Lagoon or primarily zoanthid/soft coral tanks

[thriceanangel]

I'm looking for links to pictures and info on the lagoon or reef flat biotope... Especially photos of aquariums (in addition to the TOTM) that feature species from this reef area. Any help appreciated.

 

[Capt_Cully]

I don't think you'll find one nicer than this. It's INSAAAAAANE!!!

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1274521

 

[thriceanangel]

Thanks Cully that is VERY unique...

 

[thriceanangel]

Anyone else??

 

[Skier1]

Leonardo's Lagoon:

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1421368

 

[thriceanangel]

Cool... Not quite a lagoon tank but nice nonetheless... Looking for small islands or rock with mostly octo,lps and a few sps type corals...

 

[Capt_Cully]

I'm not sure I know what you're lookin for thrice.

Check out this thread. Pay particular attention to MUCHOREEFS and Seapugs tanks. They are spectacular! Infact, I'm gonna take a second look myself....

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1483131

 

[thriceanangel]

It's hard to describe without a picture, but here's what I am going for. If you look at the reef flat or back reef/lagoon type environment, you encounter LOTS of sand, a few rock islands and mostly LPS and soft coral. It has a higher nutrient load and lower flow, so although there are going to be reefbuilding corals, they are in more moderation and not as prevalent. Most tanks are reef crest or forereef environments, or else just pack as much coral and rock as you can get in... I'm looking to recreate a true lagoon type tank for the 48" square tank that I have been building since time began... It will have copius amounts of open sand, and a few rock piles with lots of open spance for swimming fish...

you can kind of get an idea from this:
http://strata.geol.sc.edu/GreatBarrierReefGallery/pages/026-Heron-Island-Reef-Lagoon-Patches.html

 

[thriceanangel]

Here is a decent example of the reefscaping, but with different coral selection...
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1288059&highlight=LAGOON

 

[Conesus_Kid]

Has there been progress on the cube, J?

 

[thriceanangel]

I got the 45's in and it's mostly ready for epoxy... Then glass. But it's kind of cold now to do the epoxy so I'll wait until spring for that. I started this thing when Moses was a pup anyhow, so another couple seasons isn't much...

I do have to build the overflow though, and starting to think about skinning the stand. Which i recently realized I build 1 1/2 inches too large on the narrowest dimension to get through the door, so I have to turn it into a modular stand...

 

[Capt_Cully]

Ha, funny you chose that Bonsai inspired tank as an example. Before my last post I went nuts looking for that one to show you.

I love the minimalist approach to aquascaping.

 

[Capt_Cully]

this guy has the wildest aquascape, and method of achieving it, I've ever seen.

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-11/totm/index.php

 

[thriceanangel]

Yeah I remember that one. Very nice. It's just weird how he's got that jetson oval opening.

 

[thriceanangel]

Someone HAS to know of a tank or two that is set up like this....

 

[thriceanangel]

Here's something closer to what I mean:
http://www.cpfarm.com/

 

[ocfishaddicts]

amazing - inspirational... thanks for sharing =)

 

[tropills]

Look at my avatar.. it's for sale if your interested CHEAP..

 

[der_wille_zur_macht]

FYI this is a very old thread.

I'm glad it was bumped tough, it has some links to some really cool builds.

 

[Capt_Cully]

For sure. Excellent links to 4 or more unbelievable awe inspiring reef tanks. For those newer reefkeepers or those new to URS, definitely check out the links!