GlennF's 1500 liter mixed reef tank

[glennf]

Glenn,



From the picture above, it looks like you do not have a protective cover for your bulbs. It looks like only the ends are protected. Is this correct? Also, how far above the water do you run your lights?



Thanks,



Dean

Correct. Only the end is protected against splashing.

Bulbs are about 8cm above water.

Casing is made of HPL/trespa, which i have penty of after a roof renovation.

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[ManhattanReef]

Your tank looks amazing. Great job!!

 

[glennf]

Your tank looks amazing. Great job!!

Thank m8



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[glennf]

These are the little beauty's that make reefingkeeping worthywhile and enjoyable.

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[glennf]

I was quite annoyed bij the histrix
To much work cleaning the front window also space, flow and light limitation due to this massive coral.
It was time for a small rescape.

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[glennf]

A few more pictures of the EZ550reef

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[glennf]

How fast do coral grow?
In this timelime you can see how a small frag of the staghorn coral has grown up to the surface, cut down and again grew back to the surface within a few months.

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[glennf]

It's been a while ago that i posted on forums.
It seems like i lack inspiring material.
Beside that, the warmer the season becomes the more my attention shifts towards my other hobbies.
I am very passionate about many things that involves toys with speed and engines.

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[glennf]

It has been a while since my last posting.
Summertime is my time for outdoorsports and activities.

The reefs are cruising on autopilot and i regularly clean the windows/skimmer/powerfilter and fill up the dosing containers. Nothing exciting...

While working on my rooftop is had a surprise visit from some german reefing friend.
The were totaly surprised by the growthrate of my EZ550reef and posted this movie.
https://youtu.be/BxocXzmn3no
It's in german but Youtube has a function which can translate into english subtitles.


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[ReefKeeper64]

Thanks for sharing the video Glenn! Impressive as always.

 

[glennf]

Thanks for sharing the video Glenn! Impressive as always.

No problem m8

I have been quit busy lately
- Renew my rooftop
- installed solar panels
- renovation of 2 other buildings

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[glennf]

It' time to share some random pictures of my EZ550reef again.

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[vikinglord13]

Looking good glenn!

 

[glennf]

Looking good glenn!

Thanks m8


It don't get any fuller than this

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[travisstewart]

Thanks m8


It don't get any fuller than this

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Jesus that's awesome growth and gorgeous tank! How old?


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[aikenreefkeeper]

That is impressive. Thanks for sharing.

 

[glennf]

Jesus that's awesome growth and gorgeous tank! How old?


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Thanks
This tank was started in 2015.
Every year i do one mayor rescaping to keep things in track. Some corals grows up to 1,9mm per day

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[glennf]

That is impressive. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks m8

I did a drastic rescape on the EZ550reef, because it was to much work to maintain.
I hope i can now getaway with another maintenance free year.

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[travisstewart]

Looks awesome! Do you have a build thread?


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[Bpb]

How are you able to keep corals from falling/breaking when they get that size. Every time I have a specimen reach the 12-18" across level, they will snap and break off at the main trunk under the weight. Sometimes the entire encrusting base will pop off in one sheet as well off the rock.


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