Suggestions on a new 370 gallon aquarium

[Kkubiak]

I am in the process of setting up a new aquarium. I would like to be able to have both softies as well as at some point go towards the sps corals, along with a reasonable number of fish. The size I am going to try to go with a 84"L X 33"W X 31"H glass aquarium. I have been in the hobby now for about 15yrs with a 75 gallon aquarium that does pretty well, so I do not think I am getting over my head as far as maintaining it.
I have seen some post saying to go with the saphire glass. I wanted to know if it is worth it. Also I was looking at doing the aquarium myself. I am uncertain if it is going to be a little too big to handle, actually getting the aquarium in place. Finally I was wondering about what to expect an aquarium this size would cost to totally set up without cutting too many corners. I have talked with a company that will come in and do the entire project turn key but it seamed a little expensive. If anyone has any thoughts let me know. Also any thoughts on what type of equipment to go with would help.

 

[Fiziksgeek]

I would suggest that you just spend some quality time reading through other threads in this forum. Pay particular attention to tanks of similar size to the one you hope to set up. If you PM people about things like cost, most are very willing to share approximate costs of their tanks and other equipment.

 

[Mahlhavoc]

Lay out your ideas on paper and then get a general idea of what you want for water movement and equipment and start hunting for those items. Skimmer, Lighting, Calcium Reactors, Controllers, Rock, Sand. . I actually bought my controller a good 5 months before my tank even arrived. Try buying the equipment first then the tank as the tank will probably be the last thing you need and one of the easiest things to find.

You can usually save a bunch by watching the used equipment for sale forum.

 

[Muligan]

Here is a picture of my new tank It's dimensions are 84"x32"x32"
external overflow with three sides viewable and one of the long sides is starphire the others are regular glass.

 

[alden168]

Re: Suggestions on a new 370 gallon aquarium

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9820023#post9820023 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Kkubiak
I am in the process of setting up a new aquarium. I would like to be able to have both softies as well as at some point go towards the sps corals, along with a reasonable number of fish. The size I am going to try to go with a 84"L X 33"W X 31"H glass aquarium. I have been in the hobby now for about 15yrs with a 75 gallon aquarium that does pretty well, so I do not think I am getting over my head as far as maintaining it.
I have seen some post saying to go with the saphire glass. I wanted to know if it is worth it. Also I was looking at doing the aquarium myself. I am uncertain if it is going to be a little too big to handle, actually getting the aquarium in place. Finally I was wondering about what to expect an aquarium this size would cost to totally set up without cutting too many corners. I have talked with a company that will come in and do the entire project turn key but it seamed a little expensive. If anyone has any thoughts let me know. Also any thoughts on what type of equipment to go with would help.

This is what it cost me without the sps, corals and fish. 15k

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