A Few of my SPS

[watchguy123]

Stunning on so many levels. Each colony and photo is breathtaking but the overall look is beyond anything imaginable. How in the world did you have the vision to see this result. There may be a small handful of tanks of this beauty but undoubtedly there are no better. This is the perfect tank

 

[Oldude]

Nice choice of corals and great layout. Looks fantastic!

 

[liz62]

Amazing system - you have done a wonderful job!
What are your perimeters?

 

[stonecold]

Stunning on so many levels. Each colony and photo is breathtaking but the overall look is beyond anything imaginable. How in the world did you have the vision to see this result. There may be a small handful of tanks of this beauty but undoubtedly there are no better. This is the perfect tank

I am humble by your thoughtfulness. Thank you so much!!

There are so many beautiful tanks throughout the world. I'm certain that we have not had a chance to see them all because there are others that may have not found RC or have not found the time to post/share.

Nice choice of corals and great layout. Looks fantastic!

Thank you. In addition to our hobby, another thing that we have in common is our thread titles. :beer:

Amazing system - you have done a wonderful job!
What are your perimeters?

Thank you. Just tested.

Just tested....
Salinity - 1.025
Alk - 6.0 - I will need to adjust my calcium reactor to bump it up a bit.
Phosphate - 0.14. Just replaced the media so hopefully it will drop.

I only test the above; therefore, I apologize that I don't have the readings for the others that you may be looking for. :-(

 

[stonecold]

Here are a few more corals....

 

[reefmutt]

Whenever I look at your photos I find myself shaking my head in amazement..
There are plenty of amazing tanks out there, yes.
Many, not here on RC, for sure..
But I am positive that yours is up there with the best I've seen on RC or elsewhere..
I know I've said this before but design wise and aesthetically speaking, (not to mention photo skills, coral choice, health and beauty) your tank is absolutely at the very top of the list..
Well done.. I will be doing my absolute best to emulate your tank in my redesign.
Although, I am forced to do a tear down (which is never exciting..) the knowledge that I have inspiration from your design makes the prospect of redoing my tank FAR less gloomy..
Thanks, stonecold!

 

[MBMAX]

:thumbsup:just excellent.
Can you tell us the names of the corals in the last pictures?

 

[sahin]

I can't believe this tank isn't TOTM already. You have reached the pinnacle of sps keeping. The rest of us are striving to get there. Seeing your tank and coral photos gives inspiration and determination to try and achieve the same. :thumbsup:

 

[reefmutt]

I am humble by your thoughtfulness. Thank you so much!!

There are so many beautiful tanks throughout the world. I'm certain that we have not had a chance to see them all because there are others that may have not found RC or have not found the time to post/share.



Thank you. In addition to our hobby, another thing that we have in common is our thread titles. :beer:



Thank you. Just tested.

Just tested....
Salinity - 1.025
Alk - 6.0 - I will need to adjust my calcium reactor to bump it up a bit.
Phosphate - 0.14. Just replaced the media so hopefully it will drop.

I only test the above; therefore, I apologize that I don't have the readings for the others that you may be looking for. :-(

Its funny and refreshing how nonchalant you are about your alk being 6 and your po4 being .14..
Just goes to show that when a tank is doing well, a small shift in parameters has little negative effect..
Some people would be horrified by a po4 level of .14... It sure ain't bothering your tank!
I'd be very curious to know what your no3 level is.... Not that it really matters.. But I'd be curious..

If this tank isn't totm soon, I'll eat my acropora!

 

[Oldude]

Thank you. In addition to our hobby, another thing that we have in common is our thread titles. :beer:

Sorry about that, it was an honest mistake. If I could change my thread's title I would.

The new batch of pix are stunning!

 

[stonecold]

:thumbsup:just excellent.
Can you tell us the names of the corals in the last pictures?

Thank you.

In the order as pictured, top to bottom:

$500 Efflo

Oregon Tort

Mr. Pacman - I think the color is WAY off. I need to move it because its directly under my MH. This is a frag from the same colony under T5. Much prettier and I believe this should be its true color.

Copps Bonsai. To me, it looks just like any other Bonsai/TriColor.

Latistella

Batunai

Tenuis

Purple Dragon

 

[stonecold]

Whenever I look at your photos I find myself shaking my head in amazement..
There are plenty of amazing tanks out there, yes.
Many, not here on RC, for sure..
But I am positive that yours is up there with the best I've seen on RC or elsewhere..
I know I've said this before but design wise and aesthetically speaking, (not to mention photo skills, coral choice, health and beauty) your tank is absolutely at the very top of the list..
Well done.. I will be doing my absolute best to emulate your tank in my redesign.
Although, I am forced to do a tear down (which is never exciting..) the knowledge that I have inspiration from your design makes the prospect of redoing my tank FAR less gloomy..
Thanks, stonecold!

I can't believe this tank isn't TOTM already. You have reached the pinnacle of sps keeping. The rest of us are striving to get there. Seeing your tank and coral photos gives inspiration and determination to try and achieve the same. :thumbsup:

Its funny and refreshing how nonchalant you are about your alk being 6 and your po4 being .14..
Just goes to show that when a tank is doing well, a small shift in parameters has little negative effect..
Some people would be horrified by a po4 level of .14... It sure ain't bothering your tank!
I'd be very curious to know what your no3 level is.... Not that it really matters.. But I'd be curious..

If this tank isn't totm soon, I'll eat my acropora!

You guys are too much. It has been repeated on this great forum and thru many threads that "beauty is in the eye of the beholder". Much like we all have our favorite and support our "team". I sincerely thank you for your support.

reefmutt, How expensive are dentures in Canada? :lolspin:

 

[stonecold]

Sorry about that, it was an honest mistake. If I could change my thread's title I would.

The new batch of pix are stunning!

Thank you. Ah, no worries. I actually think that it's kinda cool. Great minds think alike?

 

[dvanacker]

Simply Amazing Nick.

Congrats on TOTM.....when you get it

 

[moga]

Hey Nick.. how things going?

your tank looks great!!! and corals are amazing..hook me up my friend.~

 

[alessandro]

I love your tank!
Great aquascape and wonderful corals!

 

[jroovers]

That is one sweet looking colony! :beer:

 

[sahin]

Simply Amazing Nick.

Congrats on TOTM.....when you get it

I've nominated this tank for TOTM (Nick, I hope you dont mind).

I hope that others will do the same if they feel this tank deserves TOTM.

 

[SPotter]

I've nominated this tank for TOTM (Nick, I hope you dont mind).

I hope that others will do the same if they feel this tank deserves TOTM.

I've been searching all morning on how to do this and unfortunately my work keeps getting in the way! How do we do this????

 

[sahin]

I've been searching all morning on how to do this and unfortunately my work keeps getting in the way! How do we do this????

Here:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=22233202&postcount=1

Click on the link inside the blue box towards the bottom. Thanks for doing this.

Essentially you will be creating a thread, but only you and Mods/RC Team can see the thread. Please dont forget to include a link to this build thread, along with the username: stonecold, and why you believe this tank ought to be considered for TOTM (how it stand out etc).