1350 Gallon Reef - Page 6

KPG007 · #51 08-10-2011, 05:41 PM

Wow, this build is one of my favorites on RC. The detail, not only to design and construction, but also to documenting has been outstanding!

A couple of questions - What problems have you run into now that the system is up and running? How do you control pest algae and fish disease in the main tank? What problems have you noticed with the fish community? What's the maintainance like on this system (you mentioned you're there 3 days a week - any others helping out)?

Kelly

Phanman · #52 08-10-2011, 06:44 PM

Been following this on RC since the beginning of the project. Thx for posting here for others to drool over too!

KevinK · #53 08-10-2011, 07:00 PM

Mr Wilson,

what substrate is there in the main tank, and how thick,

it seems very course and as far as my understanding goes' thy always say course material will trap a lot of debris.-- what's the background on this ?

I also se there is a DSB in the refugium what's the grade there

thanks

fishoholic · #54 08-10-2011, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mr.wilson

Good to be home. The aquarium is in Oakville Ontario for those that don't already know.

Cool, I was born Oakville

I have to say that is an amazing set up, if I ever had the money I'd definately want something just like that

Thank-you for sharing

lastlight · #55 08-10-2011, 08:06 PM

I remember thinking when he first started this build that it seemed crazy to have no budget restraints and still limit yourself to 3 feet across. You guys have done an amazing job though it looks fantastic!

I recall reading that Peter was sourcing premium stuff and not really starting with frags so it's hard to tell how growth has been. Have you seen a lot of growth under the Orpheks?

Bblinks · #56 08-10-2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mr.wilson

He has two, each of them as expensive as the whole tank build. His next door neighbour has a 300 gallon reef tank from Big Al's and a bigger car collection, nice neighbourhood

I park my Impala out front to keep it real

LMAO

abcha0s · #57 08-10-2011, 08:49 PM

Thank you for creating this thread. I've followed the thread on RC, but as you suggest - it is very large. I'm especially looking forward to your commentary of the ReefTech lighting system.

You mentioned on RC that you were planning a book. Is this still in the works?

I'll be traveling to Toronto in October. I can PM you the dates. If there is any chance of chatting with you and Peter, it would be the highlight of my trip.

- Brad

Delphinus · #58 08-10-2011, 11:00 PM

I love the look of this tank. It's a good thing it's a private tank, if this tank were somewhere publicly accessible in my own city for example, I'd no longer feel the need to have a tank of my own.

Very enviable setup..

fishytime · #59 08-10-2011, 11:31 PM

I skimmed through this whole thread again and I didnt see it anywhere.....what are the dimensions on this bad boy?

I noticed in the picture of beneath the tank that it looks like there was a small concrete "footing" for the cross braces on the stand? .....looks like its starting to crumble if thats what Im seeing???

mr.wilson · #60 08-11-2011, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ReefOcean

LOL yeah. His skimmer probably costs as much as my car. If I had the money, my setup Would be just as ridiculous, maybe even more. I have my eyes on a cylinder that goes all the way up to the second floor.....

I am still young, one day hehe

That skimmer was triple the value of my car