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[tgunn]

I wasn't aware you could effectively use a downsized UV that way, for the display alone it will take 18.4 hrs for just one pass through the UV (2300/145)

If I understand correctly, the intent is not to process the main tank's volume as much as to sterilize water coming out of the QT tank.

So the QT tank would be fed by the main tank, and the water flowing out of it would run through the UV sterliizer before being dumped back into the main tank again. The idea is that if there's ich in the QT tank, it won't make it into the main tank. This way the QT tank is using the exact same water as is in the main tank, so there's no worry about cycles in the QT tank or anything like that.

Tyler

 

[Elliott]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15585123#post15585123 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tgunn
If I understand correctly, the intent is not to process the main tank's volume as much as to sterilize water coming out of the QT tank.

So the QT tank would be fed by the main tank, and the water flowing out of it would run through the UV sterliizer before being dumped back into the main tank again. The idea is that if there's ich in the QT tank, it won't make it into the main tank. This way the QT tank is using the exact same water as is in the main tank, so there's no worry about cycles in the QT tank or anything like that.

Tyler

ahh, I see, that makes more sense, this may be adequate for many pests however I would not rely on it, qt should be a totally separate system, especially with a 2300g display, that's a lot to loose, IMO

 

[bullitr]

wow .
this will be a monster

 

[NexDog]

Is this is in Melbourne? If so, where abouts? I'm over there once a year or so.

 

[Rokdog]

Hey there,
Another Geelong reefer here. this thing we be awesome, as will your house. Will be watching this one.

 

[bigmatt1992]

holy s*&(& i cant wait to see this thing up wow wish i had some mohla to set up something this size.

 

[Diablo]

Latest update as of 6th Sep, 2009:

Aquarium External Equipment Room Floor: The aquarium in the house will be supported by both an internal equipment room (in the house) and an external equimpent room (in the garage / workshop). A feature of the external equipment room is that the sump, refugium and crytic zones will be below floor level, maximising space for frag tanks and food growing.

Equipment Room Floor Close-up: A close up of drainage and other services plumbing.

Garage Footings: The garage slab has been marked out, some footings poored and the slab almost ready to poor. The base of the aquarium equipment room has been poored, with yellow caps on top of the steel rerinforcement visible in this photo.

Garage electical conduits: Not very exciting, but the orange conduit carries the electrical circuits and the white carying data cable.

Tank Completed: A picture of the tank completed. Now just needs plumbing and to be covered up with dirt.

Tank Close-up: The service hatch and also what I assume is the inflow (top) and overflow (side).

 

[Ed Reef]

Holy cow.... never really realize how HUGE this is until I see the pictures of the constructions...

 

[bullitr]

wow .this will be amazing

 

[K.Sweeney]

When you were planing the plan with the artect, did you have go though every about reef tanks, what they need etc? I can't think they had to design many homes with tanks

 

[K.Sweeney]

Sorry, I'll make myself a bit clearer. When you was looking for an arcitect, with your brief, did have to explain about reef aquariums or could you find one with previous experience. And how much influence over the desgin of the tank is theirs? If you did have to go on about a reef tank and all it entails, how did you go about that?

 

[Diablo]

Hi K.Sweeny,

Our architect was selected primarily on their sustainability credentials, plus a willingness to take on the aquarium, but no, they have no experience at all with aquaria.

They relied on the engineering firm for foundation and stand design. Everything else (aquarium related) is my design, except for the stand cladding material which is theirs.

I prepared an 11 page primer giving the architect an overview of the mechanics and hydraulics of aquarium systems so that they could understand what I was asking for and why I was asking for it. The part they stuggled with the most was the amount of natural light I wanted brought in to the space above the aquarium.

 

[K.Sweeney]

Thank you, One day when i go down this route, i think the hardest part will telling the archiect and the builers want i want.

 

[K.Sweeney]

Sorry, rushing again. Thank you, One day when i go down this route, i think the hardest part will telling the architect and the builders want i want.

 

[Diablo]

Here is the document I used: Aquarium Info.pdf There i a bit of garbage at the end (Nitrogen, Carbon, Phosphoros ratios typical of marine bacteria) that I forgot that I had recorded in this doc just because it was open.

 

[Elliott]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15667130#post15667130 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Diablo
Here is the document I used: Aquarium Info.pdf There i a bit of garbage at the end (Nitrogen, Carbon, Phosphoros ratios typical of marine bacteria) that I forgot that I had recorded in this doc just because it was open.

very well done, I probably would have told them to just leave me a space for my equipment, you are very thorough

 

[K.Sweeney]

That document is very cool, some detail but not to much.

 

[K.Sweeney]

By the way, how is the build.

 

[midwestcustomaquariu]

Hoping this doesnt offend anybody as this may not be the place to offer something for sale, but after skimming over this thread I thought there may be somebody out there who is inspired by this build and may be interested in doing a large cylinder system of their own. Although not as big as the tank here, I do have a 1500 gallon cylinder 8 feet in diameter and around 50" tall that I would like to move out. Originally meant to be built into my own home, I have opted against it and now will be getting rid of it. This tank is seamless and will be brand new if anybody has an interest. I can be reached at 320-283-5014. Again, I hope nobody takes offense but this looked like a good place to put the offer out there.

 

[discus510]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13432981#post13432981 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mortis13
only 200gal?
no diablo im not done yet, i have ordered the tank(7ftx30inx30in) and i have built the stand and have gathered a few bits to go under it.

im going to get rid of the bio balls and load it with LR. lights 3x 250w MH & 12x 24w t5`s, what did you run?

hey morris im in proces of building a 84" x 30" x 30" tank too just ordered it and should get in about a wk rite now im planning all the filter and everything lights imma run the marineland pro series 3 150 watts hqi and 8 39 watts t5