Slightly Wide 500 Gallon Reef Tank
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NeverlosT
A bit fishy
Incredible build so far. Good on you for taking such good care of your mother, I hope that her recovery continues.
I think the most critical things with rockwork are:
1. Of course, the looks, and remembering that less is more
2. The flow. Try not to build lots of walls that will eliminate flow, unless you want a lot of powerheads.
Speaking of powerheads, where do you plan to mount yours? I have a cube tank that is viewable from all 4 sides and I have a heck of a time locating the powerheads so that they dont disrupt the view badly (vortechs cannot go close to the surface, or the substrate).
Keep up the great work! Please dont skimp on sump/filtration/equipment pics, those are my favorite part.
Oh one idea too, once the emergency drain pipe enters the uniseal on the sump, end it there so that it ends above water level, that way you can hear it when it is flowing.
I like the vectra L1 a lot for a return, works pretty well, though there are other awesome options too.
Will you use a substrate or go bare-bottom?
What kind of corals do you like? SPS? LPS? all?
I think the most critical things with rockwork are:
1. Of course, the looks, and remembering that less is more
2. The flow. Try not to build lots of walls that will eliminate flow, unless you want a lot of powerheads.
Speaking of powerheads, where do you plan to mount yours? I have a cube tank that is viewable from all 4 sides and I have a heck of a time locating the powerheads so that they dont disrupt the view badly (vortechs cannot go close to the surface, or the substrate).
Keep up the great work! Please dont skimp on sump/filtration/equipment pics, those are my favorite part.
Oh one idea too, once the emergency drain pipe enters the uniseal on the sump, end it there so that it ends above water level, that way you can hear it when it is flowing.
I like the vectra L1 a lot for a return, works pretty well, though there are other awesome options too.
Will you use a substrate or go bare-bottom?
What kind of corals do you like? SPS? LPS? all?
Jeramirez85
New member
I’m from Houston as well looking forward to see this filled up might have to come by and check it out one day
Benson0219
Member
Incredible build... love the tank!
Monkeyfish
Active member
Best wishes to you and your mom.
Nice build. Can't wait to see it filled with water.
Nice build. Can't wait to see it filled with water.
Zacktosterone
Active member
any updates?
Jay if you ever need any help I am up by Kingwood and about to start on my large reef tank build this year. Was curious who built your sump. There are a several large reefs up your way if your ever looking for corals to help fill that thing and I have alot of high end sps that I am growing out for my large reef if your ever interested in trading down the line.
TX_Punisher
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How do you plan to light this beast?
JaySchulz
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As of now (4) 250 watt MH.
Hamilton Cabo Sun reflectors
20k Radiums
I may add some T5 or LEDs to supplement but this should do the trick for now.
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JaySchulz
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Finally got a little more done yesterday. I built a temporary stand for the tank so that I could work more freely on the ceiling above the tank. Because of the weight of the tank I needed to build the stand the same height so that I could just push the 800lbs back and forth.
After the tank was moved over I lined the whole ceiling and everything that will be inside the canopy area with wood. This should help with the next step which is adding the white Formica as the Formica needs good contact to stick.
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After the tank was moved over I lined the whole ceiling and everything that will be inside the canopy area with wood. This should help with the next step which is adding the white Formica as the Formica needs good contact to stick.
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JaySchulz
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Thanks man. I look forward to seeing your build.
My sump was built by Modular Marine and he did a solid job for a really good price. Even delivered it to my house even though he's like 4 hours away. I can't say enough good things about my experiences with him.
Yea definitly. Once I get things going and I get the tank stabilized I'm sure I'll be giving you a call to trade.
JaySchulz
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Thanks bud! It's moving pretty slow but I should have water in soon.
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That's a seriously large tank
You must have a very patient wife, lol! I couldn't convince mine to let me have a tank in the main part of the house, let alone one that big. I'm stuck in the basement, which is actually okay because I can pretty much do whatever I want down there.
Anyway, nice work, can't wait to see it running
You must have a very patient wife, lol! I couldn't convince mine to let me have a tank in the main part of the house, let alone one that big. I'm stuck in the basement, which is actually okay because I can pretty much do whatever I want down there. Anyway, nice work, can't wait to see it running
JaySchulz
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That's a seriously large tank
Anyway, nice work, can't wait to see it running
Haha she actually loves the tank but is super frustrated about how long it's taken to get to this point because she wants to start picking out fish and coral.
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