DIY Concrete Aquarium 5,000 gallon - Anderson Family Reef

[James_O]

Wow - what a fascinating build.
Maybe someone asked already (sorry if its a repeat) - what are the plans to clean the tank physically? How are you going to get in there? or is that part of the plan at all?

 

[dca22anderson]

Wow - what a fascinating build.
Maybe someone asked already (sorry if its a repeat) - what are the plans to clean the tank physically? How are you going to get in there? or is that part of the plan at all?

Thanks! We will have a magnet to clean the viewing panel and then need to jump in a few times a month to deep clean and organize... right now I'm planning on getting a regulator and a wetsuit!

 

[dca22anderson]

Yes, that's what I am talking about!!

 

[Theo_0]

@dca22anderson , this is an inspiring build. I’m really learning a lot from your setup. Perhaps I’ve missed it, but really want to know. What is your preferred method of phosphate and nitrate export? What method are you using to keep ammonia 0, also, what method will you use to feed the corals?

 

[Forty-Two]

In case it helps you in some fashion - there is a local guy who has a 10,000G tank.

 

[ReefRondo]

Heartbreaking. Feel for you buddy.

 

[Epic Aquaculture]

Heartbreaking. Feel for you buddy.

 

[ReefRondo]

It was in reply to the Achillies jumping out but I forgot to link it to that post oops!

 

[dca22anderson]

@dca22anderson , this is an inspiring build. I’m really learning a lot from your setup. Perhaps I’ve missed it, but really want to know. What is your preferred method of phosphate and nitrate export? What method are you using to keep ammonia 0, also, what method will you use to feed the corals?

Thanks for following along... I use it as a journal to look back and see the progress come to fruition. I have a 8' tall x 2' wide Aquarium Engineering Skimmer supposedly finished and ready to ship to me. I will have some large poly tanks set up for water changes. I have a 6 bulb giant UV Sterilizer, Heat Exchanger, and PVC sump being sent from AE as well. Cross my fingers!

I love tangs and am an over feeder by nature so fish waste will feed the corals with some other foods I mix it up with.
Basically just biggie sizing what I have done in the past and may just add a large sand type filter if needed. Still working that all through but that's my plan for now... Best, Dave

 

[dca22anderson]

In case it helps you in some fashion - there is a local guy who has a 10,000G tank.

I have been watching Eli's tank for 5 years! Love what he is doing!! Thanks for sharing!!

 

[dca22anderson]

It was in reply to the Achillies jumping out but I forgot to link it to that post oops!

Thanks, that was a buzz kill because that Achillies was one of my favorite fish!!

 

[dca22anderson]

 

[dca22anderson]

Injection Filling these tiny holes before the second and third coats of epoxy

 

[dca22anderson]

First coat around the 3-3” drain holes

 

[James_O]

Good progress!!!

 

[dca22anderson]

Sanded the first layer of epoxy and will do the second layer and the floor tomorrow… hopefully

 

[dca22anderson]

second coat… Check!!

 

[alain Bouchard]

nice! it's starting to smell salt water!

 

[jsker]

What a epic build, nicely done!!

 

[dca22anderson]

Ended up putting a few cans on the floor