Tank of the Month - February '06 - Page 11

zlonespava · #**251** 05/07/2006, 01:15 AM

Does anyone sees where are the owerflow boxes?

Blueboxer · #**252** 05/26/2006, 01:47 PM

damn

Acolin · #**253** 05/26/2006, 02:00 PM

I do not know if the entire volume of the main tank goes out through overflow boxes. There is an entire tank that the public does not see, but which provides the limitless horizon seen from the front side of the main tank. At the top of this second tank is another tidal pool, where water overflows from the main tank. This is where they grow some corals, propagate mangroves and release fish so they can swim out into the main tank only when they are ready to explore further. New fish can stay in the tide pool for days and weeks before venturing out into the larger display.

Much of the water in the tank is pumped through to a row of rotating splash buckets along one edge of the main tank. The buckets fill and dump in a crescendo of flushing power. This action breaks the water surface, retards any build-up of scum or oily surface and mixes the upper waters with those below it.

vijaym85 · #**254** 07/30/2006, 01:04 PM

best individal /personal tank ever!

55semireef · #**255** 08/19/2006, 05:40 PM

I just saw this tank and wow. This should be the tank of the year.

Tanu · #**256** 09/02/2006, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Acolin
I do not know if the entire volume of the main tank goes out through overflow boxes. There is an entire tank that the public does not see, but which provides the limitless horizon seen from the front side of the main tank. At the top of this second tank is another tidal pool, where water overflows from the main tank. This is where they grow some corals, propagate mangroves and release fish so they can swim out into the main tank only when they are ready to explore further. New fish can stay in the tide pool for days and weeks before venturing out into the larger display.

Much of the water in the tank is pumped through to a row of rotating splash buckets along one edge of the main tank. The buckets fill and dump in a crescendo of flushing power. This action breaks the water surface, retards any build-up of scum or oily surface and mixes the upper waters with those below it.

This sounds nice, but I've never seen it on this tank, although it is only about 2 miles from my house...

You don't see the overflowboxes because they are hidden behind the rockwork. In each of the two back-corners there is an overflowbox. Splash buckets aren't used either: they would make too much noise and -even worse- too much bubbles.

inspiredaqua · #**257** 01/19/2007, 11:35 PM

I am truly inspired by this tank. I have been a fish lover all my life and have always dreamed of owning a tank that magnificent! I know it is some months later, but I had to comment on this tank! TOTALLY Magnificent!

arkie · #**258** 02/12/2007, 11:17 PM

in this amazing tank's one year anniversary as the TOTM, i am wondering if there is any update information on this tank.

Ronsreef · #**259** 02/13/2007, 10:43 AM

Hi,

I just finished a brand new series of pictures of this tank. Its even more beautiful as it was.

I will post some pictures very soon

Regards,

Ron Hessing.

Ronsreef · #**260** 03/02/2007, 05:58 PM

oke, not so soon, but anyway

here they are

The new pictures. Tank looks even more stunning than ever!!
Pieter has added 36 bags of live sand in his tank recently.

Regards,

Ron.

Skipper · #**261** 03/02/2007, 06:52 PM

Awesome!!! Thanks, Ron.

Justjoe · #**262** 03/02/2007, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ronsreef
Hi,

I just finished a brand new series of pictures of this tank. Its even more beautiful as it was.

I will post some pictures very soon

Regards,

Ron Hessing.

Ron,
Is this tank near the upcoming conference in April?
Thanks,
Joe

Ronsreef · #**263** 03/03/2007, 02:30 AM

Hi Skipper,

My pleasure! Even if you visit this tank every few months, it remains you wonder,..

Hi Joe,

Its a 1,30 minute drive. You cant mis this one. When you,re here I,ll direct you and introduce you and your friends to Peter.

Regards,

Ron.

charles matthews · #**264** 03/10/2007, 11:12 PM

It seems that the Dendronephthya installed in the right side of the tank have now been in the system for well over one year. There is a phytoplankton reactor on the system.

It would be very interesting to find out how the Dendronephthya are doing at this time (14 months?). This information would mean a great deal to me.

Charles Matthews M.D.
luvstns726@nc.rr.com

davidryder · #**265** 04/05/2007, 10:41 PM

How was this tank nominated as tank of the month?

Skipper · #**266** 04/06/2007, 06:25 AM

Habib found some pictures of it and showed them to our TOTM committee.

Aimforever · #**267** 04/13/2007, 10:50 PM

WOW..... he should charge admission for people to see that thing. I paid $23 to go to Shedd Aquarium and none of their reef tanks were even CLOSE to that incredible. Job well done sir. I was speechless looking at the pictures.

killkult · #**268** 05/11/2007, 09:54 AM

I've been there

that tank is awesome.
i went in there and this salesperson came up to me (can i help you).
no no i'm just looking arround.
after one and a half hours this salesperson comes up to me again
(can i help you ) no no i'm just looking arround.
they had to physicly remove me from the premesis.
simply beautifull.

FunkieReefJunkie · #**269** 12/19/2007, 08:45 AM

Just had to bump this TOTM so as to continue the sense of inadequacy felt by all reefers after looking at this tank.

jwre · #**270** 12/29/2007, 12:28 AM

Here are some more recent shots of this fantastic reef in our little country below sea level.

He feeds lots and lots.....

They have a separate tank in the equipment room with these little guys !

Apparition · #**271** 12/29/2007, 11:53 PM

Just astounding. I can't believe it's been almost 2 years since I first saw this tank and I'm still in awe of it.