Building My 50,000 Gallon Monster Mega Tank
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That is a serious project. Well done! Awsum setup, so worth it. How much does that thing cost to heat may i ask?
A warm welcome to MFK
It's really hard to guess the cost to heat that tank because my heating bill really cover my 15,000 gallon tank and my other 100+ tanks. As well the electricity is a major factor.
I use 2 systems to heat the water (natural gas and back up oil heater) plus individual heaters in some tanks ie. discus, australian lungfish, discus etc. I use natural gas and electricity to heat the air.
For my total for all tanks and the house over the past 12 months:
The electricity runs $400 to $1200 a month.
The gas/oil runs $350 to $1200 a month.
It's really hard to guess the cost to heat that tank because my heating bill really cover my 15,000 gallon tank and my other 100+ tanks. As well the electricity is a major factor.
I use 2 systems to heat the water (natural gas and back up oil heater) plus individual heaters in some tanks ie. discus, australian lungfish, discus etc. I use natural gas and electricity to heat the air.
For my total for all tanks and the house over the past 12 months:
The electricity runs $400 to $1200 a month.
The gas/oil runs $350 to $1200 a month.
arapaimag;3093109; said:
Hey Dude. I just wanted to thank you for pointing me to MFKs website. I was searching African Cichlids in Zoo Aquariums on Youtube and I stumbled across your 15,000 gallon tank video. I was blown away by your project and watched it like 30 times..... in a row. I also dragged most of my family members infront of the laptop to show them your amazing achievement. I have kept Africans for a few years, but I am on my own quest now to keep monster fish.
Cheers Bud,
Keep up the good work !!!
OzMonsterFish;3093963; said:Hey Dude. I just wanted to thank you for pointing me to MFKs website. but I am on my own quest now to keep monster fish.
Cheers Bud,
Keep up the good work !!!
Oz It's great to have you on MFK
Very glad you enjoyed the video.
I like cichlids too and have a lot in the 52k and my 809 and then mixed among my other tanks.
You sure have monsters Downunder what's your wishlist and what have you got already?
if thats how you go big, i want to see your smaller (the 809) set up as well. Iam sure its pretty nice. Do you have any pics/vids floating around?
Dustonthecabnit;3097574; said:
Sure
The 809 is all glass 3/4" thick that John Petersen the Dainish tank builder built in my basement. It's 96" long, 54" wide and 36" high.
I have African cichlids and bristlenose in it with an 18" tl Mbu puffer.
Here are a few pics. I hope to have some showing the Mbu later this weekend.
