LadAShark Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I'm interested in the people here who have over a ~200 gallon tank, as I myself am going to start a 1000 gallon hopefully in 4 months or so if everything goes as planned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I have a 240, upgrading to a 370 this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackice Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 200g tank 300g of water volume in the system 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kshack Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 250 g tank. In Ridgefeild. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matteo Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 A 1000?!?!?! I feel like that won't even be fun. Unless you're super wealthy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadAShark Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 A 1000?!?!?! I feel like that won't even be fun. Unless you're super wealthy? I'm going DIY on a lot of the things that I can, so it'll be extra fun and cheaper when possible ;P And I wouldn't say I'm super wealthy, buuut, it would take a good down 5k dollars or so. I might, just might consider dropping it to an 800 gallon, but that wouldn't be all that much cheaper. I intend to keep 3 sharks, 1-2 eels, a harlequin tusk, dragon wrasse, and a sharksucker (echeneis naucrates/neucratoides) in the 1k gallon. I'm planning on some abalone, a queen conch (which can in fact be found for sale), and milky conch, and a huge bunch of nerite snails for my initial cleanup crew. But I am a little offended. Does one have to be super rich to start their dream tank? I mean I'd understand if it was above, say, 2,000 gallons, but a 1k gallon wouldn't be all that expensive if you have 5-10k dollars set aside that you're willing to spend on your ONLY hobby. I guess it's bad money management on my part, but I'm frugal everywhere else, so sue me haha. Anyway, I am willing to solicit help in the form of chaeto, snails, and other things people are willing to give away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadAShark Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 (edited) I have a 240, upgrading to a 370 this year. 200g tank 300g of water volume in the system 250 g tank. In Ridgefeild. Ken Nice! Are they reef tanks or something else? Edited June 1, 2016 by LadAShark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I have a 70 cube DT 40 breeder frag and a 100 gal sump. I am at about 200 total water volume. sent from a Samsung note 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevo5 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I just set up the 200ish. I love the freedom to add (fairly) large fish and not have to make each and every fish choice such a thought out affair. Downside is - yeah - money sucks. Probably spending a couple hundred a month on electric, cooling, salt and RODI usage. But whatever...it's fun. Money is only good if you spend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackice Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 (edited) I'm going DIY on a lot of the things that I can, so it'll be extra fun and cheaper when possible ;P And I wouldn't say I'm super wealthy, buuut, it would take a good down 5k dollars or so. I might, just might consider dropping it to an 800 gallon, but that wouldn't be all that much cheaper. I intend to keep 3 sharks, 1-2 eels, a harlequin tusk, dragon wrasse, and a sharksucker (echeneis naucrates/neucratoides) in the 1k gallon. I'm planning on some abalone, a queen conch (which can in fact be found for sale), and milky conch, and a huge bunch of nerite snails for my initial cleanup crew. But I am a little offended. Does one have to be super rich to start their dream tank? I mean I'd understand if it was above, say, 2,000 gallons, but a 1k gallon wouldn't be all that expensive if you have 5-10k dollars set aside that you're willing to spend on your ONLY hobby. I guess it's bad money management on my part, but I'm frugal everywhere else, so sue me haha. Anyway, I am willing to solicit help in the form of chaeto, snails, and other things people are willing to give away! I would never tell you not to follow your dream tank buy all means go for it and if I can I would love to help but a 1000g tank for 5-10k is is a very low price I probably got 10k in my 200g and it is good quality equipment but not highend by want means. But please buy all means prove me wrong so I can copy your build!!!!!!!???? And yes mine is a sps/fish dominant mixed reef lol Edited June 1, 2016 by Blackice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderBlue Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I wouldn't jump to being offended so quickly. A lot of us in here have been doing this a long time, so we understand better than some what it takes to build a tank. When you start talking about 1000 gallons, 5k is no where near enough money. I have a 60 gallon tank and im probably 3k into it before corals, fish, inverts. I still dont even have a controller which is another 6 to 900 dollars, so after that, include fish and coral, id be about 4500 to 5k into a 60 gallon tank. I suggest doing an enormous amount of research of how youre going to build the tank, or who youre going to have build it, how are you going to heat it, cool it, which skimmer, what return pumps, youre probably going to have 500 dollars or more in plumbing parts. One thing ive learned over the years, is to plan, and plan again, lay it all out, and then ad atleast another 1000 dollars lol. Then youre somewhat safe. Thats on smallish tank builds. Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevo5 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 The 5k must be for the tank itself, right? Even then that might on the low side. We're talking big pieces of glass here - and it's going to be heavy. Very heavy. I think I paid like 1700 for my 200g with just regular 1/2 sides. Stand, lights, pumps, heaters, SALT!, rock - I think 15k is more likely. I agree with others - do it for 5k and share every detail because we're all going to copy you! You'll be a hero! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadAShark Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 (edited) I wouldn't jump to being offended so quickly. A lot of us in here have been doing this a long time, so we understand better than some what it takes to build a tank. When you start talking about 1000 gallons, 5k is no where near enough money. I have a 60 gallon tank and im probably 3k into it before corals, fish, inverts. I still dont even have a controller which is another 6 to 900 dollars, so after that, include fish and coral, id be about 4500 to 5k into a 60 gallon tank. I suggest doing an enormous amount of research of how youre going to build the tank, or who youre going to have build it, how are you going to heat it, cool it, which skimmer, what return pumps, youre probably going to have 500 dollars or more in plumbing parts. One thing ive learned over the years, is to plan, and plan again, lay it all out, and then ad atleast another 1000 dollars lol. Then youre somewhat safe. Thats on smallish tank builds. Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk I see. No, I wasn't really offended about the tank size to pricething so much as the fact that he implied that I'm rich and that's why I'm building such a huge tank. Can't I just like big tanks? I completely understand that 5k is a VERY small estimate for a tank. Do note, however, that it's not going to be heavy on invertibrates or corals, seeing as that it is going to have 3 sharks, a couple eels, a harlequin, and a dragon wrasse. The reason my estimates are low is because I donmt see myself buying many or any corals for the tank, as such I won't need as stringent controls on most water paraemeters. The fish would cost me around 1000-1500 dollars though. 2000 is a fair estimate for my water critters not including liverock and live sand. I enjoy it BECAUSE it's difficult, not because it costs a lot haha. My lower estimate for the tank setup is actually 8000 dollars. My hopeful DIY setup is $5000. If I can get it low I'll be happy. But I worked software so I do have the income to support it, without being rich in particular lol. Edited June 2, 2016 by LadAShark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peng Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Be a doctor and drop 50k for them to get it done. But then having time for even a 200g becomes a problem. I'm doing my tank for as long as I can until that day comes around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevo5 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 That's the best idea yet. Spend 50k and just let someone else worry about it. Problem solved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadAShark Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 That's the best idea yet. Spend 50k and just let someone else worry about it. Problem solved! Lol. I do like having money, guys. I can barely justify spending 10k on an aquarium... Please don't tempt me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caolewis Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Lol. I do like having money, guys. I can barely justify spending 10k on an aquarium... Please don't tempt me... 1K salt tank on $10K budget? Probably barebone tank with its stand 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 I wouldn't dare using glass for 1k gallon. 5k? Won't work, plain and simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badxgillen Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 As far as the Original Post goes I have a 210 that seems kinda big to some of my family or guests but to me it seems more normal if you are a avid and\or life long hobbyist. Water volume though...I would say I have plenty to keep me busy. My problem is I like everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 I got a big one Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 (edited) Bigger than any I've seen actually (In person I will add) LOL Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk Edited June 2, 2016 by reefnjunkie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beer503 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Bigger than any I've seen actually (In person I will add) LO Thats what she said! Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadAShark Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 I wouldn't dare using glass for 1k gallon. 5k? Won't work, plain and simple. I know it won't happen. That's my target. rather than saying "oh I want to build this aquarium, let me empty my pocket!," I instead aim at something that would be very hard to accomplish and attempt it. The biggest issue would be actually getting a tank of that size (just the glass/acryllic). I'm sure if I wait long enough, though, I might be able to find something cheap enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadAShark Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 I wouldn't dare using glass for 1k gallon. 5k? Won't work, plain and simple. 5k for the core tank, filtration, skimmer, and just basic equipment, no stand, live rock, or critters included. I can settle the flow at 20,000 gph for $600 so far, so I am pretty certain it's not impossible if I can somehow get the glass panes without a huge cost. As I said though, my dream is 5k, actually though I hope to get it setup for 10k. This thread isn't about my tank though! This is about everyone else's tanks! No need to nitpick at my wishful thinking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gil&Fin Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Check with Erin at The Premium Aquarium in Wilsonville. I believe he has a 600 gallon acrylic in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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