Peter's Fish Tank - Episode 1 - 1350 Gallon Tank Overview

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Random dude - 6 years ago

Way too big. Would have sleepless nights worrying about stuff too much. ANd cleaning the tank...omg I don't even want to think about it. Also, I'm not sure if its just the camera but I have seen healthier SPS tanks in terms of coral coloration. And photography and other hobbies are not finite...That's an absurd claim. Going by that logic, reefing is just as finite because once you have your corals and tank inhabitants plus figured out everything else (feeding etc.) there is nothing more to explore. You keep maintaining the tank and that's it.

Bill Mayhew - 6 years ago

Beautiful. Must be a lot to take care of.

Alex McCutcheon - 7 years ago

IF he were to sell the house, he should market it as he's selling an aquarium and you get a house with it.

Ryan Davidson - 7 years ago

Disappointed not to see any gold fish. ;)

Sebastian Stormborn - 7 years ago

4:21

alexandre ribeiro - 7 years ago

O aquario mais lindo que ja vi com certeza, pena que deve ser uma fortuna mante-lo. Mas ta de parabens.

Fish tank Blogs - 8 years ago

Beautiful tank, I have 2 marine tanks and there both on my channel (in the same video) if anyone gets time to do so please check it out and tell me what you think of them, there both Pretty new but I think I did alright with them, not sure hehe :)

Brandan Bowen - 8 years ago

Wow... words can't explain how I feel when I look at this tank. Inspiration

Benjamin Goh - 8 years ago

Whats the cost to maintain a tank of this size?

rocker85675 - 8 years ago

As the saying goes, if you have to ask, you probably can't afford it. I would peg it at a grand a month

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Shibe Inu - 8 years ago

Stuff like this is incredible. Keeps me inspired :)

Daniel James Harris - 8 years ago

so amazing!!! i wish i could see this in the flesh!!

Andrew Hales - 8 years ago

I can't believe this tank blew up and drained all 1350 gallons onto the floor. So crazy.

Shibe Inu - 8 years ago

That sounds horrible. At least it says they rebooted it well, I would lose my mind if something like this happened.

Bubba - 8 years ago

That's so depressing. I would just shut down if I was him.

Andrew Hales - 8 years ago

+Bubba I wish I was...
https://www.reefs.com/blog/2015/03/12/1350-gallon-reef-aquarium-disaster/

Bubba - 8 years ago

+Andrew Hales You're kidding right?

Adam - 8 years ago

RIP

Patrick's Dive and Reef - 8 years ago

well that's the new dream, only a small upgrade from my 120 gallon!!

Bubba - 8 years ago

+Patrick's Dive and Reef Hey, I love my 120. I think this is too big. I could picture 400 gallons but this would take up way too much time.

Joe Digout - 8 years ago

Doesnt Peter look like the nicest guy? Possibly in the world lol!

Joe Digout - 8 years ago

Unreal....

Ams Gaming - 8 years ago

This tank was probably over 100,000 dollars with every thing in it

Greggerman - 8 years ago

Breathtaking! Truly spectacular in just about every way. Ain't it grand what an unlimited flow of green stuff can make possible. I hope you have plenty of guests to share this amazing home project with.

Prestige Reef - 8 years ago

Truly inspirational!

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Tom Ashton - 8 years ago

Outstanding! Way to take an idea and bring it to life. If you you have the resources and the desire, then everyone in the hobby benefits from Peters experience. Peter, love the arch in the tank, your tank is large, intricate, and most of all , the fish look great!

Vironex - 8 years ago

Why are people not happy with what theve got instead of beeing pissed about what the dont have and what others do.... Its just so damn stupid! Beautiful reef anyways

Smooth Triston - 9 years ago

This guy basically has a pet-smart in his house. Fucking rich people ...

Angus Samson - 6 years ago

Smooth Triston you don't seem to understand the difference between mindless spending and purchasing a piece of true beauty for your home... maybe if you worked as hard as he did for his money, you could have a similar setup, instead of being envious. You have to be the change if you want to achieve your goals.

Kevin Craig - 6 years ago

Says the broke scrub..

ryanjofre - 8 years ago

+Scary Bilbo
Don't be an envious douchebag, have some respect please. It's his money and his life. Pretty damn amazing!!!

TheAirborne65 - 9 years ago

Nice looking Tank!

Qwokey - 9 years ago

Anyone know the music?

peters fish tank - 9 years ago

Changes by Mute.

TheSamchilders - 9 years ago

Hey Peter, I'm going to need some frags!!!lol

Mark Soucy - 9 years ago

just imagine the cost of the coral alone

scsmithx7 - 9 years ago

Michael Loughnane - 9 years ago

Peter sorry to hear about the seam bursting. This was one of the best tanks I have come across on the net. I hope you find the strength and determination to bring it back to the magnificent system it was.

Brian's Fish Tanks - 9 years ago

Amazing!

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Dan Warman - 9 years ago

Great fish tank setup.

Alexandre Ribeiro - 9 years ago

O mais belo aquário que ja vi, serviu de inspiração pra mim migrar do doce pro marinho..

Nanoman - 9 years ago

Nice! I love it!

Freddy Delgado - 9 years ago

No words to describe this tank !! I admire ur dedication !

Paul Harris - 9 years ago

Wow its Great but are you Breeding Fish for Sale or are you just a Fish Guru it just seems like you have all the makings of a breeder looking at your full support room but otherwise your tank is stunning

peters fish tank - 9 years ago

+Barbara Harris ask a serious hobbyist if their tank is fabulous and the answer will always be.......Not yet! This Hobby is truly a journey, not a destination. The effort never ends............ and you are right, the financial burden is not for the faint of heart.

Peter

Paul Harris - 9 years ago

+peters fish tank
Fabulous but very Expensive and Very Impressive I wish i can have something that Huge

peters fish tank - 9 years ago

I am not Breeding fish for sale nor do I have ANYTHING to do with any commercial interest in the hobby. This is a private aquarium in a private home. I am an enthusiast who is interested in the pursuit of 'Best Practices' and the care and maintenance of coral and aquatic animals in a salt water reef environment.

Peter (AKA nine ball)

Ashley L - 9 years ago

Having this would be a dream come true. Congrats, your tank is stunningly beautiful! I can only hope to have one as such one day:)

Digital Vortex - 9 years ago

Look At My Username...
You Will See...

Andreas Chryseliou - 9 years ago

The aqua scape isn't nearly as amazing as it should be..
This is my only criticism.

Benny Castillo Moreno my small fish tank - 9 years ago

I. Say great there on your tank

Joshua Gandia - 9 years ago

That's one way to blow about 60 to 80k+

786free1 - 9 years ago

Why did you choose not to have a deep sand bed?

FutureTheory - 9 years ago

Wow.. Amazing.. Fantastic job.

786free1 - 9 years ago

Hi, I love your tank.
Do you uses an uv steriliser at all to keep the water crystal clear and disease free?

peters fish tank - 9 years ago

Yes I do. All my fish environments have UV attached.

786free1 - 9 years ago

Hi Peter, your tank is so far the best tank I have seen by far.
Can you please let me know how do you manage to keep your fish ich/ick free? I would love to hear it from you since you have a massive tank. i know you quarantine them but have you experienced the fish developing ick even after they have been quarantined and placed in the display tank? I have heard a lot of people say that this has happened to them!

peters fish tank - 9 years ago

The connected systems which include the sump, 60 gal skimmer, refugium and mangrove raceways add an additional 600 gals to the system.

786free1 - 9 years ago

+peters fish tank Thanks.
How big is your sump compared to your display tank?

peters fish tank - 9 years ago

I do not have any problems with "ich/ick". You are right when you observed that I have a strongly enforced quarantine protocol that I follow but the greatest barrier to Ich infestation is the size of the tank. More water and room gives any fish affected space and time to recover without risking mass infection. Healthy fish rarely get sick and if they do and manage to recover they will NOT reinfect again.

TheSamchilders - 9 years ago

I would trade my soul just to see this tank in real life! Not to mention the fish store in the back lol!

Dans marine Project - 9 years ago

I'm setting up a new marine tank. Come and see my channel and step by step videos of my progress.

jason pisani - 9 years ago

amazing

Milton Hunter - 9 years ago

Stunning!

Joe Fox - 9 years ago

Someone without a clue is going to go to there local fish store and say they want a tank like this and expect it for $1,000. I have a 225 reef tank and had people comment " that's beautiful, that must have cost at least $500. I just laugh and say yeah, at least.

bob johnson - 9 years ago

my 75G tank all in is about $5k - yea, new people to the hobby that do not research have no clue

Wang Allen - 9 years ago

Ye..Aquarium sea salt can keep the aquarium fish and Marine coral health..

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John Doney - 9 years ago

The words "money no object" and "open checkbook" come to mind. You didn't start a fish tank, you started a fish laboratory! Wow. I must say the tank is very beautiful.

John Alvino - 9 years ago

Wow, I bet this whole project was $500k

Eduardo Matos - 9 years ago

very beautiful...congratulations

Marco ayhon - 9 years ago

Insane crazy beautiful

Majestic AquariumsTV - 9 years ago

Wow!

Cole I - 9 years ago

We should all own such a tank

Daniel B.A. - 9 years ago

YOU HAVE THE BEST ACUARIUM AND MORE BEAUTIFULL OF THE WORLD MY BEST WISHES FOR YOU AND YOUR TANK

fetg - 9 years ago

What I love and hate is when he says "The starting point is the health of the inhabitants" Because when I see those Jackasses in that show TANKD Wayde King and Brett Raymer on Animal Planet ! They put JUNK inside their tanks for giant ego basketball player Dwayne Wade ! They actually made a temporary tank to have basketball shoes moving inside ? Toxic or not. Temporary or not. Is cruelty to fish we as Aquarist should find as offensive ! A skateboard tank to skateboard on ? Drum set tank ? Gym Weights inside a fish tank that goes up and down as you work out ? If one wants a interactive pet. Get a dog ! I see Peter going out of his way to care for his animals in his tank. Thos Jerks at ATM don't give a damn about their fish ! And they are a bad example to the younger generation of Aquarist "The starting point is the health of the inhabitants" WELL SAID !

Kike Denis - 10 years ago

The only thing I don't like is the gravel (sand would like better) and water (isn't that clear)

bob johnson - 9 years ago

sand traps particulates and algae - they chose "gravel" for a reason; those are some of the things that local fish stores may or may not tell you when comparing live sand to say something that is more preferred and easier to maintain, which is crushed coral

Teddy Richards - 10 years ago

Thays how u do

Krillin1302 - 10 years ago

Amazing! One of the most beautifull tanks I have ever seen and probably ever will see!

BulkReefSupplyCom - 10 years ago

ok this is what success looks like, incredible work!

Grant Smith - 10 years ago

I don't see nemo

Grant Smith - 10 years ago

ok :D

FinJproductions - 10 years ago

Well there were clown fish in there. 3:10.

Nualgi Aquarium - 10 years ago

Love the L shape!

josh786manchester - 10 years ago

Nice

Aggzz91 - 10 years ago

this is just rediculous

champs215 - 10 years ago

i followed your build on reef central years ago and never saw the finished product. it's amazing!

ArtOfBaccarat - 10 years ago

Very beautiful setup. Never got mine started. Bought 60% of the parts and then gave up. Too much time and effort. I'll stick to watching other people's beautiful setup.

dangappa - 10 years ago

I've been reading your thread on reef central for a while. Going go finish it. In the video I did not see the dino skull in any footage. Did you remove it or is it just overgrown? I read someone post that it would be neat to have a RBTA host in its mouth to make it appear to breath fire. Thanks
Daniel

peters fish tank - 10 years ago

You are right. The dragon's head is still there but overgrown. Instead of RBTA there is a natural black sponge that looks like something escaped from aliens.

Peter

Mark Nutt - 10 years ago

Holy mother of god... That is fantastically tranquil.

Alexia Liviakis Costouros - 10 years ago

gou

muhafra911 - 10 years ago

hey man, are swordfish pearl guramis and zebra danios a good combination to have?

peters fish tank - 10 years ago

I have absolutely no idea!!!

Peter

regfregf - 10 years ago

Sean owns a reef store in my neighbourhood lol, so sweet.

aharon115 - 10 years ago

what method or technique do you using to keep low nutrians level?

peters fish tank - 10 years ago

First the RK2 skimmer does an effective job on the water column. I monitor pretty closely what goes in to avoid creating a nutrient problem in the first place. The size of the system (close to 2000 gal) with a reasonable animal population balanced to the size of the tank helps a lot as well plus a constant check on the carbon works well for me. Most if not all of the the water parameters are checked every three days without fail and they are textbook in range.

Peter

Nicolle Sirico - 10 years ago

that's amazing.

salman yusuf - 10 years ago

rubbish tank

Joe Adams - 10 years ago

O M G

S Stafford - 10 years ago

hiya I'm kind of new to marine fish keeping and i would appreciate any feedback you might have if you could just take a couple of minuets to check out my channel

Zakiyah Thompson - 10 years ago

I went to one befor

1_Pooky - 10 years ago

Can you do a vid on your plumbing set up? Amazing Tank!

inthesump - 10 years ago

Absolutely amazing aquarium. Been following along with this tank. There are some peppermint angels available at the moment. Why not inquire and purchase one!!!!!!

Jake Pineiros - 10 years ago

Amazing!!!

gd6585 - 10 years ago

1 word....UNBELIEVABLE!!! and I was happy with my 75G... :(

jedimaster8691 - 10 years ago

This is one of the most beautiful tanks in the world. Top notch. My goal is to have a "U" shaped aquarium that is 50 ft long total. All I need is to be a millionaire....minor detail...

Nesto JR - 10 years ago

WHOA.

peters fish tank - 10 years ago

It is a sohal tang. great fish but it can be aggressive and it needs a large tank with room to swim. Peter

anna pintea - 10 years ago

what kind of fish is at 4:52 ? it looks like some kind of tang? or maybe a trigger?

Hrishikesh Deodhar - 10 years ago

really should look closely this video recording before you head on a journey bit.ly/1dFlyGj?=gkhwx

Long Fellow - 10 years ago

I'm starting up a new tank, check out my videos and comment!

drchroniclogic - 10 years ago

Hi Peter! I came by and saw the tank during a calcium checkup a couple months ago. I hope the elegances have opened up for you! Anyways, I just wanted to let you know how much of an inspiration the visit was. Everything from the tank to the back room were jawdropping. Thanks again for having me in and best of luck with everything! Cheers, Cameron

ThothMer - 10 years ago

A simply amazing set up. I've seen many and this one is at the top from what I can tell. I'd appreciate a more eclectic selection of fish, but here the fish are certainly not all there is to see. The rock work is exceptional and it's nice to know you used Jakarta branch rock for it. I appreciate also that you have such an elaborate quarantine facility and practice. I'll definitely be searching out your online activity. Thanks for sharing your tank here.

Captain Scarlet DX - 10 years ago

Amazing tank

tamadrummer21 - 10 years ago

MONEY

Carlos Arias - 10 years ago

Incredible. I want it. It's a beautifull tank

dave bienhoff - 10 years ago

I love your tank. If the dims. you gave are correct your display tank is actually about 1180 gallons not 1350.

mersf559 - 10 years ago

imagine trying to get a dead fish out lol

tommy hasheider - 10 years ago

Forget porn, i'll just watch your tank/tank room

ScreamingForClemency - 10 years ago

wow. you have a helfrich's dartfish? that's legit.

Daniel Giavelli - 10 years ago

Check out my store online? I am trying to set up a eco-friendly LFS in my area, but want to sell online as well! facebook(dot)com/undertheseastores

Joey Pellicone - 10 years ago

May have been asked, but how many hermits and snails are in that thing?!

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RD73 - 10 years ago

Dear Santa........,

Eoghanbass2000 - 10 years ago

Ridiculous! :-) that's a dream you don't wake up from!

nabil aqmal - 10 years ago

Daaaaaaammmmmmmmmnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.ur awesome

Ghost - 10 years ago

my birthday :D

bskdopeboy - 10 years ago

I'm in awe... this is insane!

martin sanchez - 10 years ago

hello Mr Peter I'm from mexico and the only thing I can say is you have an aquarium incredible, it really is amazing...I hope someday to have a tank like yours, for now I'll settle with my 60 gallon fish tank.....thanks for the video and we all learn from them

Unique55901 - 11 years ago

Amazing!

Dan Walsh - 11 years ago

Can you check out my channel and give me a shoutout?

Frank L - 11 years ago

Thank you so much,,, I will now start. LOL,,, I really wish I were available when you opened your house to display your system. I know in person I would have been aww struck. There's something about Aquariums, reef, salt water, even fresh water systems that does something to me, gives me a feeling of content. Looking forward to starting up a reef system again. Thanks again.

peters fish tank - 11 years ago

Frank, the thread is in the large tank forum. There are two threads that are very informative.......Coral Tank from Canada (Mine) and Chingchai from Thailand. Be forewarned both Chingchai's and my thread has split because they are so long. Make sure you check out the thread from the beginning. My name on the forum is Nineball. There have been more than 2.5 million hits on mine and 3.5 million on Chingchai's thread so there is a lot of information. Again Frank it is very long so get so .....

Frank L - 11 years ago

I'm not familar with Reef Central, but will look, I'm just getting my feet wet again and doing more research to get ready to set back up. What is the heading on the thread for reference? Thanks Frank L

peters fish tank - 11 years ago

Thank you for the positive feedback Frank. The live rock is Jakarta premium branch rock. There is quite an elaborate description and extensive pictures of the arrival and initial installation on the early part of the thread on Reef Central. I got 2,200 lbs and used that excessive amount as a palette to choose from for the aquascaping. Peter

Frank L - 11 years ago

Peter, Awesome is all I can say. I previously had a 185 oceananic reef back in the middle 90's with older technology, it did very well. Watching your clips is making me want to set up another reef system again. I do have one question and it might have probably been answered in previous threads, but there are alot. I was wondering if you use actual live rock or man made, if it is real, from what body of water? Thanks in advance for your response, Frank L fabfiveathome@aol.com

peters fish tank - 11 years ago

Yes, the same crew....... Peter

Ashton Robinson - 11 years ago

ATM... as in the guys who have the tv show on animal planet called tanked?

dzhotdog - 11 years ago

think i saw a Bentley in the garage before on the forum. what a dream tank

peters fish tank - 11 years ago

Yes I too use Miracle mud in the Magrove raceways......... Peter

Ashish Patel - 11 years ago

Peter, Love your aquarium thread on RC and your in-debt postings. I was wondering what is the name of Mr. Wilson's coral shop? Where did you buy most of your live stock? I assumed the stocking was special ordered by shawn. I've watched your videos probably 10 times each and can't wait for more regarding "building", "circulation", "chemistry" etc. I am really impressed with the "hidden" closed loop system; especially having high flow loving SPS.

peters fish tank - 11 years ago

Excellent question Weazell. I really don't know if I could get away with no water changes at all. I do change about 150 gal / week with no obvious negative affects. I think any closed system presents challenges with respect to filtration and buildup of elements that eventually will cause problems with the confined ecosystem. Regardless of size its very difficult to imagine that we can match the effectiveness of the open ocean without some help so I'm going with water changes for the time being!

Weazell - 11 years ago

Do you even need to do water changes on a tank this large? Or does the equipment and fauna keep it clean?

peters fish tank - 11 years ago

The company I used was ATM from Las Vegas but I'm pretty sure they would not be a good choice for a 375 gal. They would be waaaay too expensive if they would even do it. My tank is acrylic not glass because there is one panel that is 16 feet long which is far too big a stretch for a single glass panel. There are a number of tank manufacturers listed with contact information on reef central on the web and I would recommend you check them out. Peter

Austin Hostile - 11 years ago

Hey peter where do you get tanks this big or made from. Im in the middle of trying to upgrade to a 375 gallon tank (glass) but dont know a company that makes tanks in the size range please let me know

chris turner - 11 years ago

amazing! my guess is........150,000 bucks!

peters fish tank - 11 years ago

We also evaluated any observable differences in coral health and appearance. Orphek was the fifth LED manufacturer we tested that gave us the best results. In our experience LED's are without a doubt the right technology for our hobby. The performance bar has been raised right across the industry but it still pays to do your research before your purchase.

peters fish tank - 11 years ago

No we tested a number of lighting formats (MH, plasma,fluorescents and LED's) and within each category we tested a number of manufacturers and in the case of LED's even some products from DIY's. Sine the tank is so long, 24 linear feet, we were able to test up to four lighting systems at the same time. We evaluated the output using a number of devices to measure LUX, PAR and PUR.

Matt Pierce - 11 years ago

Was this system LED from the beginning? If so, Orphek? Others?

Chris Xiong - 11 years ago

I cant wait to get mine! Fukin excited!

love2skiutah - 11 years ago

Have you ever tried a Cross Hatch Trigger in that tank? If no, why?

borhanus - 11 years ago

Men have to give the credit to the architect that He fulfilled his dream through his client ..You can have same coral reef in 20 gall mini if you are careful what you choose just have software to multiply the rest of the 20 feet tank ha ha ha

Ivan Cirlos - 11 years ago

I could spend all day in your basement lol beautiful work

Tyler Herlein - 11 years ago

I bet the local fish stores love you when you frag that tank

peters fish tank - 11 years ago

we will be doing an update as we are making substantial changes in the fish room systems. It will be a while before we can post it as we are still working on a lot of the equipment and controllers. Peter

TheJohnny220 - 11 years ago

Peter can you make an update

Chris Ward - 11 years ago

someone asked me who i knew of that had the peppermint angels and i apologize twice once because i deleted your message sry i dient reply and second because the list is so short only 3 specimens in captivity that i know of and i cant give any information directly other then that there is one in LA one in japan in private collections and the one on display for the public at Waikiki Aquarium in Hawaii

Daniel Leon - 11 years ago

I will have a tank like this.. one day. Mark my words :)

Chris Ward - 11 years ago

your house left me awestruck I would love to know what kind of rare stock you have ? and if you own or are in the market for a peppermint angel I try and keep track of them as a hobby

Vinny MacC - 11 years ago

amazing work....i think ill go burn my reef down now....lol

eric yoon - 11 years ago

I looked at the start to see a the tank, skimmed to the middle and saw the entire taNK jaw dropped.

BeautifulClownfish - 11 years ago

Absolutely one of the gorgeous tank I'd ever seen. Wish I have one like yours. I just started back on October 2012 with my 100 gallons reef tank. Any advice you can give me?

fredeau le recif du belon - 11 years ago

Very beautiful reef

Brad Syphus - 11 years ago

Very beautiful Peter. Now you have become an inspiration to thousands. Incredible!!!!

Rui Man - 11 years ago

I can't wait to get my reef tank. Thanks for this Vid : )

OGKaLiKuSH420 - 11 years ago

IMO this tank is worth well beyond half a million dollars with all the livestock and those beautiful corals, just one of those monti caps are worth nearly 3-4k this is a beautiful tank, I hope one day I can achieve something even remotely close to this, I work at a LFS and I have never seen any corals close to this size

watch057 - 11 years ago

Wow, simply amazing hope I can do this one day :)

bmunk75 - 11 years ago

Absolutely gorgeous!

Dave Fischer - 11 years ago

my guess is close between 80k and 120k if those corals are real. if not then maybe more like 60k to 80k. am i close?

peters fish tank - 11 years ago

The LED lights are from Orphek. The par and programmability of the latest version is excellent.

BeautybyChristine - 11 years ago

What lights are being used to light this tank? Thanks I'd like know

Matt Chan - 11 years ago

This is definately one of the most stunning beautiful marine tank ever but like everything in life if you have the money to do it or buy it then you can have it, unfortunately for the majority of people on this earth we cant afford it and we have nt hit the lottery jackpot yet so therefor I am happy and proud of my own small jewel rio 125 ltr marine tank also on you tube.. :-) But thanks for sharing this, it is stunning

TheOnlyGHOST1015 - 11 years ago

Wow nice!! Tank

peters fish tank - 11 years ago

The formula I use for cost estimates for this system is as follows: Imagine your worst nightmare......... Double it............ and you will be half way there....... plus 1% Peter

Garrett Whitaker - 11 years ago

How much did this whole system cost?

ChessArmyCommander - 11 years ago

Wow! On those close up shots It was not unlike watching a Discovery Channel program about ocean reef environments. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work!

SoleEstiLo - 11 years ago

WoW

dm002a8686 - 11 years ago

Looks like the redsea . Great work

blueghost63087 - 11 years ago

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Andreas Stecher - 11 years ago

wow, nice tank. wish I had that space and money. Well done.

Andrew Martin - 11 years ago

Amazing fish tank. Just wondering in such a large aquarium how do you possible maintain water quality ie; alkalinity, calcium, magnesium ect.

peters fish tank - 11 years ago

Two things I enjoy most.....watching this tank and playing snooker with my best friend Cliff Thorburn!!!! Peter

spinn1981 - 11 years ago

OMG!!!!! Peter im from England, have never seen such an amazing tank you must be very proud

Daniel Gardner - 11 years ago

Nice to know that the people I buy my fish off of is involved in this!

UniverseStargate - 11 years ago

Mr Peter You sir, have one of the most amazing set ups I have ever seen. I hope my budget will one day allow about a 500 gallon similar version with a scaled down fish equipment room as well, for now I will maintain my 80 gallon and continue to watch yours. Thank you for your time & effort to allow people to view your system.

Matthew Bruno - 11 years ago

I want a tank like that so badly!!!!!!

Reece Kaldor - 11 years ago

I can't even get a mushroom coral to survive ;(

tim ferguson - 11 years ago

Giving back is good, but there are a lot of flaws in what you're saying. Saying it is one thing and actually doing it is another. People who have a lot of money honestly have the final say in what they like to do with it. Not everyone is going to give back a certain percentage just because. In the end it's realistically up to them if they want to donate some money, put it in stocks/investments, family, personal items, etc, etc.

dedalliance1 - 11 years ago

I wasnt saying you CANT, have a 58 million dollar house, I was just saying you'd be kinda a dick to be buying 58 million dollar houses and half million dollar cars when people out there could Really use that money foe say schooling and supporting a family. Example, Say theres a family a wife husband and kids, The moms a stay at home mom and the dad dies in a car crash, Now they drop thousands in debt lose everything and have to live dirt poor cause the mom cant find a job.just saying, Its happen

dedalliance1 - 11 years ago

Yes, But im saying No one has / can Make 200 billion dollars themself, you got to give back to the people that made you what you are, For instence. If you own a small store every one that buys one of your products they truelly are making you a billionair so you should Give back to the people that made what you are today.

dedalliance1 - 11 years ago

Says theres 100 millionairs that did that You could get a Mediam size town of 20k ppl out of 10k or under debt in 10 years.

dedalliance1 - 11 years ago

I mean sure you can make 30k a year per adult and live a somewhat good life, But if i am ever rich i would want my kids to have most anything they want but not be spoiled. Just need to know the balance of it. If you make say 200k a year and you donate 20k a year, Over 10 years you could get 10-15 average familys out of debt. Now if you have say over a million bucks in the bank account all the time you could give 100k out a year and in 10 years you could help 200 ppl. say theres 100 millionairs..

dedalliance1 - 11 years ago

Well, I mean i want my kids and grand kids and my self to live a good life, but i dont want them to be spoiled brats in a way, i want them to realize you can have nice things and all but you need to just be thankfull you have anything. And dont let money get in the way of your friend ships life and everyday life. If my kid sees a really cool RC car in the store i want him to be able to have it. If you know what i mean. You got to live a modest life if you can.

dedalliance1 - 11 years ago

lol im not saying give it away, Im just saying people dont need multi million dollar houses... I mean if i was that rich i would set up all my kids with college funds and car funds and wedding funds and all the grand kids, But i wouldnt take more then i need. I so instance i always wanted like 4 Black SUVS and drive around town in a line and have flags so people think the pres is there or something, But i would do that and when im done just give them away to good class Americans.

dedalliance1 - 11 years ago

lol Worked for it, Very few worked for it, Most were just god given talent to sing or act and alot is rich parents and then theres ppl like bill gates that earn it, but he still doesnt need his billions of dollars, Im just saying if you look in the past some of our greatest minds were poor. You dont need millions or billions of dollars to have a good life.

dedalliance1 - 11 years ago

lol No one needs a 58 million dollar house, I mean really thoe Im not saying they cant have nice things and a nice house but no house or anything is worth 58 million dollars when there are people out thhere that cant even afford to get into college to have a good job.

Cross-Fitness Training - 11 years ago

very very nice

Floggin - 11 years ago

Maybe that person buying that 58 million dollar home earned it? You must be a glass half empty kind of person. Why couldn't you have just posted saying this is a beautiful tank? If you know anything about the hobby, most want to achieve something like this. Anyways, I'm done. Take care.

dedalliance1 - 11 years ago

I never watched "Tanked" but i think its more about cool / baddass fish tanks. This is more like a Fancy fish tank you talk about over wine on your 10,000 dollar rug lol.

dedalliance1 - 11 years ago

No, You have to much money when goo hard working people suffer in debt while you go buy a 58 million dollar house.

Floggin - 11 years ago

Your statement of having too much money is absurd. Just think about it. "Too much money" is just the talk of someone who is jealous of what other people have.

dedalliance1 - 11 years ago

lol Yes there is, Like just today i was bored and was looking at houses in Beverly Hills CA, 58 Million dollars, Granted it has 48k sqf but When you buy a 58 million dollar house you have to much money.

Cross-Fitness Training - 11 years ago

very cool

i3oosted - 11 years ago

baller status: achieved

Floggin - 11 years ago

There is no such thing as having way too much money.

peters fish tank - 11 years ago

I believe you are referring to one of the closed loop returns. It seems to work well in that we don't lose fish or critters and the coraline is covering it nicely. Good catch..... Peter

Deborah Armstrong - 11 years ago

At about 3:25, the camera is panning from right to left, and we see something that looks like a crocheted doily......what is that? And I apologize for calling whatever-the-heck-it-is a doily

Humble206 - 11 years ago

Peter, your tank is stunning as well as a natural masterpiece! This video was very inspiring to me, and very well done. Thanks for sharing!

Ashish Patel - 11 years ago

Peter, you aquarium and fish keeping is close to 100% as anyone could get. I first watched episode 2 and thought to myself "i wonder where this pet store is". And then I come to episode 1 and find out its your home aquariums. Where's the lionfish going? I remember a few years back I saw the building of your aquarium on maybe reefcentral of reefkeeping magazine. Great work

Mexiyeah - 11 years ago

Damn godz! must be one hell of a maintance..lol

Pizcobaby - 11 years ago

how did you get that arch? reef safe adhesive or something? and where did you get some large peices of live rock all i can find at small fish size or long strands online?

djhannonsolo - 11 years ago

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing this masterpiece.

Keith Hargis - 11 years ago

Unless you are feeding it sponges on a regular basis they will die of nutritional deficiency. That is just a fact. It may take up to a year. When you reach the 2 year mark, tell me.

dedalliance1 - 11 years ago

lol Thays Probably true, But now you dont need much of anything ells!

peters fish tank - 11 years ago

Thanks ..... Peter

peters fish tank - 11 years ago

"Way too much money"????"Way too much money"??? That was before I started this whole thing............ Not any more!!!!! Peter

peters fish tank - 11 years ago

Hello back and thank you..... Peter

peters fish tank - 11 years ago

Thank you very much. I am just about to 'renovate' the fish room. We are planning to add two ten foot tanks specifically for growing coral for the display tank. These tanks are being custom built to fit in the room and allow easy access for maintenance and care of the corals. Peter

peters fish tank - 11 years ago

Thanks...... Peter

peters fish tank - 11 years ago

you are waaaay too generous with your praise but thank you anyway. Peter

peters fish tank - 11 years ago

Take a close look......there are two Idols and they are paired off, fat and happy. You are right, they are a challenge if you attempt to keep more than one but 1500 gals helps. Peter

peters fish tank - 11 years ago

I am still a huge fan of LEDs. The technology has advanced so much that I am convinced that LED is healthier, greener and aesthetically improved over MH,Plasmas or florescent tubes. My water parameters are textbook at the moment....... Peter

DreamReefer UK - 11 years ago

Awesome tank hands down!! How are LEDs going in terms of growth/health of all corals? Also what are your water parameters kept at? Thanks.

dedalliance1 - 11 years ago

Some one has way to much money, But then again he looked like hes proll retired so all the power to him cause he earned his place in this world now he can watch all his fishys swim for hours and hours and hours... Then go play pool, and watch your figh again lol.

Keith Hargis - 11 years ago

$100 that Moorish Idol is dead now. Nobody can keep one in captivity

daffydase - 11 years ago

Stunning!!!!

Matt Brooks - 11 years ago

This puts any tank in the world to shame!

Corey Miller - 11 years ago

WOW.... I WAS AMAZED BY THE TANK... AND THEN I SAW THE FILTRATION ROOM, WOW, AWESOME SYSTEM

2019freddie - 11 years ago

Fantastic Peter, it's something to be really proud of. best wishes from the UK!

deelite53 - 11 years ago

What is the value of your tank in terms of dollars?

Red Siecienski - 11 years ago

Tanked is the worst representation of the saltwater hobby.

peters fish tank - 11 years ago

I know this might sound strange after watching some of the videos but the truth is size isn't everything in this hobby but quality is. Whatever you do, do it well. A 10 gal nano tank can be every much as interesting and stimulating as a 1500 gal tank. In some ways it is a lot more difficult to be successful with a smaller tank than a larger one but absolutely worth while trying!!! Peter

peters fish tank - 11 years ago

I couldn't agree more.....well said and thank you. Peter

Pizcobaby - 11 years ago

W....WOW.... When those guys on "tanked" do something like this, then I'll actually believe them when they say they are some of the best.

Chris Wimmer - 11 years ago

Just plain jealous!!

GProuty119 - 11 years ago

wow thats beautiful

callmull - 11 years ago

WOW, truly amazing! Thanks for sharing

peters fish tank - 11 years ago

In Pounds???? In Pounds.......OK imagine your worst nightmare.............double it..........and you would be half way there.............plus tax!!!! Seriously I don't like to discuss costs in a forum like this because it just invites a discussion that strays from the enjoyment of the hobby. Having said that money does NOT bring guaranteed results. It is very expensive to gain the knowledge and experience to manage a healthy and aesthetically pleasing marine environment. Peter

davyboy176 - 11 years ago

Could you pls tell me roughly how much this costs in £££ thank you. Peace

DaKingD123 - 11 years ago

he has like his own lfs

antony marrs - 11 years ago

absolutely stunning !!!a dream for me!!!!!!!

Parker Bouchard - 11 years ago

Your tank is dope tho..

Parker Bouchard - 11 years ago

Your tanks onlyamazing cause yo rich, I read reef central I seen yo ferraris. This more like mr Wilson's fish tank

KOOLITUS - 11 years ago

Awesome lots of life in the crush coral sand bed. You should add some Damsels........... just joking

Goldenson - 11 years ago

@ajbarnes777 Yeah same here, 10 Gallon, 5 fish. lol. When i run outta room in that ine though, I'm gonna make my own 100 Gallon tank.

ajbarnes777 - 11 years ago

It's very hard looking at this with my little 10 gallon fresh water tank. lol Such a beautiful system!

Invidious - 11 years ago

I am blown away by this aquarium!

joey mczeus - 11 years ago

Tthe best system out there for sure,awsome set up!!!

2019freddie - 11 years ago

One of the best systems i've ever seen, awesome!

Brandon Langton - 11 years ago

beautiful aquarium

imperator11381 - 11 years ago

Absolutely stunning

peters fish tank - 11 years ago

I wanted a tank that was viewable from all three floors in the house and also viewable from all sides. The only change I would make now given my experience would be to make the tank four feet wide instead of three feet. It would provide much better flexibility in aquascaping possibilities. I have four Abyzz pumps on the closed loops and one on the open system. Peter

Dee From Brooklyn - 11 years ago

Very interesting setup. What made you go with an L shape? How many pumps do you have circulating the water

ElectrikFunguzz - 11 years ago

amazing, must have cost a fortune!

fredeau le recif du belon - 11 years ago

very amazing !!!!

charlie farthing - 11 years ago

this is porn to me lol

Wesley Forbes II - 11 years ago

Absolutely beautiful! Subbed for sure!

DreamReefer UK - 11 years ago

Truly amazing! This is what keeps people striding forward in hobby. Look forward to future vids ;)

Nelson Cordero - 11 years ago

Nice tank.check out my channel I have a 90 gallon saltwater tank

canvoodoo - 11 years ago

great vid fellas

SIMUANGCO2468 - 11 years ago

AMAZING!!!!!!!!

SoLiDSt33L - 11 years ago

Simply, Stunning Peter. I remember going through 90+ pages on Reef Central when you were First started putting this beast together. Great Job & Thumbs Up! And a Big Thanks and Thumbs Up to Mr. Wilson for showing you how to do it right. When you involve a Guru, things always end up going better than expected... :-) Oh, and More Videos Please.

Mbuna Marcus - Aquariums, Cichlids and More - 11 years ago

Best tank I've ever seen.

DXBabyTube - 11 years ago

Amazing...sets a new standard. Where is vid 2? Can't wait. Thxs and keep it up guys.

Tokyuuu - 11 years ago

Wow Peter I didn't realize you had a video of your reef on youtube. I followed your entire thread at reefcentral and I must say....your and Chings aquariums are the two best I have ever seen hands down.

alexbopc - 11 years ago

to a reef addict, this is climatic. :) thank you for showing this video.

Chynkinese - 11 years ago

I can't wait to see the second episode!

95mnbvcxz95 - 11 years ago

did a mention WOW

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Jack Horejs Horejs - 11 years ago

that is an amazing tank im getting started right now on mine and i cant wait until its finished i have been in the fishkeeping hobby for 11 years and watched alot of videos but yours is the most beatiful i have seen good job

manicstyles44 - 11 years ago

Great video! The tank is absolutely stunning. :o)

tfpjr - 11 years ago

thats an incredible system! more videos please... :)

peters fish tank - 11 years ago

I want to thank everyone for their generous comments. We are hoping to share some more episodes of this tank in the next two weeks which will feature some more foundational elements and some 'eye candy'. Thank you all ...... Peter

SERGYJ5 - 11 years ago

wow

sayar10 - 11 years ago

je suis sur le cul!! SUPERBE!

Funke House - 11 years ago

been following the RC thread for a Long time now, and its bun so fun to watch you get this far. i dont know of any other tank public or private that is so fun to look at and so well done, its by far my favourite tank and system to read up about and to watch. these guys are true Masters !

REEF2REEF - 11 years ago

This is one of the nicest tanks I have ever seen! I love the schooling anthias! WOW congrats on a job well done to all who have been a part of this.

Evil DroneZ - 11 years ago

Reminds me of diving cozumel

TheKarabel - 11 years ago

I believe we have found the Yoda of reefing! The force is strong with this one.

darren sereika - 11 years ago

truly stunning, my hats off to you

charles l - 11 years ago

WOW!!! i wish i had a tank that big!! that's an amazing tank!!

inTank, LLC - 11 years ago

Hey! I got to sit next to Peter at dinner during MACNA 2011. Had no idea his tank was anything this well out of the world. Go big or go home.

peispudly - 11 years ago

WOW.

John Bertram - 11 years ago

Stunning. That's all I can think of to say.

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