MegaBite's 180 & Shallow Reef

[Megabite]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14521706#post14521706 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Brandon M
Awesome setups, well done!

I checked out your "little red house". That's a beautiful tank Brandon. Very nice rock work!

 

[Giga]

need more pictures of the frag tank!:eek2:

 

[mklukas]

Wow, thats a beautiful setup you have there. I especially like the rimless tank! I would love to some day go that route.

 

[Megabite]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14529582#post14529582 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Giga
need more pictures of the frag tank!:eek2:

You can see a few more pictures of the frag tank here.

FT Thread

 

[sanababit]

very nice tanks, are you going all out sps in the future? if so i would recommend separating the green star polyps and xenya/anthellia from the rock structure, they grow like weeds...great job

sana

 

[Megabite]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14531313#post14531313 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by grigorescu
Finally, the canopy on your display tank: is that homemade? It looks like there's a slant cut on the front edge, which would allow easy access to everything.

I got the canopy and stand used. The canopy was un-finished and was just a standard sit on the top of your tank canopy with no access. I was looking to get better access into the tank without having to mess with the lights, so I came up with the slanted cut. I used a piano hinge to keep the two pieces together and the top opens all the way so I have tons of room for maintenance or what have you. Here's a couple of pictures to illustrate the light configuration and access.

 

[Megabite]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14532468#post14532468 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sanababit
very nice tanks, are you going all out sps in the future? if so i would recommend separating the green star polyps and xenya/anthellia from the rock structure, they grow like weeds...great job

sana

Being a newb , I learned that the hard way. I have most of the GSP and all of the Anthelia contained. Although I like them, you are absolutely right, them things can take over big time.

 

[devgru]

very nice Orlando.i enjoyed the progress pictures.everything looks awesome.

so whens the next upgade?going to get a 210g?

 

[atwinparadox2]

Anthelia doesn't need to be attached to a rock to spread, i had some secluded away from everything and a few weeks later i saw two more stalks growing on my main rock structures. Definitely needed some damage control quick before it took over. Beautiful setups by the way! Love the frag tank!

 

[rastarainy]

nice tank! what brand of light do you use on your frag tank? i couldnt tell from the pictures

 

[Megabite]

Thanks Mark. When I upgrade in the future (who knows when) I'd like to go with something like a 280ish, 72" X 36" X 24".

I like the look that width give a display, but don't like too high of a tank because it's a PITA to get to the bottom.

Rasta, I'm using a couple of JBJ Vipers on it. I wanted a very clean look with nothing hanging from the ceiling and complete access thoughout the entire top of the tank.

 

[Eel-byte]

That is quite the setup!

 

[Megabite]

Thanks Eel-byte.

I see you race nitro R/C. I use to about 8 years ago. It was a blast. I moved a few years back and haven't got back into it. My 1/10th scale trucks are sitting in my garage collecting dust.

 

[Megabite]

A few tank inhabitants:

 

[Megabite]

A couple more.

 

[Megabite]

A few updated pics....

 

[Elan L.]

That is just awesome! Now you should have a chronicle of how this has affected your wallet!

 

[Megabite]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14774302#post14774302 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Elan L.
That is just awesome! Now you should have a chronicle of how this has affected your wallet!

LOL.... Lets just say that I hope my son gets some sort of scholarship next year for his own good.

 

[Megabite]

Anyone have a suggestion on a good clean looking fan I can put on the shallow tank? I have one of those cheap ones that works fine but I hate how it looks. You can see it between the 2 tanks.

 

[DouglasTiede]

Can i say something? WOW!!!!! ok back to you Megabite