Aaron's 1,000+ gallon reef build

[Braxtong123]

Yes, those fish in the pics you posted are called koi fish. Ancient Japanese art fish. When you fill your tank with hose water, the waterfall will emerge as a fire/water image. Use your focuse to catch the koi fish and they will come to you.

What are you talking about?

 

[Braxtong123]

No I do not plan on moving again. If I do it’ll just take some work to reverse it all.

Close loop was on my mind but I decided to put the extra effort and work in to have MP40WQDs.

How will you mount them?

 

[NY_Caveman]

Absolutely love this! She looks right at home there.

 

[MimicOcto8]

How will you mount them?

Like this in each corner.

 

[Neecey]

Awesome build! Following!

 

[Bubblebass]

What are you talking about?

It’s a joke. Mimic and I are in this hobby together. He’s donated a ton of time and education to me, not to mention letting me babysit his high end corals while we wait for his tank to be finished.

 

[edc_aquarium]

Any updates?

 

[MimicOcto8]

Any updates?

Sorry not yet. Got sick and now the holidays.

 

[MimicOcto8]

Update.

I decided to build my own wooden sump because I need it to fit under my work bench right next to the main tank. It’s 8’Lx24”wX16”T. This is the first and main sump (indoors). It’ll also hold a section for my heaters and chiller. This sump also has a 1.5” pvc pipe plumb directly outside for an “emergency” overflow. It’ll safely direct water outside to the side of my house.
I slapped the first coat of pond armor on it today too.
I also routed out the wood on the main tank for my MP40WQDs wires to hide in.
I’m running all the wires through the wood to the back wall.

 

[dantimdad]

That sump is HUGE!

Nice job!

 

[MimicOcto8]

That sump is HUGE!

Nice job!

Thanks but unfortunately it’s not as big as I need/want. So the outdoor sump will help with that issue.

 

[MimicOcto8]

Working on the sump and rockscape. Rockscaoe looks better in person. Kind of looks like garbage via photos.

Lots of silicone because I don’t know.

 

[MimicOcto8]

 

[edc_aquarium]

Working on the sump and rockscape. Rockscaoe looks better in person. Kind of looks like garbage via photos.

Lots of silicone because I don’t know.

What are those baffles made out of in the sump

 

[dantimdad]

I like the scape man don't sell yourself short.

 

[Oshengems]

Dudeeee plzzz keep us updated!!! This is freaking Amazin, got me here thinking!

 

[MimicOcto8]

What are those baffles made out of in the sump

Plastic Deck wood I had laying around for my daughters tree fort. The separated part at the end of the sump is for the heating system I intend to use....

 

[crusso1993]

Plastic Deck wood I had laying around for my daughters tree fort. The separated part at the end of the sump is for the heating system I intend to use....

I've been following along on your build and 2 things; 1.) It is coming along very well and looks great! 2.) I am jealous!

Based on everything you've done up until now, I'm fairly sure you've done the research on those baffles but just want to make sure they're pure plastic/pvc and you double checked with the manufacturer about using them safely in saltwater. It would really suck to get everything set up, running and then find out they're leaching something into your water.

Once again, great build and looking forward to your next steps and final product!

 

[HexaReef]

I've been following along on your build and 2 things; 1.) It is coming along very well and looks great! 2.) I am jealous!

Based on everything you've done up until now, I'm fairly sure you've done the research on those baffles but just want to make sure they're pure plastic/pvc and you double checked with the manufacturer about using them safely in saltwater. It would really suck to get everything set up, running and then find out they're leaching something into your water.

Once again, great build and looking forward to your next steps and final product!

Trex deck and evergreen decking are a composite material of recycled products and sawdust. Recycled products include newspaper, plastic, etc...

 

[HexaReef]

Looks great. What kind of substrate are you using?