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

[Gumma 1]

Love this tank. Corals look great. Very inspirational.

 

[dvanacker]

Thank you, thank you , thank you all for such nice comments.

ah ok, It said on page one you were using them, apologies.
Are you still using the pellets for nutrient control? if so how do you find them?

The pellets work great for an SPS tank....I wouldnt use them on a LPS or softie tank...perhaps a little too aggressive.

What other fish do you have besides the tangs in the pics? I dont think 5 of the smaller anthias would crowd it something like dispar, nice coloration, easy to keep and dont grow to big and add movement to the tank.
I am suprised no TOTM, this is my fav tank on here ATM, good job.

Thanks Ryan. Im gonna think about those anthias.....

The colors are amazing. I have some of the same corals and mine look pail, brown, and colorless in comparison... I am told it is because I run an ULNS. What are your nitrates at and do you dose anything? It may have already been asked so I apologize.

I havent tested nitrate in almost 2yrs I bet....I need a new kit. It was .2ppm when I did test. Im using bio-pellets but not really dosing anything other than alk,ca and mg.

 

[dvanacker]

Some more pics....

ultimate bonsai

Some LPS

And a group shot...

 

[Guttungen]

Really love your tank. TOTM material i my eyes. Beautiful that last pic of the bonsai. Love it.

 

[TypeR632]

Would it be possible to get some detailed pics of your flip canopy? I'm just about ready to start building mine and have been looking for ideas. Thanks, Eddie

 

[Pallobi]

I was curious, what do u keep your dkh at? Would love to know bro...

I really like favias as I noticed u have a few... Lookin to try one in my setup soon... I really love Mayan sun and dragons soul...

 

[dvanacker]

thanks again everyone for paying attention.

Would it be possible to get some detailed pics of your flip canopy? I'm just about ready to start building mine and have been looking for ideas. Thanks, Eddie

If I get a chance to take another one I will but here is the one from it being built....its really quite simple.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y167/dvanacker/200g/Build/P8010493.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y167/dvanacker/200g/Build/P8010494.jpg

I was curious, what do u keep your dkh at? Would love to know bro...

I really like favias as I noticed u have a few... Lookin to try one in my setup soon... I really love Mayan sun and dragons soul...

Like I mentioned in your thread I try to keep my DKH around 8.

Favias are really cool......some seem to grow really slow to non-existent though. The progated ones vs. wild are probably a better bet in that department. I know my frags of baby's breath and war and peace are both stunners and seem to be good growers for favia/favites. I would suggest those two.





Here are some more new pics....

 

[aandfsoccr04]

Beautiful corals as usual! I really like that red one :thumbsup:

 

[sahin]

The blue tips on that ultimate bonsai is beautiful. Amazing reef tank. :thumbsup:

 

[M007]

Meh! They're OK.....LOL, awesome pics. Looks like things are getting a bit tight, upgrade perhaps?

 

[Allmost]

^ na Id say its time for some fragging lol

the strawberry shortcake on the last pic looks amazing.

 

[chingchai]

What a magnificent tank!
Darryl. Thank you for sharing.

 

[REEF SMAC]

Soooooo amazing!

Love those pictures you share with us. :thumbsup:

Reef on!

 

[TypeR632]

Alright thanks.

 

[r-balljunkie]

awesome husbandry skills. very nice set up.

 

[dvanacker]

Thanks everyone....I really enjoy this hobby and love to share my experiences and of course pictures.

Meh! They're OK.....LOL, awesome pics. Looks like things are getting a bit tight, upgrade perhaps?

Thanks Mike.......it would be hard to beat your new tank. In seriousness I agreed to 5yrs minimum with this tank (with the wife) so 2yrs left before I can even think of what I want to do.


Some more pics me thinks?

Cant remember if I shared this picture already.

deswalli

Ponape bird

Rasta (actinic shot)

Not sure

 

[Chris Lakies]

That deswalli pic is excellent!!

 

[LittleBee]

Your tank is so beautiful!! Ive got a 93g cube that seems to be filling up with sps corals. I hope mine looks as good as yours someday!! Great work!

 

[ryanrid]

Cool as always darryl

 

[M007]

Thanks everyone....I really enjoy this hobby and love to share my experiences and of course pictures.

Thanks Mike.......it would be hard to beat your new tank. In seriousness I agreed to 5yrs minimum with this tank (with the wife) so 2yrs left before I can even think of what I want to do.


Some more pics me thinks?

Cant remember if I shared this picture already.

deswalli

Ponape bird

Rasta (actinic shot)

Not sure

Start covert planning now. I started slowly hoarding equipment 12 months before the tank showed up. Easier on the budget too!