Coral Tank from Canada (1350gal Display Tank)

[venom550pm]

After seeing your pictures of the basement, I am in AWE. I can't imagine what it would look like with fish and a reef in there, but i am excited to find out. My wife usually doesn't care about forums, but i showed her this thread and she keeps asking me if there is anything to show her. This thread and your build is also helping me to get our tank (a humble 55g) up and running quicker. She doesn't complain as much when i come home with new "toys" for the fish tank. Thanks!

 

[kikegt]

Absolutely amazing!! Congratulation and the best for you in your proyect.

 

[nineball]

Your humility in this process is what I have enjoyed the most, that and the humor, that is classic.

You ahve heard it said enough, an amazing build, the best I can offer is...

*Subscribed*

Look forward to the rest.

Thank you Makenna, I think the humor is what helps most of us keep perspective when we most need it in this hobby.

Your offer is accepted......Welcome aboard.

Peter

 

[nineball]

Breath taking

As noted earlier this is just the beginning (I hope).

Thanks for dropping by.

Peter

 

[nineball]

very nice build,wish you the best of luck

Thank you dainiusiva. I hope I only need the luck once or twice otherwise this should be just commitment and hard work to keep it moving forward.

Peter

 

[nineball]

this build is just awesome

really can´t wait to see what u made out of the "inside" of the tank!!

FloformAustria, I appreciate your enthusiasm. before we get to the 'inside' we have to complete the process for the outside then the fish room will take up most of the next chapter...... followed by a period of optomization of the operating processes before we deploy the Live Rock and sand. Then there will be a lengthy chapter on corals....fish, fish oh yeah fish next.

Peter

 

[dmb1977]

peter- this is great.

What are you propsing for flow around this tank of yours? with the L shape surely its going to have to be dual what ever you do?

regards

Dmb

 

[Ken_Baird]

P.S. I try to figure out what is your occupation. Is it anything related to antique or maybe real estate? :spin2:

If it has anything to do with fruit, I'm changing professions :lmao:

 

[Pcrain]

Zomg.. my family of three lives in an apartment half the size of that room. and my fish room is my tank is 1 foot away from the wall and I squeeze behind there i am jealous your fish room has amazing rock work and a sink/ cry i am going to go buy a lotto ticket and pray rofl/ and keep on looking for a job if you need to staff someone with 6year reef exp on that tank cough.

 

[jallen18]

Epic build. Subscribed!

 

[nineball]

Very impressive build Peter, I will follow this for sure.

Leonardo

Thanks Leonardo, as long as you aren't scared I think we'll be OK. Thanks very much for dropping by.

Peter

 

[swissgaurd]

peter the hardwood floor is stunning.
that picture belongs in a magazine.
im in the process of redoing my basement.
not quite as large as yours,but ive thought of installing hardwood floor as well.
is your hardwood special for basements.

vic

 

[nineball]

peter the hardwood floor is stunning.
that picture belongs in a magazine.
im in the process of redoing my basement.
not quite as large as yours,but ive thought of installing hardwood floor as well.
is your hardwood special for basements.

vic

No Vic it's reclaimed chestnut of significant age. You canNOT use radient heat so you need very good HVAC in the 'basement' to avoid the typical basement feel and experience. My goal was to avoid feeling like a basement at all costs.

Peter

 

[JRaquatics]

Thank you for your suggestion and your generous compliment. I have a challenge with how exactly to handle the surrounding environment. I know this is still a work in progress and its a mess but you can see that I have to be very carefull with the various points of view. I have an unusual desk that I like and my wife hates that I want to position carefully. There's going to be a great deal of trial and error.....yet to come. We have a loooong way to go!!!!!

Peter

Wow!. Now that is slick. Your whole house looks like something out of the lifestyles of the rich and famous. Great modifications to the house especially the stairway. This tank is going to be inspiring for sure.

 

[maelv]

What an inspiring build and basement (whole house actually). I think the different themes are going to be great in this tank.

 

[nineball]

After seeing your pictures of the basement, I am in AWE. I can't imagine what it would look like with fish and a reef in there, but i am excited to find out. My wife usually doesn't care about forums, but i showed her this thread and she keeps asking me if there is anything to show her. This thread and your build is also helping me to get our tank (a humble 55g) up and running quicker. She doesn't complain as much when i come home with new "toys" for the fish tank. Thanks!

Actually Chingchai's thread was the topic of conversation on many dinners with my wife and guests. It was very helpful in gaining the WAF and getting her support. Apart from her gardens I was able to play off her bear artistry. The agreement was that she could have her 'Bear Room' if I could have my 'Fish Room'.

We negotiated and.................

wait for it!!!!!!

 

[nineball]

Wow!. Now that is slick. Your whole house looks like something out of the lifestyles of the rich and famous. Great modifications to the house especially the stairway. This tank is going to be inspiring for sure.

Thanks JR, no lotteries here just a lifetime of hard work............combined with the ability to dream.

Peter

 

[nineball]

What an inspiring build and basement (whole house actually). I think the different themes are going to be great in this tank.

Thank you Maelv, developing the environment in honour of the Four Great Masters is a central part of the DNA of this project. I hope it will raise the bar for all of us on Reef Central and our local communities. Nice to have you here.

Peter

 

[nineball]

Epic build. Subscribed!

Thank you and welcome to our community.

Peter

 

[nineball]

D a M ! ! ! cAN I mO ve In ?:bounce2::bounce1::celeb3::wildone::eek2:

Nope.........Nice try though........:wavehand: