Hypes Archipelago

[rehype]

But it's going to be a while, I'll document the tank from the begining, but won't post till its going strong, watching a tank cycle is like watching paint dry. Not to mention I'm running into issues right now, basically I intended to be very budget on this tank, but as any reef tank goes I'm invested way over my planned budget. X-P

On a side note I plan on starting from the smallest of frags, but will choose only the best that I can get my hands on. So I have a couple questions for you:
1. Do you buy your corals online or a LFS? If online would you mind either posting (or PMing if its against the rules) who you buy from?
2. What types of SPS, if any, would you recommend to start?

I know your pain as its almost impossible to stick to a budget in this hobby

1.I buy most of my corals from my LFS and fellow local reefers

2.I would recommend monitpora digitata or capricornis as beginner sps as they're pretty hardy and can tolerate less than ideal water parameters. Seriatopora hystrix is also a good beginner sps....hardy and grows fast.

Hope that helps

 

[insanefishguy]

Amazing tank. Very well done and proof that bigger isn't always better!

 

[rehype]

Amazing tank. Very well done and proof that bigger isn't always better!

Thanks alot joe

 

[Reef_Noob]

congrats on such a beautiful and thriving reef...
And your photographs are masterclass....WOW....very professionally done.

Happy Reefing!!

 

[rehype]

congrats on such a beautiful and thriving reef...
And your photographs are masterclass....WOW....very professionally done.

Happy Reefing!!

Thanks alot reef noob its very much appreciated.

 

[denny crain]

This is the best tank I have ever seen. JUst beautiful. Gives me something to build towards.

 

[rehype]

This is the best tank I have ever seen. JUst beautiful. Gives me something to build towards.

Thanks alot denny its much appreciated.

 

[drouner]

What a great looking tank. The look of your tank have pushed be off the fence and I'm going back to T5 with some LED supplementation.

 

[rehype]

What a great looking tank. The look of your tank have pushed be off the fence and I'm going back to T5 with some LED supplementation.

Thanks alot drouner...glad i could help persuade you to come back to the dark side:strooper:

 

[MetroKat]

Some pics of the livestock..

boo!
Eugene, do you still have this cutie? How big is she?
(I meant the clam)

 

[rehype]

boo!
Eugene, do you still have this cutie? How big is she?
(I meant the clam)

:wave:

No, Unfortunately she was part of the group of clams i lost to PM

 

[ange062]

:wave:

No, Unfortunately she was part of the group of clams i lost to PM

Ive got a great fix for clam diseases for future reference, Ive had all kinds off battles with mine through the years. PM me if you get another, Ive never lost any of my 5.

 

[rehype]

Ive got a great fix for clam diseases for future reference, Ive had all kinds off battles with mine through the years. PM me if you get another, Ive never lost any of my 5.

Thanks alot ange i appreciate the help.

 

[derek.reef]

Hi Rehype, great tank. I've been following for a while now -though finally decided to join so I could ask you questions

were you spot feeding your seahorse when you had it in there? and how was it dealing with the flow? i'm thinking about trying something similar in my tank

thanks,
D

 

[Malign Reefer]

Rehype,

May I ask where you obtained said Pico aquarium?

Thanks,
~John

 

[rehype]

Hi Rehype, great tank. I've been following for a while now -though finally decided to join so I could ask you questions

were you spot feeding your seahorse when you had it in there? and how was it dealing with the flow? i'm thinking about trying something similar in my tank

thanks,
D

Thanks for keeping up with the thread and appreciate the feedback

Yes i was. She dealt with the flow well although i dialed it back considerably to accommodate her needs. If your planning to add a seahorse your tank needs to be centered around the horses needs(flow,coral,fish,feeding regimen)

Rehype,

May I ask where you obtained said Pico aquarium?

Thanks,
~John

From chris at pico aquariums. unfortunately he not building any tanks right now.

 

[Malign Reefer]

Thanks for keeping up with the thread and appreciate the feedback

Yes i was. She dealt with the flow well although i dialed it back considerably to accommodate her needs. If your planning to add a seahorse your tank needs to be centered around the horses needs(flow,coral,fish,feeding regimen)




From chris at pico aquariums. unfortunately he not building any tanks right now.

Awwwww that sucks... Oh well. :sad1:

 

[jmsalt1]

Hype, say it ain't so....did you lose power?

 

[rehype]

Yep unfortuantely shes gone. The storm took her from me.

Just wanted to thank everyone that has checked in or commented in this thread appreciate your thoughts and feedback. This tank went for a great run and it was awesome being able to share it with you guys. Look forward to keeping up with your builds and watching them progress.

 

[markster33139]

I am sorry for your loss it was an amazing tank. I am confused about one thing though. You had 2 Vortechs on your tank, didn't you have the battery back up, or was the power outage just too long and the battery eventually died?

Again sorry for your loss, hope you start over real soon, you have the talent.

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