Tank of the Month - July 2005
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ReefWaters
Premium Member
tlp...the easiest thing to do is just ditto everyone's comments.
Perfect might be a good adjective.
One question. Did you plan every sub-system/detail of the tank before you began to build it or did you add on as you thought of new ideas? I ask because I keep postponing a new system due to the fact that I'm constantly changing my mind and discovering new and better ways to do things...like water changes and temperature control.
Congratulations again! Tanks like yours are what inspire me and keep me in the hobby.
ReefWaters.
Perfect might be a good adjective.
One question. Did you plan every sub-system/detail of the tank before you began to build it or did you add on as you thought of new ideas? I ask because I keep postponing a new system due to the fact that I'm constantly changing my mind and discovering new and better ways to do things...like water changes and temperature control.
Congratulations again! Tanks like yours are what inspire me and keep me in the hobby.
ReefWaters.
...ray-ray's_55
New member
curious..I was looking at the plumbing and are those copper pipes? And if so have you ever had a problem..it doesnt appear that you have had any..GORGEOUS tank!!!
Jonnyacrofeed
New member
Great setup, very cool. Like having SeaWorld in your living room! I was wondering if you siphon out your sandbed?
Silver_Stang
Member
OMG, YOUR TANK IS INSANE!!!!!
The pictures look like pictures of the ocean, not a fish tank, awesome job. I wish I had a tank like yours, thanks for sharing pics, etc. with us.
The pictures look like pictures of the ocean, not a fish tank, awesome job. I wish I had a tank like yours, thanks for sharing pics, etc. with us.
Freed
It's what it's
Art_Vandelay said:
I can't see them all as well. Same thing has happened in past TOTMs at times. Please see if there is a failure in the upload somewhere or in the software that displays the pics or something. Most aren't showing and none will open when clicking on them as is supposed to happen to enlarge the pics.
jumboshrimp18
Premium Member
Just spectacular. A big ambitious project done to perfection. The open water effect really makes me feel like I might be scuba diving when I look at your display.
I would like to hear about your automatic feeder set up--with pics--if you have a chance. Actually your system is so sweet that I think a picture of anything would be a treat.
I would like to hear about your automatic feeder set up--with pics--if you have a chance. Actually your system is so sweet that I think a picture of anything would be a treat.
FunkieReefJunkie
Member
I love how the coral are displayed in kind of a wave fashion. It creates a flowing relaxing picture. I'd like to fall asleep on your couch after being lulled into dreamland by the swimming fish and the many colorful coral hues.
The Escaped Ape
In The Canopy
Just to add my congratulations! Nice to see a UK reefer doing so well in the home of reefing fanatics! A worthy addition to the TOTM pantheon.
Also encouraging to see that there are decent SPS available in the UK, for when I return next year (when I'll be setting up again). Where did you get yours Tuan?
Tom
Also encouraging to see that there are decent SPS available in the UK, for when I return next year (when I'll be setting up again). Where did you get yours Tuan?
Tom
MangroveCoral
Premium Member
My God! Your set up is so scientifically technical. I flunk physics so my I'm just happy that I can fix a minor leak. I mean, your refugium makes mine look like a small baby bottle...LOL
I must say it is exciting trying to reach your idea of perfection. That's why this hobby is great...there's always something new to learn. However, your tanks is so incredibly (and physics--cally) self-maintained now...do you have any new project or challenge now?
I must say it is exciting trying to reach your idea of perfection. That's why this hobby is great...there's always something new to learn. However, your tanks is so incredibly (and physics--cally) self-maintained now...do you have any new project or challenge now?
ReefWaters said:tlp...the easiest thing to do is just ditto everyone's comments.
Perfect might be a good adjective.
One question. Did you plan every sub-system/detail of the tank before you began to build it or did you add on as you thought of new ideas? I ask because I keep postponing a new system due to the fact that I'm constantly changing my mind and discovering new and better ways to do things...like water changes and temperature control.
Congratulations again! Tanks like yours are what inspire me and keep me in the hobby.
ReefWaters.
I spent a good few months sketching out all the details and planning and then did a big-bang build in one go. The only real modifications made after completion was to add four more stream pumps as time goes on to increase the flow as the coral growths took off.
A few things could have been done better with hindsight obviously, but this would always happen, sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and go for it.
kevensquint said:
Let's just say I sold a rather nice sport car to fund it. It made sense at the time as we were planning on having children so we knew we would spend more time at home anyway than being able to use a two seater. Cost wise I think I would have been able to save about half if I was in the US.
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