1050 Gallon Tank Pics

[zemuron114]

I think the hawaiian bicolor anthias are some of the best looking anthias and easiest to keep. I see them when i dive all the time, and it is just amazing. There colors (well the ones i see and at the LFS here on Oahu) are insanely bright pink and yellow. Plus they are cheap for me :)

again, beautiful tank. Keep the pics coming, especially of the new tenants :)

[chainsaw5vent]

Originally posted by asnatlas
ALOT... I am putting together a 600gal Display (96x48x30) and I would say I am up to like 10-12k easy and I still have to get my lighting, and few other smaller things... Also you need to look at the monthly maintenance cost, that can be a few hundred right there...

Shawn

can you itemize your basic equipment costs?

[asnatlas]

Originally posted by chainsaw5vent
can you itemize your basic equipment costs?

I have this thread (http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=654492) posted to track my project, I have been working alot so I don't have much on it right now, but it will be picking up in the next wk or two... I don't want to hijack this thread, so please visit the the link...

Shawn

[aruba1334]

aquarium - 15000.
skimmer-4000
calc reactor-1500.
lighting- 6000
chiller-1800
pumps and plumbing-1000
Live rock- 8000
sand-1500
salt for 1000 gallons-600
rodi-for water- 800
Tunze's- 2000
Magnavore Magnet -350.

This is a basic list of what I remember paying and some of the sticker shock I had when I started getting it all some of this is a liitle high or low but I think you are looking for a Idea on cost for something like this so here is the basic set-up keep in mind that you will also have a nice electric bill to go with it and salt and ro-di filters, to buy on a monthly basis, and you have not added a fish or coral yet.

[asnatlas]

Originally posted by aruba1334
aquarium - 15000.
skimmer-4000
calc reactor-1500.
lighting- 6000
chiller-1800
pumps and plumbing-1000
Live rock- 8000
sand-1500
salt for 1000 gallons-600
rodi-for water- 800
Tunze's- 2000
Magnavore Magnet -350.

This is a basic list of what I remember paying and some of the sticker shock I had when I started getting it all some of this is a liitle high or low but I think you are looking for a Idea on cost for something like this so here is the basic set-up keep in mind that you will also have a nice electric bill to go with it and salt and ro-di filters, to buy on a monthly basis, and you have not added a fish or coral yet.

:eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2:

WOW !!! That adds up to about 43k...

Shawn

[aruba1334]

Yeah I could of bought the porsche but hey I enjoy this a lot more:) I think you could do it for less I went 1000 watt lights, a deltec skimmer because I knew I was going to spend more on fish and corals and I wanted to have any coral I wanted and meet or exceed the requirements also have over a hundred fish without a problem in this system.

[k9asia]

15000 for the tank what is it made out of?

[smoney]

Wow, That just shattered my dreams, OUCH!

[deepblue68]

wow that is really cool. how do all the purple tangs get along? any aggression?

[aruba1334]

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Here are a few new editions to the aquarium

[demeyer2]

Wow that is a gorgeous tank. I was wondering how you get to stuff in the middle of tank, how you change your corals around when it's so big.

[aruba1334]

Most of the corals I have in here are glued at the base so I do not do alot of moving them around I tried to leave myself space for them to grow but I did not plan on them growing as fast as they are so I do have to frag some of them but for the most part it is untouched.

[demeyer2]

How did you glue them, did you just hop inside your tank with a bathing suit? How would you get to corals to frag them?

[aruba1334]

I actually need a small step ladder to reach the back of it, but keep in mind my live rock is stacked all the way up the back wall and most of the corals are in the upper two thirds of the aquarium so I can reach them if needed, I just turn off the pumps, my lights come down in seconds and I can get to what ever I need to. As far as what I used I think it was marineland.

[demeyer2]

Wow, fascinating. Thanks for the info! Hope your tank stays healthy and awesome!

[derrikd]

cool

[joeychitwood]

Wow! Your tank represents a completely different hobby than the one I play at! You are a Master of Reefkeeping.

[TheFishManiac]

Beautiful tank..

[dgasmd]

Any updates on the anthias population or the tank in general?

[zemuron114]

nice crosshatches! It kinda looks like 2 females in the picture... Any more of the male? Did you get a pair of flames or just the male?

[nuddybuddy]

so jealous

[aruba1334]

dgasmd-

I did get some more anthias as of today I have 8 bi-colors and 2 pictilas in quarantine and they are eating so hopefully they make it through, I have added some new wrasses and a big naso tang and some wantanbi and potters angels to the main system and they are doing good, I got some new lens for my Cannon rebel xt so I am going to get some more pictures up in the next few days.


Zemmuron,

I have three female crosshatch's in the main system I have yet to find a male or at least a male that is priced right when I do I will be putting him in there, as far as the flame wrasses I have 4 males and a female and I want more these are some of my favorite wrasses.

[nbd13]

Looks really great!

do you think we could get a list of the fairy wrasses you have in the tank at the moment?

maybe a full fish list?

thanks and looking foward to the new pics!

Nick

[matty0h_52]

Great tank

How do you keep up with the SPS over shadowing other corals? Are your lights at different angles to keep up with this, or are they all pointing straight down? Whats your biggest colony thx keep those pics comeing love to see more

[LargeAngels]

aruba1334: For quality Hawaiin fish contact this collector.

http://s138267547.onlinehome.us/index.html

He even dives down to 500 feet with re-breather. Dives with Pyle. I got some fish from him and they ate within hours of comming directly from Hawaii.

[zemuron114]

very very nice!

when you get a chance, do you have a current fish list?

[McNeal]

Thanks so much for the pictures, your tank is out of this world. It should be tank of the month. Thank you for sharing I njoyed seeing all the pictures. Best to you, and your tanks

[aruba1334]

Angels-
blueface 1
majestic 1
potters 1
coral beauty 1
Watannbi female 1

Anthias- 2 bi colors
2 royal grammas
1 black blenny
1 twospot candy hogfish
4 tomato clowns
2 percula clowns
3 crosshatch triggers
2 mandarin gobies
3 lineatus wrasses
1 yellowheaded goby
5 mystery wrasses
8 orange bar wrasses
1 brazillian Golden Moray eel
2 dwarf morays
3 sixline wrasses
2 eightline wrasses
3 yellowflanked wrasses
1 scotts wrasse
1 pink dottyback
1 finespotted wrasse
2 pink margin wrasses
2 rhomboid wrasses
1 yellow puffer
7 purple tangs
2 mimic tangs
1 naso tang
2 pink spotted gobies
1 bluespot watchman
1 orange spotted watchman
5 flame wrasses

I do not keep the large angels or the golden puffer in the main display they are in the 300 gallon sump so they have plenty of room to get around. I do not have any pics done but I will get some up soon. As far as keeping up with the growth I frag corals as needed and attach them in other places or give some away to friends I have some corals that are pretty good size I have a colt coral in the back corner that is 2.5 ft high and close to 1.5 ft wide that grew from a small 5 inch peice, I have some table acros over a foot wide that are growing very well, My lights are pointed straight down but with the luminarc reflectors there is nothing that is not lit up.

[jumboshrimp18]

Great to revisit this thread.So many awesome pics.
I would second--or third--the recommendation for Bartlett anthias. They are hardy, deal with an established aquarium of fish better than most, have a lot of personality and are all around better adapted to captive care than most anthias.
I noticed in your fish list tat you didn't have the usual big tank school of Chromis. Did you ever try any?
You mentioned at oine point you were only running two of the pumps on the Deltec 1004 because it was over-skimming. I didn't know it was possible to over-skim. I'd be interested to hear what that's about and whether the skimmer is now fully operational and how you like it.

[aruba1334]

I would love some bartletts and they are on the wish list with a few other things, Chromis will be one of the last things added I still have a lot of fairy wrasses I want as far as the skimmer I have it up to 3 pumps running but not full power, when I bought it I think deltec advertised that with the AP1003 3 pumps would do 900 gallons on a heavy load, and I thought with what I want to have I will need 4 and more so when I saw doug at the IMAC convention he had it set-up with 4 pumps I jumped on it thinking with the four pumps it will be allright for now, I can upgrade later I didn't realize this skimmer is a beast it will handle twice what I have and ask for more nog. I have not been able to turn the fourth pump on yet if I did it would overskim so much I would have water all over the floor from it running out the top so by overskimmimg I mean it will drain your sump very quickly if you are not careful. I am impressed with the skimmer and Doug's service was second to none all the way through the set-up and afterwards, I would recommend the deltec products to anyone.

[Travis]

How much a skimmer pulls out is not based on system size, it is based on organic load. If the skimmer is skimming too much it is because there are a lot of organics still in the water. Once the skimmer starts to catch up to the organic load, you should be able to run it at full power.

[dgasmd]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6418030#post6418030 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by aruba1334
I would love some bartletts and they are on the wish list with a few other things, Chromis will be one of the last things added I still have a lot of fairy wrasses I want as far as the skimmer I have it up to 3 pumps running but not full power, when I bought it I think deltec advertised that with the AP1003 3 pumps would do 900 gallons on a heavy load, and I thought with what I want to have I will need 4 and more so when I saw doug at the IMAC convention he had it set-up with 4 pumps I jumped on it thinking with the four pumps it will be allright for now, I can upgrade later I didn't realize this skimmer is a beast it will handle twice what I have and ask for more nog. I have not been able to turn the fourth pump on yet if I did it would overskim so much I would have water all over the floor from it running out the top so by overskimmimg I mean it will drain your sump very quickly if you are not careful. I am impressed with the skimmer and Doug's service was second to none all the way through the set-up and afterwards, I would recommend the deltec products to anyone.

Forgive me if I misunderstood, but wha you describe when turning all 4 pumps on is not overskimming, but rather a skimmer that needs the water level lowered so the water doesn't overflow. There is no reason you shouldn't be able to run your skimmer with 4 pumps on in even a 20g tank. Then again, I do not own a Deltec (some people behind my back claim I am "toocheap to fork out the money"), but based ont he pysics of the skimmer and the owrkings of others I ahve seen with multiple pumps, you should be able to run all the pumps.

On another note, your fish list rivals the budget of some smaller countries:lol: :lol: :lol: It does make me feel much better however as I thought I had too many fish already. I am nowehre near your list:lol:

[jumboshrimp18]

Yes, I think it may be a question of terminology: almost every reef enthusiast has heard many times over that 'you can never over-skim' which I guess implies to most--get a bigger skimmer. When you get all those extra fish in there the 1004 should be the right beast for the job. What dgasmd did mention does bring up a point: what is a reasonable maximum fish load in that size of a tank? I would have no idea. Another question I was wondering about-in your tank is with those eels, can you keep any shrimps, crabs, stars etc. ?
I have been following a number of threads of large tanks and there has been some animated discussion about whether to use 250w or 400w but I have hardly seen anybody suggest using 1000w. I am sure a lot of people might now try after seeing your tank, if they want to spend the bucks for the results. Did you ever hear of someone else using the 1000w and finding it to be too much on a big tank?

[Travis]

1000 watters are not at all necessary for a tank this size. Just take a look at the 1700 in this same forum. His tank is lit with 400's and 250's and he is getting outstanding results. But hey, if you've got the money and don't mind dealing with the intense heat issues, then go for it.

[dgasmd]

Well, it goes to show that in keeping reef tanks there are some terms like needing, overskimming, too much or too little light, etc. that are still up for debate or interpretation LOL...........

[jumboshrimp18]

Travis: I don't want to derail the many truly interesting topics covered in this thread back to the light discussion but what is mandatory and what makes a significent change for the better--which is what Aruba said happened when he upgraded to 1000w--is obviously quite different. Let's face it, everything in reefkeeping is an indulgence anyway so its just a matter of degree.

[aruba1334]

Travis-

I have had this skimmer for months now it has performed very well as far as it catching up it has had plenty of time to adjust or break in I could turn on all four pumps but in order to do so I would need to turn down the other three which does not make sence, so I am quite happy with how it performs maybe someone else out there has the same model and is getting more out of it but for me it is perfect. The 1000 watt lights are neccessary for my aquarium because I like how my corals look with them on there a lot of the other aquariums also supplment with flourescents to enchance I just run halides, and it works for me I am sure there is someone that will tell me I am wrong but I do not think we can ever match what the sun does to a reef, and I have been under 180 ft in the ocean and it is still pretty bright down there so in my opinion the more light the better. I am sure there are lots that will disagree but once again for me it works and I saw a huge difference in my corals from 400 watts to 1000 watts but not everyone has the same goals as I did.


DGASMD-

I would be happy to help you play catch-up if you wouldn't mind trading a few of mine for that Moorish Idol that you have there I would love to have one that would eat and not destroy my reef, when I was in Hawaii I followed a pair of them for a long time under water watching how they swam and what they eat it was cool to see them with the full streamers, so if the good doctor would like a few fairy wrasses for that pretty system I can help:rollface: :D :D

JumboShrimp,

The eel I have in the display has not bothered anything that I know of I feed him krill daily on a stick so he is always there waiting for food, I have quite a few cleaner shrimp and hundreds of crabs and snails and he has not bothered them, the other eels are in the sump I do have crabs and snails but I don't trust the triggers and the yellow moray I think they would eat cleaner shrimp. As far as lights I would not be afraid to add 1000's to anything just as long as you get rid of the heat it should be fine.

[dgasmd]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6424705#post6424705 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by aruba1334
DGASMD-

I would be happy to help you play catch-up if you wouldn't mind trading a few of mine for that Moorish Idol that you have there I would love to have one that would eat and not destroy my reef, when I was in Hawaii I followed a pair of them for a long time under water watching how they swam and what they eat it was cool to see them with the full streamers, so if the good doctor would like a few fairy wrasses for that pretty system I can help:rollface: :D :D

If you were nearby, I would gladly let you have the idol. Although he is eating well, doing just fine, and getting along with everyone, I am begining to think it actually looks out of place in the tank. So big compared to all the other smaller fish. Truth be told, I would even get the achiles and desjardini out too if I could.

It is funny that as I was reading you fish list, a friend at a LFS called me telling me he had a few fish coming in an order tomorrow. There are a few fish in that order he had ordered for me like a pair of rhomboid wrasses, some flame wrasses, and a black tang. The wrasses are such a strong temptation, but with my $25 solariensis being such a nasty wrasse to newcomers, it is hard to risk $800 in new fairy wrasses for him to assassinate.:lol: :lol:

Take a few shots when you get a chance.

[Travis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6424705#post6424705 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by aruba1334
Travis-

I have had this skimmer for months now it has performed very well as far as it catching up it has had plenty of time to adjust or break in I could turn on all four pumps but in order to do so I would need to turn down the other three which does not make sence, so I am quite happy with how it performs maybe someone else out there has the same model and is getting more out of it but for me it is perfect. The 1000 watt lights are neccessary for my aquarium because I like how my corals look with them on there a lot of the other aquariums also supplment with flourescents to enchance I just run halides, and it works for me I am sure there is someone that will tell me I am wrong but I do not think we can ever match what the sun does to a reef, and I have been under 180 ft in the ocean and it is still pretty bright down there so in my opinion the more light the better. I am sure there are lots that will disagree but once again for me it works and I saw a huge difference in my corals from 400 watts to 1000 watts but not everyone has the same goals as I did.


That is strange about the skimmer. I wouldn't think Deltec would put too much pump power on one skimmer as they are known for putting plug and play skimmers on the market that you pretty much just plug in and it pulls serious nog without much adjustment necessary. But I have never layed hands on a 1004 or any Deltec (yet) for that matter so you would know better than I. In regards to the 1000 watters, I agree, there is a point where they would benefit a tank, especially when running 20k's like you are. I was just pointing out that they weren't "needed" to have nice sps. Either way, what you are doing is working great for you and your tank shows it. I'm looking forward to more pics.:)

[nbd13]

Anyway we could get an updated "full tank" shot?

really is coming along nice and i love the fish list also!

Nick

[ebarner]

Agree w/ aforementioned, the Aruba club needs new pics of your awesome tank. :>) Just can't get enough of it! BTW: nominated you for TOTM.

[aruba1334]

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Here are a few more pics as requested.

[zemuron114]

the crosshatches wont touch the cleaners, neither will the dwarf eels.. I can't say for the brazilian golden moray.

Are you still interested in a male crosshatch? (you have 3 females right?)

[aruba1334]

I would love to have a male crosshatch and one day I will buy one I just wanted to get some anthias and other little fish in there first and I have been thinking about adding a school of 7 to 10 blue tangs if I can ever get the little ones through quarantine.

[zemuron114]

7-10 blue tangs added to the already crazy fish load!! Your insane! :) lol.. that is quite a list. What about bi-color anthias?

[dphins]

aruba1334, do you happen to know the name of the last coral you posted? I just bought a frag that looks similar to it.

[aruba1334]

I love Bi-Colors anthias just have not had luck with them yet but I would like to have some, I currently have Bartletts and they are eating so we will see what happens. That Acropora is a yongei I have 4 of them and they seem to grow very fast, I am having a problem with my lense for my camera I bought a cannon 100 macro lense for my rebel xt and I cannot get it to focus right so as soon as I get it figured out I will get some more coral shots up.

[ga_reefer_guy]

beautiful tank!!!

[deepblue68]

very nice tank. can we see some behind the scene shots or did you already post them?

[deepblue68]

very nice tank. can we see some behind the scene shots or did you already post them?

[ReefWaters]

Did you ever find a male crosshatch?

reefscience.com says they have 2 pairs but they supposedly wont break the pairs. I doubt you want another female for the money.

Just letting you know if you didn't already see them.

[jumboshrimp18]

Pics just keep getting better and better. Fantastic aquarium. Very well done.

[imtopora]

Any updates?
Just read the whole thing and I love your tank the wrasses and triggers are my favs.

[fish4red]

wow you could sell tickets for that tank. hats off to ya

[charlesjordanjr]

That is an amazing setup! Do you have Macro in your sump? Or, do you just use liverock and skimming?
-Chuck

[jgb23]

May I dare ask how much something like this costs?

[NeonTetraFan]

This has to be the MOST amazing home aquarium I have EVER seen! I cannot believe the beauty and the life in this! How long did it take to fully construct this?

[dgasmd]

I wished that aruba would update the thread from time to time. I would love to see how the anthias in quarintine turned out.

[afromage5000]

which pics are the tank and which are marshall island haha!

[charlesjordanjr]

Aruba hasn't been on the board in over 2 month. I hope everything is ok.
-Chuck

[slovan]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7708081#post7708081 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by charlesjordanjr
Aruba hasn't been on the board in over 2 month. I hope everything is ok.
-Chuck

I think he's more than fine if he's out diving in the Marshall Islands. :D

I haven't spoken to him in awhile either but I know he's been busy as of late. I think most of us are too in the summer months.

[TandN]

WOW simply beautiful

[cbui2]

aruba, took me long enough to read the whole thing and have to say man just amazing how this tank is coming along and how long this thread been around, speechless. i also have bought deltec ap1004 for my 600gal setup and hope it's not too much
keep pics and any updates coming, thanks

[maynor]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great job Aruba!

[john37]

anyone know the dimensions of the tank?
i think i may have missed it while skimming through.

[luvtolean]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10372055#post10372055 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by john37
anyone know the dimensions of the tank?
i think i may have missed it while skimming through.

"This system is 10ft by 4ft wide by 32 inches high... "

Ginormous, makes a large, beautiful tank like yours seem small. :eek1: To say nothing of a cute little 125 gal. ;)