Richard L Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Things have been going really well with my 225 g display tank. Nutrients are stabilizing at near 0 levels and the corals are happy really growing well. You can see it here: http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/19879-richards-225-g-build/?hl=richard%26%2339%3Bs Time to focus on my next project - a serious frag tank. Something in the neighborhood of 225 gallons (I guess 225 is my magic number) I've always wanted one since I got into this hobby. I enjoy the husbandry aspect of growing corals and sharing them with fellow enthusiast so a frag tank is a logical next step for me. After a lot of thought, I've decided that the frag tank will be plumbed into my display tank system. This has several benefits: 1. I only have to test and dose one system. 2. No need to buy and maintain a separate skimmer, dosing pumps, reactors, auto top-off and controller. All of these are oversized and capable of handling the extra load. 3. One water change takes care of both tanks. 4. I can swap corals from each tank without acclimating them since they share the same water. 5. This will effectively double the water volume of my system and since the frag tank will have very little bioload, it should help to further stablize nutrient levels. 6. In an emergency I can easily isolate the two tanks. Right now I'm researching the lighting options (definately be LED) and pricing the tank and stand. I already have an attractive bid from Mark Callahan to have DAS build it. They built my display tank and I've been extremely pleased with the construction and performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+brian.srock Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Very nice. Guess that last sketch up is you pulling out your check book. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Holy ship...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBReefer Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Does that 225 gallons include the glass or just water volume? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 As if you need another reason to hang out in there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard L Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 Very nice. Guess that last sketch up is you pulling out your check book. Good Luck! Yes, I am often mistaken for Brad Pitt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 No fair! I don't even have one 225 gallon tank and now you're gonna have two? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard L Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 No fair! I don't even have one 225 gallon tank and now you're gonna have two? No problem, let's double the order and split the shipping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+olaggie01 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 That's going to be pretty impressive Richard. I need to stop by sometime and see the first 225 before I start seeing double. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 No fair! I don't even have one 225 gallon tank and now you're gonna have two?No problem, let's double the order and split the shipping! Uhhh... why don't you inquire about a buy 2 get 1 free offer with DAS and I will call dibs on the free one. I will split the shipping of course because I am a gentlemen. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard L Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 I mocked up a portion of the frag tank in my room using cardboard boxes and quickly realized that I couldn't reach a good chunk of the tank. I therefore reduced the width to 6 feet so that I can access the tank from 3 sides. Should be able to reach down into any part of the tank now. That'll make the tank volume a comfy150 gallons. Mark requoted the tank and I authorized him to order it. Should be here in 3 weeks! Next I'm working on a frag rack design. I'm thinking CNC'd black acrylic tiers would be sexy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Can I rent some space on that thing ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 I meant with Angelina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esacjack Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 mmm time share frag tank... mmmm time share angelina... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 do you really want a time share woman? I think those are called hookers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+brian.srock Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 at $1 an inch I just need to pay $1 then right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 if you're talking about renting out angelina, that's just embarrassing brian.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard L Posted February 6, 2013 Author Share Posted February 6, 2013 Obviously my sketch is too sexy and distracting for some. In an effort to get this thread back on track I've replaced Angelina with the less captivating Snooki. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifuentes31 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 LOL with a few beers i can make her look like Angelina. Nice build.....can't wait to see more when it comes in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 ... Nice build..... I hope you are talking about the tank and not Snooki ಠ_ಠ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Hey, snookis need love too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard L Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 You guys are too funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifuentes31 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 BEER GOGGLES GUYS!!! WORKS ON ANYTHING...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard L Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 It's here! Hope to have it plumbed up and water tested this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+brian.srock Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Awesomeness has arrived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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