Hey, thanks for your question! These are some of the things we do to help assure long term structural integrity: We use silicone based “tabs”, at the vertical joints and on all joints directly related to the bottom seams where the vertical panels join the bottom of the tank itself. We use silicone aquarium sealant that is specially designed for use with building glass aquariums. In the larger glass tanks, like our 1680 in our showroom, we utilize a top and bottom powder coated aluminum set of “frames” that are typically 2” x 2” welded together. We will build the actual glass bottom and four walls on a typical rectangular tank right into the base frame, utilizing silicone to fill in the areas with tolerance to accept the dimensions of the actual glass box. With these taller glass tanks, we also add glass strips on the outside of the vertical seams. We ALWAYS allow for the silicone to “cure” for at least a few days between the build processes, and also for at least another two to three weeks, depending on the size of the glass tank. The structural stainless-steel stands that we build are done so by competent, professional welding companies and are “over built” to industry standards and then leveled and secured to the concrete or tile floors with Red Heads or Tapcons. We also ALWAYS use Styrofoam sheets of ¾” to 1” thick on top of plywood that is secured to the stand prior to placing the BIG TANK onto its final resting place. It's pretty hard to say to you that this is the only way to do it. And we are only explaining to the readers what we do that works for us. If you are planning to build a glass tank, our advice would be to go to a reputable tank builder instead of building your own!
I have a 48x48x24 Planet Aquarium tank. Hardly a big tank. The stand is 2x2 welded steel. I have thought about creating a surge or standing wave using a pair of gyre wave pumps. Tunze lists a warning on their wave boxes saying the surge or standing wave can cut the life of the tank in half.
Thank you, Eddy! Glad you liked it! Yeah, we will definitely post a new update this year, hopefully with more corals, fish, and marine colors! Have a great 2022, and thanks again for the support.
Cant wait to see the tank grown in with all the corals. One question tho? Do the torches not seem to sting the hammers/frogspawn, they should not be compatible, and yall keep them really close together
Hello, Jos! Typically, Euphyllia corals can live in harmony beside one another. There are exceptions, but it is uncommon. We monitor the corals health and behavior on a daily basis, so if we notice any aggression between two corals, we separate them accordingly. Thanks for asking!
Jeff, What is your biggest contributor_-reason for the coralline growing and spreading so fast not including the addition of the live rock itself or flow? Kalk in ato? Thanks for your reply!
@@nguyen087 That is correct! Though, we do have a designated area sectioned off for finer sand. It is placed slightly hidden away to avoid it being picked up too much. We incorporated this to give wrasses the opportunity to sleep or hide if they please! Thanks for answering the question!
Of all the cool details you could've talked about, you chose to highlight a defect... Well, we've never said we're perfect, it's all part of having a contained ecosystem, and yes, we are aware of the spots, and our beautiful fish is in treatment, maybe with all your positive energy, Christopher, our friend might fully recover. And thanks for the comment! It means a lot! Stay for more awesome content!
@@christophersexton4192 We're just glad our video stayed swimming in your mind, Christopher. We are thrilled that you are keeping us so present! Again, please stay for more awesome content, we're sure you'll love it! And thanks for the positive engagement, it means a lot! Have a nice day!
@@ReefAquariaDesign_ Ha glad you held on as well. Not often that I get to have this interaction with the content creator themselves. Maybe it's because you have 1,000 followers lol. Keep up the great work, you guys are doing really well...
@@christophersexton4192 Thank you, Christopher. Glad you found us in the beginning stage of our channel, when we can still interact with our awesome supporters like yourself! Stay tuned for more!
Great looking tank. Are there any concerns with the surging water movement in the tank weakening the tank seams or the welds of the stand?
Hey, thanks for your question!
These are some of the things we do to help assure long term structural integrity:
We use silicone based “tabs”, at the vertical joints and on all joints directly related to the bottom seams where the vertical panels join the bottom of the tank itself.
We use silicone aquarium sealant that is specially designed for use with building glass aquariums.
In the larger glass tanks, like our 1680 in our showroom, we utilize a top and bottom powder coated aluminum set of “frames” that are typically 2” x 2” welded together.
We will build the actual glass bottom and four walls on a typical rectangular tank right into the base frame, utilizing silicone to fill in the areas with tolerance to accept the dimensions of the actual glass box. With these taller glass tanks, we also add glass strips on the outside of the vertical seams.
We ALWAYS allow for the silicone to “cure” for at least a few days between the build processes, and also for at least another two to three weeks, depending on the size of the glass tank.
The structural stainless-steel stands that we build are done so by competent, professional welding companies and are “over built” to industry standards and then leveled and secured to the concrete or tile floors with Red Heads or Tapcons. We also ALWAYS use Styrofoam sheets of ¾” to 1” thick on top of plywood that is secured to the stand prior to placing the BIG TANK onto its final resting place.
It's pretty hard to say to you that this is the only way to do it. And we are only explaining to the readers what we do that works for us. If you are planning to build a glass tank, our advice would be to go to a reputable tank builder instead of building your own!
I have a 48x48x24 Planet Aquarium tank. Hardly a big tank. The stand is 2x2 welded steel. I have thought about creating a surge or standing wave using a pair of gyre wave pumps. Tunze lists a warning on their wave boxes saying the surge or standing wave can cut the life of the tank in half.
Wowsers
Wow!
holy guacamole, size of tank and the manifolds behind it, speechless😱 well done, hoping more vids to come, and thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much! We'll bring more videos exclusively for you! Thanks again for the support!
Gorgeous Aquarium guy's looking forward to seeing more of this Reef and the additions going forward. 💜🐟✌💜🐠
Thank you, Eddy! Glad you liked it! Yeah, we will definitely post a new update this year, hopefully with more corals, fish, and marine colors! Have a great 2022, and thanks again for the support.
Amazing Aquarium!!
Thank you!
What a beautiful aquarium. Happy New Year to you, your family and your whole team! 👊
Thank you very much! Likewise, all the best for this 2022!!
New Subscriber here 😊🙋♀️
Awesome! Welcome to the team! And thank you so much for the support!
How is ich dealt with in these systems? I saw at 9:14 the purple tang had quite few spots on him?
Cant wait to see the tank grown in with all the corals.
One question tho? Do the torches not seem to sting the hammers/frogspawn, they should not be compatible, and yall keep them really close together
Hello, Jos! Typically, Euphyllia corals can live in harmony beside one another. There are exceptions, but it is uncommon. We monitor the corals health and behavior on a daily basis, so if we notice any aggression between two corals, we separate them accordingly. Thanks for asking!
Great detritus traps those big plates.
Jeff, What is your biggest contributor_-reason for the coralline growing and spreading so fast not including the addition of the live rock itself or flow? Kalk in ato? Thanks for your reply!
Can I ask why choose a bigger type gravel like that instead of a fine grain sand? Live sand? Obviously you know what you’re doing I’m just curious.
Probably due to high flow in the system. You wouldn’t want sand blowing all around.
@@nguyen087 That is correct! Though, we do have a designated area sectioned off for finer sand. It is placed slightly hidden away to avoid it being picked up too much. We incorporated this to give wrasses the opportunity to sleep or hide if they please! Thanks for answering the question!
Could you guys share your lighting profile? Thanks!
Woo what tank monster, what measurements does it have?
Hello, Luis! Thank you so much! Glad you like the tank. The measurements are 165” long x 54” wide x 42” high!
Nice tank. What are the dimensions?
What kinda stone/tile is that on the back walls ? That’s cool
Hello, there! Thanks for your question. We use keystone rock.
@@ReefAquariaDesign_ I love the look! Did you all just silicone it to the back walls?
What kinda jack you got in that. 40-50
How much did it cost?
Yes
How was that background rock was made?
Thanks for asking. We will be answering this and more questions in our next video. Stay tuned!
purple tang is covered in spots
Of all the cool details you could've talked about, you chose to highlight a defect... Well, we've never said we're perfect, it's all part of having a contained ecosystem, and yes, we are aware of the spots, and our beautiful fish is in treatment, maybe with all your positive energy, Christopher, our friend might fully recover. And thanks for the comment! It means a lot! Stay for more awesome content!
It’s nothing special, get over yourself
@@christophersexton4192 We're just glad our video stayed swimming in your mind, Christopher. We are thrilled that you are keeping us so present! Again, please stay for more awesome content, we're sure you'll love it! And thanks for the positive engagement, it means a lot! Have a nice day!
@@ReefAquariaDesign_ Ha glad you held on as well. Not often that I get to have this interaction with the content creator themselves. Maybe it's because you have 1,000 followers lol. Keep up the great work, you guys are doing really well...
@@christophersexton4192 Thank you, Christopher. Glad you found us in the beginning stage of our channel, when we can still interact with our awesome supporters like yourself! Stay tuned for more!
Temp Alert key piece of equipment LMAO 🤣
It's all fun and games until all your fish are floating in boiling water. Thanks for commenting!
The flat Rock look like normal concrete when you brake it, not a good look.. 🥴
It's all a matter of taste. The rock to us looks awesome! We love it! Thanks for commenting!
Way too much music. You even have music playing while he is talking.
The audience is into aquariums and it's OK to let the video play without music.
Hello, William. We are sorry you don't like the music.
@@ReefAquariaDesign_ The music selection is fine.
It is the amount of music and the music being played as he is talking that is the issue.