears came home....oh wait- wrong story.

Nice home!.

I have a 1000Gal system.
I would have gone bk500 int. I used the 500 ext external in sump for two years.
Fantastic skimmer. The 400 will also do the job very well.

Your sump is amazing!.

I used uv and ozone for 4 years. I recently took them off as i now run the Aquaforest system. I think UV and ozone are useful for newer tanks with immature water. I didn't notice any change when I took them off my 5 year old system.

Good luck

Mo

 

[Socaltoaz]

Will there be a viewing party once the tank is installed? If so put me down for one. Lol JK. Beautiful home being built and like everyone else, I can't wait to see the tank up and running.

Virtual viewing party is planned for sure! :thumbsup: Thank you for the kind words on our home.

Wow, I'm so impressed by the house build and the tank build. Looking forward to seeing how this progresses! Congrats on fulfilling the dream!!

Thanks McPuff. Definitely a dream for my family and I.

Great build thread. I look forward to seeing your the tank and the fish room.

Ill be posting lots of pictures. Thanks for following along.

Exciting :thumbsup:

It most certainly is. I have confirmation the thank is on transport making its way down here.

Nice home!.

I have a 1000Gal system.
I would have gone bk500 int. I used the 500 ext external in sump for two years.
Fantastic skimmer. The 400 will also do the job very well.

Your sump is amazing!.

I used uv and ozone for 4 years. I recently took them off as i now run the Aquaforest system. I think UV and ozone are useful for newer tanks with immature water. I didn't notice any change when I took them off my 5 year old system.

Good luck

Mo

Thanks Mo. Ill have to look into the aqua forest system. Im not familiar with it. I went back and forth between the 500 and 400 and eventually ended up with the 400 cause they would have had to modify the 500 to fit in the sump. They are very similar and the 400 should be fine to get the job done.

 

[Achilles Torben]

Yes that's right. I have the BK 400 in my 1500 gallons system. In this moment I reduce it because I can't find NO3.

 

[alfaowner]

Come on. Make us all laugh with jealousy. How many gallons would a water change consist of in a tank 1500 gallons and how often.

 

[Achilles Torben]

No waterchage since start up. Since 10 months. Sangokai system will only make waterchage when it have to.

 

[alfaowner]

My. Do u have a tank thread. ?

 

[Achilles Torben]

No time in this moment. I just read and write by Handy. Not the best thing for a treat. But I hope to start in the next months.

 

[Socaltoaz]

Tank is at the receiving company however due to scheduling issues, install is scheudled for thuraday June 25 at 7:00 am. This is going to be the longest week of my life! ����

In the meanwhile, countertops should go in.

 

[nuxx]

Tank is at the receiving company however due to scheduling issues, install is scheudled for thuraday June 25 at 7:00 am. This is going to be the longest week of my life! ����

In the meanwhile, countertops should go in.

UGH!

That has to suck :headwally:

 

[Socaltoaz]

Even though tank is going to sit in the storage facility for a week- I had them send me some pictures. Tank arrived nicely wrapped with no damage whatsoever. Install is scheduled for next week:

Here is the new stand that they had to remake. The original one they sent was the wrong size:





I wonder what is in there?



Another View:




We had the receiving company open the tank and verify there was no damage in there prior to receiving. Probably unnecessary but worth the extra precaution:



Looking clear and clean. I anticipate no issues when they bring it to the house next week:

 

[nuxx]

LOL Tease!

 

[A_CoupleClowns]

Looking good!

Before you know it this thing will be full of water...

 

[jaylensdad06]

u had ATM build ur tank? thats cool. i watch tanked all the time.

 

[Socaltoaz]

u had ATM build ur tank? thats cool. i watch tanked all the time.

Let's say it was an interesting experience. They were very good and responsive but definitely hiccups along the way. I haven't seen the final product and I was well into my build before the Peter Tank debacle but how fully mine has no issues.

 

[sowildpaul]

Let's say it was an interesting experience. They were very good and responsive but definitely hiccups along the way. I haven't seen the final product and I was well into my build before the Peter Tank debacle but how fully mine has no issues.

The Peter tank was fine until three years later sadly.

 

[Socaltoaz]

Peters tank was much bigger than mine. No seams in mine other than the corners.