800 gallon reef tank + 250 FOWLR tank

martinrselva · 04/10/2017, 05:24 PM

Hi guys!

How are you doing ? Hope doing good,

I'm starting my new project and would love to share it with the community and get new ideas from all the members...

So the main display will be a 800 gallon reef tank (10.85 ft long X 4 ft wide x 2.60 ft tall) connected to my actual reef which will become a FOWLR tank... which will have it's own sump to run it separately from a the a main a tank just in case. I haven't get the sump measure or design yet.

Equipment is already purchased and listed :
Skimmer: Deltec 4080TC
Return pumps: 3 Ecotech L1
160 Watts uv
6 gyre 250
8 radions xr30 pro gen 4 for the reef

I might use 600 pounds of live rock for the main tank and an extra 200 for the second display, 1 inch bed sand and algea scrubber on both systems.

Any recommendations guys ?

What server do you recommend for uploading the pictures ? The structure is being fabricated at my workshop and would like to upload the progress.

iced98lx · 04/11/2017, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by martinrselva

What server do you recommend for uploading the pictures ? The structure is being fabricated at my workshop and would like to upload the progress.

I highly suggest Flikr.

Good luck on your build, sounds like you've got experience with that 200 gallon tank already running.

martinrselva · 04/11/2017, 03:25 PM

Chris,

Thanks for your message! Never is enough experience in this beautiful hobby... Every day there is something new to learn.
Will upload some pictures of the process tomorrow! The glass have arrived today.. so luckily in 2 o 3 weeks the tank should be delivered.

martinrselva · 04/13/2017, 12:53 PM

Hi everyone!

Finally some updates,

Stand is finished and tank is progressing good...
Here are some pics
Stand

Main tank

I hope you guys like it and will post more pics on Monday ... Have a happy Easter holidays

Darthv247 · 04/13/2017, 03:00 PM

odd. cannot see the pics.

martinrselva · 04/13/2017, 07:03 PM

Hi Darth,

I don't know either... Here is the album https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/153859755@N05

It should work that way

martinrselva · 04/15/2017, 05:46 PM

Hi guys,

Here are the pictures...

I hope you enjoy it

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SantaMonica · 04/15/2017, 07:39 PM

The sump will be, or will not be, connected?

martinrselva · 04/15/2017, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SantaMonica

The sump will be, or will not be, connected?

Sump will be 250 gallons and will go underneath... I'm finishing the design and checking all the measurements.
I hope to get the aquarium in 2 weeks.

Ive attached my actual reef that will be the tank for the fishes and only live rock.

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SantaMonica · 04/15/2017, 08:11 PM

Is the sump connected, or not connected to the small tank?

martinrselva · 04/15/2017, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SantaMonica

Is the sump connected, or not connected to the small tank?

Actually they are 2 separate systems one is the 800 gallon display + 250 sump and the other one is 250 gallon display + 40 gallon sump... Normally I will use just the bigger sump and run both displays with that one. If I need to run them separately they will have their own sump, skimmer and all the necessary equipment.

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locito277 · 04/15/2017, 09:04 PM

This seems like it will be fun

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martinrselva · 04/16/2017, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by locito277

This seems like it will be fun

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Thanks Locito,

It seems so! Haha can't wait to get the tank delivered in order to start plumbing and working on it.

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locito277 · 04/16/2017, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by martinrselva

Thanks Locito,

It seems so! Haha can't wait to get the tank delivered in order to start plumbing and working on it.

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Soon enough :-) looking forward to the process

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martinrselva · 04/16/2017, 07:50 PM

Hi guys,

Happy Easter to everyone who celebrates..

Here are some macro shots from my corals and one of my Picasso's.
I hope you to like them.

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martinrselva · 04/18/2017, 10:41 AM

Some updates !

Tank is coming along nicely here are some new pictures..
It should be ready in 12 days...

The stand is already at the house so less to go..

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Brunzy · 04/18/2017, 07:45 PM

This tank is going to be massive man!!! I can't wait to see this thing up and running! Any idea what you will be doing for corals?

martinrselva · 04/19/2017, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Brunzy

This tank is going to be massive man!!! I can't wait to see this thing up and running! Any idea what you will be doing for corals?

Thanks Brunzy!

It's driving me crazy haha
I had to buy another skimmer as the Deltec will arrive in 45 days and I'm moving in 15 days... I got a reef octpus SRO 9000 from Coral Vue.. amazing service provided by Chris.
That skimmer will be used for the shop later on so not that bad to have it.

For corals I want to go mixed and try to get the best of each type.

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ReefKeeper64 · 04/19/2017, 09:43 AM

Looking good! What are your plans for water flow in that beast?

martinrselva · 04/19/2017, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ReefKeeper64

Looking good! What are your plans for water flow in that beast?

Thanks Reef keeper...

Will use 3 Ecotech L1 for return, 2 mp60 and 2 gyre 250.....
I don't know if that's enough but I think so 😋

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ReefKeeper64 · 04/19/2017, 12:25 PM

Here is a video by David Saxby about flow that you might like. He's associated with D-D aquariums in the UK and has a gorgeous large tank.

At about 4 minutes in, David shows how to create a closed loop for a large tank without drilling any holes in the tank whatsoever. It is impressive to say the least.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sMiFzHYFzE

martinrselva · 04/19/2017, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReefKeeper64

Here is a video by David Saxby about flow that you might like. He's associated with D-D aquariums in the UK and has a gorgeous large tank.

At about 4 minutes in, David shows how to create a closed loop for a large tank without drilling any holes in the tank whatsoever. It is impressive to say the least.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sMiFzHYFzE

Thanks for the info!!! will give a look and try to make something similiar... that tanks it's just... WOW...

ReefKeeper64 · 04/19/2017, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by martinrselva

Thanks for the info!!! will give a look and try to make something similiar... that tanks it's just... WOW...

Glad you like it. Here are more in case you didn't find them up already. Good luck!

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q...um&FORM=HDRSC3

Brunzy · 04/20/2017, 12:36 PM

Do you have a fish list made already?

martinrselva · 04/20/2017, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ReefKeeper64

Glad you like it. Here are more in case you didn't find them up already. Good luck!

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q...um&FORM=HDRSC3

Sweet info,

Already working on that! Thanks Sir.

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04/10/2017, 05:24 PM	#1
martinrselva Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 41	800 gallon reef tank + 250 FOWLR tank Hi guys! How are you doing ? Hope doing good, I'm starting my new project and would love to share it with the community and get new ideas from all the members... So the main display will be a 800 gallon reef tank (10.85 ft long X 4 ft wide x 2.60 ft tall) connected to my actual reef which will become a FOWLR tank... which will have it's own sump to run it separately from a the a main a tank just in case. I haven't get the sump measure or design yet. Equipment is already purchased and listed : Skimmer: Deltec 4080TC Return pumps: 3 Ecotech L1 160 Watts uv 6 gyre 250 8 radions xr30 pro gen 4 for the reef I might use 600 pounds of live rock for the main tank and an extra 200 for the second display, 1 inch bed sand and algea scrubber on both systems. Any recommendations guys ? What server do you recommend for uploading the pictures ? The structure is being fabricated at my workshop and would like to upload the progress.

04/15/2017, 07:39 PM	#8
SantaMonica Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santa Monica, California, USA Posts: 2,511	The sump will be, or will not be, connected? __________________ Inventor of the easy-to-DIY upflow scrubber, and also the waterfall scrubber that everyone loves to build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1424843

04/15/2017, 08:11 PM	#10
SantaMonica Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santa Monica, California, USA Posts: 2,511	Is the sump connected, or not connected to the small tank? __________________ Inventor of the easy-to-DIY upflow scrubber, and also the waterfall scrubber that everyone loves to build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1424843

04/15/2017, 09:04 PM	#12
locito277 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: miami Posts: 1,535	This seems like it will be fun Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Nothings Free in this hobby Current Tank Info: 224 and 720 gallon in progress!

04/19/2017, 09:43 AM	#19
ReefKeeper64 Wanna be a reefkeeper Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,158	Looking good! What are your plans for water flow in that beast? __________________ Reef Savvy 110g Tank \| GHL Profilux 4 Controller & Doser \| Royal Exclusiv Skimmer & Dreambox/Sump \| ATI 8x54 Sunpower T5 \| Ozotech Ozone Generator

04/11/2017, 03:25 PM	#3
martinrselva Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 41	Chris, Thanks for your message! Never is enough experience in this beautiful hobby... Every day there is something new to learn. Will upload some pictures of the process tomorrow! The glass have arrived today.. so luckily in 2 o 3 weeks the tank should be delivered.

04/13/2017, 12:53 PM	#4
martinrselva Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 41	Hi everyone! Finally some updates, Stand is finished and tank is progressing good... Here are some pics Stand Main tank I hope you guys like it and will post more pics on Monday ... Have a happy Easter holidays

04/13/2017, 03:00 PM	#5
Darthv247 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: South Florida Posts: 115	odd. cannot see the pics.

04/13/2017, 07:03 PM	#6
martinrselva Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 41	Hi Darth, I don't know either... Here is the album https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/153859755@N05 It should work that way

04/15/2017, 05:46 PM	#7
martinrselva Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 41	Hi guys, Here are the pictures... I hope you enjoy it Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk

04/16/2017, 07:50 PM	#15
martinrselva Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 41	Hi guys, Happy Easter to everyone who celebrates.. Here are some macro shots from my corals and one of my Picasso's. I hope you to like them. Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk

04/18/2017, 10:41 AM	#16
martinrselva Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 41	Some updates ! Tank is coming along nicely here are some new pictures.. It should be ready in 12 days... The stand is already at the house so less to go.. Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk

04/18/2017, 07:45 PM	#17
Brunzy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 51	This tank is going to be massive man!!! I can't wait to see this thing up and running! Any idea what you will be doing for corals?

04/19/2017, 12:25 PM	#21
ReefKeeper64 Wanna be a reefkeeper Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,158	Here is a video by David Saxby about flow that you might like. He's associated with D-D aquariums in the UK and has a gorgeous large tank. At about 4 minutes in, David shows how to create a closed loop for a large tank without drilling any holes in the tank whatsoever. It is impressive to say the least. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sMiFzHYFzE __________________ Reef Savvy 110g Tank \| GHL Profilux 4 Controller & Doser \| Royal Exclusiv Skimmer & Dreambox/Sump \| ATI 8x54 Sunpower T5 \| Ozotech Ozone Generator

04/20/2017, 12:36 PM	#24
Brunzy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 51	Do you have a fish list made already?