325 Gallon Filteration Question

[Bhewko]

Hey guys,
I know this section is for photos but since most people posting here have large tanks I would like responses from people with experience with large tanks. I am going to be cycling my 325 Gallon aquarium as soon as I get it from the manufacturer as its being custom made. Its a Flatback Hexagon with the dimensions 84"x24"x10"64" at a 30" height. Anyways for filteration I am using a Ehiem 2060 Canister Filter, Protien Skimmer rated up to 550 gallons *sorry I forgot the actual model, 5 powerheads equally 6000gph, UV sterilizer, 150-200 lbs of live rock, and about the same in live sand. As for lighting I am going to be running 250W Coralife, which has Blue antics, Lunar Light ect . Just wondering if you guys think this will be effeciant enough for my system.

Thanks, Brenden

 

[Bhewko]

Anyone?

 

[sjdyer]

Why are you using a cansiter filter? Are you limited on space for a sump. Also what kind of skimmer is it?

 

[Bhewko]

Sidyer - Yes, unfortunatly I am limited for space under the stand. The Ehiem Canister filters I have found to be extremely good when it comes to its filter cycle so I have deicded to go with one as I cannot provide room large enough for the sump I would desire. As for the skimmer, I have yet to decided but its either going to be a Deltec or a Red Sea Berlin. Which ever I chose it will be rated for about 450-500 gallons so it will be larger then needed to ensure the water quailty i need.

Let me know.

 

[sjdyer]

Is your system for sharks?

 

[Bhewko]

The "show" fish in the tank is going to be 2 Brown Banded Bamboo sharks with other fish such has tangs, clowns, ect.

Why do you ask?

 

[sjdyer]

Sharks eat alot of meaty foods. They also need sugar size sand bed with lots of swiming room. The meaty foods will create a large bioload after they get bigger. How mush live rock are you going to have in the system? I looked into keeping sharks but I decide not to get them unless I build a tank big enough to hold them at full size. I would not want to try and find them a home after they got to big for a smaller tank. They grow fast. You will need live rock or another type of filter to handle the bioload of all the animals.

 

[Bhewko]

Sjdyer - I myself have down about 3.5 months of research on just housing sharks. As for LR goes I am going to be placing in about 150-200lbs of LR, I know people say 1-2lbs per gallon ect, but I need to make sure I provide ample swimming room for the sharks. I dont think the bioload will exceed the filteraton, but you never know. I will keep a close eye on it, and make changes if I need to.

 

[Laakmann]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8719020#post8719020 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bhewko
Sjdyer - I myself have down about 3.5 months of research on just housing sharks. As for LR goes I am going to be placing in about 150-200lbs of LR, I know people say 1-2lbs per gallon ect, but I need to make sure I provide ample swimming room for the sharks. I dont think the bioload will exceed the filteraton, but you never know. I will keep a close eye on it, and make changes if I need to.

I have that much LR in my 150 gallon, in a tank that big, unless you made some piles that were way spaced out, it will pretty much be rubble on the bottom of the tank.

 

[Laakmann]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8719020#post8719020 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bhewko
Sjdyer - I myself have down about 3.5 months of research on just housing sharks. As for LR goes I am going to be placing in about 150-200lbs of LR, I know people say 1-2lbs per gallon ect, but I need to make sure I provide ample swimming room for the sharks. I dont think the bioload will exceed the filteraton, but you never know. I will keep a close eye on it, and make changes if I need to.

I have that much LR in my 150 gallon, in a tank that big, unless you made some piles that were way spaced out, it will pretty much be rubble on the bottom of the tank.

 

[Bhewko]

Laakmann - The purpose of the LR is to create a mound in the middle of the tank. They way I will aquascape the rock will provide caves, valleys for the sharks to hide / sleep in as they tend to like to hide during the day. I am not sure of the exact amount of LR I will be purchasing but I am estimating it to be between 150-200lbs. So as I already said there will be the one large mound in the middle of the tank, and then probable small mounds in the 2 corners. If I need more LR then what I have estimated to create the aquascaping I desire I will purchase more.

Thanks for all the posts for far.