Build thread of the Monterey Marinland 265 84x24x30

[illal]

Very nice setup! Gonna look nice once everything grows in!

 

[silver17jo]

man Im waiting to see photos in about 1year from now expecting big results

 

[killakam]

Very nice led setup, cant believe you got the tank for that much at Allfish! I got a good deal on my tank from there as well, I got it for 1250 and they recently had it for 1800 last time I checked.

I love the two separate islands, will be following from now on.

 

[Biggar]

Very nice setup! Gonna look nice once everything grows in!

Thanks, its coming along

man Im waiting to see photos in about 1year from now expecting big results

Its getting crazy, I just had two of my huge green mushrooms go reef surfing because they spreading on top of one another and needed to find another home(rock).

Very nice led setup, cant believe you got the tank for that much at Allfish! I got a good deal on my tank from there as well, I got it for 1250 and they recently had it for 1800 last time I checked. Yea, they lost money on that purchase, finally! lol

I love the two separate islands, will be following from now on.

Thanks, debating on cleaning the coraline off the open back glass in future or keeping it clean looking. Wife want nature to take its course

 

[Biggar]

New Additions

New Additions

Added one of the fishes I have wanted for a long time now. Finally got an awesome price.

I went to Marine Net Inc. Met the owner named Bernard(Nice guy). He has a warehouse that is only open to the public only the weekends. Its located on Hiatus and 44st. Probably over 400 fishes, plus many of LPS, live rock, and softies. He has maybe 25 mystery wrasses and 100 flame angels.

He had the biggest most beautiful solar wrasse there I have ever seen(must have been nearly 5 inches). Probably the nicest fish possible. Unfortunately, it was bought before I could get it. He also has a pair of wicked nice flame wrasses(sold by the pair). $200 for both male and female. Live aquaria wants $250-350 for one

Acclimating new additions:
Mystery wrasse and couple blastos

I also found branching tonga rock (i bought last two pieces)

 

[Biggar]

More additions

More additions

Oh yea, dont forget the beverage holder.

Put it on inside to keep spouse factor in check

 

[Biggar]

New additions

New additions

Few frags unsure of 2 names
1. Cat Eyes

2.RedHornet

3.Lokani above Val's head

4.?

5.

 

[Biggar]

New Frags

New Frags

Thanks for the nice frags!

1. LA Laker Scroll

2.Pink Birds

3.Bird of Paradise

4.Yellow Tort

5. Shades of Fall

6. Red Dot Acro

7. Recliner montipora

 

[AquamanE]

Great progression Mike. Im proud of you.

#4 with ?, might be an Undata

 

[Biggar]

Great progression Mike. Im proud of you.

#4 with ?, might be an Undata

Thanks Eddie! Appreciated

I could have never got all these without meeting everyone here in this society. Appreciated again

I think you are right on #4. I was wondering what that was

Here is a better pic. Not sure if this one will get the purple edge?

Also forgot I added this one too. Not sure if it has a name

 

[ek9vboi]

Last SPS looks like a green milli. I want to get one as well but I'm running out of space. lol

 

[Biggar]

Eddie

This one is for you! Can you believe I went over a year without an automatic ATO? I did dial in my outdoor timer rather well though beforehand.

 

[Biggar]

Last SPS looks like a green milli. I want to get one as well but I'm running out of space. lol

There is always more space! Amazing how we find room for more. I thought mine was full about 20 sps frags ago.

Why am I going to the frag swap sat. why! :debi:

 

[jdantunes]

Great build! Tank is looking amazing and is filling up quickly.

 

[jc-reef]

Very nice Biggar! It is looking very tempting to upgrade from my 90 when I see your tank. I was thinking of 6' 220g but why not go 7'...just more room to play. I could use still use 6' fixtures and place low light corals on sides.

Can't wait to see this tank in a year or 2.

 

[Biggar]

Great build! Tank is looking amazing and is filling up quickly.

Thanks!, It sure is.

Very nice Biggar! It is looking very tempting to upgrade from my 90 when I see your tank. I was thinking of 6' 220g but why not go 7'...just more room to play. I could use still use 6' fixtures and place low light corals on sides.

Can't wait to see this tank in a year or 2.

Yea, 7 feet filled up way too quick. I was actually looking at the 10 foot 300 gallon before this one. 120 x 24 x 24

Glad I got the viewing area I have. Just need longer arms ( :

Yea, 2 years from now I hope to have some large pieces.

The color your T-5's have created on your tank is amazing.

 

[jc-reef]

^^^thanks, I think its a combination of the LED's and T5's that give the corals nice colors.

Keep us updated how the progress goes with the tank!!

 

[Uncle Luke]

Beautiful setup! Can't wait to see a FTS when all the frags have grown.

 

[Biggar]

Beautiful setup! Can't wait to see a FTS when all the frags have grown.

Thanks. Yea, this will be interesting.

We have already discovered the ora red planet I got from Mark(under halides) that was more of a reddish purple with green, has turned into a deep pink color under LEDs. Its like a strawberry shortcake now. Not sure how the LEDs will affect all the corals, but I will keep ya posted.

 

[Biggar]

More Upgrades

More Upgrades

Added another dosing pump to have more precision with dosing 2 part and kalk together.

Got a present too. Apex Lite
Its nice to have control over all colors of LEDs. All on different timers
EB 8 controls:
1.Royal Blue LED
2.Blue LED
3.Cool white LED
4.High Noon Neutral Whit LED
5.Large Powers heads(2Mag7s)
6.Small Powerheads 1400's
7.Skimmer
8.Return Pump
I would like another EB8, so I can utilize power outage features