dvanacker's 200g SPS tank......

[250G]

knew it! and yes I am feeding my reef addiction vicariously though your tank via this thread...

Anyone kick around the idea of TOTM yet???????

That is a true veteran for ya....haha. I don't know how you noticed that but you are correct.

 

[chessmanmark]

knew it! and yes I am feeding my reef addiction vicariously though your tank via this thread...

Anyone kick around the idea of TOTM yet???????

It's only a matter of time. This tank is truly stunning.

 

[Acronic]

I believe it has reached that status!

 

[dvanacker]

Thank you guys for the vote of confidence BUT I have to be humble here and say that I could use some more growth. If and when it happens I want it to be at the peak of what this tank can be.

I just have so many nice pieces that are still small and I would love to highlight them as larger colonies.

 

[sweet ride]

Do I detect a LARGE, somewhat encrusted firefighter fuchsia frag aka "Red Dragon" front right side of that frag tank?????

That is a true veteran for ya....haha. I don't know how you noticed that but you are correct.

is there any reason why you have that in the side of the tank?

 

[jbanks]

Thank you guys for the vote of confidence BUT I have to be humble here and say that I could use some more growth. If and when it happens I want it to be at the peak of what this tank can be.

I just have so many nice pieces that are still small and I would love to highlight them as larger colonies.

Well in that case, I sincerely hope that the Mods have their eyes on the progress of your reef because it is truly an inspirational tank! Not only from the standpoint of the incredible collection of coral you have, but equally from the perspective of your solid reefing philosophy, which is most important in the hobby.

 

[250G]

it prefers lower light and lower flow...........also makes for easy viewing because it is a rather sweet sps

is there any reason why you have that in the side of the tank?

 

[dvanacker]

Just sharing a pic I took yesterday. It's one of my sunset millepora frags. Picture was taken out of the water (so I got a nice clear one) and the polyps are retracted. Hope you like.

 

[Acronic]

thats awsome! the coralites look like Monti caps lol

 

[chefzif]

Nice tank and I love the stand and canopy

 

[damienkee]

Just sharing a pic I took yesterday. It's one of my sunset millepora frags. Picture was taken out of the water (so I got a nice clear one) and the polyps are retracted. Hope you like.

wow! the color are crazy:headwally:. do you have any picture while this guy in the water with PE?

 

[dantdodge]

Wow!! Beautiful tank and even more BEAUTIFUL coral. Great job keep it up.:eek2:

 

[250G]

going to text you about seeing this tank in person and placing my order shortly!

looking great man.

 

[Allmost]

Darryl, congrats on totm from other forum well deserved !

how do you like the Tunze wave box ? do you think the SPS benefit from it ?
also do you have the other 2 tunze power heads on a controller ? or are they on constant ?

thanks alot need to increase flow and really like the way you have yours.

 

[randyman]

That sunset milli is out of this world!

 

[Dana42078]

Just sharing a pic I took yesterday. It's one of my sunset millepora frags. Picture was taken out of the water (so I got a nice clear one) and the polyps are retracted. Hope you like.

Ill take a pice of that. Where did you purchse it?:inlove:

 

[Tony B (UK)]

Hi Darryl,

How is the tank? I'm looking forward to seeing some photos soon, we can't be too far off an update can we?:beer:

Tony

 

[dvanacker]

Thanks for all the compliments everyone. I do appreciate it.

Darryl, congrats on totm from other forum well deserved !
how do you like the Tunze wave box ? do you think the SPS benefit from it ?
also do you have the other 2 tunze power heads on a controller ? or are they on constant ?
thanks alot need to increase flow and really like the way you have yours.

thanks. yes i feel the wavebox is benificia....i love it. The tunze 6100 are on a controller as well.

Ill take a pice of that. Where did you purchse it?:inlove:

I grew my honking of a mother colony from a frag I got from a local aquarist.

wow! the color are crazy:headwally:. do you have any picture while this guy in the water with PE?

sure
but im on my tablet right now...ill try to remember next time. The polyps are green so i much prefer the no polyp look on this coral....still a nice color combo. royal blue led really light up this guy.

Hi Darryl,

How is the tank? I'm looking forward to seeing some photos soon, we can't be too far off an update can we?:beer:

Tony

Hey Tony. Its nice seeing people take an interest in the progress of my tank. Life has been ultra busy for me lately though with the birth of our second child on Oct.7th. Im managing to keep up on the tank but internet time and time to take pictures is lacking. Anyway rest assure things are going well. Patiently waiting for growth on a lot of my really nice yet smaller corals.

here is a picture i took just before the birth of my son to hold you over...

pearberry if your wondering

 

[jbanks]

Life has been ultra busy for me lately though with the birth of our second child on Oct.7th. Im managing to keep up on the tank but internet time and time to take pictures is lacking. Anyway rest assure things are going well. Patiently waiting for growth on a lot of my really nice yet smaller corals.

Congrats on the new addition Bro!!!

 

[Tony B (UK)]

Congratulations on the birth of your 2nd child, yes I can imagine you'll be short on time. How old is your first child? Can you train the eldest to either help with the new baby or maybe clean the skimmer cup? Either way, please make sure this tank remains in the pristine conditions you've attained so far, all the livestock looks superb and its only a matter of time before you get totm.

Lovely photo, that acro looks very nice.

All the best,

Tony