2000g system, 7x6x5 foot tank

[jayden kolonne]

Can I ask why you want to spend 10's of thousands of dollars and countless hours setting something up in a home you'll only visit a few times a year?

I love this hobby and can understand an urge to go big, but wouldn't you want to make use of your investment?

Thats an easy question, 1 word awnser, TANGS

 

[MrGisonni]

It should be amazing! I just think 5;foot tall is too much

 

[twentyleagues]

I know its hard to think about 4-6 years down the line but that money would be better spent on a house once your career and permanent location is decided. Sounds like you might have some knowledge on investing and electrical engineers are needed and make some bank. Invest in your future. 6 years goes by in the blink of an eye, trust me. Build or buy your dream house and build your dream tank then.

 

[jayden kolonne]

It should be amazing! I just think 5;foot tall is too much

I really like the way the fish act in a tank like an aquarium or polo for example, you can really see the water column difference which is something I'm missing here that I got in freshwater. I honestly already decided, I made this thread to get advice on problems I will get not to get advice not to build the tank though I appreciate it.

 

[Subsea]

Thats an easy question, 1 word awnser, TANGS

That’s a flippant, silly answer to a serious question.

 

[jayden kolonne]

That’s a flippant, silly answer to a serious question.

Well that's my actually awnser, I love tangs, I want a school of yellow tangs, they are going to be the most dense fish in this tank. Thats the whole reason I even got my 150, yet it's not big enough to keep schools of yellow tangs. So that's why I want the tank.

 

[mizimmer90]

Thats an easy question, 1 word awnser, TANGS

Well that's my actually awnser, I love tangs, I want a school of yellow tangs, they are going to be the most dense fish in this tank. Thats the whole reason I even got my 150, yet it's not big enough to keep schools of yellow tangs. So that's why I want the tank.

Tangs are great but the point was that you'll only see them a few times a year. Why the investment for something you'll almost never get a chance to enjoy?

For the same cost, you could fly to a new city with a major aquarium nearly every weekend.

I love the passion but to me, this investment doesn't seem worthwhile given how little you'll be there.

 

[littlefoxx]

That’s a flippant, silly answer to a serious question.

Age is playing a huge factor here as he is a kid. To be honest Im not sure this is even a real thing and not just a trolling post because a lot of logistics and stuff just doesnt add up or seem realistic or feasible at all. For example. He is supposed to leave for college in under a year, but this tank probably wont be up and running before he leaves.

 

[jayden kolonne]

Tangs are great but the point was that you'll only see them a few times a year. Why the investment for something you'll almost never get a chance to enjoy?

For the same cost, you could fly to a new city with a major aquarium nearly every weekend.

I love the passion but to me, this investment doesn't seem worthwhile given how little you'll be there.

Honestly I didn't really mention my family, but my mom works from home and my dad works from home 2 days a week and my mom told me that she works down there next to my current tank for 3-4 hours a couple days a weeks, my dad will just relax down there and work out looking at the freshwater tanks directly next to his rowing machine. But anyways I mentioned this tank to my mom and dad and they both are going to pay for some of the cost, or most. It's not really only my investment, it's kind of a family thing, I'm just the one that takes care of MOST of the tanks, yet my dad and brothers know how to take care of all of the tanks as well.

 

[MrGisonni]

I really like the way the fish act in a tank like an aquarium or polo for example, you can really see the water column difference which is something I'm missing here that I got in freshwater. I honestly already decided, I made this thread to get advice on problems I will get not to get advice not to build the tank though I appreciate it.

You problem will be access for maintenance on a 5 foot tall tank....just sayn

 

[jayden kolonne]

Age is playing a huge factor here as he is a kid. To be honest Im not sure this is even a real thing and not just a trolling post because a lot of logistics and stuff just doesnt add up or seem realistic or feasible at all.

It's not troll, promise. What logistics doesn't add up? I'm 17. It's not like I'm 12. I've been helping my dad run plumbing and electrical through the houses for years now. I really don't understand the hard part after the tanks is finished, all that would need to be done is fill a few containers every couple of days.

 

[jayden kolonne]

You problem will be access for maintenance on a 5 foot tall tank....just sayn

I understand that, but what maintance? Most corals except for zoas will be 3 ft and above. I'll have a little stepping stool to get leverage and a trash arm thing.

 

[littlefoxx]

It's not troll, promise. What logistics doesn't add up? I'm 17. It's not like I'm 12. I've been helping my dad run plumbing and electrical through the houses for years now. I really don't understand the hard part after the tanks is finished, all that would need to be done is fill a few containers every couple of days.

Still a kid. The fact you dont understand the upkeep of a tank that size is what doesnt add up to me honestly. And the fact that you think a project like this can be done and fully running itself before you go to college. Im assuming you graduate in May, leaving for school in August. You dont have a lot of time to work on this and get this all done because you do have school, homework, and a bunch of other stuff that really cuts a good chunk of your week out leaving you with not very many hours to get this fully going. Just doesnt add up. And you do realize Polo build his house around the tank, took years, a huge team, planning ect. You factored the cost of the materials. What about the labor you have to source out? The time it takes to build this glass tank and seal it and move this thing in your house? Or assemble it inside the house. Thats the logistics that dont add up. Not trying to be mean but just putting another perspective on this for you to consider.

 

[Jamie814]

Why not focus on you other idea of the automatic tester that you were working on and get that going with the money you are putting into this tank instead? Get that up and running as a business and put this large dream tank in your future office for everyone to see.

I seem to remember you saying that building this tester would be easy and much cheaper than a trident or hydors and not even need reagents. I believe you said something to the effect that you could build these faster than it takes to cook a burrito in a microwave or something.

The point everyone here is trying to make is that your enthusiasm and excitement for the hobby is great but don't let that get in the way of the reality and cost of this project going in your parents' basement as a permanent $50k+ structure that you won't even be around much to take care of soon. Reef tanks are not investments, they are liabilities. Your money as a teenager could be invested much better.

Before trying to DIY a 1,500-gallon glass aquarium try to build a much smaller 50ish gallon and see how it goes. It may change your mind!

 

[littlefoxx]

I understand that, but what maintance? Most corals except for zoas will be 3 ft and above. I'll have a little stepping stool to get leverage and a trash arm thing.

You really need to reach out to polo. He will tell you the maintenance his very large team does every day on his various tanks. Honestly this whole plan is very naive, which you being a kid no one really faults you for that part. But theres so much that goes into the building and care of a system that big when its up and running that you really need to consider and youre not despite everyone else telling you that you will have

 

[jayden kolonne]

Still a kid. The fact you dont understand the upkeep of a tank that size is what doesnt add up to me honestly. And the fact that you think a project like this can be done and fully running itself before you go to college. Im assuming you graduate in May, leaving for school in August. You dont have a lot of time to work on this and get this all done because you do have school, homework, and a bunch of other stuff that really cuts a good chunk of your week out leaving you with not very many hours to get this fully going. Just doesnt add up. And you do realize Polo build his house around the tank, took years, a huge team, planning ect. You factored the cost of the materials. What about the labor you have to source out? The time it takes to build this glass tank and seal it and move this thing in your house? Or assemble it inside the house. Thats the logistics that dont add up. Not trying to be mean but just putting another perspective on this for you to consider.

Honestly it's the easiest year, I have no homework for some reason. Taking all APs and honors so I don't know what's up with that but I get your point. I don't have a job currently. I am still debating playing lacrosse again this year in the spring, I don't know if I'll enjoy it again. My family has 3 people who do labor building houses and construction for us. And I asked my dad if he minds if the help me build wood post and silicone the glass together for one day. He said as long as I tell him a week before thats fine. The tank will be built in the house. I still don't understand the everyday maintaince all of you are doing on your tanks that takes so much time though. I would like to know more about that.

 

[jayden kolonne]

Why not focus on you other idea of the automatic tester that you were working on and get that going with the money you are putting into this tank instead? Get that up and running as a business and put this large dream tank in your future office for everyone to see.

I seem to remember you saying that building this tester would be easy and much cheaper than a trident or hydors and not even need reagents. I believe you said something to the effect that you could build these faster than it takes to cook a burrito in a microwave or something.

The point everyone here is trying to make is that your enthusiasm and excitement for the hobby is great but don't let that get in the way of the reality and cost of this project going in your parents' basement as a permanent $50k+ structure that you won't even be around much to take care of soon. Reef tanks are not investments, they are liabilities. Your money as a teenager could be invested much better.

Before trying to DIY a 1,500-gallon glass aquarium try to build a much smaller 50ish gallon and see how it goes. It may change your mind!

Me and @VintageReefer were working on it, most light can't read the elements most people want without a reagent. And the sensors that we can use are 1k a piece. Permanent reagentless solution yet expensive to cost 1k just for 1 element to test. These sensors aren't as mass produced yet to bring the cost down. I could make a NO3 + salinity+ ph+ temp for 500 though. Due to the NO3 sensor being very cheap. Incase anyone is intrested it's an ISE sensor.

 

[jayden kolonne]

Why not focus on you other idea of the automatic tester that you were working on and get that going with the money you are putting into this tank instead? Get that up and running as a business and put this large dream tank in your future office for everyone to see.

I seem to remember you saying that building this tester would be easy and much cheaper than a trident or hydors and not even need reagents. I believe you said something to the effect that you could build these faster than it takes to cook a burrito in a microwave or something.

The point everyone here is trying to make is that your enthusiasm and excitement for the hobby is great but don't let that get in the way of the reality and cost of this project going in your parents' basement as a permanent $50k+ structure that you won't even be around much to take care of soon. Reef tanks are not investments, they are liabilities. Your money as a teenager could be invested much better.

Before trying to DIY a 1,500-gallon glass aquarium try to build a much smaller 50ish gallon and see how it goes. It may change your mind!

I was going to build the qt tanks first to see how hard it was.

 

[RockRash]

I really like the way the fish act in a tank like an aquarium or polo for example, you can really see the water column difference which is something I'm missing here that I got in freshwater. I honestly already decided, I made this thread to get advice on problems I will get not to get advice not to build the tank though I appreciate it.

I know it's not what you want to hear, but this is the best advice. You will very busy in the next few years. Invest the money and build your dream home around your dream tank. Time flies you will be there before you know it.

 

[jayden kolonne]

You really need to reach out to polo. He will tell you the maintenance his very large team does every day on his various tanks. Honestly this whole plan is very naive, which you being a kid no one really faults you for that part. But theres so much that goes into the building and care of a system that big when its up and running that you really need to consider and youre not despite everyone else telling you that you will have

Do they have an account on here? Or an email? I would love to reach out.