this is a really nice share: 660 gal reef

[DEEP BLUE SIX]

What a Unique reef this person has. Wanted to share for any who may have not seen it yet. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog/a-magnificent-660-gallon-mixed-reef

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

that IS a sweet one

 

[saltyscotsman]

absolutely amazing hope you keep those ells well fed

 

[john1979]

What are the fish right at the beginning of the video with the red/pink bodies and yellow tails? I assume they are a type of anthias, but what species? My wife commented in that fish so I want to investigate further for the new tank.

 

[Capt_Cully]

That's a BIG tub! I dig it. Looked super clean.

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

there is a pair of Copperbands in there!

there is a pair of Copperbands in there!

Some Tilefish, too. I wonder how long he's had them?
I considered a Zebra Moray but they are powerful and can topple large rocks and escape an aquarium that's not securely covered- the main challenges of keeping them in a reef aquarium.
There's a Squarespot Anthias along with the other ones in the beginning. A lot of Anthias look very similar so I'm not sure what they are- but they're definitely NOT Lyretails, Coopers or Bartlett's.

Is there more info on this aquarium? Feeding the Tubastraea MUST excite the eels....

 

[Patti7dc]

Those colors are fantastic. It makes me wonder though - and I'm sure Gary can help answer this as well having seen pics of his tank - how do you pack the corals in so close together? I know that certain corals can "sting" others - but those are all right on top of each other so the rock is barely visible. It's amazing.

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

the aquarium in this video extensively uses "soft corals" to fill in real esate.
Softies are less likely to "sting" but they DO harbor allelopathic metabolites.
(Coral reefs are war zones.) Stony corals in this aquarium are spaced apart. I'm sure the owner runs GAC and/or does regular water changes along with running a great skimmer.

Load corals into a well maintained aquarium and let 'em compete for space- it's survival of the fittest!

(Man... that eel looks cool slithering through the corals.)

 

[dbartkow]

I also noticed he has a puffer fish in there. I didn't think they were reef compatible. Anyone had any luck keeping one in a reef? They tend to have a lot of personality so it would be cool to have one.

 

[Jshafer]

That tank is crystal clear amazing share thanks

 

[shaannondavis21]

Better not show that video to my sons. They dont understand the time thing yet. lol

 

[leveldrummer]

I also noticed he has a puffer fish in there. I didn't think they were reef compatible. Anyone had any luck keeping one in a reef? They tend to have a lot of personality so it would be cool to have one.

You can keep anything in a reef tank if the tank is large enough and your willing to have them nip at corals and eat shrimp and snails.