Building My 50,000 Gallon Monster Mega Tank

arapaimag

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Crana;479183; said:
Thanks. I haven't figured out what filter I'm going with yet and am also looking the selection at 123ponds.com
I think I remember reading that you only run your filter once a week, is this sufficent to keep your tank clean?

I was wondering if you had any leakage in the tank walls through holes from the ties for the form?
Since the tank has been running for such a long time I have changed the
pattern of filtration and amount of water changes. I have mentioned in
earlier replies that I am unsatisfied with the clarity the past year and
will replace the sand and very likely increase the number of filters. I have
had to feed the fish more than in the past due to adding 3 baby red tails
(Now 28 to 33 inches) and my 3 baby AG's. (28 to 32 inches). Because of this
the filter no longer does a good job. Also Ionizers were suggested by MFK
members and will be added as will pre filters.

I get a lot of Malaysian livebearer snails, bones from the fish that I feed
and some small pieces of lava rock clog up the filter baskets of the pumps.
As I mentioned 2 knowledgeable filter experts (Tom & Greg) from Fish Farm
Supplies in Elmira Ontario visited today and will advise me after a few days
of study.

One thing for sure will be replacing the sand with a 5 density mixed media
from Fish Farm Supplies a distributor of Aquatic Eco systems as they brought
about 1600 lbs of mixed media with them.

I will also be changing the heater.

Everything will be shown with pictures and details given when completed
(approx 1 month).

I have had no leaks..............................................yet.
 

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Aquatic Dreams;479228; said:
Holy Crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Any more pics?

Cheers
Aquatic
I will post some new pics when the filtraation/heater situation is resolved.
 

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That Tank is HUGE!!!!!! that must have been worth a fortune!!!! your definitely a living legend!!!! 50,000 f##kin gallons???? have you ever tried swimming inside that tank????
but as the others said before your quest was definitely inspirational...
 
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