Pictures - 800 gallon reef - 7+ years in operation

[reeftechie]

hcrk are those Wylands?

 

[brad_dolick]

what an exceptional tank. i can see the pictures now whereas before i got a bandwidth message. u must have fixed it.

 

[Phantom Phish]

I see the pictures fine, and have been able to see them since they were first posted. Don't know why...

 

[hcrk]

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First of all, I should like to confirm that I was able to communicate with "photobucket" late yesterday evening and that my bandwidth has now apparently been reinstated. :thumbsup:


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and now to your questions....

wow! those 1000 watters are huge...did you do all the electrical work yourself....very impressive and a beautiful reef as well as the basement room...i'm sure you received many requests in moving in, if there is any room left i'll take it...don't worry i don't eat much, just throw me a biscuit once in a while.....

No I had a qualified electrician install the electrical work. I also paid someone to actually assemble the glass that makes up both the aquarium and the sump.
I did not feel comfortable with these two technical tasks and felt it would make more sense to entrust them to skilled professionals.
However, I did most of the rest of the work and all of the ongoing care and maintenance.

hcrk are those Wylands?

No, although I very much like Wyland (and have some of his prints), the artwork that you see in the picture of my basement entrance hall is by two artists: David C. Miller and Christian Lassen. Both live in Hawaii which is where we purchased the pieces.

Originally posted by Jow13
Once you get your photos back up and running. Could we see some close ups of the BAR?
Man do you have a lot of tangs, amazing.
Cheers

Amazing amount of interest in the "bar".
and yeah, I'll take and post a picture of the "bar" set-up
:beer:



Thanks again for all of your positive comments about my tank, basement and, of course, "the bar"

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[BigDaddy]

All I can say is, "DROOL."

 

[tang_man_montreal]

hcrk,

Quite an impressive setup to say the least. I'm in awe. Your attention to detail and interior design are breathtaking.

One question: Do you have any humidity issues? How have you tackled that area? Air Exchanger?

 

[reeftechie]

No, although I very much like Wyland (and have some of his prints), the artwork that you see in the picture of my basement entrance hall is by two artists: David C. Miller and Christian Lassen. Both live in Hawaii which is where we purchased the pieces.

Would you happen to have there information I am interested in there work, if you happen to have a business card from them please pm me with that information..

Again Wonderful tank and Home. Thank you for sharing this masterpiece with us here at RC

 

[typrobin]

since so many pple asked about the skimmer, i shall juz add
wat skimmer are u using??

 

[rxx2]

reeftechie here ya go:

David Miller
http://www.mauiarts.com/

Christian Riese Lassen
http://www.lassenart.com/

 

[reeftechie]

rxx2

Thank you very much.

 

[steve68]

BAR Pictures :beer:

 

[gumbybc]

looks great. thanks for taking the time to share with us.

 

[Yellotang]

Why is it that every reef scene has stupid dolphins and/or whales in it???

 

[cordell]

I've noticed the same thing yt.. I think it is because the dolphins seem so serene and peaceful that they just fit right in. I guess you want a school of yellow tangs and a few nemos? hehe

That is some awesome art.. I really like the works of David Miller... stunning.

cordell

 

[hcrk]

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.........The bar is impressive too...

NICE BAR!!!!!

Since my name is Norm, if you ever need anyone to sit at the end of your bar and drink drafts.....

........BTW, nice bar!!!! Have you ever thought about charging admition for some relaxation time with a drink in front of the tanks?

BAR Pictures :beer:

.........Could we see some close ups of the BAR?
Cheers

By popular demand ......THE BAR !!...:beer: ..

The bar area is overlaid with mirrors which reflect the aquarium located on the opposite side of the room.

Cheers !!! to all "bar" aficionados:dance:


(btw - I have also taken pictures of skimming, access, sump etc which I will shortly be posting)
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[invincible569]

hcrk, your pics just keep getting better!

 

[Gujustud]

Bar Pic: Droooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool.

 

[biodegraded]

Now that's a bar

Now that's a bar

Livin' large, hcrk. :thumbsup:

Thanks for the pics!

 

[minfinger]

"I'll take a water."

Very nice bar...I a shamed of my Fish Bar now 55G reef within.

 

[cayecaulker]

For some strange reason...

For some strange reason...

I feel like having a drink.

Sapphire and Tonic please with two limes.

Excellent bar for entertaining and the aquarium isnt all that bad