*d2mini's new 200g Reeftastic Build*

[d2mini]

haha, Lost Reefers Anonymous.

I'm always excited about the next build though.
Even though it hurts to think about all the time, energy and money put into this build I know I can take what i've learned and apply it to the next, even if its on a smaller/simpler scale.

 

[crimsoncoral]

haha, Lost Reefers Anonymous.

I'm always excited about the next build though.
Even though it hurts to think about all the time, energy and money put into this build I know I can take what i've learned and apply it to the next, even if its on a smaller/simpler scale.

Yeah, I went from a 180 to a nano. Still I am scheming for another big tank.

 

[Speed]

Dennis, heart breaking to read but can completely understand your position.

Thank you for sharing your experience, knowledge and beautiful images. You have been an inspiration to many here. Much luck on your next chapter.

 

[GatorAlum05]

oh boy. are you keeping your lifereef set up for the new tank? I hope so!!!!! best of luck my friend.

 

[d2mini]

My clown decided to host my open brain since he no longer has an anemone. Ugh.

 

[jason2459]

Looks like a migraine waiting to happen.

 

[d2mini]

Looks like a migraine waiting to happen.

BA-DA-BOOM. Are you here all week?

 

[jason2459]

I'm always here.... watching.... :bigeyes:

 

[d2mini]

Well, the tank is gone, the cabinetry has been converted for the new homeowners, the wall has been patched and painted.
When we first moved in and finally got the tank in place, my daughter was not even a year old. I placed her in the tank and took a picture.
This is the pic that was posted early in this same thread.

Now almost 4 years later, she's all grown up and she has a little brother who is almost two!
Since we are about to move out and this chapter of reefing is over, I figured it was appropriate to take another pic to close it out.

 

[SPotter]

Congratulations Dennis on selling your house so fast!!! I know it's bitter sweet but I know you'll be back with another tank!!!! Good luck to you and your family.

 

[frankabagnale]

That's crazy! You definitely did a great job on the 200. Looking forward to the next build!

 

[jason2459]

Great way to close it out with the two photos of what really maters in this life. Family.

 

[maroun.c]

Amazing closure to an excellent build, looking forward to see your coming build!

 

[fishsticks4sale]

Hey d2 hope you remember me, i am apart of a small forum you are in. Im trying to get back into reefing an only have one question for you. What happened to the Ecotechs? sorry i tried looking through the forums but its mad big. thanks again!

 

[d2mini]

Hey d2 hope you remember me, i am apart of a small forum you are in. Im trying to get back into reefing an only have one question for you. What happened to the Ecotechs? sorry i tried looking through the forums but its mad big. thanks again!

Hi fishsticks, long time.
If you are talking about the leds, I decided to go back to mh and t5.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=22678372#post22678372

 

[noy]

wow, that tank and the setup was an inspiration to a lot of people.

good luck with the new home - i'm sure you will be back.

 

[RedStangGA]

Awesome before and after pics of the kids. It's amazing how much knowledge they pick up from our hobby. We were at Sea World(Orlando) a couple of years ago and my daughter was 10 then. We were at the huge reef tank by the Manta ride and they had an education specialist there. A family walked up and a kid asked "What kind of fish is that?" pointing at a wrasse. The education guy said he needed to look it up in his book and my daughter said "That's a 6-line wrasse. They can get mean." lol! Then pointed and named some corals.

In any case, best of luck with your new home and hopefully another beautiful tank when you're settled in.

 

[Fury165]

Oh man Dennis, I just saw this and it's a sad day for me as I've enjoyed following your builds in the past. I guess I will have to be patient until you start the new one. ��

 

[d2mini]

wow, that tank and the setup was an inspiration to a lot of people.

good luck with the new home - i'm sure you will be back.

Thanks!

Awesome before and after pics of the kids. It's amazing how much knowledge they pick up from our hobby. We were at Sea World(Orlando) a couple of years ago and my daughter was 10 then. We were at the huge reef tank by the Manta ride and they had an education specialist there. A family walked up and a kid asked "What kind of fish is that?" pointing at a wrasse. The education guy said he needed to look it up in his book and my daughter said "That's a 6-line wrasse. They can get mean." lol! Then pointed and named some corals.

In any case, best of luck with your new home and hopefully another beautiful tank when you're settled in.

LOL, it's so true. My daughter was giving my mom a complete tour of the tank not long before tearing it down, pointing out what were sponges, what was a coral, my clam, etc. Amazing.

Oh man Dennis, I just saw this and it's a sad day for me as I've enjoyed following your builds in the past. I guess I will have to be patient until you start the new one. ��

Thanks!
The gears are turning. All I know right now is that it will be a much smaller build. Our new house has a very open floor plan with very little open wall space.
I'm trying to figure out the best size tank and stand for the space. And before I can do anything, I need to figure out RO/DI and water storage which is going to be a challenge.

 

[ClownsRCoo]

Sounds like a peninsula might be a good option