1440 Gallon DIY Aquarium

sixxer · 01-11-2005, 04:09 PM

Hello All,

I currently am running a 300 gallon 96x24x30 FOWLR.

I am upgrading to a 1440 Gallon Fish/Mixed corals concrete and acrylic tank.

Tank is going to be made of concrete (with rebar reinforcement) and acrylic viewing panels.

Dimensions = 132x60x42. I will elaborate a little more on the set-up and plans once I get home from work. Here are a few pics. of construction to get the thread started. Enjoy!

Before

During

Please Enjoy!!!!

Woodstock · 01-11-2005, 04:13 PM

AWESOME!!! This will be fun watching it evolve~~~~~

Gina · 01-11-2005, 05:05 PM

Holy smoke! Get the scuba gear out! Now, this is a tank!!
I can't wait to see this one too.
Step by step pictures please!

And WELCOME to Reef Sanctuary!

NHLblues44 · 01-11-2005, 05:08 PM

Very cool bro. Definatly keep us updated on this one, I would love to do the same in my basement!

jimeluiz · 01-11-2005, 05:10 PM

Cool! Keep us posted!

And

to Reef Sanctuary.

forestal · 01-11-2005, 05:18 PM

Very nice...I will enjoy watching you do your stuff...my wife won't let me do anything that fun unfortunately

Tarasco · 01-11-2005, 05:40 PM

Wow! That's going to be large.

mattie · 01-11-2005, 06:06 PM

damm i need to see more pics. the thought of what you are doing is getting me thinking about things to do in the future. ohhh its gonna be nice. i'll be watching this one for a while

Witfull · 01-11-2005, 06:10 PM

/me drools and waits for more...looks like a project~~

mps9506 · 01-11-2005, 07:20 PM

I think we have another BrianE here.

That's gonna be insanely large.

Any details on how humidity/moisture issues will be dealt with?

Reef Geek · 01-11-2005, 08:07 PM

Thats is a very ambitious tank!!
But I have the same question as Mike, what are your plans for dealing with excess humidity and moisture. A year or so ago I heard of this guy with a 7000 gallon tank, but he had to take it down because the moisture was causing his house to rot!!

mps9506 · 01-11-2005, 08:27 PM

, my 40 gallon has caused problems in my little apartment. I have rusting air vents in all of my rooms

Guess I'm not getting my deposit back...

ScottT1980 · 01-11-2005, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reef Geek

Thats is a very ambitious tank!!
But I have the same question as Mike, what are your plans for dealing with excess humidity and moisture. A year or so ago I heard of this guy with a 7000 gallon tank, but he had to take it down because the moisture was causing his house to rot!!

There was a website called mr5000.com or something similar that involved a 5000 gallon DIY reef tank. As I recall, it rotted out the the entire ceiling and floor where it was located ( I think in a basement) causing some SERIOUS repair costs. I am sure it is a consideration of yours, but I would be interested in seeing how you plan on ventilating the area.

I can't wait to see this, best of luck and I will be watching along the way!!!

Take er easy
Scott T.

sixxer · 01-13-2005, 10:58 AM

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.

angnak · 01-13-2005, 11:37 AM

I love it, beer and power tools!!!!

Man the tank is going to be awesome. Please post more pics.

01-11-2005, 04:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
sixxer Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 14 View Gallery Karma Komment	1440 Gallon DIY Aquarium (image intense) Hello All, I currently am running a 300 gallon 96x24x30 FOWLR. I am upgrading to a 1440 Gallon Fish/Mixed corals concrete and acrylic tank. Tank is going to be made of concrete (with rebar reinforcement) and acrylic viewing panels. Dimensions = 132x60x42. I will elaborate a little more on the set-up and plans once I get home from work. Here are a few pics. of construction to get the thread started. Enjoy! Before During Please Enjoy!!!!

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Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,292 View Gallery Karma Komment	Holy smoke! Get the scuba gear out! Now, this is a tank!! I can't wait to see this one too. Step by step pictures please! And WELCOME to Reef Sanctuary! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

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NHLblues44 Limpet Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 148 View Gallery Karma Komment	Very cool bro. Definatly keep us updated on this one, I would love to do the same in my basement! __________________ Jim 72 gallon rare zoanthid,sps,and blasto system 75 gallon softie and lps/sps system 2(20) gallon mushroom growout systems 45 gallon 12x12x80 prop. tank Lifereef skimmers and DIY Ecosystems

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forestal Torch coral Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vernon, CT Posts: 582 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Very nice...I will enjoy watching you do your stuff...my wife won't let me do anything that fun unfortunately __________________ Peace, Dan

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mattie RS Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Torrance CA Posts: 522 View Gallery Karma Komment	damm i need to see more pics. the thought of what you are doing is getting me thinking about things to do in the future. ohhh its gonna be nice. i'll be watching this one for a while __________________ www.reef-care.com

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mps9506 They misunderestimated me Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Charlotte and Wilmington, NC Posts: 6,862 View Gallery Karma Komment	I think we have another BrianE here. That's gonna be insanely large. Any details on how humidity/moisture issues will be dealt with? __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

01-11-2005, 08:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
Reef Geek Reefus Geekus Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fountain, CO Posts: 325 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thats is a very ambitious tank!! But I have the same question as Mike, what are your plans for dealing with excess humidity and moisture. A year or so ago I heard of this guy with a 7000 gallon tank, but he had to take it down because the moisture was causing his house to rot!! __________________ Justin Stealth Reefer

01-11-2005, 08:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
mps9506 They misunderestimated me Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Charlotte and Wilmington, NC Posts: 6,862 View Gallery Karma Komment	, my 40 gallon has caused problems in my little apartment. I have rusting air vents in all of my rooms Guess I'm not getting my deposit back... __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

01-13-2005, 10:58 AM	#14 (permalink)
sixxer Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 14 View Gallery Karma Komment	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.

01-13-2005, 11:37 AM	#15 (permalink)
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