Pictures - 800 gallon reef - 7+ years in operation

[Beenalongtime79]

I don't even think in dimensions that large!!!!

Makes me rethink how large I want my tank to be once I've got the money to do one.... most likely my system will only be half that size at the largest...

Hehe... Great planning overall. I also like the fact that you decided to make the setup fairly straightforward and simple with very little electronic gadgetry, but I think that with a tank that large, you have a lot more stability overall. What do you do in case of power failure? I imagine you would need a monster generator to keep everything going. Oh yeah, a few more questions, sorry if they've already been asked and answered.

What pump(s) are you using for return and how much flow is going through the whole setup (sump to aquarium) per hour?

Peace,
John H.

 

[brc0488]

ok.. i still cant figure out if thats two seperate tanks or what???

 

[brc0488]

ok.. i still cant figure out if thats two seperate tanks or what???

 

[capt. insano]

brc

the wall facing us in the picture is a mirror.....so it is reflecting the tank and it does look like two tanks side by side, but it is just a reflection

 

[drewdegenhardt]

Great tank...I will be tagging along for this one.

 

[minfinger]

insano, the 800, from what I understand, is it's own tank. He also has, I believe, a 265G tank in the same run on it's own system.

 

[gig]

yo

yo

it's one tank, that's a mirror! :smokin:

 

[saleencobra]

You guys should go back to the first page and look, there is a 225 to the right of the 800.

 

[BAJA272]

Hcrk:

You asked for questions so here we go. How do you deal with nuisance issues like aiptasia?

By the way, Beautiful set-up.

Jeff

 

[scubadan166]

I am not worthy. This is a truely "Stunning" example of what we would all aspire to create. Words could not do justice... So I'll just stare at my monitor for a while and drool.

 

[jarhed]

I bow before you, oh God of the Reef! And a BAR in the room to boot????????? How do you ever get yourself to leave your house?

Later guys, I'm going to find a house to buy NOW.

 

[qwuintus]

The bar is nice and the basement too, the reef is pretty good too just because of sheer size, but I'm not going to bust my balls over it.
Personally I think more technical reefs like platapus, and these 2 180's I've seen are what would be considered "god like." Nevertheless, its an amazing tank and you accomplished your goal well. I think the addition with all the mirrors served well.

 

[jarhed]

My opinion still stands.

This is by far the most beautiful setup I think I've ever seen. In my opinion, the object is to make the tank visually stimulating. The tech stuff is important, but he has without a doubt succeeded in making this one of the most beautiful setups that I'VE ever seen. THIS tank is GOD like. That entire room is where I would like to die!

....... but I still wanna see more!

 

[capt. insano]

yeah, I know that there is a 260 g tank also in the room, but if memory serves me right, there is only one pic showing this tank with a view down the room to the 800 g.

I think brc's question was alluding to the pics in front of the mirror that make the tank look deceivingly like 2 tanks.

 

[matt the fiddler]

does he book tours?

 

[brad_dolick]

i love this tank, easily the best ive ever seen and it probally is even better in person. there is also a lot of good info that the owner is sharing with us.

 

[mmgm]

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I have taken several more pictures of components that support my reef and intend to post them shortly.

Thereafter, I would like to post and discuss some thoughts, ideas and conclusions about the operation of large reef systems (and reef systems in general).

Please feel free to ask questions and to contribute.


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I am truely impressed by your work on the tank and bar :artist:

Beautiful Tanks.... If my system ends up looking like yours I would consider myself lucky......

Great Work!.....

As far as your request for questions and conversation:

What are your thoughts on a Refugium? I have had great success and currently incorporating a large Refugium (230 gallons) in a planned upgrade to about 500 gallon display tank.....

My LFS tells me he has had equal success (as you have had) with Overskimming........ Looks like your seven years ahead of the times...... Any thoughts on Overskimming?

But larger water volumes have advantages also......

If you had the space would you have incorporated a Refugium? What do you think about large volumes of water supporting your Display Tank?

 

[hcrk]

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[tang_man_montreal]

hcrk,

I guess you missed my question earlier on in the thread...
How do you handle the humidity issues that arise from such a large tank?

Do you have a need for a chiller in the warmer months?

 

[gwrulzmylife]

Awesome! I appreciate you posting pics of my dream...

Great job!