500+ Gallon System Build

[Troy Valentine]

Its been 12 years since my last build. So on this thread I plan on documenting everything so I wont forget the details.

Idea:
5-seperate tanks tied to one system

Tanks/Stands

Display Tanks:
2-36"x30"x25" Planet aquarium tanks. (ordered 4/15) -SPS dominant-
2-36"x30"x42" (Heritage/Spanish Oak)Coastal Aquarium Stands (ordered 4/15)

1-60"x30"x30" Planet Aquarium -Gigas clam and mixed reef-
1-60"x30"x36" (Heritage/Spanish Oak)Coastal Aquarium Stand

Frag Tank:
1-24"x24"x12" (Gift from Dave at Southseas Aquatics)

Xenia Refugium:
1-20"x17"x16" Matt Monster Acrylic (on current system)

Sump:
1-38"x18"x16" Matt Monster Acrylic (on current system)

Fresh Water Reservoir:
1-17"x20"x24" Aquatrend (on current system)


Current System:
DT: 240g (8"x2"x2") Mixed Reef


Frag Tank: 60g (24"x24"x24")
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[SABOB]

Can't wait for updates.....was impressed seeing your current setup and remember you talking about this idea.Did you move or in same house?


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[Troy Valentine]

Can't wait for updates.....was impressed seeing your current setup and remember you talking about this idea.Did you move or in same house?


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Thank you Bob.

You are right this idea has been in the works for a number of years, and originally I was going to wait until I move. However now that my house is almost paid off, the idea of starting over again is making me want to stay. But by going with 3 separate tanks if I end up moving I can remove a tank without shutting down the entire system. I looked into getting a single 10'x30"x30" but the weight was a big concern. At well over 1000lbs I would hate for something to go wrong and someone gets hurt. 3- smaller tanks will also allow me to go with a species targeted tank instead of a poo poo platter of different corals in one tank.

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Lighting:

Both 36" tanks will have identical lighting build into a canopy.
32" SB Reef
36" Aruba Sun T5 retro (On current system)

The 60" Gigas tank will have 2- AI Hydra 52s mounted to a light rail, or I might use wood to match the color of the canopy. If I go this route I would also use a box around each fixture to match the stand as well.

Frag Tank Lighting:

1-16" SB Reef fixture

Xenia Fuge:

1-16" SB Reef fixture

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Skimmer:

Vertex Alpha 250 (Gift from Clement Hayes)
Matt Monster 6"x30" Sicce PSK2500

I will need to have a decent amount of skimming power to start off because of the stress my current corals will put on a young system. However my goal it to be skimmer less again, and keep just the Vertex in the sump as a backup incase of an emergency.

[Cammed_02]

Man troy this is going to be awesome. Congrats on the new build

[Justin]

Going to be epic man. Post some pics when you get a chance.

[Zack]

This is going to be an amazing build. Can't wait to see how everything progresses!

[Troy Valentine]

Thank you all for your vote of confidence!!! Sometimes I feel I may have taken on little more than I was prepared for.
Sorry its been a while since my last update. I had some problems with the stand manufacture, but that is behind me now and I am ready to move forward.

Here are the 2 new tanks/stands that I placed in my dinning room that will act as a holding system while I slowly move everything from the DT. Should take several months for this process to be completed.

[Troy Valentine]

Good bye Oceanic 240!! I know you will give your new owner as much joy as you have brought me.

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