350 or 500 Gallon FOWLR - Page 2

cleverbs · 04/17/2015, 03:31 PM

I agree that water changes are over rated. I would just really worry about them on a FOWLR I know that it was something I really had to stay on top of when I had mine.

I agree that you would want to carbon dose with vodka or viniger. I like to drink my vodka so I have to buy super cheap vodka so that I dont want to drink it haha.

nuxx · 04/17/2015, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cleverbs

I have to buy super cheap vodka so that I dont want to drink it haha.

Doesn't stop us

SNOboardNinja · 04/17/2015, 03:40 PM

Ha ha ha llol

joshky · 04/17/2015, 03:59 PM

I don't think the point was water changes are a necessity, because it depends on the system, just that it is potentially irresponsible to go into this endeavor on a small budget for monthly maintenance. I also think it's smart to set some "emergency" money aside.

Anyways, whatever you do I wish you the best of luck.

cleverbs · 04/18/2015, 10:07 AM

Yes that was the point I was trying to make is that if money is a consern of any kind monthly costs to run a huge tank like this could be pretty high. But you could do it really cheap probably.

nuxx · 04/20/2015, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by cleverbs

But you could do it really cheap probably.

I think it's pretty easy to do it on the cheap... until you find things that need to changed.

i.e. Our skimmer is building up way too much gunk on it's neck after a day of running. There goes $200 for a neck cleaner...

ReefsandGeeks · 04/20/2015, 11:54 AM

I'd love a big tank like that, but as others have mentioned, no point in a huge tank if it's not well stocked, and well stocked will add significantly to the cost. live stock and filtration requirments will go up. plus cost of food once you get more fish.

One thing I'd like to bring up is the "second hand glass". I'd be realy careful with this. it's mistake or second hand for a reason. A tiny bubble in the glass can cause a stress consentraiton and burst the whole volume of the massive tank all over your house, causeing much more damage than you'd want. Might as well seal off your doors and windows and turn the house into a tank at that point. make sure you got the good home insurance before filling it up. If it's just those marks that look like someone rubbed it before it was solidified, it might be okay, but I'd hold out for peices wihtout bubbles or scratches.

tkeracer619 · 04/20/2015, 12:31 PM

Just make sure you have adequate WC reserves in case of an emergency. I typically consider having enough water for a 33% change on hand as the minimum. Otherwise you are stuck with treated tap water.

04/17/2015, 03:59 PM	#29
joshky Acros & Wrasses Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Central KY Posts: 2,546	I don't think the point was water changes are a necessity, because it depends on the system, just that it is potentially irresponsible to go into this endeavor on a small budget for monthly maintenance. I also think it's smart to set some "emergency" money aside. Anyways, whatever you do I wish you the best of luck. __________________ Josh My 80g: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2677031

04/20/2015, 12:31 PM	#33
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	Just make sure you have adequate WC reserves in case of an emergency. I typically consider having enough water for a 33% change on hand as the minimum. Otherwise you are stuck with treated tap water. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

04/17/2015, 03:31 PM	#26
cleverbs Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,041	I agree that water changes are over rated. I would just really worry about them on a FOWLR I know that it was something I really had to stay on top of when I had mine. I agree that you would want to carbon dose with vodka or viniger. I like to drink my vodka so I have to buy super cheap vodka so that I dont want to drink it haha.

04/17/2015, 03:40 PM	#28
SNOboardNinja Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 16	Ha ha ha llol

04/18/2015, 10:07 AM	#30
cleverbs Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,041	Yes that was the point I was trying to make is that if money is a consern of any kind monthly costs to run a huge tank like this could be pretty high. But you could do it really cheap probably.

04/20/2015, 11:54 AM	#32
ReefsandGeeks Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,708	I'd love a big tank like that, but as others have mentioned, no point in a huge tank if it's not well stocked, and well stocked will add significantly to the cost. live stock and filtration requirments will go up. plus cost of food once you get more fish. One thing I'd like to bring up is the "second hand glass". I'd be realy careful with this. it's mistake or second hand for a reason. A tiny bubble in the glass can cause a stress consentraiton and burst the whole volume of the massive tank all over your house, causeing much more damage than you'd want. Might as well seal off your doors and windows and turn the house into a tank at that point. make sure you got the good home insurance before filling it up. If it's just those marks that look like someone rubbed it before it was solidified, it might be okay, but I'd hold out for peices wihtout bubbles or scratches.