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  1. aquaobsess

    2000 Gallon Project has begun...

    I am a huge Acropora fan so I will have some of these in the middle. Mixed other corals and fish: Chromis Tangs Anthias Clowns Plates Bubbles Mixed LPS + SPS Still have not really made a final list just want to get the tank flowing water :) I want to build my sumps out of plywood and epoxy. What...
  2. aquaobsess

    2000 Gallon Project has begun...

    Equipment list so far....So much more to buyAquariums- Aquarium Obsessed Custom Diamante Low Iron Glass- 126x72x32 2 x AO Custom Starphire Frag tanks- 48x30x16 AO Custom Starphire Fish Quarantine Tank Humidity and Air Control- HRV System- Lifebreath 200 Max Split A/C System- LG 2 tonne Fantech...
  3. aquaobsess

    2000 Gallon Project has begun...

    While I agree it would suck to get tired of the tank...I really dont see that happening :) IMO while it is a huge risk to invest such a large amount of money in a system...I am taking every precaution. Also as we know a huge system like this is much more capable and stable of handling such...
  4. aquaobsess

    2000 Gallon Project has begun...

    Thanks! I realize the costs will be high. But being in the business if I cant afford $500 a month on a tank than whats the point... Lighting- Im thinking 4 x 400w DE in the middle and 4 x 250 DE on the perimeter. I will try this setup first and see my coverage. If needed I will add another 2 or...
  5. aquaobsess

    2000 Gallon Project has begun...

    Thanks for the heads up. Fact is we obviously pay alot less than you guys do for hydro. I have done numerous electrical calculators and the totals are much less. I currently am running 5 pumps, 7 heaters, and 1500 watts of light regularly on my coral system and my hydro has only increased about...
  6. aquaobsess

    2000 Gallon Project has begun...

    LOL... Not sure what you pay for electricity where you are...it is much cheaper here in Canada. Costs will not even come close to $800.00/month. :)
  7. aquaobsess

    2000 Gallon Project has begun...

    Thanks for the link! Anyone with comments on lighting, closed loop designs, and any other info on a tank this size. I have thoughts on how I am going to do things...but always open for suggestions. Please feel free:)
  8. aquaobsess

    2000 Gallon Project has begun...

    Thanks for all the kind welcomes... Im getting impatient. I want this bad boy running!...LOL
  9. aquaobsess

    2000 Gallon Project has begun...

    Thanks! Its really one big sump...just 3 sections between the 3 openings below the stand.
  10. aquaobsess

    2000 Gallon Project has begun...

    LOL free help is good. Sorry to tell you but im very North... Toronto, Canada
  11. aquaobsess

    2000 Gallon Project has begun...

    Work is progressing at a slower rate than I had hoped...but it is moving forward. Progress pics- Wallboarding moving along: Another: Walls going up- One more: Humidity Control Installed... I knew when I started this project that humidity would play a huge role and its control was...
  12. aquaobsess

    2000 Gallon Project has begun...

    After many months of planning construction has begun on my new 2000 gallon system. I am a custom tank buider so luckily the tank can be constructed right on the stand saving alot of headaches.Details: Main Tank- 126x72x32 Sumps- x 3 under stand Refugium- Gravity Fed into tank Frag tanks- 2 x...
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