Introducing my home 17k gallon reef

Absolutely no engineer study at all. We hired lots if flow pipe consultants Spent time with joe at aquarium in li. And country critters designed most if it. Its all the same principles but in industrial sizes and applications.
Thanks! Must have been cool to get Joe Yaiullo come build your scape. Looked like you guys needed cranes
 
This is amazing! I have so many questions.

Question 1: Have you ever had to call a vet in for one of your fish?
Question 2: Over the years what has been your most expensive loss?
Question 3: Which fish is your favorite?
Question 4: If you have kids, do they take interest or is this dads hobby only?
Question 5: What was your first tank?
Vet. No. But i have sent fish out for autopsy or have had people look under scopes for me. In fact im looking for someone now with microbiology knowledge and fish qt expertise. I have lost a few peppermint angels !! Kids are older now and all they want to do is put on wetsuits and dive in !! Started out with african cichlids and discus and went to salt water in 55 gallon in high school.
 
Thanks for answering.
Started out with african cichlids and discus and went to salt water in 55 gallon in high school.

Have you ever given any thought to a large cichlid tank, like your saltwater monstrosity? It would be neat to authentically recreate their habitat on a giant scale.

I can’t wait to share your tank pictures with my students when we go back on Monday. This is the perfect example of hard work and dedication.

Anyway, thanks for sharing!
 
This is the single greatest thing I have ever seen in a house. Remind me to do this if I ever become a millionaire.
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You’ll need to be more than just a millionaire.
 
An amazing tank!! I've read this entire thread twice as I'm so enthralled with this beautiful creation. I hope you were able to score some sweet Black Friday deals today to save a few bucks on some frags or something haha. But seriously, great tank sir!
 
An amazing tank!! I've read this entire thread twice as I'm so enthralled with this beautiful creation. I hope you were able to score some sweet Black Friday deals today to save a few bucks on some frags or something haha. But seriously, great tank sir!
Honestly dang this is one of those build house around tank not tank around house senarios.
 
Meh. I mean, I guess it’s ok for like neon tetras or like 5 bettas, and even then that’s pushing it. I wouldn’t add more than like 2 plecos MAX.


J/k DAYYUUUUUMMMMMMMMMM! Congrats to your success and wonderful tank. I’d never leave my home!!!!!
 
Can’t wait to see how this progresses! Not to ask you to get too personal but would you mind sharing what you do/did for a living?
 
This project must have been massive ! Was the house built after fish tank and how long did this entire project took from start to finish where you would fill up with water/ aquascape?

Financially, how many time did you break your initial budget ?

Amazing system, more picture of how it all looks from outside.
 

IF YOU HAD TO TAKE A REEFING EXAM, WOULD YOU PASS?

  • Yes!

    Votes: 32 45.7%
  • Not yet, but I have one that I want to buy in mind!

    Votes: 9 12.9%
  • No.

    Votes: 26 37.1%
  • Other (please explain).

    Votes: 3 4.3%
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