720 Gal SPS tank with Full LED lights - BB

[roberto_lopes]

 

[roberto_lopes]

Some updates. Things are improving and growing fast.

The reef:

The fishes at feed time:

The corals:

One of my favorites

Hope you guys enjoy as much as I do.

 

[milsaltnewbie07]

Roberto are you still using the same settings you posted las on the ai thread?

 

[roberto_lopes]

Yes, same settings.

 

[nwreefer]

Awesome monster tank!!

 

[tom obrecht]

As one who is getting into a full sps system your a true inspiration! Size. aquascaping, coral selection/color, growth ect is awesome! Not sure how I have overlooked this system before now but I will be checking in regularly. Great job!! Im jealous!!!

 

[roberto_lopes]

Thanks nwreefer and Tom. I'm really glad to hear those comments and this really makes my dedication payback.

 

[Myriam]

Your tank is amazing, wonderfull!! Corals are beautifull!

And I specially like your idea of covering bottom with silicon. I just bought a tube of GE SCS 1200 white to make a test on a piece of glass, which I will throw in my 125 gal. I think I will take your idea for my next project (300 gal). I like bare bottom but I will like it better in white and less slippery as you mention.

Now, questions!
Do you have any snails or urchins? Do they like to walk on this surface?

Do you know if algea other than coraline grow on it?

Do you know people with this same silicone bottom who have it since loong time?

Is there something you don't like about it (silicone bottom)?

Thank you very much!

 

[roberto_lopes]

Your tank is amazing, wonderfull!! Corals are beautifull!

And I specially like your idea of covering bottom with silicon. I just bought a tube of GE SCS 1200 white to make a test on a piece of glass, which I will throw in my 125 gal. I think I will take your idea for my next project (300 gal). I like bare bottom but I will like it better in white and less slippery as you mention.

Now, questions!
Do you have any snails or urchins? Do they like to walk on this surface?

Do you know if algea other than coraline grow on it?

Do you know people with this same silicone bottom who have it since loong time?

Is there something you don't like about it (silicone bottom)?

Thank you very much!

First of all thanks for your kind words.

Well, I really like the silicon botton and answering your questions:


Do you have any snails or urchins? Do they like to walk on this surface?
A: Yes I have and they can walk on the bottom with no problem at all.

Do you know if algea other than coraline grow on it?
A: Yes, unfortunately the only algae that DO NOT grow is the coraline. If your tank have PO4, NO3 or other parameter problems, the green/brown algae will grow on it.


Do you know people with this same silicone bottom who have it since loong time?

A: Yes, ii have really nice tanks here in brazil that are using it for 3 years or more


Is there something you don't like about it (silicone bottom)?
A: The only drawback since now is the algae that grows on it but I manage to remove the little silicate (Si) from my water and now it's clear again. I really like it.

Thanks again and best of luck.

 

[maddhugan]

funding for hydra 52

funding for hydra 52

First of all thanks for your kind words.

Well, I really like the silicon botton and answering your questions:


Do you have any snails or urchins? Do they like to walk on this surface?
A: Yes I have and they can walk on the bottom with no problem at all.

Do you know if algea other than coraline grow on it?
A: Yes, unfortunately the only algae that DO NOT grow is the coraline. If your tank have PO4, NO3 or other parameter problems, the green/brown algae will grow on it.


Do you know people with this same silicone bottom who have it since loong time?

A: Yes, ii have really nice tanks here in brazil that are using it for 3 years or more


Is there something you don't like about it (silicone bottom)?
A: The only drawback since now is the algae that grows on it but I manage to remove the little silicate (Si) from my water and now it's clear again. I really like it.

Thanks again and best of luck.

How did you fund for this huge tank buddy? just curious.

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

How did you fund for this huge tank buddy? just curious.

That is uncharted territory. I'd say lots of hard work and dedication and maybe selling a few frags.

 

[roberto_lopes]

That is uncharted territory. I'd say lots of hard work and dedication and maybe selling a few frags.

Lots of software development over 20 years of hard work .

Thanks

 

[i2ik]

amazing project! Thanks Roberto for sharing your knowledge over the forum! I love everything about your setup! Makes me want to go back to the hobby and do something haft nice as yours! Would really like to see a video of you tank and setup if possible!

 

[roberto_lopes]

amazing project! Thanks Roberto for sharing your knowledge over the forum! I love everything about your setup! Makes me want to go back to the hobby and do something haft nice as yours! Would really like to see a video of you tank and setup if possible!

Yeah, I know what you feel. I have been out for a couple of years but always want to go back. Now i'm back and I hope for life now.

Thanks for the kind words and get back to our hobby.

 

[tmc1313]

Great update! Truly an incredible reef, well done.

 

[Cougarman]

Wow. Great tank. I'm subscribed!

 

[roberto_lopes]

Hello guys

Here are some pics to show the reef right now. Taken from my iphone as always.

Look at this red planet. I think it's just on the right color.

The reef in three angles:

My Favorite

The grow tips are just awesome.

Thanks guys.

 

[Vlado4x4]

Wow future TOTM material !! Simply amazing. Stunning colours.
Please post you're parameters and if possible a couple pics from the sump and general hardware.

 

[chercm]

Roberto : what is your lighting setting for your AI ?

 

[mikieb]

Roberto : what is your lighting setting for your AI ?

Check out this thread, he mentioned his settings a few pages back

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=22770052#post22770052