March 2013 Tank of the Month

[henrystyle]

Also whats the white stuff in one of those media reactors?

 

[Ocean View]

Nice setup. Whats up with the bath tub in the fish room?

Most like to enjoy the view of there tank from the comfort of there easy chair. I would much more prefer a bubble bath while watching my skimmer make skim-mate.
What it's really for is ease of cleaning everything and washing the dogs.:beer:

 

[Tlecluyse]

Beautiful tank!

 

[Ocean View]

Also whats the white stuff in one of those media reactors?

If it's the one I think your talking about, it's kalkwasser.

 

[henrystyle]

Not the kalk. the one next to the carbon and gfo.

 

[Ocean View]

Not the kalk. the one next to the carbon and gfo.

That is a ozone reactor and the white is the plastic strips that came with it to help mix up the gas. I have yet to put it to use. To many other things going on and I wanted to make sure the system was stable before adding it. I want to see what real changes happened if any when I do added it.

 

[sailor20771]

:wave:WOW. Maybe one day. Especially impressed by what is behind the wall. I've seen guys build a home with a workshop for woodwork or another hobby, but you sir, have exceeded my wildest dreams. I have every thing crammed under the tank.

 

[donges625]

Wow!! That's amazing!!

 

[Buzz1329]

Yikes. That's some tank. But with one so big, how did you get the coral and rock into the middle of tank and how do you service it? Like if you see a coral frag has taken a nose dive into the sand near the middle of the tank, how the hey do you reach it?

 

[Ocean View]

A step ladder is a must, especially if you have short arms like I do. If a frag takes a nose dive most times he's on his own or I use my long forceps to get them out.

 

[stormdolp]

Excelente tanque amigo felicidades y la verdad me identifico con tu historia me paso igual y ahora después de 2 años me da risa como empece y como vamos. que sigas disfrutando tu pedacito de mar

Excellent tank friend congratulations and I really identify with your story and I spend like two years now after I laugh as I started and as we go. you continue to enjoy your piece of sea

 

[cugly]

Beautiful congrats...

 

[countryflirt]

Congratulations!!!

Congratulations!!!

This is an Amazing tank!!! I hope one day to win this honor!!!:celeb2:

 

[Coykeeper]

Absolutely amazing, must be. Dream come true, I am so jealous, as a real newby, I am struggling very hard to get it right but not to be defeated.
Congratulations on being the proud owner and being featured. Good on you!! Enjoy it.

 

[tallball158]

Congrats!!! This is a truly beautiful tank!

 

[vumuxle]

cost to maintain

cost to maintain

What is the cost to maintain this tank monthly? Thanks in advance

 

[Ocean View]

Let me just say, this like any other hobby is only as expensive as you let it be.
I'm sure I spend more than I should.

 

[bheron]

Wow amazing tank. Nice work and congrats!

I have a similar sized tank and always seem to have trouble with nutrient control, algae, etc.m was wondering:

- can you gives details on your skimmer? How large is it? What size system is it rated for? I'm pretty sure I don't have a properly rated skimmer for my system.

- how much GFO and carbon do you use monthly?

- how much live rock do you have in your system ?

- what type of sandbed? Looks like maybe crushed coral over sand and bare in some spots?

Thanks and congrats again!

 

[Reefocd]

Congrats on TOTM !!!

May I ask for your experience and recommendations regarding do's and don'ts to get my undata to thrive like the pic of yours? Light period,flow , water parms? With a great tank like yours, you must be really in tune with observation of animals.... Example, when do you see trouble regarding PO4 range? .08 or 1.2, etc.... Thanks!

 

[Ocean View]

Wow amazing tank. Nice work and congrats!

I have a similar sized tank and always seem to have trouble with nutrient control, algae, etc.m was wondering:

- can you gives details on your skimmer? How large is it? What size system is it rated for? I'm pretty sure I don't have a properly rated skimmer for my system.

- how much GFO and carbon do you use monthly?

- how much live rock do you have in your system ?

- what type of sand bed? Looks like maybe crushed coral over sand and bare in some spots?

Sorry for the late reply, It's been a very busy month.
The skimmer is a H&S 250, it seems to work fine for my system.
I try not to over feed and do weekly water changes which I feel helps.
I change out my GFO and carbon every month. I want to say 5 cups of carbon and 3 cups of gfo.
The sand is crushed aggregate which has been blown around by the pumps.
Hope this helps.