785 Gallon Glass Reef Build in CT

Moisture issues....small price to pay for what you have in your home. At least your on top of it before it becomes a much larger price to pay.
 
I just read through this whole thread and wow, Im very impressed. Im getting ready to build a tank the same size. If you dont mind me asking 2 questions.

Do you regret not putting a access on the front like a few people told you in the beginning? How hard is it to reach the front glass to clean?

You said at one point you put in a maxpect gyre 280? Did you add another? Is this your main source of flow? if so whats your layout?

Thanks and im super impressed!!!
Ross
 
Atomic081 said:
I just read through this whole thread and wow, Im very impressed. Im getting ready to build a tank the same size. If you dont mind me asking 2 questions.

Do you regret not putting a access on the front like a few people told you in the beginning? How hard is it to reach the front glass to clean?

You said at one point you put in a maxpect gyre 280? Did you add another? Is this your main source of flow? if so whats your layout?

Thanks and im super impressed!!!
Ross
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Hi Ross, sorry for the late reply.

I am very happy with the clean look on the front of the tank with no access panel. I can walk on the stand because it sticks out 6" farther than the tank in the back. I have no problem reaching the front of the tank but it helps that I am 6'8" tall. I use a magnet to clean the front glass without any problem.

I have 2 maxspect gyre 280 pumps. One on each end of the tank. Those are the only pumps I use for flow. I may add a third in the future.

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its been awhile since i posted. i recently added an Apex and another Gyre. The tank is doing very well. i will post a few pics of some acros that i added soon.
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The Apex is measuring flow on both returns, totalling about 1400 gph and flow on skimmer pump vectra m1 at 2250 gph. PH fluctuates between 8.3 and 8.15 throughout the day. temp is hovering around 73 this time of year. Return pumps are on feed cycle a and shut off for 5 mins. i also have the 3 gyre pumps on feed cycle b so i can easily shut them down when i need to access the tank from the top. my Bubble Magus dosing pump is connected and shuts off if ph goes above 8.4. i have 1 of 3 500 watt heaters on the apex and it kicks on below 73. the other 2 are not on the Apex because i currently top out over 14.5 amps when everything is turned on including 2x400 watt halides. i need another Apex power strip to hook up the complete system which would add 5x AI Sol lights, 1 Radion XR30 gen 4, 2x AI Sol and the other 2x500 watt heaters. i never thought i needed an Apex but now that i have it, i love it.

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Just found this thread. I'm in awe. Beautiful reef tank !!!

Where in CT are you located? My 180 gallon is coming together now, going to be SPS dominated but a few other softies and LPS to mix things up a bit.
 
I'm in Old Saybrook. I'm plumbing the tank right now to make sure all filtration works right and there are no leaks. Then I have to carry it to it's permanent spot and drill holes in the floor for the basement sump.

I have 11 days off around Christmas and I'm going to make that happen.
 
JMetaxas said:
I'm in Old Saybrook. I'm plumbing the tank right now to make sure all filtration works right and there are no leaks. Then I have to carry it to it's permanent spot and drill holes in the floor for the basement sump.

I have 11 days off around Christmas and I'm going to make that happen.
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cool. well let me know if you are coming to or near monroe and you want to see the tank. i am glad to answer any questio s too while you work on your build

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Awesome build. I was thinking of 400 gal but now that I see how great yours looks I'm contemplating 500 ( 120x32x30)
Question: what size lumber did you use for the tank stand ?
 
GBOGH said:
Should of clarified; You mentioned 9.5" LVL What is LVL ? Will 2x10 work?
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its a 9.5" microlam..."laminated vaneer lumber" that is manufactured so it is true, perfectly straight. they are used for headers when you take down a wall for example

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