This month Reefkeeping Online is featuring Bob Nell's awesome reef tank.
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Doug
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Reef Tank of the Month - May 2002
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smokinreefer
Premium Member
holy schmoly!!!!
i just gottasee a full tank shot!!
absolutley stunning!!
seeing an accomplished reefer with an established tank like that certainlyinspires and motivates a reefer like me who has recently gone through a major sps crash. you've certainly rid any thoughts of abandoning this hobby from my mind!
keep up the great work!
i just gottasee a full tank shot!!
absolutley stunning!!
seeing an accomplished reefer with an established tank like that certainlyinspires and motivates a reefer like me who has recently gone through a major sps crash. you've certainly rid any thoughts of abandoning this hobby from my mind!
keep up the great work!
Pomacanthus1
Premium Member
Awesome tank Bob!:thumbsup:
Beautiful pics!! I am planning a tank similar to yours in size...48x84x28....would you do your circulation differently if you had to do it again?
Congrats!!!
:bounce2: :bounce2: :bounce1: :bounce1: :bounce3: :bounce3: :dance: :dance: :beer: :beer: :clown: :clown:
Congrats!!!
:bounce2: :bounce2: :bounce1: :bounce1: :bounce3: :bounce3: :dance: :dance: :beer: :beer: :clown: :clown:
Adam
New member
Congrats Bob!
I have also seen Bob's tank in person, and it really is a jaw dropper!
The growth rates and "lushness" of this tank really have to be seen to be believed.
BTW, the birds nest (Seriatapora Hystrix) that someone asked about is growing that way because it is directly under the "surge" produced by the scrubbers.
Congrats again Bob, a well deserved honor.
Adam
I have also seen Bob's tank in person, and it really is a jaw dropper!
The growth rates and "lushness" of this tank really have to be seen to be believed.
BTW, the birds nest (Seriatapora Hystrix) that someone asked about is growing that way because it is directly under the "surge" produced by the scrubbers.
Congrats again Bob, a well deserved honor.
Adam
CaptiveReef
LED FULL SPECTRUM REEFER
Most Impressive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Most Impressive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:thumbsup: Now that is nice!!!!!!!!!!!! Talk about a genetic bank.
Being a fragging fanatic, I see so many new colonies that can be created from such a selection of species.:dance:
Most Impressive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:thumbsup: Now that is nice!!!!!!!!!!!! Talk about a genetic bank.
Being a fragging fanatic, I see so many new colonies that can be created from such a selection of species.:dance:
Anthony Calfo
New member
If I may speak for Bob a little in the meantime, I'll answer some of the curious questions posted.
Bob is a great friend of PMASI and that lovely Seriatopora as Adam has mentioned is indeed thus shaped/formed having grown directly under a dump bucket... what a magnificent coral. It has impressed many aquarists and has graced the cover of at least one book that I know of
Maury, Bob has long considered using a chiller but has until now opted for climate controlling the room. In addition to the airconditioning for the house, he has a large dedicated (free-standing) heat exchanger/air conditioner next to the tank for ambient temperature control. I believe this was done with regard for energy efficiency as there are several other displays in the room and multiple chillers would have been a plumbing nightmare not to mention expense.
Geo, et al... Bob has used small scrubbers on his displays for many years but has also placed strong emphahsis on skimmers. On this magnificent display, Bob runs two large Euroreef skimmers and tells us that they produce daily and impressively. I must admit that they are one of the best skimmers in my opinion for those inclined to use a skimmer.
Indeed... an incredible tank. Bob has been very gracious to all of those who have visited our club for many years. We are very appreciative to have such a good friend and magnificent display in Pittburgh. A world class guy and tank! Kudos to you, Bob!
Bob is a great friend of PMASI and that lovely Seriatopora as Adam has mentioned is indeed thus shaped/formed having grown directly under a dump bucket... what a magnificent coral. It has impressed many aquarists and has graced the cover of at least one book that I know of
Maury, Bob has long considered using a chiller but has until now opted for climate controlling the room. In addition to the airconditioning for the house, he has a large dedicated (free-standing) heat exchanger/air conditioner next to the tank for ambient temperature control. I believe this was done with regard for energy efficiency as there are several other displays in the room and multiple chillers would have been a plumbing nightmare not to mention expense.
Geo, et al... Bob has used small scrubbers on his displays for many years but has also placed strong emphahsis on skimmers. On this magnificent display, Bob runs two large Euroreef skimmers and tells us that they produce daily and impressively. I must admit that they are one of the best skimmers in my opinion for those inclined to use a skimmer.
Indeed... an incredible tank. Bob has been very gracious to all of those who have visited our club for many years. We are very appreciative to have such a good friend and magnificent display in Pittburgh. A world class guy and tank! Kudos to you, Bob!
