JeffG93 November 25, 2014 Share November 25, 2014 (edited) Hey all! I'm finally going around to showing off my tank. I've been in the hobby for 6 years straight now, I upgraded to the build below in April 2012, so my tank is now 2.5 years old. I've had ups and downs but things are finally settled. After a recent tank leak (which caused over $17,000 damage to my house), I got some help from King of Corals and moved it to my basement. Sorry for the blue iPhone shots, my wife promises me she'll photograph some good shots using our Macro lens soon. Pics in the next post. Anyway, thanks for checking it out, I love feedback and suggestions. I'll post a livestock list and I'm happy to answer any questions. Tank Build: 75 Gallon Rimless 30 gallon sump Lighting: 2 AI Vega’s – 8 hours/day at max of about 60%, mostly blues 1 2x54W T5 – 6 hours/day one ATI Purple Plus, one ATI Blue Plus Flow: 1 MP40, 2 MP10s set to ecosmart mode Filtration: 1 Sock, Reef Octopus MWB150 Skimmer, Dose Vinegar (70 ml/Day), ¼ Cup GFO/month, ½ Cup Rox Carbon/month. I also automate a slow 8% water change per day using a dual head Stenner peristalitic pump Other: 30 Gallon ATO plumbed into my RO/DI unit. Dose BRS 2 Part on peristaltic pumps. Also dose Red Sea Max Colors once per week. Edited December 2, 2014 by JeffG93 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JeffG93 November 25, 2014 Author Share November 25, 2014 And a heavily compressed video. I'll upload a better one to youtube as I'm able: http://vid1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc418/jrg993/IMG_3641.mp4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob A November 25, 2014 Share November 25, 2014 Nice! Corals look very healthy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime November 25, 2014 Share November 25, 2014 Looks great! After $17k worth of damage and still having a tank, I was going to remark you must not be married! Then you said your wife was going to take photos for you! Nice tank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffG93 November 26, 2014 Author Share November 26, 2014 Thank god for home insurance. Word to the wise - call your company and make sure your tank is covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinus88 November 26, 2014 Share November 26, 2014 This tank is one of the nicest I've seen. I wish I had taken pictures when I was there. Something to aspire to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffG93 December 2, 2014 Author Share December 2, 2014 Thanks for the kind words. Here are some more undoctored shots. Trying to get used to tank photography, I'm still quite a novice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime December 2, 2014 Share December 2, 2014 Looking good. I like everything's "placement." I have to imagine in another year once everything fills in perfectly, it will be the true phenomenal work of art you are expecting it to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffG93 December 2, 2014 Author Share December 2, 2014 I'm a little scared for the growth honestly. Quality problems, I know. I'm already fragging out so many corals right now so they don't drown out others. I'll have another big round available soon. Thanks for the kind words! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf&turf December 2, 2014 Share December 2, 2014 Tank looks awesome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HgrReefs December 3, 2014 Share December 3, 2014 Beautiful tank!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmax December 3, 2014 Share December 3, 2014 What type of coral is that on the first post, the third picture down? The coral is purple with pink polyps. Absolutely gorgeous tank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffG93 December 3, 2014 Author Share December 3, 2014 Re-adding my recent photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffG93 December 3, 2014 Author Share December 3, 2014 What type of coral is that on the first post, the third picture down? The coral is purple with pink polyps. Absolutely gorgeous tank! That's actually "Meteor Shower" Cyphestrea. One of my favorite corals. Underal normal light it's more of a blue/teal with pink polyps - the iphone makes everything more violet. I have a emerald green one with red polyps as well that I brought back from the dead. Great, low light, encrusting coral. Thanks again for all the kind words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffG93 December 9, 2014 Author Share December 9, 2014 Caught this little f*$%er after he munched one of my deepwater acros and moved onto a big birdnest. I had to take the whole rock out of my tank, chisel it in half, but I got him. He put up a good fight, I ripped off both his pincers before I found him for a third time and was able to yank him. This guy somehow survived a dip too. 99% sure he came of a maricultured frag. I'm so done with those. Tank is all back together. Upside is i have room for another acro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime December 9, 2014 Share December 9, 2014 Holy cow. Looks like you ripped about every limb off it sans 3. \ I sump everything like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffyGeos December 10, 2014 Share December 10, 2014 Great looking tank! I love the diversity of the corals. That is one big Setosa ( I think), I know it is somewhat common, but I love that coral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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