1000 Gallon Fish Room Build

[anit77]

Very impressive! I think you when the right route with the HRV.

 

[Akersta]

Finished assembling most of the stand tonight. Hopefully will have a majority of the tile done tomorrow.

 

[Akersta]

Finally finished the floor today. Just have to seal in a few days and finish the trim. Hopefully get the sump in place and start plumbing this weekend.

 

[Akersta]

Today was move in day for the aquariums. It went surprisingly well despite having to stand the 300's on end to get into the room. Took (5) guys about an hour. I'll have to take better pictures tomorrow during the day.

 

[tj w]

WOW, looks fantastic!

 

[chefjpaul]

That is beautiful

 

[Akersta]

Here is a little better picture with a few lights installed.

 

[fftfk]

Thanks everyone!

Yes, the humidity does have me concerned. Since the room has already been dry walled and finished I don't want to mess with the walls. I'll be putting several coats of Sherwin Williams best moisture resistant, outdoor paint on all walls and the ceiling. I'm hoping I'll be okay covering the tanks and venting the skimmer and sump to the outside. I'll have a 130 cfm fan pushing air into the skimmer and another 130 cfm fan pulling air out of the sump. They will likely not run all the time but I will see how well this works. Anyone with any experience with this please let me know. The covers will be rather expensive but I can't imagine the humidity from 51 sq/ft of open saltwater...

I do have a gf and we've been together for several years now. Think she is used to me going over the top on most of my projects by now. Her only objection to date has been covering the front window with an aquarium as this was not my original plan. Our dogs like to look outside and bark at anything that moves. I countered with telling her I'll put in a storm door on the front porch so they can look out the front door. She did ask me if I thought the 3" piping, ball valve, etc for the return pumps was a little excessive while sitting on the kitchen table. She doesn't care what I blow my money on as long as it not at a strip club.

I think my wife would prefer the strip club at this point!

 

[ScottW]

Great build, attention to detail is outstanding!

 

[Akersta]

I think my wife would prefer the strip club at this point!

Haha....I think my GF is at that point now. She hardly ever goes in the room or asks questions any more. As I was reading this, the doorbell rang at 8:30 and she refused to answer. Completely forgot I had ordered more ventilation supplies.

 

[skihard1234Anth]

You really need to put some more thought into this build. Feels like you're just throwing things together without any planning whatsoever. And frankly, your equipment selection leaves a lot to be desired. You're buying old technology.

I'm trying to find the "dripping in sarcasm" emoji on here but can't seem to locate it.

 

[Bronc]

You really need to put some more thought into this build. Feels like you're just throwing things together without any planning whatsoever. And frankly, your equipment selection leaves a lot to be desired. You're buying old technology.

I'm trying to find the "dripping in sarcasm" emoji on here but can't seem to locate it.

That is really funny!!

 

[RamsReef]

Haha....I think my GF is at that point now. She hardly ever goes in the room or asks questions any more. As I was reading this, the doorbell rang at 8:30 and she refused to answer. Completely forgot I had ordered more ventilation supplies.

Careful.
Do not ignore chaos.

 

[reefguyty]

What an awesome build! I bet it has been fun to design.

 

[Mel 2038]

Wow! A Grand Build, Attention to every detail, and a well documented thread, you sucked me in on this one. "Watch Thread" I look forward to your next post.

 

[Dustin1300]

Following along...

 

[justingraham]

Wow nice job big tanks and just wow

 

[Jizu Puentes]

Those stands are NICE metal work!

 

[Jizu Puentes]

I wouldnt use bleach but vinegar instead. Vinegar breaks down coralline and any cemented critters and rinses clean. When I vlean my skimmer and poweheads I just run them in vinegar for an hour, wipe them then rinse and back in they go.

 

[Jizu Puentes]

I wouldnt use bleach but vinegar instead. Vinegar breaks down coralline and any cemented critters and rinses clean. When I vlean my skimmer and poweheads I just run them in vinegar for an hour, wipe them then rinse and back in they go.