Bill Wahn is back (17,000 gallons)

JonT · #1 08-17-2010, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by fkshiu

As impressive a planning and logistical feat as it is, there's just something that rubs me the wrong way about look of that tank which I can't quite pin down. Perhaps it's the rather bland brick wall facade of the front of it.

I have a feeling that, like many truly monster-sized systems, it will morph into more of a FOWLR than a full blown reef. The time it takes to maintain a reef that big is simply too much for a single private individual no matter how dedicated.

Unlike some systems that are private, this guy deals with high end equipment, and I suspect that setting up the dosers to deal with the demand wouldn't be too hard, or out of his budget.

I also think he set the bar real high, and the Tang police will have some new standards! LOL

lastlight · #2 08-17-2010, 02:12 PM

One might think the reef won't look good starting with rockwork such as that. Then you look back at how Atlantis Marine World started (about 20,000 gallons) and they also used big blocks. Limestone I think and now it's in my opinion the nicest captive reef ever. Once these tanks grow in it's OVER.

I'm not sure how many people maintain that tank but I think Bill will be able to pull it off.

I'm not down with the actual outer decor but I doubt I'd pay much attention if I was a guest!

Seamazter · #3 08-17-2010, 02:58 PM

all i have to say is "................................... "
Guess its got me speechless.

Norstar · #4 08-17-2010, 03:38 PM

Sigh.................

Chowder · #5 08-17-2010, 03:50 PM

I guess I better start saving now so I can afford a tank that size before I'm 80.

Murminator · #6 08-17-2010, 05:29 PM

Jeebus what a tank........you know you got money when you get a new Ferrari for x-mas present

http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/f1...d-90861-5.html

michika · #7 08-17-2010, 06:14 PM

I now don't feel so crazy for putting such a big tank in my basement.

snow1 · #8 08-17-2010, 06:38 PM

If I was him I would but sharks in there or something rather than having a reef.

reefermadness · #9 08-19-2010, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Murminator

Jeebus what a tank........you know you got money when you get a new Ferrari for x-mas present

http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/f1...d-90861-5.html

Yep...yet he still complains about the IRS in one of his posts. He needs to take a walk in regular joes shoes.

Pescador · #10 08-20-2010, 01:15 AM

Man-o-man quite a tank, can you imagine going diving every time you put in a frag?