In too deep, 800 gallon experiment build

blaxsun · Jul 23, 2023

CmMagenta said:
Yes, I'm turning my garage into a coral farm. I told my husband we needed the 800g for a list of reasons that sounded convincing and he fell for it lol. Seriously though I got it super cheap and it just makes me happy. I have been working on it day and night since it came in. Last night baby raccoon came in to investigate the new set up and looked me straight in the eyes as he went through my stuff. I feel like he was thinking, "Lady, when do you sleep?!"

He's probably just ecstatic that it doesn't involve more handbags or shoes...

ChristinasCoralCabin · Jul 24, 2023

This is what I got so far. Tons of live rock and corals are in the pool circulating and the water is testing great. Where do I put this giant brain coral??

parclife · Jul 24, 2023

We need daily updates with this one!!! Awesome build so far

Anemone_Fanatic · Jul 24, 2023

Quite a tank, I'm following this one. How do you reach the bottom to do maintenance?

McPuff · Jul 24, 2023

This is very cool. You might want to consider the Orphek amazonas lights for this one!

ChristinasCoralCabin · Jul 24, 2023

Anemone_Fanatic said:
Quite a tank, I'm following this one. How do you reach the bottom to do maintenance?

I’m not at that stage of the build yet lol. However, I’m planning on leaving a big open area to stand in case I need to go back in it later. I also added lots of big sand shifters

ChristinasCoralCabin · Jul 24, 2023

McPuff said:
This is very cool. You might want to consider the Orphek amazonas lights for this one!

I have 3 new reefi on them now, I will check the par tonight

blaxsun · Jul 24, 2023

CmMagenta said:
I’m not at that stage of the build yet lol. However, I’m planning on leaving a big open area to stand in case I need to go back in it later.

I imagine it's along these lines...

ChristinasCoralCabin · Jul 25, 2023

blaxsun said:
I imagine it's along these lines...

The wet suit is a good idea. I just ordered one. Thanks!

ChristinasCoralCabin · Jul 25, 2023

parclife said:
We need daily updates with this one!!! Awesome build so far

Thank you! I filled it back up to the top last night and got a picture. I'm excited to get back in there

twentyleagues · Jul 25, 2023

CmMagenta said:
I have 3 new reefi on them now, I will check the par tonight

Which reeffi do you have? and how was the par? Most likely getting 3 for my 180 build.

ChristinasCoralCabin · Jul 26, 2023

twentyleagues said:
Which reeffi do you have? and how was the par? Most likely getting 3 for my 180 build.

I forgot to check so I'll have to do that in the morning. Been busy moving corals and live rock.

ChristinasCoralCabin · Jul 26, 2023

blaxsun · Jul 26, 2023

Quite the transformation taking place.

TangerineSpeedo · Jul 26, 2023

When you think about this tank in every detail, you must view in at an industrial sense. You have jumped past the hobby grade in all aspects. The unfortunate thing is, it is way bigger for hobbyists equipment but on the small side for industry. You will have to get creative, but be cost efficient at the same time. What is your filtration going to be? It looks like a great, fun challenge.

ChristinasCoralCabin · Jul 26, 2023

blaxsun said:
He's probably just ecstatic that it doesn't involve more handbags or shoes...

He does look happy lol. But now that you mentioned it, I do need both shoes and a handbag, mine are all a few years old and have water damage. I hate shopping for that crap so I'll just wait till someone gifts me that for Christmas.

ChristinasCoralCabin · Jul 26, 2023

TangerineSpeedo said:
When you think about this tank in every detail, you must view in at an industrial sense. You have jumped past the hobby grade in all aspects. The unfortunate thing is, it is way bigger for hobbyists equipment but on the small side for industry. You will have to get creative, but be cost efficient at the same time. What is your filtration going to be? It looks like a great, fun challenge.

You have just explained why I called it "in too deep"
I am custom building my sump with a pond liner. It's 10 feet long with chambers for all the different types of filtering. Right now I'm using the canister filters since I need to use the pool as a work station and sump.

Gumbies R Us · Jul 26, 2023

CmMagenta said:
This is what I got so far. Tons of live rock and corals are in the pool circulating and the water is testing great. Where do I put this giant brain coral??

This is one crazy build!!

TangerineSpeedo · Jul 26, 2023

CmMagenta said:
You have just explained why I called it "in too deep"
I am custom building my sump with a pond liner. It's 10 feet long with chambers for all the different types of filtering. Right now I'm using the canister filters since I need to use the pool as a work station and sump.

I would just use one of the Rubbermaid troughs for a sump. Any skimmer or reactor will probably be external. You just need a place for your media, heaters etc. @Tidal Gardens ran those and still are running those. It will be quick and easy and you can concentrate on more important things at the moment.

ChristinasCoralCabin · Jul 26, 2023

TangerineSpeedo said:
I would just use one of the Rubbermaid troughs for a sump. Any skimmer or reactor will probably be external. You just need a place for your media, heaters etc. @Tidal Gardens ran those and still are running those. It will be quick and easy and you can concentrate on more important things at the moment.

I might do that. I have several 110 gallon black containers plumbed together already for my house sump.