::Whats your dream tank? Cost isn't a Factor.::

scaryperson27 · 11/25/2006, 06:01 PM

My opinion of the best tank (a.k.a dream tank) would be

-a tank that measures 84*84*36 which is about 1100 gallons with external overflows capable of 2000 gallons of flow
-16x 400 watt pheonix 14k DE halides
-1220 gallons of filtration and frag tanks
500 gallon refugium/sump
500 gallon sponge/plenum tank
200 gallon frag tank (60"*60"*14")
30 gallon rock rubble tank which would drain into my main tank (copepod propagation 13*24*24)
-10 ft by 1.5 foot skimmer with a zillion wooden airstones along with 5 recirculating NW pumps
-Calcium, phosphate reactors
-pool solar heating system outside connected to reef for cooling during the winter.
-Chillers
-emergency drains
-Controlled by computer
-20kw generator with 200 gallons of diesel allways stored if such an occasion occours.
-CL system with computer controlled valves with a deticated written program to run them
-An automatic topoff system with kalk dosing controlled by a computer
-ozone also computer controlled.

I want to hear your ideas!

WorldNation · 11/25/2006, 06:07 PM

*points towards hawaii*

jerrym21 · 11/25/2006, 06:14 PM

That pretty much says it all. I like the dimensions of the display!
What about some solar tubes for a little real sunlight?

drummereef · 11/25/2006, 06:16 PM

The big reef at the Georgia Aquarium.

LobsterOfJustice · 11/25/2006, 06:17 PM

This is pretty funny, I have this file saved on my computer.

The top area is full blown reef, the left is seagrass bed (they are connected, the fish can swim back and forth). The right side is separated and is for aggressive predatory fish (eels, groupers, lions). The middle tank is for community fish that can not go in reefs, like larger angels and butterflies. I'm imagining a room wrapping artound the back of the "U" tank.

Randall_James · 11/25/2006, 06:17 PM

Glass bottom boat

scaryperson27 · 11/25/2006, 06:29 PM

Some interesting responses, keep em coming.

dt90gt · 11/25/2006, 10:57 PM

A swimming pool sized outdoor reef, all natural sunlight, solar heating for summer, propane tank for heating in winter. No filtration what so ever, maybe 10,000 pounds of Large Dead rock, and 2000 pounds of LR to seed it. 12-24" DSB across the entire pool. Probably freeform, something around 50'x20'x10'deep. I guesstimate initial cost of 50k, check back in about 5 years =)

scaryperson27 · 11/25/2006, 11:00 PM

Lol, Your going to have to make sure you use some of that water from your 29 when you upgrade

STEELERFAN747 · 11/25/2006, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dt90gt
A swimming pool sized outdoor reef, all natural sunlight, solar heating for summer, propane tank for heating in winter. No filtration what so ever, maybe 10,000 pounds of Large Dead rock, and 2000 pounds of LR to seed it. 12-24" DSB across the entire pool. Probably freeform, something around 50'x20'x10'deep. I guesstimate initial cost of 50k, check back in about 5 years =)

I agree, except I would place it in a house that is ocean front that way you could put a type of circulation system that would be connected to the ocean and therefore have natural filtration. (never have to do a water change ever again (LOVE IT!!!!!!)

But on a more normal, down to earth version a 120"x 36" x 24" would really tickle my fancy.

etech · 11/25/2006, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Cost isn't a Factor.::

dose that include hiring somevbody to help you do maintainence
on those monster dream tanks

personally i'il take the jellyfish display at mandalay bay or

one of the cyinder shaped aqauriums at the livings sea at epcot

aquaman67 · 11/25/2006, 11:17 PM

I like the one that Home Depot guy built in Atlanta. It's so cool people pay to see it. I don't think I would need whale sharks though. What did he spend, like $220 million?

Watch Yo Wrasse · 11/25/2006, 11:25 PM

I'd like to have the Georgia Aquarium. The 6.2 million gallon tank.

11/25/2006, 06:01 PM	#1
scaryperson27 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cape Coral, F.L. Posts: 2,106	::Whats your dream tank? Cost isn't a Factor.:: My opinion of the best tank (a.k.a dream tank) would be -a tank that measures 848436 which is about 1100 gallons with external overflows capable of 2000 gallons of flow -16x 400 watt pheonix 14k DE halides -1220 gallons of filtration and frag tanks 500 gallon refugium/sump 500 gallon sponge/plenum tank 200 gallon frag tank (60"60"14") 30 gallon rock rubble tank which would drain into my main tank (copepod propagation 132424) -10 ft by 1.5 foot skimmer with a zillion wooden airstones along with 5 recirculating NW pumps -Calcium, phosphate reactors -pool solar heating system outside connected to reef for cooling during the winter. -Chillers -emergency drains -Controlled by computer -20kw generator with 200 gallons of diesel allways stored if such an occasion occours. -CL system with computer controlled valves with a deticated written program to run them -An automatic topoff system with kalk dosing controlled by a computer -ozone also computer controlled. I want to hear your ideas!

11/25/2006, 06:16 PM	#4
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	The big reef at the Georgia Aquarium. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

11/25/2006, 06:17 PM	#5
LobsterOfJustice Recovering Detritophobe Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 7,443	This is pretty funny, I have this file saved on my computer. The top area is full blown reef, the left is seagrass bed (they are connected, the fish can swim back and forth). The right side is separated and is for aggressive predatory fish (eels, groupers, lions). The middle tank is for community fish that can not go in reefs, like larger angels and butterflies. I'm imagining a room wrapping artound the back of the "U" tank. __________________ If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right. I remember when zoanthids were called things like "green" and "orange" and not "reverse gorilla nipple." Current Tank Info: 180g reef with all the bells and whistles

11/25/2006, 06:17 PM	#6
Randall_James Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,727	Glass bottom boat __________________ "It's a dog eat dog world and I feel like I am wearing milkbone underwear"

11/25/2006, 06:07 PM	#2
WorldNation Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 463	points towards hawaii

11/25/2006, 06:14 PM	#3
jerrym21 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 347	That pretty much says it all. I like the dimensions of the display! What about some solar tubes for a little real sunlight?

11/25/2006, 06:29 PM	#7
scaryperson27 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cape Coral, F.L. Posts: 2,106	Some interesting responses, keep em coming.

11/25/2006, 10:57 PM	#8
dt90gt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 134	A swimming pool sized outdoor reef, all natural sunlight, solar heating for summer, propane tank for heating in winter. No filtration what so ever, maybe 10,000 pounds of Large Dead rock, and 2000 pounds of LR to seed it. 12-24" DSB across the entire pool. Probably freeform, something around 50'x20'x10'deep. I guesstimate initial cost of 50k, check back in about 5 years =)

11/25/2006, 11:00 PM	#9
scaryperson27 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cape Coral, F.L. Posts: 2,106	Lol, Your going to have to make sure you use some of that water from your 29 when you upgrade

11/25/2006, 11:17 PM	#12
aquaman67 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 7,629	I like the one that Home Depot guy built in Atlanta. It's so cool people pay to see it. I don't think I would need whale sharks though. What did he spend, like $220 million?

11/25/2006, 11:25 PM	#13
Watch Yo Wrasse Moved On Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 68	I'd like to have the Georgia Aquarium. The 6.2 million gallon tank.