It's finally finished, the 1000 gallon lagoon/sump/fuge? - Page 7

huskerreef · #**151** 09/21/2007, 09:30 PM

the stone on the side is actually a high density foam material but looks very real. the top is porcelin tile. compared to most systems of this size it is definelty on the low end of the cost scale. I have things relatively simple and try to have as much automation and simplicity as practical. I have saved money on things like pumps as I use pool pumps that run at least half the cost of a "fish tank" pump, not as quiet but very effective and more flow than I can handle. Also only 2 400w mh on the lagoon that spans 12' in length. They are mounted on a moving light rail. And for those that say its not enough light for something that large, I have 2-8" plus gigas and 1- crocea Clam as well as a few sps pieces and all are doing well along with many softies. The gigas were less than 4" when I got them a year ago.

JCTewks · #**152** 09/21/2007, 11:34 PM

how is that big monti cap doing?

nick540 · #**153** 09/22/2007, 03:32 PM

That lagoon is simply amazing, you have inspired me to do something similar! Could we see some more shots from above so we can see the coral and LR work?

huskerreef · #**154** 09/22/2007, 04:21 PM

The big monti kicked the bucket, and I cannot figure out why it just started turning white and it was quickly gone. i have other monti's that are still ok but considerably smaller. I managed to save about a 4" frag.

kozmo02 · #**155** 09/22/2007, 04:34 PM

i don't know if this has been addressed or not, but doesn't that lace rock leech phosphate quite a bit? do you have phosphate issues?

FUA · #**156** 09/23/2007, 06:49 AM

love the lagoon!

Thinslis · #**157** 09/23/2007, 11:01 AM

Wow, that is a really nice setup. If I ever get a house with an unfinished basement, a setup like this might just have to go into the plans =) Very very nice.

erics3000 · #**158** 09/23/2007, 07:27 PM

Wow this is sweet. Keep the pics coming. great job.

tanya72806 · #**159** 09/23/2007, 08:06 PM

Great setup

FUA · #**160** 10/12/2007, 07:35 PM

any updates?

lawdog · #**161** 10/31/2007, 11:28 AM

Bump for updates on the Lagoon

Grevious · #**162** 10/31/2007, 12:22 PM

New Pics?????

huskerreef · #**163** 10/31/2007, 10:13 PM

soon i am back from vacation i will post some new pics and such. next week.

xtm · #**164** 11/11/2007, 01:32 AM

I just got back from the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach (CA) and they have a large lagoon setup. Somehow it sparked my interest in lagoons.. and I found this thread! I had no idea that people do this right in their own home

That is just so cool! Your lagoon is VERY nice.