owenspackmans 180 Reef upgrade build.

[owenspackman]

owenspackmans 180 Reef upgrade build.

Great tanks. I was looking into the hydroponics trays as well for a frag tank and I am glad I found someone who is using it. Love your attention to detail, and that killer garage. Thanks for all the details. I am learning a lot.

Thanks for the kind words reeftanknewbie. Appreciate it.

You can learn a lot of thing to do and not to do by reading the build threads! If you ever have questions, just ask!

 

[biecacka]

Owen, those are some good looking frags! I too want a macro lens! Man this hobby leads to other hobbies.....none of which are cheap :lol:

Corey

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

Owen, those are some good looking frags! I too want a macro lens! Man this hobby leads to other hobbies.....none of which are cheap :lol:

Corey

And that's why we love them both. Looking good Owen.

 

[biecacka]

Lol. I just got a new camera n need to learn to use it

Corey

 

[owenspackman]

owenspackmans 180 Reef upgrade build.

Lol. I just got a new camera n need to learn to use it

Corey

Can't wait to see some photos you take with the new camera!! They can take a little while to learn with all the fancy bells and whistles!!!

 

[owenspackman]

I took some photos tonight, so here they are!

The Display. Small frags removed and frag racks removed.

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[Sonicboom]

Stunning pics man!

 

[owenspackman]

And here are some more of the frag tank"¦"¦as if you need any more!

Pocillopora half eaten by a hungry Moorish Idol
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Sold to me as a 'Green Slimer' Acro"¦..I know it's not.
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Goni's from my mother colony
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Mushroom, Waving Hand Xenia, Pipe Organ and Green Button Polyp frags
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Birdsnest Frags
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[owenspackman]

Stunning pics man!

Thanks Sonic, still learning the camera! The Idol and Tang both hide as soon as it comes out!

 

[biecacka]

What camera did you get?
Are you fragging those yourself of frags you bought?
Corey

 

[owenspackman]

owenspackmans 180 Reef upgrade build.

What camera did you get?
Are you fragging those yourself of frags you bought?
Corey

Corey,
I have a Nikon D3000, I've had it for a year. Still not great with it!

The SPS frags are all ones I've purchased and am growing up, will frag later.

The LPS and soft are ones I'm fragging and selling.

 

[biecacka]

Wish you lived closer to buy some frags


Corey

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

Those are some excellent shots. I believe you have captured the colors very well to claim to be a rookie.

 

[owenspackman]

owenspackmans 180 Reef upgrade build.

Check out this overweight Naso from my local Japanese. I felt really sorry for the poor guy.

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

Check out this overweight Naso from my local Japanese. I felt really sorry for the poor guy.

What size tank is that dude in? He looks tight in there.

 

[owenspackman]

owenspackmans 180 Reef upgrade build.

He was hiding by the overflow. He was 10" long atleast. Atleast 3" wide.

He was in a 180 long.

 

[owenspackman]

my Idol loves his Nori!

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[Crazy_Beaver]

my Idol loves his Nori!

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That's great!

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

Man that is absolutely amazing. I am so jealous.

 

[nanoohio]

Here did your order him from he looks very healthy and seems to be eating well, keep up the good work man very jealous!