Time to Introduce myself and my project....900 Gallon

[Jwilsey]

Well, I've been looking and researching for some time now. I have read ALOT of treads and seen the projects that some members have done, Cougarman, BennytheBlenny, Nineball and Gimmito (I soon may reach out to you). I have seen some great builds. So here's the 50,000 foot view of my project.

I'm planning a 800-900 gallon (size based on depth, 48" vs 36"), 90" Length 1 x 66" Length 2 x 36" wide x 48" deep. L-shape, 1" Acrylic, 2 closed loop systems, LED Lighting, 180 gallon sump/frag (currently own). Tank and stand to be made by self and friends. Plan to start in January. As I stated, this is the 50K foot view. Plans and drawings to follow soon.

Starting in November, I'm planning to change the floor and take out the fireplace.

I would like to hear others idea's, thought's, lessons learned. My vision is floor to ceiling. I understand the 48" depth issue of cleaning. That leaves 2' stand and 2' canopy. Would I have the room for the plumbing. As for the sump and frag, I plan to go into the garage (other side of wall left side of photo).

Does anyone have plumbing in a 2' stand? Anyone with a 48" deep tank.

Thank you for

 

[LOTUS50GOD]

welcome to the addiction...
If you are planning a reef, I would stick to something 30-36" deep at MOST..
Remember you need to get into the tank and dont want to don a mask and snorkle to do it..

If you want 'room' for stuff, why not make it remote

 

[Jwilsey]

It would give me more opportunities to go scuba diving. :lol2::lol2::lol2:

 

[attaboy]

Humidity

Humidity

What is your plan to extract humidity from the room? This has always been my single biggest reservation to setting up a large tank.

 

[Jwilsey]

What is your plan to extract humidity from the room? This has always been my single biggest reservation to setting up a large tank.

I did think about higher humidity, the fireplace is vented to the outside. I'm planning to test when I do a wet run with the tank. If it becomes an issue I can use that vent or I can also vent to the garage and out. Testing will be crucial.

 

[attaboy]

Humidity

Humidity

What is your plan to extract humidity from the room? This has always been my single biggest reservation to setting up a large tank.

 

[bullitr]

Ching chai have 48" tall tank and it looks amazing
If I ever do a tank again I will like to have only want 24" or shorter tank since acropora looks better from the top view IMO
And LEDs now can penetrate easily @ 48" with a good par reading @ the bottom of the tank.

 

[bullitr]

Ching chai have 48" tall tank and it looks amazing
If I ever do a tank again I would like to have 24" or shorter tank since acropora looks better from the top view IMO and the LEDs now can penetrate easily @ 48" with a good par reading @ the bottom of the tank.