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[Mercutio]

I don't think we've had a thread for the local tanks yet-

Here's mine-

55g all in tank, no sump, no filtration.

http://bohicagaming.com/forums/mydir/members/Navarone/137_3779.jpg

[CH]

Here's mine.
75gal with 29gal sump/refugium underneath.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/CDH29/fulltank11-28-05.jpg

[huskerreef]

here is my 240 room divder and the 1000 gallon lagoon/fuge in the basementhttp://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/7823977.jpg http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/78239P1010007.JPG http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/78239P1010012.JPG

[Mercutio]

Who did your stonework? That's fantastic!

[reefmail]

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/72979IMG_2202.gif

[huskerreef]

i did it myself, its not real stone. its a high density foam product i got from watkins concrete

[anydarnthing]

Here mine it has 2 400W 10k MH, and 4x65W actinics the Sohal got too large for the tank he's going into a 240 gal. So Mercutio expect your Sohal to get huge real quick, mine got that size from being 4in to 8inches in 7 months...anyone need some xenia? http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/anydarnthing/aquarium080.jpg

[blackcows]

Here is mine....I live in Gretna.

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/1075882005_11_28_Image_648_NEG__Small_.JPG

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/1075882005_11_28_Image_649_NEG__Small_.JPG



http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/1075882005_12_04_Image_664_NEG__Small___Custom_.JPG

Mike

[blackcows]

Huskerreef,

That is an awesome lagoon. Is it in its own room? Any problems with smell or humidity?

Mike

[CH]

Blackcows, I love the built in look of yours. The painting looks great too!
Where in Gretna? I'm out that way, near 180th and Harrison.

By the way, welcome!

[blackcows]

We live in Lincoln Place, it's the neighborhood behind Kush's house. My sister and BIL live in Falcon Ridge.

Mike

[Willie41]

Chris sent you PM.

[huskerreef]

The lagoon has a room of its own, so far no humidity issues, only get a little smell when i feed but it does not last long. battling a little algae now but its coming along

[tom obrecht]

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http://http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a293/TObrecht/DSCN5796.jpg
And a few pic's of the filter room also.http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a293/TObrecht/DSCN6334.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a293/TObrecht/DSCN6333.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a293/TObrecht/DSCN6331.jpg

[Mercutio]

My. God. Somehow you invaded my dreams and stole my tank.

[tom obrecht]

I wasn't posting this to ruin anyones dreams:strooper: :D :rollface:

[lvpd186]

Here is my 55g reef.
http://members.cox.net/neblueknight/Fish_tank/tank_1.jpg

http://members.cox.net/neblueknight/Fish_tank/clam_1.jpg

[lvpd186]

oops I'll try this again.

http://members.cox.net/neblueknight/Fish_tank/tank_1.jpg

http://members.cox.net/neblueknight/Fish_tank/clam_1.jpg

[huskerreef]

hey tom nice set up, how do you like the deltec skimmer? how long to get it so packed with corals? not to jinx you but should your power ever go out i have generator so you don't lose such a nice tank, that is unless my power is out as well.LOL

[tom obrecht]

Huskerreef. The tank is alittle over the 2 year mark, but some of the corals are 6-8 years old. Some of the fish are 8-10 years old (or at least in my possession that long). Alot of the pieces moved from my old 180 to the current tank. When I moved to the current tank I switched to all softies and gorgonians for I felt they were a bit more forgiving and after having a mixed tank of sps and leathers the mov't of soft stuff was what I liked.

I really like the Deltec. It's a AP 902. I had a Euroreef before, that did a very good job as well. I just felt with the heavy load I was getting to I might need more power. I did alot of research and talked to alot of Deltec owners and that is why I decided to go the route I did. I'll keep the generator thing in the back of my head in case the worst would arise. Thanks for the offer!!

[tom obrecht]

Here's a full tank shot I took just the other day.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a293/TObrecht/DSCN6413.jpg

[nebraskareef]

Tom, I really like in wall tanks with 2 viewable panels! I'm sure it is a popular "conversation peice" in your home! :p

[garvin90]

Awesome tank tom, im surprised you didnt volunteer for the tank tour... :D.

Question, what have you done to keep your palette surgeon looking so nice? I just purchased a juvenile and am wanting to avoid it looking like so many adults ive seen with HLLE AND Fin Erosion.

[tom obrecht]

I feed all my fish alot. Algae clips with nori are essential IMO for any tang or surgeon. I go through a 8" x 10" sheet of nori a day and the fish chew through that in minutes. I also have large schools of anthias so I also feed mysis, bloodworm, brine and daphnia a couple times a day.

[garvin90]

Thanks for the info on feeding.

I really like how clean looking your sump room looks tom, everything seems to have its own place. Have you had any problems with the 4 plug outlets your using? I noticed you left one plug open on each one instead of filling them up, are they on seperate circuit breakers?

If anyone wants to read my QT progress with my new surgeon(im sure Pet World Bill wont mind keep track of how his fish do after they leave the store) then check out the "P. Hepatus opinions" thread on the Reef Fishes forum.

[tom obrecht]

Both 4 ways are on the same circuit, but I have my lights on a seperate one. When I put the electrical plan together for the filter room I tried to plan for some future upgrades in the electrical area. You know you can never have enough outlets. I have made some upgrades to the room since the beginning, but all in all it has worked out well.

[drbessmer]

Here is my nano cube that I am currently working on setting up. So far I've painted the stand and the back of the tank and have had Dave from paradise cove drill the back and Bill from petworld has been working with me on plumbing and the sump.

Its the begining of a beautiful thing.

Take care,

Dr. Bessmer

[drbessmer]

Sorry for the link to a word document. Havent figured out how to save to valid file extension yet.

Dr. Bessmer

[nebraskareef]

Dr. Bessmer, that via aqua tank is gonna be pretty cool, can't wait to see the progress!

I've got alot of experience w/ small tanks, if you need any advice, shoot me a pm or email.

Daniel

[bagedtaco]

hey guys, i'm not in omaha, but work for mutual of omaha and come up a couple of times a year. so its like home to me ( except when it's 2 deg out).

thought i'd share a couple of pics.

http://www.dubspeedracing.com/photopost/data/500/medium/tankall.jpg

http://www.dubspeedracing.com/photopost/data/500/medium/righttankside.jpg

http://www.dubspeedracing.com/photopost/data/500/medium/lefttankside2.jpg


http://www.dubspeedracing.com/photopost/data/500/medium/shrimpgoby.jpg


and a couple of my clam tank

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/bagedtaco/wholetankangle2s.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/bagedtaco/wholetank2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/bagedtaco/wholetank.jpg

[nebraskareef]

That clam tank is amazing.

[tom obrecht]

Can we get some details on the clam tank? Is this one of the newer tanks that all 4 sides are the overflow or am I missing something?

[bagedtaco]

tom yes it is.. i design the tank and had it built by a shop here. i've sold the tank to a reefer in the dallas/fort worth area and he's got it running.

the tank is a 24x24x10 top box and the lower is 28x28x3 as the bottom/water over flow box. it was plumed to my 60gallon display and had a 10k ushio 250 mh wiht 2x75w vho actinics.

i can post more pics of the setup if anyone would like.

[tom obrecht]

you bet...let's see them!!

[tom obrecht]

I know we have lots of OMS members with tanks...ome on don't be shy!!:)

[huskerreef]

here is a couple new ones of my 240




http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/78239fish31.jpg http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/78239fish30.jpg http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/78239fish_001.jpg

[tom obrecht]

Do I see some additions since the tour?

[Travis]

Well, not exactly local but still pretty close.:D I did make it down for the Calfo presentation that you guys did a great job putting together.:)

My 75 from a couple years ago:
<img src=http://notlehs.com/travis/old%2075%20before%20crash/103_0325.JPG>
And my current tank:
<img src=http://notlehs.com/travis/3-12-06%20full%20tank%20pics/full%20tank%203-12-06.jpg>
<img src=http://notlehs.com/travis/3-12-06%20full%20tank%20pics/141_4137.JPG>
<img src=http://notlehs.com/travis/3-12-06%20full%20tank%20pics/141_4136.JPG>
And, of course, the "heart" of the system::D
<img src=http://notlehs.com/travis/BK%20and%20mold%20pics/139_3961.JPG>

[tom obrecht]

Thanks Travis!! Nice tank and AWESOME skimmer!! I've followed some of your posts and your skimmer purchase. I ended up going Deltec even though I was considering BK. How do you like it so far?

[Mercutio]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7177943#post7177943 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Travis
Well, not exactly local but still pretty close.:D I did make it down for the Calfo presentation that you guys did a great job putting together.:)

My 75 from a couple years ago:
<img src=http://notlehs.com/travis/old%2075%20before%20crash/103_0325.JPG>
And my current tank:
<img src=http://notlehs.com/travis/3-12-06%20full%20tank%20pics/full%20tank%203-12-06.jpg>
<img src=http://notlehs.com/travis/3-12-06%20full%20tank%20pics/141_4137.JPG>
<img src=http://notlehs.com/travis/3-12-06%20full%20tank%20pics/141_4136.JPG>
And, of course, the "heart" of the system::D
<img src=http://notlehs.com/travis/BK%20and%20mold%20pics/139_3961.JPG>

That is an amazing tank.

[Travis]

Thanks guys.:)

tom, I really do love the BK. It is an amazing piece of equipment. I see you are running a nice skimmer also. I'm guessing I would have been happy regardless of whether I went with a BK, Deltec, or H&S. All great skimmers, IMO.

[blackcows]

Tom and others with in wall tanks. Do you ever wonder what you would do if you sell your house with regards to your tank. My tank is posted towards the top of the thread (65 with the mural) and we probably won't live in this house for ever and I have two thoughs. The first is whether the tank will help or hurt the resale of our house and the second thought is do I add a 180 in wall in the new house with dedicated plumbing, etc. or would that cause big problems if I ever wanted to sell. A 65 isn't a huge tank and someone could probably fill it with fresh water fish and have a tank that wouldn't require a lot of work but I'm thinking a 180 is a coomitment regardless of what type of fish you add.

Mike

[tom obrecht]

Mike...well I actually have had this issue happen. My old 180 was located in a basement wall. The thought of maybe someone would find it appealing is really not true. Alot of people don't want to hassle with it. If you do sell, I would remove the tank and finish the space. Just another aspect to think about in this hobby.

[blackcows]

Thanks Tom. That's kind of what I thought. So what about your new house? I have never seen it in person but have enjoyed looking at the pictures. It appears that you have some serious plumbing and that sump looks like it is sturdy piece. Is it designed so that it can all come out, possibly leaving some pipes in the wall that can be left and then finish the walls so no one knows?

Mike

[tom obrecht]

If it happens that it needs to be removed it can come out fairly easily with little work to repair holes ect. Main work would be to not only get the tank out of the house (very heavy) but to redo that part of the kitchen/living room where the tank sat.

[Travis]

My tank is in our first house and we will probably not live here any longer than another 5 years or so. I have thought about the in-wall issue and also spent some time thinking about it before setting the tank up. Ideally, I would like to sell the tank with the house and then just have a new tank setup at the new house to transfer the livestock over to. But since we don't live in an ideal world, the most likely thing that will happen is I will have to take the tank down and store the livestock in holding bins while I redo the wall to sell the house. In the end, I decided the benefits of having the tank in-wall with a dedicated fish room outweigh the hassle of having to tear it down and redo the wall when it comes time to sell the house. But maybe I will think differently when the time comes to sell our house and I have to actually do it.:lol: