Do you have nice aquascaping? if so let's see it..

[rogergolf66]

wow what size was the pink PN when you bought it?

 

[t5Nitro]

Wow, Reefbum, what kind of lighting are you using?

 

[ReefBum]

Thanks guys. With the exception of the green slimer, all the acros started as either small colonies or frags. I have used a number of different halides...now I am running 2 SE 14.5k 400W Giesmann Megachromes and 1 14k Ushio on HQI ballasts. I am also running 8 39W T5s (actinics).

 

[mskurdah]

Verrrrrrrry nice Reefbum! I like the negative space and that while it is very "full" it doesn't look overcrowded. Great clean look.

 

[SunnyX]

 

[NaH2Ofreak]

 

[addo]

Wow NaH2Ofreak, that's the best yet IMO. Very dramatic, I like the contrast between the softys in the lower left and the sps cliff i the middle.

 

[OffshoreNdeep]

Ok the last couple of tanks, you all should be very proud!! Love the clean look!!!

NaH2Ofreak, your tank is stunning and the cleanest I've ever seen, I really envy your setup. Can you give some details of how you keep the substrate, LR and back of tank so clean?

Sunny X, Love the scaping and corals, awesome tank!

Reef Bum, Congrats on great growth in 8months, wow!

Now what to do with my GC's from X-mas, hmmm??

 

[Neptune777]

Some different shots

Some different shots

Here are some different shots so you can see more detail of the Tiki Ruins:

I am QT'ing all my fish before introduction (should introduce them in about 6 weeks). Here is the link to my build thread if you are curious: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1264946

 

[Mike de Leon]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11455063#post11455063 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SunnyX

I have to say that of all the tanks that I have seen yours is my favourite.
When my tank grows up it'll be like yours...

 

[Mike de Leon]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11455063#post11455063 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SunnyX

I have to say that of all the tanks that I have seen yours is my favourite.
When my tank grows up it'll be like yours...

 

[Mike de Leon]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11455697#post11455697 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by NaH2Ofreak

Man that's clean! How do you do it? It's looks like it's just been set up. Including the sand!
Cleanliness is godliness they say....

 

[Emoezekielsr5]

Open Space, Minimal Liverock for my 120. The Backwall will be covered in sps in a month once the tank is settled. It's only 6 weeks old.

 

[aninjaatemyshoe]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11382363#post11382363 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by gasman059

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11382171#post11382171 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Big E
Here's more.......

short of kips and oregon that is the must beautifl scape around IMO.
Then again is all a matter of taste since that reef is not aN SPS.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11388898#post11388898 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Big E
Yep, that's exactly the point...........the aquascape makes the tank outstanding. It has nothing to go with the types of corals. Sure, there's some nice colored dendros in there, but most of the stuff is bland colored & common softies, nems & clams.

Here is the thing that bothers me about this picture. The aquascaping is stunning, but this IMO is not a reef tank. This is clearly an example of someone buying a ton of livestock, slapping it in a nice big tank, arranging it to look pretty, and taking a picture. The dendronepthyas pretty much give this fact away. I have a really hard time believing that someone is able to have thriving dendros (non-photosynthetic and unable to compete well in a lighted environment) and creatures that need a lot of light in the same tank. It isn't impossible necessarily. But considering that very very few have managed keeping dendros in dedicated systems, it is extremely unlikely. This is merely an art piece that was only ever designed so that the creator could take a few pretty photos. While a good example of aquascaping, it is a terrible example for a reef tank.

 

[ricks]

Here's our 500...

 

[mrbncal]

THAT...IS....AWESOME

 

[Big E]

Here is the thing that bothers me about this picture. The aquascaping is stunning, but this IMO is not a reef tank. This is clearly an example of someone buying a ton of livestock, slapping it in a nice big tank, arranging it to look pretty, and taking a picture. The dendronepthyas pretty much give this fact away. I have a really hard time believing that someone is able to have thriving dendros (non-photosynthetic and unable to compete well in a lighted environment) and creatures that need a lot of light in the same tank. It isn't impossible necessarily. But considering that very very few have managed keeping dendros in dedicated systems, it is extremely unlikely. This is merely an art piece that was only ever designed so that the creator could take a few pretty photos. While a good example of aquascaping, it is a terrible example for a reef tank.

Don't want to get off topic here but..........

Actually that tank is from a coral farming company that runs the system with natural saltwater piped in. They apparently are very environmentally conscious. They're propagating & selling those softies. http://www.cpfarm.com/

Here's an old thread about the company.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=166253

Apparently they are doing something right, as they're still in business five years later. Whether customers are having that same success I wouldn't know. I'd like to see an updated pic of that tank & I understand your sentiments.

 

[Travis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11482317#post11482317 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ricks
Here's our 500...

OH MY LAWD!!!!!!!!!!!!:eek2: :eek1: :eek2: :eek1:

Your tank is absolutely beautiful. I love the mature stags. Your tank just earned a spot as my computer wallpaper for a while. Very nice job.

 

[Mike de Leon]

bump!!!

 

[Mike de Leon]

We need to see new aquascapes!