1350 Gallon Reef - Page 2

mr.wilson · #1 08-10-2011, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkoD

nucking futs.... how much does it cost to insure his house with that much water contained in the basement

I was there when the insurance underwriter was inspecting the house. She didn't have any major concerns about the tank. They asked for a "water mitigation device" which is basically an auto shut-off solenoid for the water main entering the house. It's connected to the 3 water bugs (water sensors) in the fish room and under the tank. I don't know if they are located in other parts of the house as well or if it was even related to the tank or just a new thing they push for high end homes. I set the water alarm off three times so far, it only takes a few drops of water. The fish room is waterproof up to 6" and there is a floor drain. Everything has a fail safe and there is always someone there to keep an eye on things.

MEDHBSI · #2 08-10-2011, 04:37 AM

what is that red coral with the white feeders?

lorenz0 · #3 08-10-2011, 04:49 AM

I was wondering when this tank would make the canadian forum appearance. The rc thread is insane and the tank is just stunning. I've been following it for a while.

love it

dc4 · #4 08-10-2011, 06:32 AM

Kevotron · #5 08-10-2011, 06:33 AM

I would not imagine if the owner purchased a new house and needs this thing moved !

ensquire · #6 08-10-2011, 07:09 AM

White Lightning Sponge if I'm not mistaken

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Originally Posted by MEDHBSI

what is that red coral with the white feeders?

Bblinks · #7 08-10-2011, 08:14 AM

Mr Wilson, thanks so much for sharing such a stunning build with us. This tank really show cased Peter's vision and your ingenuity. What a man's dream may become when he is surrounded by knowledgeable people such as yourself. It has captured what every one of us reef addicts has ever imagined. I for one has followed the rc thread for many many months. It has been a wild and amazing journey. I have learned so much from this build. I can't even begin to tell you how much I, we as reefers appreciate what you and Peter has taken us on. It's simply magical.

The best part about this build is it's made in Canada. I am very proud!

Thanks again to you and Peter.

mr.wilson · #8 08-10-2011, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MEDHBSI

what is that red coral with the white feeders?

It's a spider sponge from Australia. It is non-photosynthetic and we have had three of them for about three months now and they appear to be doing well. It's a sponge with a symbiotic/commensal colonial polyp growing on it. We don't target feed due to the shear size of the tank, but we feed 0-150 micron powdered coral foods via an Eheim feeder located in the sump, just above the return intake. The pump delivers food four times a day and we are planning on expanding this system to include frozen foods as well. They are considered to be very difficult to keep, but large tanks harbour a lot of zooplankton that comes out at night.

fishytime · #9 08-10-2011, 11:31 PM

I skimmed through this whole thread again and I didnt see it anywhere.....what are the dimensions on this bad boy?

I noticed in the picture of beneath the tank that it looks like there was a small concrete "footing" for the cross braces on the stand? .....looks like its starting to crumble if thats what Im seeing???

mr.wilson · #10 08-11-2011, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by fishytime

I skimmed through this whole thread again and I didnt see it anywhere.....what are the dimensions on this bad boy?

I noticed in the picture of beneath the tank that it looks like there was a small concrete "footing" for the cross braces on the stand? .....looks like its starting to crumble if thats what Im seeing???

Try skimming the RC thread

It's 16' long on the long side, and 8' long on the "short" side x 36" wide x 30" high. If it was a public display, I would have gone 36" high for impact, but the aquascaping and coral placing would suffer.

No crumbling, the cement was just packed by hand and not formed. The tank wasn't properly leveled, so it is off in all corners. As a result, the overflow at th elong end does most of the draining (70%). I intend to raise the lower overflow teeth with a strip of acrylic... some day. The teeth are too big as well. I think ATM designed it like their usual fish only tanks.