Aquarium Expert Needed!

JuliaJ · Feb 21, 2017

I am looking for an aquarium expert that can help me design a schematic of how my entire aquarium system will work together so I can engineer how everything works. Looking to work virtually to collaborate on the best system for my new tank before I set anything up

nervousmonkey · Feb 21, 2017

what do you need? everything from lights on top to sump on bottom?

recess62 · Feb 21, 2017

Welcome to R2R. You are going to find hundreds of experts to help you. I would recommend starting to read everything you can on this site. The first thing you need to consider is your budget. This is not a cheep hobby

Anirban · Feb 21, 2017

Welcome....you need to give us an idea what is your expense limit and how big you want to go etc etc....

dbl · Feb 21, 2017

Welcome to R2R. I would suggest starting by reading through the thread below. It will provide the basic information. After that you may want to start a build thread and ask specific questions there. As said above, there are plenty of folks here to help along the way.

http://reef2reef.com/threads/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.138750/

RoRietow · Mar 6, 2017

Anirban said:
Welcome....you need to give us an idea what is your expense limit and how big you want to go etc etc....

I currently have no budget for this project. I am looking to spend what I have to, to do the job right the first time. I currently have a 46 gallon jelly fish tank going in at my office and a 200 gallon tank at my home.

I am looking to have an expert help me lay everything out so I can design how it all works together

recess62 · Mar 6, 2017

Are you going to have the time needed to maintain a tank that large? Do you have the time needed to build your own system. Sounds like you are looking for someone to hold your hand. I can understand your situation. I would recommend trying to find a local club.

If you don't want to go that route then do your reading here. Learn as much as possible. Design your system and then being your plan here. Then we can help you tweek your plan Part of the fun in building a system is the design. There are no systems exactly alike. You will enjoy the whole process. Building a system from the ground up takes a while. I built my 90 last spring. Took 3 months before I finally got livestock into the tank.

RoRietow · Mar 6, 2017

recess62 said:
Are you going to have the time needed to maintain a tank that large? Do you have the time needed to build your own system. Sounds like you are looking for someone to hold your hand. I can understand your situation. I would recommend trying to find a local club.

If you don't want to go that route then do your reading here. Learn as much as possible. Design your system and then being your plan here. Then we can help you tweek your plan Part of the fun in building a system is the design. There are no systems exactly alike. You will enjoy the whole process. Building a system from the ground up takes a while. I built my 90 last spring. Took 3 months before I finally got livestock into the tank.

Yes I certainly have time to maintain this tank but I AM looking to have someone help me design an automated system so I dont have to do as much maintenance. Hence why I am looking to hire an expert to help me out. Thans for the insight though.