Build log: My 360G Mixed Reef [56k beware]

[tkeracer619]

I'm rather fond of zoanthids and probably have around 80 color morphs. Eventually I will get them all photographed. I lost between 20 and 30 morphs.

 

[tkeracer619]

A nice hammer coral.

My BRAINS! Well one of them

My fish are well fed. The tangs go through 2 sheets of nori per day. A varied diet is important for healthy fish. Frozen mysis shrimp, krill, veggie, and various seafood combinations are offered as frozen foods. Pellets, and a bit of flake top off the menu on occasion. Some of the food is soaked in Selcon prior to feeding to supplement extra fats and vitamins. I am also doing a few things to ensure that plenty of natural food is available. More on that later. Back to the pics.




Oh, BTW..... they like the camera!

Jaws roaming for his next target.

This juvi Vlamingi Tang just happens to be the previously mentioned target(most likely). This fish forgot tangs are supposed to be horizontally challenged.

 

[tkeracer619]

Hey, is that a camera,... look at ME! Can I have some nori?

I have ran several fatten up the Blonde Naso campaigns. He came very skinny, pretty much just bones.

A fire fish and neon goby hanging out, probably wondering why the tangs are swimming circles.

More updates to come soon.

 

[murfman]

Nice livestock. I love the Vlemengi, just wish I had a big enough tank for one, maybe some day.......keep em coming, I too have just gotten into Zoas and want to seee more color morphs, I have 7 right now. I can't seem to keep the blue ones alive though.

 

[erics3000]

Wow..Looks good.

 

[JOHNNY O.]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11372661#post11372661 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tkeracer619
I pulled 3.5 buckets of crushed coral and other junk out of the sand. I had 12 some odd buckets and a 55g full of sand.

The next thing on the DIY list is the water change setup. It will change ~7 gallons per day, every day. =)

First off nice build :thumbsup: keep the post coming on your diy water change set up sounds interesting. AGAIN NICE JOB!!

 

[miwoodar]

How's the tank doing Mark? Any pics of your new frags?

Also - how did you clamp on the glass when you were gluing the tank back together? I saw how you did the eurobraces...wondering about the tank itself.

 

[SeaSerpant]

wow it looks awesome. what type of skimmer do you have again?

 

[Elliott]

wow, I love to see DIY projects like yours, great job, looks very nice!

 

[rainmaker2085]

Hey Mark,

Can you post some pictures of sections of the tank?

I would love to see how you positioned your coral.

Leo

 

[tkeracer619]

Thanks for the replies and kind comments A lot has changed and is in process of changing. I have an update in the works with plenty of new photos. Stay tuned =]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11606051#post11606051 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by miwoodar
How's the tank doing Mark? Any pics of your new frags?

Also - how did you clamp on the glass when you were gluing the tank back together? I saw how you did the eurobraces...wondering about the tank itself.

The tank was real easy, once you stick the pane to the tank, you probably could have walked away. I simply used clear packing tape to hold each pane proper.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11609379#post11609379 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SeaSerpant
wow it looks awesome. what type of skimmer do you have again?

Currently I am using the Octopus DDNW-250. It is doing ok. I have taken my time modding this skimmer so as not to burn up the pumps. I really havent decided if its enough for the tank, atm I am leaning on no. I might sell this one and go to the large reeflo.

 

[new_world_disor]

wow. you move fast. i dont se ea wife ? or is she hiding. everyone with a wife seems to take forever ( sorry if u have a wife haha ) love the setup. im interested to see how u do a 7 gallon per day change. will keep the water cryyystal clear i expect. nice sump as well

good work

 

[Bax]

Nice work!

You've got some mad DIY skills!

 

[mouscacha]

WOW!!! My wife didn't speak to me for a week for my 20-90g upgrade. I can't imagine what my wife would do if I got a 360g upgrade.

Oooh. I can already feel the pit in my stomach.

 

[virginiadiver69]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11621764#post11621764 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tkeracer619


Currently I am using the Octopus DDNW-250. It is doing ok. I have taken my time modding this skimmer so as not to burn up the pumps. I really havent decided if its enough for the tank, atm I am leaning on no. I might sell this one and go to the large reeflo.

I can vouch for the Reeflo. I just added the new smaller model and it's a beast.

 

[reefsafe]

how about an update?

 

[aspinn]

WOW... beutiful tank bud you outdid yourself on this! well done.... i love the red btas they look great... and the tangs are beutiful! would love to see some more pics if ya get a chance! well done bud! and thanks for doing up this thread i enjoyed reading it!

 

[reef_only]

my hat off for you !

 

[xinumaster]

Woowww! That was a lot of work resealing the seams on your tank.

Very nice tank.

 

[oxbeard]

Very impressed. The seems on the tank looked horrible to start with, if I didn't know better I would have thought I had done them:lol:

You really made that thing into an amazing tank. Great job!!! Can't wait to see more updates.