4000 Gal Tank - Page 3

gfk · 02/20/2006, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pombe
Proof that money cant buy taste.

I'm surprised no one commented on the brass Indian, pinapple lamp or animal print arm chairs... Blech...

someone did

capt. insano · 02/20/2006, 03:04 PM

different strokes for different folks! Would be a pretty boring place if we were all the same

Quote:

Originally posted by pombe
Proof that money cant buy taste.

I'm surprised no one commented on the brass Indian, pinapple lamp or animal print arm chairs... Blech...

flyhigh123 · 02/20/2006, 03:16 PM

i wonder what the cost of the tank was... pretty sweet tank...

i wouldnt want a coral tank that big... 10x harder to keep, plus if something goes wrong, there's so much at stake...

but i guess if u have the money anything is possible..

when tanks get that big, easier is better..

weaver5 · 02/20/2006, 03:18 PM

That is simply awesome. I would love to be able to see it in person someday. When you find out who owns it lets see if he wil allow a nation wide frag swap lol.

asnatlas · 02/20/2006, 10:47 PM

pombe

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ftnirishfan · 02/21/2006, 07:41 AM

An elsmobrach can bite it's tail and therefore does not need as much room to make the turn as a like sized boney fish...Thus the 72" width.......

don-n-sa · 02/21/2006, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pombe
Proof that money cant buy taste.

I'm surprised no one commented on the brass Indian, pinapple lamp or animal print arm chairs... Blech...

because this thread is about the tank...not about this persons decor in his/her house...also because most people have class...nice first post...

Absolutely awesome tank!!!!!!!

ccloveraz · 02/21/2006, 07:40 PM

I contacted that company once before, I got a quote just shy of $500,000 for a comparable system. And yes, there are 6 digits.

asnatlas · 02/21/2006, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ccloveraz
I contacted that company once before, I got a quote just shy of $500,000 for a comparable system. And yes, there are 6 digits.

If you don't mind me asking... Did they give you like a breakdown on everything ?? I was just wondering what a tank that size would cost ?? How thick would the acrylic have been ??

steve the plumb · 02/21/2006, 09:32 PM

did you ever see MR 4000 tank.This guy used to be on the ECOSYSTEM web page.He built the tank using concrete forms.He made a nice reef tank and he had a video of him swimming inside of it.I haven't seen him since.

john beach · 02/21/2006, 09:37 PM

ccloveraz never contacted us about the price of this system, but we would be more than happy to sell him one for that price!!

A lot of you are critical about us putting black tips in this aquarium, but let us assure you, we did our homework, and they will live a long happy life in this aquarium.

If you look closely at the photo their eyes are clear and their is no sign of goiter. Diet is carefully controlled. They are growing well.

We would NEVER put an animal in an aquarium that would not support that animal.

asnatlas · 02/21/2006, 09:55 PM

john beach

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asnatlas · 02/21/2006, 09:58 PM

john beach, so your company was the one who put this 4000gal system together ?? Could you tell me what thickness acrylic that was used... Also why was the tank built off site and them moved in ?? I would think it would have been cheaper to have had it built on site ?? Could you give a ballpack figure on what a tank this size would run, just the acrylic box ??

jnfallon · 02/21/2006, 10:59 PM

Here's a 1700g for about 1/100th of that price.

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/article...00g_tank_1.php

jvetter · 02/22/2006, 08:07 AM

John Beach

Great tank! If there are any particulars about the design, construction, or filtration systems that are not trade secrets that you would be willing to discuss, we would really appreciate hearing about them.

Thanks.

Jim

ftnirishfan · 02/22/2006, 01:38 PM

John,

I told you the guys here would be interested.....I have a feeling you are going to be answering alot of questions......oh and by the way, if you sell one at the $500k mark I expect a cut to keep my mouth shut regarding the quote you game me!

Scott

Mikeeal · 02/22/2006, 02:04 PM

C'mon John, don't hold out now, we need some info! I love the open sandbed/shark tank idea. If I had the money to go that big, I'd do it the same.....maybe with a different background.

Bebo77 · 02/22/2006, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dubbin1
If it were mine I would be broke.

aint that the truth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FibberMcGee · 02/23/2006, 07:32 AM

Wow!

redstorm6 · 02/23/2006, 02:30 PM

He might be able to keep 3.... *maybe* 4 yellow tangs in it... with heavy skimming.

integlikewhoa · 02/23/2006, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by redstorm6
He might be able to keep 3.... *maybe* 4 yellow tangs in it... with heavy skimming.

Im sure he can keep 3-4 tangs come on.

Well maybe for around 30secs until they become bait.

ftnirishfan · 02/23/2006, 05:32 PM

Where's the tang police when you need them.

john beach · 04/19/2006, 08:38 AM

We are abouut to start a four aquarium project in South Carolina.
If interested we can post start to finish photos. One shark and ray aquarium, one "show" fish aquarium and two reef aquariums.

John
SeaQuariums

The Reefer91 · 04/19/2006, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by redstorm6
He might be able to keep 3.... *maybe* 4 yellow tangs in it... with heavy skimming.

are you kidding!?!?!

pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee tell me you are kidding. you can keep 3-4 yellow tangs in a 125g.....in this you could keep 100!!!

i do hope you are kidding

asnatlas · 04/19/2006, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by john beach
We are abouut to start a four aquarium project in South Carolina.
If interested we can post start to finish photos. One shark and ray aquarium, one "show" fish aquarium and two reef aquariums.

John
SeaQuariums

Yes, please post a thread, I would love to follow, what are the avg sizes on these 4 tanks ??

02/20/2006, 10:47 PM	#55
asnatlas Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waukee, IA Posts: 4,198	pombe To Reef Central __________________ Shawn

02/21/2006, 09:55 PM	#62
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02/21/2006, 09:58 PM	#63
asnatlas Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waukee, IA Posts: 4,198	john beach, so your company was the one who put this 4000gal system together ?? Could you tell me what thickness acrylic that was used... Also why was the tank built off site and them moved in ?? I would think it would have been cheaper to have had it built on site ?? Could you give a ballpack figure on what a tank this size would run, just the acrylic box ?? __________________ Shawn

02/22/2006, 02:04 PM	#67
Mikeeal Same avatar since '05 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 1,285	C'mon John, don't hold out now, we need some info! I love the open sandbed/shark tank idea. If I had the money to go that big, I'd do it the same.....maybe with a different background. __________________ "The leanest burger in the world!!! can be the MEEEAANEST burger in the world..if you cook it that way......" Current Tank Info: 125g fowlr

02/23/2006, 07:32 AM	#69
FibberMcGee Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Land of OZ Posts: 110	Wow! __________________ To be or not to be. -- Shakespeare To do is to be. -- Nietzsche To be is to do. -- Sartre Do be do be do. -- Sinatra

02/20/2006, 03:16 PM	#53
flyhigh123 funky member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hacienda Heights (605 and 60 fwy) Posts: 1,893	i wonder what the cost of the tank was... pretty sweet tank... i wouldnt want a coral tank that big... 10x harder to keep, plus if something goes wrong, there's so much at stake... but i guess if u have the money anything is possible.. when tanks get that big, easier is better..

02/20/2006, 03:18 PM	#54
weaver5 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Batavia Posts: 1,249	That is simply awesome. I would love to be able to see it in person someday. When you find out who owns it lets see if he wil allow a nation wide frag swap lol.

02/21/2006, 07:41 AM	#56
ftnirishfan Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hainesport, NJ Posts: 249	An elsmobrach can bite it's tail and therefore does not need as much room to make the turn as a like sized boney fish...Thus the 72" width.......

02/21/2006, 07:40 PM	#58
ccloveraz Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 188	I contacted that company once before, I got a quote just shy of $500,000 for a comparable system. And yes, there are 6 digits.

02/21/2006, 09:32 PM	#60
steve the plumb Moved On Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 3,664	did you ever see MR 4000 tank.This guy used to be on the ECOSYSTEM web page.He built the tank using concrete forms.He made a nice reef tank and he had a video of him swimming inside of it.I haven't seen him since.

02/21/2006, 09:37 PM	#61
john beach Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: flatwoods, ky Posts: 9	ccloveraz never contacted us about the price of this system, but we would be more than happy to sell him one for that price!! A lot of you are critical about us putting black tips in this aquarium, but let us assure you, we did our homework, and they will live a long happy life in this aquarium. If you look closely at the photo their eyes are clear and their is no sign of goiter. Diet is carefully controlled. They are growing well. We would NEVER put an animal in an aquarium that would not support that animal.

02/21/2006, 10:59 PM	#64
jnfallon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Montauk, NY Posts: 1,573	Here's a 1700g for about 1/100th of that price. http://www.cichlid-forum.com/article...00g_tank_1.php

02/22/2006, 08:07 AM	#65
jvetter Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Springdale, AR Posts: 198	John Beach Great tank! If there are any particulars about the design, construction, or filtration systems that are not trade secrets that you would be willing to discuss, we would really appreciate hearing about them. Thanks. Jim

02/22/2006, 01:38 PM	#66
ftnirishfan Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hainesport, NJ Posts: 249	John, I told you the guys here would be interested.....I have a feeling you are going to be answering alot of questions......oh and by the way, if you sell one at the $500k mark I expect a cut to keep my mouth shut regarding the quote you game me! Scott

02/23/2006, 02:30 PM	#70
redstorm6 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Columbia, South Carolina Posts: 21	He might be able to keep 3.... maybe 4 yellow tangs in it... with heavy skimming. __________________ Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely Current Tank Info: 30 Gal. Cube w/ 4 x 54 TEK Light

02/23/2006, 05:32 PM	#72
ftnirishfan Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hainesport, NJ Posts: 249	Where's the tang police when you need them.

04/19/2006, 08:38 AM	#73
john beach Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: flatwoods, ky Posts: 9	We are abouut to start a four aquarium project in South Carolina. If interested we can post start to finish photos. One shark and ray aquarium, one "show" fish aquarium and two reef aquariums. John SeaQuariums