Go Big OR Go Home! Construction of a 1000 gallon System!!

[jnarowe]

Don't peppermint shrimp eat other "wanted" stuff?

 

[AcroSteve]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7764624#post7764624 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jnarowe
Don't peppermint shrimp eat other "wanted" stuff?

Yes. The ones I have had in the past have been terrible theives. Tormenting the LPS when they catch food.

That is the biggest reason I do not have any in the tank now.

 

[Ironman]

Will the peppermint shrimp eat zoos?

 

[charlesjordanjr]

They steal food, but I don't think they will eat LPS or Zoas.
-Chuck

 

[chrisd4421]

Just purely amazing....I have had dreams about tanks smaller than this....

 

[drblank1]

How about a picture of you (or anyone) standing next to it so we can get a perspective on how BIG this tank really is?

 

[jnarowe]

AcroSteve: I think all shrimp are "theives" but based on my research they also kill small animals and other shrimp. Anyone have a comment on that?

 

[jgsensor]

Well, I am no expert on them, but I have had several peppermint shrimp along with a coral banded and some cleaners and never had any problems with them. The coral banded may be questionable, but i never notivced any damage from him. The peppermints stole a little food, but never bothered any corals or other critters. Maybe a few pods but who knows on that one. I had more problems with the fish going after the shrimp than anything.

 

[Arch01]

Just went through this whole thread and all I can say is WOW (can't believe I didn't notice it before). The setup looks very clean and I love those big sumps. The aquascaping looks great. You have clearly taken your time to plan this one out and spent considerable time setting it up. I can't wait to have a large tank with its own room... I may have to come visit one day to steal some ideas

 

[thor32766]

yeah sweet setup thats for sure

 

[Goldleaf Reef]

Any updated pics? how is the tank doing ? any issues with heat due to it being summertime ?

 

[bstone]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7964639#post7964639 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Arch01
Just went through this whole thread and all I can say is WOW (can't believe I didn't notice it before). The setup looks very clean and I love those big sumps. The aquascaping looks great. You have clearly taken your time to plan this one out and spent considerable time setting it up. I can't wait to have a large tank with its own room... I may have to come visit one day to steal some ideas

Thanks for the comments!!

You are more then welcome to come over anytime. I will be hosting a INDMAS meeting in October also...

 

[bstone]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7964924#post7964924 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by thor32766
yeah sweet setup thats for sure

THANKS. I really enjoy getting comments from fellow reefers who enjoy the hoby as much as I do!

 

[bstone]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7965889#post7965889 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Goldleaf Reef
Any updated pics? how is the tank doing ? any issues with heat due to it being summertime ?

I need to post some new pictures when I get home this weekend. I have a lot more coral and fish to take pictures of!!

The heat has not been too bad. The tank stays at 79.5 - 80 all the time. The chiller doesn't run as much as I thought it would. The fan on the tank helps a great deal also!!

 

[waynemk]

Can you give a little more info on the Titan sumps? Manufacturer and model #? I cought the comment about a local guy with extras but I'm not ready to buy yet. They are huge and dont require external bracing. Square fits nicely into a room corner. Perfect to my eyes.

I googled em but got too many sump pump hits.

 

[bstone]

Its been awhile, so I need to update with some pictures. I've made a major change on my chiller. I went with a TradeWinds 1.5HP chiller. This thing ROCKS SOLID!!

I have also added a lot of coral and fish since my last posted pictures. I just took a bunch of pictures so I will post them soon!

But here are some of my new chiller!!

A lot more pictures to come SOON!!!!

 

[RGibson]

The ele box will make a hot spot on the condenser.

 

[AcroSteve]

Yup! Cuts down on the airflow in that area.

You might want to look for some treated lumber too.

One heck of a chiller.

 

[bstone]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8207447#post8207447 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by RGibson
The ele box will make a hot spot on the condenser.

Not really, it sits out about 6 inches from the fins. Plus it only takes up a few square inches, not to worry!!

 

[bstone]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8207526#post8207526 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by AcroSteve
Yup! Cuts down on the airflow in that area.

You might want to look for some treated lumber too.

One heck of a chiller.

Didn't have any treated lumber at the time, but plan on putting some down..