My 700 gallon build

[hodnett_matt]

I just got this 700 gallon tank. It's in decent shape but needs cleaning. I'm pretty new to the SW world so please don't bash me, rather advise if you have suggestions. It will be about a year before it goes up so bare with me. I welcome all constructive criticism. I hope I don't disappoint.

 

[Oscaror]

Welcome to the forum! Just to clarify:

please don't bash me

Nobody on this forum will bash you! If they do they'll stop, mods'll make sure! I hope you can get this up faster than in a year because I am PUMPED right now for this build! 700 gallons, wow

 

[hodnett_matt]

Haha thanks. I'm building a house and it's going in there. So it will be a minute. I'm ready also, but I have lots of work to have it ready so it's good I have to wait, so I don't rush it. I'm trying to get pics to upload. I'm still undecided if I will do mixed reef or fish only...

 

[Oscaror]

IDK bout you, but I think a 700 gallon mixed reef would be AWESOME!

 

[hodnett_matt]

I agree. And I want to go that route. But at that size I really would like a shark. If nothing else other than that it's a shark....

 

[acidtablockshifty]

did you say 700 gallons, you got your work cut out for ya, like i hope you have a lot of free time.... all of it lol, also my 120 costs about 53 dollars a month in electricity alone, be prepared

 

[Oscaror]

Sharks are awesome! What if you had a shark with corals? I'm no shark expert but that would be cool!

 

[hodnett_matt]

I'm prepared for the costs associated. By no means am I wealthy (in the Army) but it was a good deal and didn't want to pass it up. It's going up. I'll sell one of my kids if need be.

 

[hodnett_matt]

Oscaror, from what I've read, they aren't recommended with corals.

 

[Oscaror]

I'll sell one of my kids if need be.

Lol! If you want to cut down on electricity costs go with LED lights. As for water changes, well, everything has it's downside

 

[Oscaror]

Oscaror, from what I've read, they aren't recommended with corals.

Hmm, that stinks. I don't think they'd bother them though, maybe it's because corals could scratch their skin?

 

[hodnett_matt]

Possibly, they do have somewhat sensitive skin I believe. But if I do put a shark in, I'll introduce corals in small amounts. Could also be of the different parameters

 

[Oscaror]

Could also be of the different parameters

Didn't think of that, what do sharks require, and what about reef sharks like black tips (you'll need to use tongs for coral placement lol)

 

[hodnett_matt]

I'm pretty sure black tips eat coral.

 

[Oscaror]

Well whatever you go with I'm sure it'll be awesome!

 

[hodnett_matt]

 

[Oscaror]

So that's the tank, awesome!!!

 

[hodnett_matt]

For some reason I can't see the pictures on the app version of the site. I have to go to the website on my phone to see pictures. But that is the sump for it on the ground beside it

 

[hodnett_matt]

250 gallon sump

 

[luxauterna]

Always a mixture of awe and jealousy when you see a sump bigger than your display tank haha I am definitely following this build! Welcome to R2R!