i have found through pricing stuff that if you have a pretty good handle on some DIY stuff you can do this relatively inexpensive if you are doing fish only. i just bought a 2000G a day RO system for $$2200.00 so now i will have unlimited RO water. Other than the Lexan that has been the biggest expense. and who cares now i have clean water in my entire house!! Also i just got off the phone with the Company who makes Reef Crystals sea salt. I am getting it by the 55 gallon drum straight from them for $195.00 a Drum.
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cool wow this is the biggest salt water tank i have seen for a home aqurium at first i though it was fresh water b/c i saw the rtc lol. you will ahve like a ton or two of live rock then like another ton of subtrate.... i say this is the most expensive mosnter tank since johns was only freshwater..lol
Here are some suggestions that you,your architect,engineer,builder,etc. might want to consider if you haven't already:
1-----Since this tank is swimming pool sized and as this is a new house, are there any homeowner's insurance issues? Are there any house design and or warranty issues?
For example, the humidity produced by this size tank in the basement will be large and needs to be addressed in the design, so as not to negatively impact the house structure, beams,conduits,hardware,upper floor subflooring,create mold,impact the house warranty, etc etc.
Another example, would be salt water drift if it occurs consistently or splashing which could corrode metal building components and hardware over time.
2-----Estimate the power,water,salt,food and other recurring monthly costs, so that cost models can be created and so that the cost of maintaining the system doesn't surprise you, or cause your family any financial stress that might interfere with the success of your family's investment and enjoyment. Perhaps you know someone within an institution with a comparably sized tank who can supply you with a breakdown of their recurring costs for that particular saltwater aquarium.
3-----As you have a degree in marine biology perhaps there are tax deduction possibilities that can be explored based upon your profession, work or business? If this is possible then paying a qualified tax professional for a written opinion so you could know your options beforehand and plan accordingly might be a wise option.
4-----Run worstcase scenarios,-- for example what happens to the tank, its inhabitants, your house if you go on vacation and the tank leaks while your house is alone? What design solutions and or alarms for example can be designed into it so it mitigates the damage and automatically notifies you or someone else with access who can prevent further damage to the house,biotope and your water bill?
5-----Remember Murphy's law.
6-----Above all remember Safety comes first.
If you are able, please illustrate your project with pictures and narrative.
In any case best wishes to your family and good luck with your new house.
1-----Since this tank is swimming pool sized and as this is a new house, are there any homeowner's insurance issues? Are there any house design and or warranty issues?
For example, the humidity produced by this size tank in the basement will be large and needs to be addressed in the design, so as not to negatively impact the house structure, beams,conduits,hardware,upper floor subflooring,create mold,impact the house warranty, etc etc.
Another example, would be salt water drift if it occurs consistently or splashing which could corrode metal building components and hardware over time.
2-----Estimate the power,water,salt,food and other recurring monthly costs, so that cost models can be created and so that the cost of maintaining the system doesn't surprise you, or cause your family any financial stress that might interfere with the success of your family's investment and enjoyment. Perhaps you know someone within an institution with a comparably sized tank who can supply you with a breakdown of their recurring costs for that particular saltwater aquarium.
3-----As you have a degree in marine biology perhaps there are tax deduction possibilities that can be explored based upon your profession, work or business? If this is possible then paying a qualified tax professional for a written opinion so you could know your options beforehand and plan accordingly might be a wise option.
4-----Run worstcase scenarios,-- for example what happens to the tank, its inhabitants, your house if you go on vacation and the tank leaks while your house is alone? What design solutions and or alarms for example can be designed into it so it mitigates the damage and automatically notifies you or someone else with access who can prevent further damage to the house,biotope and your water bill?
5-----Remember Murphy's law.
6-----Above all remember Safety comes first.
If you are able, please illustrate your project with pictures and narrative.
In any case best wishes to your family and good luck with your new house.
1. Entire area is to be sealed and ventillated.tesgel;1606128; said:Here are some suggestions that you,your architect,engineer,builder,etc. might want to consider if you haven't already:
1-----Since this tank is swimming pool sized and as this is a new house, are there any homeowner's insurance issues? Are there any house design and or warranty issues?
For example, the humidity produced by this size tank in the basement will be large and needs to be addressed in the design, so as not to negatively impact the house structure, beams,conduits,hardware,upper floor subflooring,create mold,impact the house warranty, etc etc.
Another example, would be salt water drift if it occurs consistently or splashing which could corrode metal building components and hardware over time.
2-----Estimate the power,water,salt,food and other recurring monthly costs, so that cost models can be created and so that the cost of maintaining the system doesn't surprise you, or cause your family any financial stress that might interfere with the success of your family's investment and enjoyment. Perhaps you know someone within an institution with a comparably sized tank who can supply you with a breakdown of their recurring costs for that particular saltwater aquarium.
3-----As you have a degree in marine biology perhaps there are tax deduction possibilities that can be explored based upon your profession, work or business? If this is possible then paying a qualified tax professional for a written opinion so you could know your options beforehand and plan accordingly might be a wise option.
4-----Run worstcase scenarios,-- for example what happens to the tank, its inhabitants, your house if you go on vacation and the tank leaks while your house is alone? What design solutions and or alarms for example can be designed into it so it mitigates the damage and automatically notifies you or someone else with access who can prevent further damage to the house,biotope and your water bill?
5-----Remember Murphy's law.
6-----Above all remember Safety comes first.
If you are able, please illustrate your project with pictures and narrative.
In any case best wishes to your family and good luck with your new house.
2. I have a Ballpark estimate but cost is not an issue. Also I will Be using so much filtration that Water Changes will be 25% annually.
3. I doubt It.
4. 4 Six inch Floor Drains?
5. Outsmart Murphy.
6. Over engineer it, overbuild it, and Under Stock it.
Once the Actual Project begins and i move back up north i will be sure to make a quality post to document the process.
just for proof that it can be done, Remember the 1700 gallon shark tank? Yeah. that ran fully stocked for 18 months without a single water change....
I will be using a combination of trickle filters, fluidized bed filters, mechanical filters, a large protien skimmer or 2, and an Algae Sump to remove Nitrates. The only reason for water changes is because it is difficult to remove Nitrates from the water because the algae necessary to remove it would be unsightly. But, by adding a large sump with adequate lighting, allowing algae to grow and thrive you can remove nitrates as well, therefore eliminating the need for water changes.
It is more complicated than this but you get the general idea
I will be using a combination of trickle filters, fluidized bed filters, mechanical filters, a large protien skimmer or 2, and an Algae Sump to remove Nitrates. The only reason for water changes is because it is difficult to remove Nitrates from the water because the algae necessary to remove it would be unsightly. But, by adding a large sump with adequate lighting, allowing algae to grow and thrive you can remove nitrates as well, therefore eliminating the need for water changes.
It is more complicated than this but you get the general idea
