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10/15/2011, 06:27 PM | #1 |
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My 748 Gal A.G.E. Aquaillumination SOL lit Texas Dream Tank Build!
I have been in the hobby for 35 yrs & have always wanted to have a big tank.
First I need to thank my good friend John from Aquatic World in Houston, without him I would probably still be thinking about this tank. He has worked many hours with me to get this dream to come thru. I also need to thank my beautiful wife for putting up with me in this hobby. The slime, ocassional smell, water leaks, etc. My 200 gallon is in the living room & the deal was that I can have any size tank I want if I just get "that thing" out of her living room. Litttle did she know. Ordered 5-15-11 Tank: 120" X 48" deep X 30" tall A.G.E 3 sides starfire 3/4 glass Stand: AGE built powdercoated steel Sump: AGE built 1/2 acrylic 36" wide X 60" long Drip pan: AGE Built in stand to contain any small problems 800 lbs of live rock has been curing since June. Lighting: 20 AI SOL Modules Control: APEX ( I have on my 200) Skimmer: PM Mach 1 Media Reactors: PM SR55 (2) Return Pump: ORCA OZONE: Ozotec Pumps: Ecotec (2) 60s & (2) 40s
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10/15/2011, 06:35 PM | #2 |
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Tagging along. Can't wait for some pics. When is the tank suppose to be done?
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10/15/2011, 06:36 PM | #3 |
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Oh, and that's ALOT of sols!
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10/15/2011, 06:37 PM | #4 |
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The tank was supposed to go into my study which we were not using for anything. My daughter just had a baby & my wife wanted to use the room for granddaughter. The only other place this tank would fit was in our bedroom. We have a large bedroom with 16' ceilings.
I laid the size of the tank out on the floor with cardboard & wife said to do it. Don't have to tell me twice! She has decided this after the tank has been ordered. It will not fit thru the hallway into the room. We have to pull a rear window out & move a 1600 lb tank thru the window. A couple pictures:
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10/15/2011, 08:07 PM | #5 |
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Sump
Room before painting & new carpet. A few more goodies.
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10/15/2011, 08:09 PM | #6 |
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My helpers.
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10/15/2011, 08:16 PM | #7 |
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Got me inspired...definitely tagging along. I am going to watch very closely the conversations taking place between you and your wife. I am gathering tools for when I retire. I am gonna have to figure a way to coerce my wife. Great build and really psyched about checkin out your pics!! Dig the dogs too.
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10/15/2011, 09:04 PM | #8 |
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Well I can't even see the pics (my problem) but I'm already hooked...can't wait to see this tank. Literally.
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10/15/2011, 09:08 PM | #9 |
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All I can say is wow and I hope that someday my wife is that cool.
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10/15/2011, 09:42 PM | #10 |
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Wow!!!!
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10/15/2011, 09:43 PM | #11 |
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Nice build.. cant wait to see it together. Only thing i have to ask is Aquatic World? The one off 290 and Jones? I didnt think that guy even did saltwater.
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10/15/2011, 09:55 PM | #12 | |
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Quote:
Wait until you see what we (he) has created.
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10/15/2011, 09:57 PM | #13 |
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Room after paint & carpet
4 20 amp circuits run for the tank
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10/15/2011, 10:11 PM | #14 |
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This is going to be a fun build to watch! Makes my wallet hurt just thinking about it
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10/15/2011, 10:28 PM | #15 | |
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10/15/2011, 10:45 PM | #16 |
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Awesome build!
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10/15/2011, 11:10 PM | #17 |
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Wow
20 AI I don't even have one! Lol Good thing AI is drop their price ....
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10/16/2011, 02:14 AM | #18 |
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Nice build!!
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10/16/2011, 04:57 AM | #19 |
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your using an ORCA as return?
as in Reeflo ORCA? Isnt that a needle wheel pump? for skimmers? |
10/16/2011, 07:50 AM | #20 |
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Correction: Orca for skimmer, Hammerhead for return.
Delted calcium reactor. Good catch!
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10/16/2011, 06:25 PM | #22 |
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amazing tank man!!!
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10/16/2011, 06:31 PM | #23 |
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just curious as to why you got the ballistic 1 skimmer and not the "2"
their website and any info i have found says its only rated for around 500 gal. Did you talk with PM and they said it would handle it? just curious. (i have a friend that has a large build and that skimmer just wasnt rated enough, but i just wanted your opinion)
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Its not just my tank, its OUR tank!!! :-) 240display, reef in progress Current Tank Info: 240 display, a few frags here and there. lots of fish, and lots of watching. (230 big screen getting re-sealed and going to add to the gallonage) My wife has no clue how addicted i really am..... |
10/16/2011, 06:32 PM | #24 |
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just curious as to why you got the ballistic 1 skimmer and not the "2"
their website and any info i have found says its only rated for around 500 gal. Did you talk with PM and they said it would handle it? just curious. (i have a friend that has a large build and that skimmer just wasnt rated enough, but i just wanted your opinion)
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Its not just my tank, its OUR tank!!! :-) 240display, reef in progress Current Tank Info: 240 display, a few frags here and there. lots of fish, and lots of watching. (230 big screen getting re-sealed and going to add to the gallonage) My wife has no clue how addicted i really am..... |
10/16/2011, 06:36 PM | #25 |
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AJT.....like your tank and your taste in dogs...........
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