What do you classify as a Big Tank ?

**kevinpo** · 03-22-2005, 09:54 AM

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Perhaps large tank could mean something big enough to be buried in?

Only if it's you and your family

Kevin

**Ninong** · 03-22-2005, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinpo

A large tank is 360 gallons and up IMO.

Kevin,

Dgasmd (Alberto) got rid of his 360-gal tank because it was too little. Check out his new 750-gal tank: http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/...ead.php?t=5253

dougc · 03-22-2005, 03:45 PM

So the definition of a large tank for any given person is one that is bigger than their last tank, but smaller than their next one.

underseaworld · 03-22-2005, 06:30 PM

I just got a 300gl tank. If it takes 6 people to move it then I would say you got a big tank.

tatuvaaj · 03-23-2005, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dougc

So the definition of a large tank for any given person is one that is bigger than their last tank, but smaller than their next one.

Excellent definition!

NoSump · 03-23-2005, 11:28 AM

So clearly, SIZE DOES MATTER!

**Ninong** · 04-03-2005, 05:36 PM

Size, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder!

Check out this guy's new reef tank:

That tank measures 17' x 5' x 3.5' and it will be plumbed inline with his fish-only tank that measures 11' x 3' x 2.5'. That's a 2225-gal reef tank hooked up to a 617-gal fish-only tank. I'm not sure about the size of his sump and/or refugium.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...5&pagenumber=1

***zhenya*** · 04-03-2005, 06:41 PM

I guess it will be drilled on site, George? That is one monster sized reef tank, nice to have a home that is able to house something like that.

**Ninong** · 04-03-2005, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by zhenya

I guess it will be drilled on site, George?

I have no idea what they have in mind for the plumbing. I'm just as confused as you are.

Why don't you go post that question in the thread and see if anybody's home?

***zhenya*** · 04-03-2005, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninong

I have no idea what they have in mind for the plumbing. I'm just as confused as you are.

Why don't you go post that question in the thread and see if anybody's home?

I don't know,George. I feel awfully embarrased posting questions like that to people I don't know.

If that was your tank you know I'd be buggin you with questions...

But, I couldn't help but wonder why it wasn't drilled for the plumbing looking at those pix you posted.

**Poseidon** · 04-03-2005, 09:47 PM

NOW THAt'S a BIG TANK!!!!

WOW, I couldn't imagine even scraping the glass, (acrylic I'm sure...) THat would take an HOUR at least!

**Ninong** · 04-10-2005, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by zhenya

I guess it will be drilled on site, George? That is one monster sized reef tank, nice to have a home that is able to house something like that.

Yes, he drilled the tank onsite. I found that out because someone posted a link to his thread on a British board: http://www.ultimatereef.net/forums/i...pic=31613&st=0

I wonder if his plumbing will be concealed once the tank is set up? Right now it's very conspicuous.

It's nice to have a tank that large but it's totally out of proportion to the size of the room it's in. The ceiling is too low and the tank takes up the entire room. I wish him luck dealing with the heat and humidity issues.

**golfish** · 04-12-2005, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim_D

Just out of interest what do you classify as a Big tank ?

If it takes two people to carry it, its a big tank.

***zhenya*** · 04-12-2005, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninong

It's nice to have a tank that large but it's totally out of proportion to the size of the room it's in. The ceiling is too low and the tank takes up the entire room. I wish him luck dealing with the heat and humidity issues.

I totally agree with you there,George. Looks a bit out of place but.., I must say it is a large tank with lots of possibilities. Hopefully he'll make it a beautiful reeftank and I wish him luck.

***Reefland*** · 04-12-2005, 09:27 PM

I agree as well. The tank looks fabulous and has endless potential but the room is much too small for it IMO, looks very out of place. Hell if I could get a tank that large I'd put it were ever I could fit it though.

**Ninong** · 04-12-2005, 09:32 PM

I could see a 17' long tank built into the wall of a living room or even as a room divider between a living room and dining room but it looks very out of place just poking out into the middle of the room like that, especially since the room has such a low ceiling.

**The R/C Man** · 04-12-2005, 09:53 PM

I guess a big tank is something larger than what you currently own...

04-03-2005, 05:36 PM	#27
Ninong Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Louisiana Posts: 19,678	Size, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder! Check out this guy's new reef tank: That tank measures 17' x 5' x 3.5' and it will be plumbed inline with his fish-only tank that measures 11' x 3' x 2.5'. That's a 2225-gal reef tank hooked up to a 617-gal fish-only tank. I'm not sure about the size of his sump and/or refugium. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...5&pagenumber=1 __________________ Ninong

04-03-2005, 06:41 PM	#28
*zhenya* Owner Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: new jersey,usa Posts: 7,710	I guess it will be drilled on site, George? That is one monster sized reef tank, nice to have a home that is able to house something like that. __________________ Kind regards, Gene.

04-03-2005, 09:47 PM	#31
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,235	NOW THAt'S a BIG TANK!!!! WOW, I couldn't imagine even scraping the glass, (acrylic I'm sure...) THat would take an HOUR at least! __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

04-12-2005, 09:27 PM	#35
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,027	I agree as well. The tank looks fabulous and has endless potential but the room is much too small for it IMO, looks very out of place. Hell if I could get a tank that large I'd put it were ever I could fit it though. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

04-12-2005, 09:32 PM	#36
Ninong Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Louisiana Posts: 19,678	I could see a 17' long tank built into the wall of a living room or even as a room divider between a living room and dining room but it looks very out of place just poking out into the middle of the room like that, especially since the room has such a low ceiling. __________________ Ninong

03-22-2005, 03:45 PM	#23
dougc Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 481	So the definition of a large tank for any given person is one that is bigger than their last tank, but smaller than their next one.

03-22-2005, 06:30 PM	#24
underseaworld Citizen Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tonopah, AZ Posts: 205	I just got a 300gl tank. If it takes 6 people to move it then I would say you got a big tank.

03-23-2005, 11:28 AM	#26
NoSump Citizen Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 215	So clearly, SIZE DOES MATTER!

04-12-2005, 09:53 PM	#37
The R/C Man Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 704	I guess a big tank is something larger than what you currently own... __________________ Greg 25 gallon reef with 20 gallon sump/fuge 375 gallon reef with 100 gallon sump/fuge: under construction Over time science has shown that the simplest answers are usually the correct ones.......

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