dtum's Pragmatic Reef - 180 Gallons of Adventure

[GoldeneyeRet]

That tank is stunning! Nice job.

 

[dtum]

That tank is stunning! Nice job.

Thank you. I feel that there's still a long way to go (which is a great thing).

 

[d2mini]

Looks slick.
How are you liking those sweeping returns? Do they make noise?

 

[dtum]

Looks slick.
How are you liking those sweeping returns? Do they make noise?

They are silent, I don't think I hear anything. And I really like them a lot, I'm used to a fixed lock-line and this is such a welcome upgrade. I have it running on the slowest setting so far, so yes, great great great addition.

 

[dtum]

Pragmatic Reef has hit a 2 month mark. That means an FTS is in order and so is a video update (coming soon) that will go over the sump/equipment.

The corals have been growing very fast, so fast that I've had a few alkalinity dips already. Fish are doing semi-well, powder blue is covered with ich, but I hope that he will pull through.

The biggest challenge on my agenda right now is coral colours. I find that some of them are lacking (more photos to come), so I definitely need to improve upon it.

 

[dtum]

And here's a video update for a 2 month mark:

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[zero26]

excellent build

 

[915MANG]

Nice, funny Im already sub to your youtube

 

[jroovers]

Beautiful tank and set-up, subscribed

 

[BigBallin]

Very nice. One day I hope to have a great looking tank like this

 

[dtum]

Very nice. One day I hope to have a great looking tank like this

Thank you BigBallin.

 

[dtum]

We've hit a 3 month mark, looks like a great time for a quick update.

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[frankabagnale]

Looks good! The coral definitely seems to be improving each month.

 

[dtum]

Looks good! The coral definitely seems to be improving each month.

Thank you. I'm quite giddy about it myself.

 

[915MANG]

Love it! Crazy that youve only had this up and running for such a short time

 

[dtum]

Here's the latest side shot.

Oh, and it turns out my aquarium has been featured on Advanced Aquarist site.

 

[d2mini]

You lucky dog! Congrats! :celeb3:

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog/dmitry-tumanovs-pragmatic-reef

 

[d2mini]

BTW, that wrasses is sweet! What is it?
Pic from the new Canon?

I got me that Flame Wrasse today. Female in mid-change to male.

 

[dtum]

BTW, that wrasses is sweet! What is it?
Pic from the new Canon?

I got me that Flame Wrasse today. Female in mid-change to male.

That's melanurus wrasse, a very cool fish. Been with me for a long while.

Yep, that's one of the first tries with my new Canon - so far I'm liking it a lot. Shooting JPEGs for now.

We will need to see a photo of a flame wrasse! But those guys are awesome.

 

[dtum]

Pragmatic Reef is now 4 months old. Enjoy the new video.

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