AV99's custom 600g Reef Savvy on site build-Lots of pictures

[aquavista99]

Up Next a visit to the Newport Aquarium with Reef Savvy

After the armored seams were installed in November of 2016, I treated Felix of Reef Savvy and Chris Benner of Sticks N Stones to trip the Newport Aquarium. Chris built my stand for the 600g Reef Savvy tank onsite a while back.

Downtown Cincinnati and Newport Aquarium pictures

 

[aquavista99]

 

[aquavista99]

Sure thing! Up next will be the custom external overflow installation process with another visit by the Original Tanksta himself.

And yes more pics of the basement please

 

[Overboard]

Looking good Tim! Awesome project. Really enjoying seeing the details. Great stuff!

 

[aquavista99]

Thanks for the compliment and glad to share my build with you. Stay tuned. I am really just getting started. :thumbsup:

I can't believe how much 'big stuff' you need to run such a tank but fascinating watching your build and beyond my knowledge by light years!

Keep up the photos as great to see it all coming together

Best wishes

 

[aquavista99]

All the good stuff will eventually end up in the new display. I will see what I can do about posting a few more pictures of the grow-out system....I have a nice sponge collection in the sump too. :thumbsup:

While the build is coming along really nicely, being the nerd that I am - may I request a more in-depth tour of your current holding tanks? Would love to see more of that!

 

[aquavista99]

Thanks so much, Mark. Always a pleasure sharing my little piece of the reef with you. Looking forward to seeing the progression on your new reef project too! :thumbsup:

Looking good Tim! Awesome project. Really enjoying seeing the details. Great stuff!

 

[aquavista99]

Not sure about the size of my basement. Maybe 1,200 Sq feet or so. It is an L shape design.

How BIG is your basement???!!! :0) I love basements so I have to request some more pics and detailed plans for your (assumed) reno! :0)

 

[saf1]

Nice tank, and photos. Question or comment I guess. Co2 bottle - are you able to secure it at all? Would hate to have something crazy happen via mother nature or an oops moment and have it take off like a bottle rocket. I've witnessed a few in a couple safety inspections or incidents I've responded to back in my military days. Military intelligence, right? ...

 

[Reef Dude]

Just wanted to say that this build thread is awesome, and I thank you for sharing this with us. This is one of those builds and set ups that many of us can only dream of, so it's great to live this vicariously through you. Looking forward to more updates!

 

[aquavista99]

Sounds like an insurance claim if it happens. In my area, we are required to have those Co2 tanks tested and certified every five years by a state licensed fire protection facility pursuant to state law. So I assume it is safe and passed all inspections. But crazy things can happen. My house was struck by lightning last Summer.

Nice tank, and photos. Question or comment I guess. Co2 bottle - are you able to secure it at all? Would hate to have something crazy happen via mother nature or an oops moment and have it take off like a bottle rocket.

 

[aquavista99]

Thank you so very much for the amazing compliment, Reef Dude.:thumbsup:
I sincerely appreciate the kind words and am honored to have you follow my journey.

Just wanted to say that this build thread is awesome, and I thank you for sharing this with us. This is one of those builds and set ups that many of us can only dream of, so it's great to live this vicariously through you. Looking forward to more updates!

 

[aquavista99]

Up Next: Custom External Overflow installation

Reef Savvy and crew visited my home again during the holidays (arrived Christmas Day 2016 and departed New Year's Day Jan. 1 2017) to install the custom external overflow. Be sure to check out the amazing time lapsed video of this visit as well. :thumbsup:

 

[aquavista99]

Next up is the time lapsed video .... Enjoy! And in the holiday spirit, Felix and family enjoyed the cold weather ... :thumbsup:

 

[aquavista99]

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[WLachnit]

While the build is coming along really nicely, being the nerd that I am - may I request a more in-depth tour of your current holding tanks? Would love to see more of that!

+1. I have to say that really gives one an appreciation of the scope and scale of your project!

 

[aquavista99]

Thank you! It can be overwhelming at times when balancing family and career with a large reef build but rewarding too.

+1. I have to say that really gives one an appreciation of the scope and scale of your project!

 

[aquavista99]

Here is time lapsed video as promised. Just click below to view. Enjoy!


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[j4mypets]

Absolutely beautiful! My dream and in the near future making is a 96x36x30, so I will be watching yours very closely and absorbing anything I can! My last was a 180g so this will be quite larger. I know we cant wait to see it with water, so I would imagine how excited you must be. Congrats!