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Skipper
02/05/2004, 09:48 PM
This month we are featuring Cris Capp's (cris) awesome reef tank:

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-02/totm/images/mainleftA.jpg (http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-02/totm/index.htm)

More details can be found here (http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-02/totm/index.htm) or by clicking on the picture above.

Congratulations, Cris!

pi
02/05/2004, 09:52 PM
Beautiful tank Cris! I have been wondering where the tank of the month for Feb. was, well worth the wait.

thetedinator
02/05/2004, 09:57 PM
Very deserving of the honor as TOTM.

rbaker
02/05/2004, 10:54 PM
Congratulations Cris!! A very well deserved TOTM...

Ryan

jhaake
02/05/2004, 11:12 PM
Beutiful tank! One of the best TOTM yet, Congrats Cris

Mark
02/05/2004, 11:21 PM
Congratulations Cris. You deserve it bud!:)

Aquabucket
02/05/2004, 11:22 PM
Very nice arrangement. Talk about some colorful and healthy healthy corals! Nice work Chris. That tank is quite worthy of the recognition.

Project Reef
02/06/2004, 03:30 AM
You have some really cool corals in your tank Chris, I love the shroom selection and the multicolored fungia. Awesome stuff!

Toledofishguy
02/06/2004, 09:08 AM
Wonderful tank, love the softies lining the front bottom area. Someday, someday, I keep telling myself.

Frick-n-Frags
02/06/2004, 09:14 AM
Another great example of a mixed softie-stoney tank that works.
Beautiful!!!!

crescent1
02/06/2004, 09:21 AM
awsome growth, impressive system.

Flatlander
02/06/2004, 09:23 AM
:D Very nice indeed. What a beautiful tank. Agree with Frik, on the nice mix of stonies and soft corals and flowing colours.

Congrats :D

KenT
02/06/2004, 09:37 AM
Magnificent!!!!!! Well deserved TOTM! Your husbandry has paid off. Congrats!

RockyMtnReef
02/06/2004, 10:46 AM
Fantastic Cris, just spectacular!. By the way, I read your write up and noticed your reference to the Rocky Mountain Reef Club. I live in Denver and am interested in learning more about the club (if its convenient).

Thanks

RockyMtnReef
02/06/2004, 10:59 AM
Doh, missed the fact that you included a link to their website.

cris
02/06/2004, 11:03 AM
Thanks for the great compliments!!!! It has been a big learning process over the years and this is a result of lots of mistakes and experiments. I never thought I would find myself with the "too much growth" problem but I now need to cut and cut. I always wanted to mix softies and stonies because I couldn't figure out which one I wanted more and so far it has worked out well. I can say that my xenia landscaper (Powder blue Tang) helped or else I would have a xenia tank.

The Rocky Mountain Reef Club is a great way to meet people in Colorado with the same addiction. The Feb. meeting is this Saturday and anyone is welcome to show up. Thanks to Reef Central for letting us have local forum to sell/trade/share and ask questions.

I want to know where Reef Central was when I was starting out. I just can't get over the advantages we all have now to research ideas and concerns in our ever growing desire to just keep things alive and growing.

Thanks again!!

Cris

jdallred
02/06/2004, 02:08 PM
Cris, congrats on TOTM, it is well deserved. As always, great looking tank.

TippyToeX
02/06/2004, 02:12 PM
Congrats Cris! :thumbsup: Marvelous mixture of coral and colors. That fungia is beautiful.

boogs
02/06/2004, 03:06 PM
Gorgeous acro colonies! I love seeing big, healthy acros like yours!

Scott

buiryn
02/06/2004, 03:52 PM
Very nice tank! Congrats on tank of the month, it's well deserved.

Buiryn

Trumpet12
02/06/2004, 04:28 PM
Very nice tank Cris!!! Your corals look beautiful!:)

SKOHIO
02/06/2004, 04:59 PM
Congrats B-E-A.......utiful

cwbroden
02/06/2004, 06:27 PM
Amazing.

ReefBum
02/06/2004, 08:06 PM
WOW :eek1: :eek2:

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Rendos
02/06/2004, 09:01 PM
Awesome tank! Congratulations!

lebowski
02/06/2004, 09:41 PM
Dear god,

That tank is incredible, best of luck with everything, keep up the godlike work...

ktani
02/06/2004, 11:52 PM
It is amazing the colors, health and variety of life in your tank. The pictures do as much justice as possible, but it is simply one of the best tanks to sit for hours and admire.

Thanks Cris for your time and generosity in sharing your knowledge and experiences with the rest of us. It is appreciated more than you may realize.

A well deserved honor for an outstanding example of a reefer.

Kip

Fish-o-holic
02/07/2004, 02:48 AM
Cris's tank is just awesome. I've had the opportunity to check it out a few times and it's much better in person. These pics don't do his tank justice at all. Not only does his tank have a great variety of color, he's also a very generous, knowledgable, and passionate (sp?) reefer. A few of my frags are from him and they're all doing great. His family and him always welcomes me over with arms wide open when I come to buy frags. :p I truely strive for my tank to be something like his in the future. Cris, keep up the good work and thanks a million bud. :thumbsup:

XxDutchxX
02/07/2004, 04:20 AM
Unbelievable tank!!!!!!!!Great Job

jonathon_otts
02/07/2004, 06:01 AM
Your tank is a work of art! Wonderful mix of both soft and stony corals. Do you have any more detailed pictures of your 120 gallon tank converted to your sump? I am wanting to add a refugium to my setup that would possibly replace my wet/dry trickly filter and was searching for ideas.
Congratulations, and thanks for the amazing pics.

playa
02/07/2004, 09:06 AM
Congratulations Chris!

What a fantastic reef. One of the most beautiful reefs in the world.

WOW WOW WOW!

Doug
02/07/2004, 05:35 PM
Beautiful tank Cris!!!:thumbsup:

MtnDewMan
02/07/2004, 10:23 PM
Very nice ... awesome colors. Nice TOTM choice for sure. Congratulations

kevinpo
02/08/2004, 12:00 PM
Wonderful collection Cris! The variety and color is outstanding. I didn't see how long it has been setup in the article.

Great job!

Regards,
Kevin

jersey
02/08/2004, 12:15 PM
Congratulations on TOTM. Looks killer.

srit1
02/08/2004, 08:16 PM
Awesome tank.

yessongs
02/08/2004, 11:43 PM
Well done Cris!

nvert
02/09/2004, 11:04 AM
Fantastic! The variety of colors and corals are great!! I love the mix of softies and hard corals and those little baby cardinals are soooooo darn cute!!

Congrats on your Tank!!!

sambo
02/09/2004, 08:28 PM
two words AWE....................SOME

Mushroom Boy
02/10/2004, 01:53 PM
Beautiful tank Cris!!! Very inspirational!

Paul.

reallybigtoad
02/10/2004, 05:55 PM
Beautiful tank!

What are the dimensions of your tank Cris?

-todd

cris
02/11/2004, 01:23 PM
Thanks everyone. I do have to say that i scan the forums quite often and look at the pictures of your tanks and corals too and it is nice to be recognized by all you experts out there. I always look at the pics and empty the drool cup. I guess I could install a small overflow on it.
I'm sorry for the late reply to some questions. Corporate america gets in the way of my hobby sometimes.

Kevinpo- The 300 gal has been setup for 2 1/2 years. Most of the corals came from my 120 gal that was packed. I had the 120 running for 4 years before the big move.

Nvert- I love the cardinals! I spent a few hours looking for babies last night and came up empty. If I could train the pappa to swim into the net and release them I would save a lot of time. The beer companies would lose some sales though. We have third generation kids now, I just need to research the genetic problems that may happen within the family.
Todd- When I decided to get the new tank, I should say it was approved after lots of "honey do lists" were completed, I couldn't get a very big tank down the stairs in our house. So I measured the window and had it built the dimensions it could fit through the window. The size of the room was an issue also. The dimensions are 30"w x 24"h x 8' long.

Thanks again!

Cris

Mariner
02/11/2004, 10:20 PM
Well, I looked high and low for an existing thread on February's Tank of the Month and couldn't find one. Sooooo, I'm starting this one :D

Cris,
That is one beautiful tank. Of all the featured tanks I've seen in RK Mag, it's the one I'd most like mine to be like. Like you, I really like the mixed reef look. It appears that you have a very large Sarcophyton and possibly a Sinularia mixed in with Acros and other SPS. Besides the things you mentioned in your article, are there any other tips/tricks/secrets/advice for keeping a mixed reef. How do you deal with the slime of the leathers when they "shed their skin"?
Thanks,
Mariner

Skipper
02/12/2004, 12:03 AM
Heya Mariner. LOL.. it's right at the top of the Reef Discussion forum every month. And I'll move your post into that thread now for ya. :D

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Mariner
02/12/2004, 07:08 AM
LOL Right in front of my face :lol: :lol: :lol:
I'd followed the link from the RK article, done a search.....
BTW, has anybody seen my glasses? :rolleyes:
Mariner

Mr.Lloyd
02/13/2004, 03:12 PM
Cris,your 300 is beautiful.Water changes,how much and how often?

baeksu
02/14/2004, 11:41 PM
Absolutely amazing!

in2deep
02/17/2004, 08:23 PM
That is a beautiful tank !!! Could you please share your carbon regimen? like quantity used and frequency? Thanks, Mike.

RussC
02/18/2004, 04:57 PM
Chris, is your frag grow out tank seperate from your main tank? I can't quite tell in the pictures.

PS Awesome tank!

Clarkii Clowns
02/21/2004, 06:42 PM
Lovely, lovely tank, it is a great credit to your efforts and hard work, well done and well deserved.

fishmonger20
02/23/2004, 11:48 PM
Wow awesome tank, it must eat up the calcium like mad :|

JEMichael IV
02/26/2004, 03:16 AM
Congradulations Cris!

For everyone else. Pictures just do "NOT" do this tank any justice! I have had the pleasure of visiting Cris and his tank is simply amazing!

Well deserved, and awesome Tank of the Month!

rault
02/29/2004, 03:56 PM
Great tank! I am new to the hobby and always heard that you cannnot put angels in a reef aquarium. You have two.
Did you have any difficulties initially? I would like to know as I plan to have them in my tank.

FunkieReefJunkie
02/29/2004, 10:47 PM
Your tank proves the labor of love is worth it. It's a beaut!

cris
03/01/2004, 12:32 AM
Thanks again everyone! I'm sorry it took so long to reply to your questions. I've been busy with work and family.

My water changes average to be about 10 gal per week. Mostly because I sell frags to local reefers and supply a couple of LFS some of thier frags. I change my carbon every two weeks and put in about four cups at a time. I have been switching the amount to see the results that I get. I have never seen the skin off the sarcho leathers land on any other coral and cause damage. It has been a long time since I've seen them shed at all. There are times that I have to move corals in anticipation of stinging. It's funny that I've always kept a mixed reef with no ill effects and had only heard little concerns of the chemical warfare issue. I hear a lot more about it now and it makes sence but I have not experienced it myself. Of course there is a large pecking order of corals when there is contact. My #1 enemy is xenia elongata. The encrusting long polyped kind. It seems to win the touching battle on a lot of other corals. Mushrooms are killers also. Not only to sps corals but I had a green hairy mushroom uproot a sizeable flower anenome. I couldn't belive the stinging tenticles didn't melt the mushroom away. Sorry I got on a little roll there. The angels have been with me for 3 years now. They have never caused any problems but I do see that the flame angel is really interested in the clown eggs and fights with the female clown quite a bit. I have heard from other reefers that thier flame angel nipped at all the corals but mine has not. My *** tank is a 58 gallon that is seperate but plumbed into the main system. I have a small 40 gal breeder for the softie frags that is a seperate system

Thanks again to you all for the interest and compliments.

Cris

page
03/06/2004, 08:30 AM
hi chris vary nice tank do you use kalkwasser +calcium reactor dont you have problems keeping your dkh in check.

sonnyfish
03/10/2004, 11:03 AM
A really nice tank.congratulations Cris:thumbsup: