A Reef Tank in the Desert - +/- 1,400 gallon system
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danfeig
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Reefing is my middle name
Ill be in DC this year. I have my family in the area.
danfeig
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Nice Wayne. Looking forward to getting together with you!
sixpackgarage
reef mechanic
Wow, great looking tank. Amazing sense of depth.
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Some new Inhabitants
Some new Inhabitants
So I thought I would post some of my latest additions. First up is a pair of Mustard Guttatus Tangs that will spend their next 4 months being spoiled in Quarantine. I had to move a lot of things in my main display to accommodate this large Ritteri Anemone (16" - 18"). Can't decide yet what Clowns I will soon be getting to host in it...
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Some new Inhabitants
So I thought I would post some of my latest additions. First up is a pair of Mustard Guttatus Tangs that will spend their next 4 months being spoiled in Quarantine. I had to move a lot of things in my main display to accommodate this large Ritteri Anemone (16" - 18"). Can't decide yet what Clowns I will soon be getting to host in it...
I just finished reading the entire thread, wow, what an amazing beautiful tank and collection! Those fishes are beautiful and very happy.
Amazing work on those tangs, really love the MI, one of my favorite fish.
I just read all of Peter's and mr. Wilson's thread and was demvastated to read about the disaster after all those years. I was very happy to read that you tank is going strong when I reached the last current page.
Thank you so much for sharing and I will be following along.
Amazing work on those tangs, really love the MI, one of my favorite fish.
I just read all of Peter's and mr. Wilson's thread and was demvastated to read about the disaster after all those years. I was very happy to read that you tank is going strong when I reached the last current page.
Thank you so much for sharing and I will be following along.
vikinglord13
New member
Sincerely, thank you.
Sincerely, thank you.
Dan,
I just finished reading/skimming this thread (probably 6.5+ hours haha) and you have inspired me to one day pursue one of my life long dreams to have a tank similar to yours. Alas, as I am in the Air Force it is best I stick with my small 29g biocube for now. Fortunately, I have learned a have much to practice and learn in tank husbandry from reading your thread (especially since I am not familiar with much of the equipment you use!). Your tank has grown to be absolutely beautiful!!! :celeb3:
A few questions:
1) Given you live in Tucson, have you found a way to recycle your waste water when you do water changes?
2) Could you post links to a couple threads of some of the builds that have inspired you, or perhaps you have learned much from? I am sure I don't speak for myself when I say we would love to learn from those who have inspired your tank.
3) Would you please tell Sam I appreciate his use of some of the songs from the Finding Nemo score? I chuckled once I realized what the music was from, quite creative.
Thank you for putting so much time into your tank! I hope you're able to find those longnose black tangs you've been looking for! If I happen to get stationed in Tucson I'll look you up, or maybe if I'm driving through one day.
Sincerely, thank you.
Dan,
I just finished reading/skimming this thread (probably 6.5+ hours haha) and you have inspired me to one day pursue one of my life long dreams to have a tank similar to yours. Alas, as I am in the Air Force it is best I stick with my small 29g biocube for now. Fortunately, I have learned a have much to practice and learn in tank husbandry from reading your thread (especially since I am not familiar with much of the equipment you use!). Your tank has grown to be absolutely beautiful!!! :celeb3:
A few questions:
1) Given you live in Tucson, have you found a way to recycle your waste water when you do water changes?
2) Could you post links to a couple threads of some of the builds that have inspired you, or perhaps you have learned much from? I am sure I don't speak for myself when I say we would love to learn from those who have inspired your tank.
3) Would you please tell Sam I appreciate his use of some of the songs from the Finding Nemo score? I chuckled once I realized what the music was from, quite creative.
Thank you for putting so much time into your tank! I hope you're able to find those longnose black tangs you've been looking for! If I happen to get stationed in Tucson I'll look you up, or maybe if I'm driving through one day.
danfeig
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Thank you for the compliments!
danfeig
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Love the Mustards
We've finally started to see smaller ones showing up as well. Mostly see larger ones...
Thank you, Peter. They are doing awesome! Are you heading to MACNA?
danfeig
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Thank you isdaboy! If you couldn't tell before reading my thread, "Tangs" are my favorite fish.
I was also devastated learning about Peter's tank!
danfeig
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Vikinglord13, I really appreciate all of the compliments! It makes the thread worthwhile! If you are ever stationed in Tucson or Sierra Vista, you are more than welcome to come check things out!
To answer your questions:
1) I have the waste water from my RO running into the garden.
2) There are tons of threads that offered inspiration, but none more than Chingchai's.
3) Sam will be visiting next month sometime and I will pass along your message!
nuxx
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Corals, Livestock and Drygoods
Corals, Livestock and Drygoods
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Corals, Livestock and Drygoods
Hey guys, over the last few years, many of you ask on the forum or send me private messages, asking me: "Where did you get that coral" or "How did you find those fish?"
I am very proud to share with you, my LFS is now a proud sponsor of the Reef Central Community!
Check them out! I am 100% confident that you will be very happy with what they have to offer!
vikinglord13
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Brilliant! Thanks Dan!
Also, was their a result of the seahorse copulation?
Also, was their a result of the seahorse copulation?
danfeig
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Two or three times now my Seahorse's have gotten down to business. The problem I have with my Seahorse tank is my 2 Mandarin Goby's and a Fairy Wrasse that I can't seem to catch. Anytime babies are released, they quickly become a meal. :hmm6:
SahuaritaMike
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Do I need to bring my ninja skills and catch the wrasse Dan?!
danfeig
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Ha ha. I think the only way to get the wrasse will be to drain the tank!
