My Dream Tank - 650 Gallons!

Feet4Fish · Feb 20, 2020

It is an F6 Magnet. Have always thought the Marine Betta is an understated beauty! Hopefully he gains some confidence and becomes more social!

vetteguy53081 said:
No regrets- worth every cent!! What model did you get?
Also the marine betta came out today to eat!! First time ive seen it since arrival 3 weeks ago

vetteguy53081 · Feb 20, 2020

Feet4Fish said:
It is an F6 Magnet. Have always thought the Marine Betta is an understated beauty! Hopefully he gains some confidence and becomes more social!

It takes them time but they eventually work their way out and socialize.
F6 is perfect. I have the 5 and it does well, but one more step would have been an improvement.

Feet4Fish · Feb 24, 2020

So tank is almost full! Have closed loop running flawlessly and the two Gyre 280s going. Clouded up the tank nicely. Last night got one of the two manifolds done. Will try to finish the second one over next couple days. Have three fish coming in about 2-3 weeks from Marine Collectors so I need to get my butt in gear!

sfairtx · Feb 24, 2020

Feet4Fish said:
So tank is almost full! Have closed loop running flawlessly and the two Gyre 280s going. Clouded up the tank nicely. Last night got one of the two manifolds done. Will try to finish the second one over next couple days. Have three fish coming in about 2-3 weeks from Marine Collectors so I need to get my butt in gear!

Great build you have going! Thanks for letting us follow along.

Miller535 · Feb 25, 2020

Feet4Fish said:
So tank is almost full! Have closed loop running flawlessly and the two Gyre 280s going. Clouded up the tank nicely. Last night got one of the two manifolds done. Will try to finish the second one over next couple days. Have three fish coming in about 2-3 weeks from Marine Collectors so I need to get my butt in gear!

When do you anticipate it being full?

Glad to hear of the progress.

vetteguy53081 · Feb 25, 2020

sfairtx said:
Great build you have going! Thanks for letting us follow along.

This guy has been meticulous since day one and it’s obvious on the outcome !!

Feet4Fish · Feb 25, 2020

Display is filled as of this morning. Will likely have all filtration volume down in the basement full by end of day tomorrow.

Miller535 said:
When do you anticipate it being full?

Glad to hear of the progress.

Miller535 · Feb 25, 2020

Feet4Fish said:
Display is filled as of this morning. Will likely have all filtration volume down in the basement full by end of day tomorrow.

Nice,

I truly look forward to continue to watch your build and progress.

Feet4Fish · Feb 25, 2020

So....what do you do if you realize a closed loop nozzle needs to be repositioned once the tank is full?????

dca22anderson · Feb 26, 2020

Feet4Fish said:
So....what do you do if you realize a closed loop nozzle needs to be repositioned once the tank is full?????

This is awesome! Way to get after it!!

HawaiianVikingsFan · Feb 27, 2020

Dedication

Feet4Fish · Mar 1, 2020

Update.....all systems full of water. Turning on return tonight.

Feet4Fish · Mar 2, 2020

Got return pump fired up last night and all seems to be good. No bubbles like when I did the fresh water fill test!!! Will be adding salt tonight if everything looks good when I get home!

Feet4Fish · Mar 7, 2020

Sorry so long since an update...... Tank is salty now and all cycled media/rock has been added. Temp is stable and BRS Apex is hooked up. Later today will but in the first few fish and by week's end should have 12 in the system. Next items on the to do list is to finish the water change set up in my laundry room and set up the in line 50 gallon reservoir for the "easy water change" set up.

Feet4Fish · Mar 8, 2020

First two in.....

Feet4Fish · Mar 8, 2020

I have then opportunity to pick up 4 Heniochus Acuminata for a great price. Have outgrown a 300 gallon reef! Hopefully can work out the details this week! Here is a picture of one in the 300 gallon.

Feet4Fish · Mar 10, 2020

Some morning shots....

Feet4Fish · Mar 10, 2020

So what’s next in order....

1. Finish water making/changing station
2. Build second manifold for Micron filter, UV and trickle tower.
3. Build ATS
4. Finish light rack and get it installed

And of course expand beyond my current population of two!