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  1. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    Originally Posted by slowburn22 Ha, you gotta be loving life when you can afford central air for your fishtank.
  2. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    Originally Posted by bpaul1201 wow i think your going to give goodwin and justforfun a run for there money!!! that is one huge chiller hope i never have to have one that big!! nice work on the pad, but did you vibrate the concrete to make sure all the air was out of the mix? i like your...
  3. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    Originally Posted by theappe3 wow. Ive never seen a chiller that big before!! thanks, i have either this is my first. i have the same brand on the entire house.
  4. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    Originally Posted by SigmaChris I love the idea of 4 underwater cameras. That would be a sweet screen saver to have live video of your DT on your computer. Good luck with the rest of your project. yeah i thought it will be really cool, since i am always on the computer at work. not only that i...
  5. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    Originally Posted by larryndana ....tilted my head and almost become dehydrated....cause i was drooling everywhere.... thanks, my friends does the same when they come by for a visit. my entire family thinks i'm crazy, and i tell them who isn't.
  6. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    ok here are some more updates, yesterday was prep day moving 30 bags concrete, mixer, water and etc. i need to do the job site which made it so much easier then trying to accomplished it all in one day. started sunday morning 8am mixing 2 bags at a time then pouring the concrete in placed and...
  7. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    Originally Posted by bpaul1201 gees 1000lbs.!!! id hate to see that shipping bill! well any new pics?? also are you goiing to do a web cam, for the whole world to see your hard work and effort not to mention smaller and smaller wallet?? well good luck where all watching! thanks, LFS had...
  8. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    Originally Posted by curryfishman Ok About How Much Was This Project!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i stop counting after i purchased the tank, but you can always check the internet to see all the prices. thanks
  9. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    Originally Posted by townsdp I agree that line of work helps a lot. I have been doing car audio custom work for approx 9 yrs and it makes this kind of stuff much for interesting because u have the know-how, experience, and tools to make it more extravagant. I said my tank would have linear...
  10. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    Originally Posted by maxalmon Is this a bare bottom tank? If not, what type of substate are you going to use? i have 1000lbs caribesea live bahamas oolite already, going with 5-6" DSB.
  11. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    Originally Posted by gregghia cbui2 man I wish I was your next door neighbor because I would kill to help you with that project! I'd be that guy you hate as I sat in your drive way waiting for you to come home. Great post man. I watch your thread more than any other project thread on here...
  12. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    Originally Posted by maxalmon Thats a very good point about evaporation, any idea on how much to you'll need for topoff each day. Somewhere around 10g a day? thanks, ultra precise auto top off new item coming mid june will be in charge and yes 10-15gal easy a day.
  13. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    Originally Posted by maxalmon Everything about this project required someone who is seriously dedicated with reefkeeping, congratulations on having the means and knowledge to attempt such an incredible tank. . This post has caused me to re-think my new 210g sps tank. I plan on adding 2 tanks for...
  14. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    Originally Posted by baloo6969 Ok, see here’s the thing. All the preparation, studying, AND especially common sense will not prepare you enough for a BIG salt tank, verse’s experience. This is my only concern about this setup. Ahh your right, water can't be splashed 4 inches from a 600 gallon...
  15. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    Ok here are some more updates, and manage to get some work done after coming home from work. sod was removed all along the wall and using 2x4 w/3" wood screws to support the outer wall and 2x6 for inner. This was much better to support than the regular stakes sold at HD, also foam expansion...
  16. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    Originally Posted by azfishgal I agree. I want to see and read about the GIANT tank, that I wish I could afford. (Gives me an idea though for my next house.) Oh, wait, I live in the Phoenix area, so having a tank in the garage is a bad idea. Guess I'll have to build a "fish room."...
  17. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    Originally Posted by Shrimpi Criticism and jealousy tend to go hand in hand alot in this hobby. This guys tank is awesome, his reseach has been thourough, and he has chosen to share his experience with us (thank you for sharing!) so that people CAN comment. He can take criticism/reccomendations...
  18. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    Originally Posted by m0nk Sorry, got sidetracked there earlier by a nay-sayer, but I'm truly amazed at the level you're going to here. If I could do it personally, I would. My son loves saltwater fish and I'm doing everything for him that I can. He's only 3 now but I'm hoping that someday...
  19. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    Originally Posted by baloo6969 congrats! one thing that concerns/makes me think...is how close that breaker panel is...if water/salt splashes on that, you will have issues. I'd relocate it, and/or make sure the main going into that panel has a gfi on it...just incase but wow is that...
  20. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    Originally Posted by mushroomss in respect to you cbui2 i have removed all my posts.I am just saddened no one can have an opinion anymore without getting flamed beyond belief.ridicoulus.I think that CALIFORNIA comment is hilarious.It is not my fault you choose to live in louisiana.And it is not...
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