New 450 Gallon Reef in progress

[Acropora]

A full tank shot about 3 weeks ago. Note the two female Pink Square Anthias which are completely yellow in this photo.

 

[Acropora]

A couple of 12+" happy Clams. These guys started in my tank at about 3.5" each.

 

[Acropora]

An earlier shot of the two female Pink Square Anthias(yellow).

 

[Acropora]

A recent shot where one is changing sex to become a male. 8O

 

[down&dirty]

You say the fish room is on the floor below. Did you brace the floor before putting that much weight up there? Also, why glass instead of acrylic? It looks incredible. I am just asking because I am looking to upgrade to a monster like that when I move into a house and I am curious what to account for during the construction or remodeling. Depends on if I buy an older house and upgrade it, or just build from scratch. Once again, incredible. I can't wait to get some clams in my tank.

 

[Acropora]

Thank you. I should have clarified. The tank itself is on a raised up slab.The overflow and feed lines have to come over to an adjoining room.They then go through the wall cavity down to the basement below.If a tank this size was placed on your average floor,it would have to be placed perpendicular to the floor joists and against the wall. Additional reinforcement of the floor joists with LVLs sistered in or floor jacks would be needed.

 

[Acropora]

After:

 

[Acropora]

I prefer a glass tank, however it is very heavy. I only had to travel a short distance into the house. I was able to remove my sliding door completely to gain access.If I had to go down or up any stairs, I would have went acrylic.

 

[krullulon]

what an awesome tank!

 

[srbayless]

Howdy,

If you don't mind me asking, what kind of problems did you run into with the manufacturer of the tank? It might be helpful for other reefers if you describe the problems so they can get an idea of what to look for when they have a custom tank built.

Peace,

Scott.

 

[Acropora]

I would only suggest that anyone who is looking into a large tank manufacturer should do a vendor feedback search on the various bulletin boards.Then make a decision for yourself. If you or anyone else desire more info,just give me a call and I would be happy to discuss my experience with you.

 

[Acropora]

Here's a new addition. H e is a model citizen and gets along well with all my fish,corals and clams. :lol: 8)