A Crazy Idea I had About A New Reef Tank...

I am thinking about setting up a large reef tank at my house here in Southern California.

I'm looking at building the tank around 500 plus gallons, and thinking maybe something like 12 ft X 2 ft X 3 ft. Or maybe even the option of something 8 ft X 2 ft X 6ft, I'm not sure yet.

I might even curve the front panel on either tank or do something wild with the front panel of the tanks being an infinity edge with the water coming over the front of the tank.

My initial idea that I am throwing out to someone on here is to find an expirenced person that would be willing to set the tank up and guide me in how to take care of it.

I am looking for all high quality new parts and equipment and I am not at all interested in bargain basement junk.

I will supply the acrylic tank, the steel tank stand, all of the finish cabinetry work, and the lighting.

I would need the person selected to set me up with all of the life support equipment, heaters, chillers, live coral, fish, etc. whatever is needed so it's turn key ready to go. All of the life support etc. would need to fit inside the stand and cabinetry.

I am looking at the most colors possible for the corals and small colorfull fish and nothing too big.

In exchange or for payment of the deal, equipment, set up, etc. the whole sha-bang-a bang, I would be willing to build the selected person their own custom large tank of equal value.

Let me know if this sounds like a possible idea for someone or if you are interested...

 

Got to agree...that is a pretty "crazy idea" you came up with...

Recommend starting out with a much smaller tank so you can begin to get just a inkling on time, $$$, and effort of starting up and maintaining a system as you are contemplating.

Best I can do (besides trying to talk you out of it...)...is recommending the below links to help you get started...

Good Luck,

:-/



The Tao of Marine Aquaria (Tips for Our Hobby and Life)


3Reef Articles


Knowing How to Set Up a Marine Aquarium, Adam Blundell M.S.


Your First Reef aquarium: How to Create a Miniature Coral Reef System at Home.
by J. Charles Delbeek B.Sc., B.Ed., M.Sc.


About.com - Saltwater Aquariums 101 "Getting Started" FREE Email Course


Thinking about setting up a saltwater aquarium? (melevsreef.com)


An Introduction to the Marine Aquarium Hobby (Part 1) - Associated Content (Parrothead)


An Introduction to the Marine Aquarium Hobby (Part 2) - Associated Content (Parrothead)


A List Of Good Beginner Fish


Fish To Be Avoided - I


Fish To Be Avoided - II

 

Gotta hand it to him though, it'd be one helluva deal, you help someone set up their tank and you get the same size tank of your own!

 

;DI heard a lot of newbies building 500 gallon tanks live here. ;D

 

Actually, I would think that the equipment and livestock would cost alot more than the custom made fishtank so I'm not sure how much of a bargain it really is?

 

No offense.... I dont know anybody in their right mind that would do it. You're talking about a 2 yr project and getting paid with a tank. Thats just not worth it. Somebody is going to have to be there hands on for atleast a year of it.

This isnt freshwater, you cant just put everything in it and be done with it. This is a long process that takes time, money and lots of patience.

 

He's looking at 5 to 6K in rock alone!!! What would LS cost in that thing?

 

I refer back to something my dad once told me... If it's sounds to good to be true, chances are it is....

 

I definitely would be "interested", but will cost you a minimum of $20k payment to me up front for my help.

Good luck.