A Reef in the Sky
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ashish
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I just have to tell you how I feel after YOUTUBE recommended your video to me. It's amazing to me a new hobbyist can become an advance one so fast. The open space you left for corals to grown and to achieve your vision of "reef in the sky"....Sensational. You learned from mistakes made and did your part in providing these marine animals with the best possible enviroment. You researched day and night to find out exactly what works and what does not - from aquascaping, protein skimmer, flow, rimless, lights, etc. You also give new hobbyist inspiration as you explain everything in great detail. Just wondering, where did you get your inspiration for you aquascape? Did you see Thor's bonsai inspired reef?Congrats and thanks for sharing your aquarium with the world.
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Hi Stan, I usually do a water change every week (~25GAL) but sometimes every 2 weeks due to work commitments.
Thanks Noob... yes planning to move but not sure when. If we do move there might be a new reef in the sky. Sketches are underway as I've had ideas for a a few years now.Thanks for the replies Andrew!
You are again setting the bar by going more minimalistic with the rock work.
Hmmm making me rethink and go even more minimalistic with mine too
You planning to move?
Keep up the great work!! Thanks for the updates and the inspiration.
Thank you sir!! No Toronto this month but I'll let you know when I have one coming up or even Vancouver. I hope all is well with you and your tank!
Thanks for the kind words Greg
Yes you are correct... the aquascape is not as 'exciting' as it used to be.
The reason I removed some rocks was because they had weeds on them and I wanted to see what it looked like with the coral placed lower. Plus it gives more room for the fish to swim
No changes planned to the current rock layout at this stage as we may have to move towards the end of the year.
Thank you fishresponse for the kind words.
As we may have to move later in the year, plans/ideas are already underway.
Thank you
Yes I have sold off and given away frags in the past. I have had two corals die in the past 6months (the most recent two weeks ago) when we returned from a 2 week holiday. Not sure what happened to it exactly but I did notice it wasn't happy before we left (not much polyp extension etc).
WOW!! Thank you ashish for your very kind words.
I always wanted a large tank from the beginning but didn't feel comfortable/experienced enough so I elected for an all in one Red Sea Max 130. It was a great starter tank which I ran for approx 16months. I did a LOT of reading and research during that period in preparation for this current tank as I didn't want my money to go to waste. It was certainly worth the effort but in hindsight there are some things I would do differently.
As for the aquascaping... I noticed back in 2007-09 most reef tanks had the usual 'rock wall' which I didn't want. I came across Sunny's tank(s) and his 'island' layout instantly appealed to me. So I came up with ideas of how to best utilise that layout in my upcoming tank.
I have new (and hopefully) better ideas for my next tank... when ever that might be
Thanks again for the kind words :thumbsup::thumbsup:
Reeftanks6
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Andrew this is a beautiful tank. Stunning stuff you did with your build.
Have a couple questions for you? I saw from the beginning you were dosing, where did you get this setup and how do you like it? Any advice on coral keeping, i have a 90g i am looking to start adding a lot more coral to!
Also how many gallons are in the tank?
Have a couple questions for you? I saw from the beginning you were dosing, where did you get this setup and how do you like it? Any advice on coral keeping, i have a 90g i am looking to start adding a lot more coral to!
Also how many gallons are in the tank?
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Thanks for the replies Andrew.
Nice to hear from you and also the update.
It's just cool that you are planning a new reef...
Im waiting eagerly as always
Thanks noob
Thanks Reeftanks... I designed the dosing stand (made from acrylic) which sat inside my old stand. All the dosing equipment was purchased online and I really like it. Keeps it simple! There are many brands to choose from.
As for advice... just do lots of research and reading.
From memory, it's around 160Gal but not 100% sure
Cheers
powder_blue
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Amazing tank! Love that you are so willing to share your experiences with everyone. Keeps the inspiration and creativity flowing.
gargamelron
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Like to check. Where your chiller connected to?
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ajmfernandes
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Hi there,
Where did you find this motor?
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp190/alphasierra99/LightLiftingUnit1copy.jpg
Best Regards,
Armando Fernandes
Where did you find this motor?
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp190/alphasierra99/LightLiftingUnit1copy.jpg
Best Regards,
Armando Fernandes
shaggss
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Nothing new has been added to the tank. I have reverted back to the ATI for the mean time. Reason being I didn't like the LED's sitting on the glass rim. I would like to hang from the ceiling.
The tank has been on Autopilot mode for the past few months and the corals appear to be happy and growing well.
Nothing new has been added to the tank. I have reverted back to the ATI for the mean time. Reason being I didn't like the LED's sitting on the glass rim. I would like to hang from the ceiling.
The tank has been on Autopilot mode for the past few months and the corals appear to be happy and growing well.
afernandez
Never Quit!!
I like the T5's. looks better & seems to have a better spread of light.......Then again my opinion is Bias because I'm a T5 guy 
Looks great either way :thumbsup:
Looks great either way :thumbsup:
ridetheducati
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Disregard, wrong thread.
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