Holy reefer!!!! Dd 250 custom

[teesquare]

Just an update...the corals are continuing to grow and do well.....
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[Poriferan]

Great build! That is going to look awesome when everything grows out
:beer:

 

[jb61264]

congratulations!...beautiful tank and system overall!

 

[prop-frags]

Just an update...the corals are continuing to grow and do well.....
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Looking great T. Just like we knew it would. After all the install, the waiting is the hardest part for our little "juniors" to grow in! I think I need to come over and help you prune! :bigeyes:

 

[KingNeptunesBou]

Tagging along.

 

[MrineLfRlz]

Wow your really getting some great growth and color!
When the corals grow out it is going to look INSANE!
But i did want to know because i skimmed through the thread again and didnt find anything about this but how do you keep everything calc,alk exc.... in check? Do you dose i havent noticed any calcium reactors in the pics so i dont think you have one or do you do alot of water changes?
If i missed it then oops sorry :thumbsup:

 

[teesquare]

Thanks to all!

Mike- I will bet you have some corals that I would like to swap some frags for! Perhaps we should discuss that?

Jim- I typically change 150 gallons per month, which is almost 30%. I do supplement using BRS 2 part plus Mg. - but not regularly, just when testing shows it is is low in any of the peramters.
I am also using Brightwells' Zeolith stones, and some of their trace elements. I have 3 calcium reactors, but have been a bit busy, and have not set one up yet. Do intend to tho.

I drove to Atlanta (Alpharetta) today to visit with Jorge Medina at Pure Reef. What an incredible store! And.....I came home with 3 nice pieces. Will try to post pics tomorrow!
Thanks for tuning in-
T

 

[mseepman]

Any updates on how you did the light lifter? Pictures maybe

 

[teesquare]

Sorry Mark - I have been traveling a lot this summer...just have not got around to it.
T

 

[Padrino]

Yes T its time for an update

 

[teesquare]

Yep - i need to have a frag party, and sucker a bunch of guys over here to help me get that thing mounted and functioanl - for sure.

(Sound of T putting "nose to the grindstone, and shoulder to the wheel"):hmm5::beer:

Beem distracted by the pond this summer:

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[stunreefer]

That pond area is so sweet... don't think I could go inside and care for the reef with something like that! :thumbsup:

 

[teesquare]

Thanks Austin - love that bandit in your avatar! Summer here is full of cookouts, and "wine tastings"...for the girls... and "beer tastings" for most of the guys

Here are cople of evening shots before I got the rock work on the base of the columns.
BTW - the black rectangles in the columns you see in some of the first pics are the stereo speakers. Makes for some nice relaxing fun. Occasionally i get in and "swim with the fishes" - just not Jimmy Hoffa style!:spin3:

The fire pit is great for roasting marshmallows, or other snacks.

T

 

[Pylon]

Everything looks great man.

 

[teesquare]

Thanks Pylon! I am near Brevard - so if you are ever in he Asheville area - give me a heads up, come by and talk fish!

T

 

[KingNeptunesBou]

Beautiful Koi Pond and the house and hut looks amazing!

 

[teesquare]

Thanks! It has been a fun project to design and build the hose and all the stuff around it.
It took 130 dynamite blast holes to create a place to put the basement/foundation for the house. Gotta have a pump room after all!
T

 

[RoganTerrance]

Nice Tank And Nice pond

 

[teesquare]

Thanks Rogan!.....And - that is one beautiful clam in your avatar!
T

 

[Lucidbeam]

Very nice tank. I really like the pond also. Tagging along to watch the growth.