1440 Gallon DIY Aquarium - Page 2

ScottT1980 · 01-13-2005, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sixxer

He was running 1000W Halides and I will be running 400's, his tank was also nearly four times the size of mine. I will have an air exchanger installed to remove air from the fishroom and bring in fresh air, and the room is going to be sealed off from the rest of the house with a vapor barrier, greenboard (water-proof drywall), and then coating with a mold, and milldew resistant paint.

Wow, sounds like a hell of a plan then. Can't wait to see its progression...

Gina · 01-13-2005, 02:25 PM

I think we are all looking forward to seeing this thing progress! Most of us only wish we could do something of that magnitude.

Reef Geek · 01-13-2005, 02:38 PM

Thats good planning!!! .. I am officially jealous (of the tank, not your electric bill)

mps9506 · 01-13-2005, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sixxer

I have some more photos to post as soon as I download them.

I am hoping to pour the concrete for the tank tommorrow.

Regarding the condensation and humidity! I have spoken with "Mr4000" on numerous occasions while planning my tank and have taken the neccessary pre-cautions to ensure I do not have any of the issues he had.

He was running 1000W Halides and I will be running 400's, his tank was also nearly four times the size of mine. I will have an air exchanger installed to remove air from the fishroom and bring in fresh air, and the room is going to be sealed off from the rest of the house with a vapor barrier, greenboard (water-proof drywall), and then coating with a mold, and milldew resistant paint.

Sounds good. I saw Mr4000 has been back in action recently. Don't remember what his new plans are though.

I really can't wait to see pictures of the construction of this.

sixxer · 01-15-2005, 01:55 PM

A few more pics. for everyone.

We actually did more work than the Bud Lights would indicate!!!LOL

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oldsaint · 01-15-2005, 02:03 PM

Thats going to be an unbelievable tank. I wish we had basements in Florida.
Best of luck

sixxer · 01-15-2005, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by oldsaint

Thats going to be an unbelievable tank. I wish we had basements in Florida.
Best of luck

LOL!!!

Well, I wish I lived in Florida!!!

Is anyone familiar with a guy in Marathon Key (I think that is the area), who sells livestock? I don't think he has a website or anything like that (but I might be wrong)????

jimeluiz · 01-15-2005, 02:21 PM

How many Bud Lites does it take to build a monster tank?

No sense working up a sweat! Keep the pics coming.

mps9506 · 01-15-2005, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sixxer

LOL!!!

Well, I wish I lived in Florida!!!

Is anyone familiar with a guy in Marathon Key (I think that is the area), who sells livestock? I don't think he has a website or anything like that (but I might be wrong)????

Talkin bout Jerel of barebottom fame?
Keys critters I think...
Click Here

sixxer · 01-15-2005, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jimeluiz

How many Bud Lites does it take to build a monster tank?

So far it's only taken us one case and a 12 pack total = 36 and counting

sixxer · 01-15-2005, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mps9506

Talkin bout Jerel of barebottom fame?
Keys critters I think...
Click Here

The guy I am thinking of actually sells fish as well. I only see inverts on Keys Critters site.

proud2bcanadian · 01-20-2005, 08:19 PM

I can't wait to see what this is going to end up like!!!!!!!!!
Post pics daily

lol

Gina · 01-21-2005, 06:15 AM

Any updates?

sixxer · 01-21-2005, 01:05 PM

Progress has slowed a bit over the last week, as I am waiting on some supplies, and trying to get the family packed and ready to go to Cabo San Lucas Monday morning.

I am now hoping to get the concrete poured the 1st week of Feb.

Woodstock · 01-21-2005, 03:56 PM

Hurry back and get to work on that indoor ocean!!

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