2000 Gallon Project has begun...

[dragonboy]

I think for something this size you should get solar panel's for the house to conserve energy. But then again with all equipment there isn't really much a way to go around it. How big will the sump be?

 

[aquaobsess]

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.

 

[diadema]

Average cost of electricity in Canada is about 22% lower than the US.
So - $800US * 0.78 = $624
Exchange rate is 1.27 per US$
So $624US * 1.27 = $792.48 Canadian
You were saying?

 

[aquaobsess]

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 $100/month. My nes system will not require more than 7 times this electricity. IMO it will not be more than 3 times.
I do like SPS corals but will only be keeping them in the middle portion of the tank. This way I can go with 250's around the perimeter and 400's in the middle.

 

[diadema]

I guess it really depends on your cost per KW>...
And how crazy you wanna get on your lighting.
Thinking about it - 250W DE's and skipping the surge you could do allright...
Either way - I'm jealous.. Should be fun.

 

[aquaobsess]

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 4 DE 250 or 400.
Pumps- Im looking at all sequences.
1 x Sequence 1000- 5800 skimmer
3 x hammerhead- closed loops
1 x hammerhead sump return

 

[ck_503]

man that would suck to go through all that and 1) either get tired of it down the road or 2) imagine losing everything in your tank due to a spike in your chemicals on that massive of a scale. Too risky.

 

[aquaobsess]

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 issues as poisoning or whatever. We all have dreams I guess and we tank the necessary risks to achieve them.

 

[aquaobsess]

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 900 CFM wall mount exhaust fan
70 Pint De- Humidifier
Aquarium Controller-

Aquatronica Aquarium Controller System
PH Probe
Orp Probe
Water level sensor
Temperature Probe
Water Movement-

3 x Sequence Hammerhead- Closed Loops
1 x Sequence 1000- 4300 GPH- Sump Return
2 x OM 4 way
Heaters-
2 x Won Brothers 1000 watt
Water-

2 x 100 GPD RO/DI
Skimmer-

MR-C8472- 72" high- 5000 gallon rated
1 x Sequence 1000- 5800 GPH
Top Up-
Tunze Osmolator
Reactors-
Geo's Reef Custom Dual Chamber Calcium Reactor
Geos Carbon Reactor
Geo's Phosphate Reactor
Lots more I have to buy and likely lots I forgot

 

[porcpuf]

Can't wait! Any ideas what livestock will make the final list?

 

[aquaobsess]

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 type epoxy (brand) and paint (brand) should I use? Where do they sell it?
thanks

 

[eaglefan]

AquaObsess the posts have got me very excited on seeing your project done, I can't wait. Steve West would be a great person to get a hold of. His 900 gallon tank is unreal and his web site gives you great info.

 

[tthemadd1]

Man this tank is going to be incredible.. i wonder if my landlord would mind me putting one on the second floor of the apartment. ...... Good luck with all the work, upkeep... i m sure it will be worth it.

 

[verde_ad]

This looks like a very cool system. You should take a look at this site. There is a lot of good info about puting togother a project this size.
www.oregonreef.com

 

[nic_u812]

taggin along for this one...

 

[oscardeuce]

Any more pics/updates. I'm wanting to see more.

 

[shnabbles]

It looks like someone finishing a basement? AM i missing something?

 

[ericp2311]

Looks like a lotta fun (and a lotta cash!!!)
Eric

 

[jer4916]

What are the total prices your looking at for this whole project?
my 125 gallon is costing me around $10k and im doing it properly and buying all my parts/lights/ro/reactors/...rock...etc
~chris

 

[jester805]

That looks awesome!! I really would like to see the outcome of that!