|
#1
|
|||
|
|||
My 180 before and now - Photos
Hello Guys & Gals,
This is my first saltwater tank. Water was added January 05, so it will be 2 years pretty soon Display is 180g, 40g sump, 75g frag tank, 29g refuge (all plumbed together) I built the canopy & stand. Can you tell I got sucked in pretty good to this amazing hobby. October 2005 January 2006 July 2006 (Removed all live rock and added 200 lbs of tonga branch) |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
and now some more recent shots!
All photos taken last month (Sept 07). started frag tank & refuge below Jan 07 think I can fit anything else under the stand, ha Here's a list of the equipment DISPLAY LIGHTING 3 x's Coralvue Sun Replicator Pendants w/ 250w MH HQI Coralvue Reeflux 12k 160w 72" URI Super Actinic R w/ IceCap 430 2qty 36" sealed moonlight tubes WATER FLOW Eheim 1262 Return pump 2 Ecotech Marine Vortech's (Wireless Wave Drivers coming soon) Resun Waver-15000 4 modded MJ900's on Red Sea Wavemaster Pro FILTRATION (all under stand) ASM G-4+ (modded) Skimmer w/ Red Sea 200mg Ozone Milwaukee orp controller 2qty Two Little Fishies Phosban Reactors (1 with Rowaphos other with Purigen) Schuran Jetstream 1 Calcium Reactor (Schuran media w/ zeomag 5 lb c02, German built Regulator/Solenoid, Milwaukee PH controller, Cole Palmer Peristaltic Pump) MRC Nilsen Kalkwasser Reactor Standard w/ 2 built in timers LiterMeter 3 hooked up to 55gal drum in basement with auto float to 6 stage RO/DI unit Rancho Temp Controller for heaters & fans FRAG TANK LIGHTING 250w Aqua Medic Ocean Light Pendant w/ 14k Phoenix HQI bulb 150w Aqua Medic Ocean Light Pendant w/ 20k AB HQI bulb WATER FLOW Quietone 4000 Return Pump 8 MJ900's (some modded) on CurrentSea Wavemaker I hope you enjoy THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP !! Last edited by Brent Thomann; 10/11/2007 at 02:09 AM. |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Wow, that's quite a setup you have there! Your display tank has nice colors.
__________________
I love alcohol... it's loaded with knowledge. |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
Your re-work of the live rock to tonga branches is quite interesting, dont think I have ever seen one set up like that. Looks pretty neat.
|
#5
|
|||
|
|||
WOW !!! Very nice
__________________
Chris My son said I should have been a potatoe bug farmer. |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
AWESOME!!
I only hope my tank looks half as good in two years!
__________________
Scott |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
thanks for all the kind words!
I really wanted something different so I decided to go with all tonga branch. I like how the fish swim in and out of it it and how it leaves a lot of open room on the sand. Pics are a little out dated, I actually added several new Euphyllia's going across the bottom of display, few more nice torchs (bright orange) and a couple nice large bright orange hammers. I like the way the Euphyllia's move in the water flow. oh, here's a list of the current fish- Purple Tang Yellow Tang Blue Tang Powder Blue Tang Chevron Tang 6 Bartlett Anthias Royal Gramma Midas Blenny Two Spot Goby Percula Clownfish Black Percula Clownfish (both Clowns live in large 12"+ Bubble Tip Anemone) The tangs are all over 4 or 5 inches, one of the reasons I want to upgrade to a larger tank soon, starting to bump into each other. I feed all the fish only pellets in a autofeeder (Eheim), its been very nice not having to worry about feeding them. Been doing it this way for over a year now. In the beginning I was adding all the fancy frozen foods but stopped after a while and notice no difference, besides my Nitrates dropped down. Last edited by Brent Thomann; 10/11/2007 at 11:33 AM. |
#8
|
|||
|
|||
Beautiful tank!
Isn't it crazy how our tanks morph from the original design over the course of time to become something we never dreamed when we first started?
__________________
"I just love when a tuft of grass or a dandelion grows in a small crack in a vast expanse of concrete. It's just so damn heroic" Unknown |
#9
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
Thats why its going to be so much fun designing a new tank with the knowledge I gained since I started. |
#10
|
|||
|
|||
sweet aquarium and frag system
__________________
some common aquarium nuisances: Bryopsis,Derbesia(hair algae),Cyanobacteria(red slime), Diatoms(golden brown algae), Dinoflagellates(gooey air bubbles),Valonia (bubble algae) |
#11
|
|||
|
|||
Oh my gosh. That is freakin' incredible. Amazing job.
|
#12
|
|||
|
|||
Very nice indeed. I like the tonga branch .When I added a new 120g to my system last year I worked with tonga branch and slab almost excusively and love the caves and the fact that the fish swim through the maze like aquascape.
__________________
Tom |
#13
|
|||
|
|||
Very Nice!!
__________________
John The answer is always no if you never ask the question..... |
#14
|
|||
|
|||
very nice! are you selling any of those frags? !
__________________
"This tastes like crap!" "Well here, try it with some selcon and garlic..." |
#15
|
|||
|
|||
how many tangs do u think can go in a 100 gallon tank
|
#16
|
|||
|
|||
how many tangs do u think can go in a 100 gallon tank
One or two,in my opinion. Exclude:Clown Tang,Acanturus lineatus(too large and agressive);Sohal,Acanthurus sohal(too large and agressive),all Nasos(much too large),Sailfins ,Zebramosa desjardinii and veliferum(too large). If keeping two ,I would choose from different genus. For example; one zebramosa(purple,yellow or scopas)and,perhaps a blue hippo(Paracanthurus hepatus or one of the bristle tooths;Kole(Ctenochaetus strigosus or hawailensis[Chevron]. Those of the same genus are more likely to fight. There are other possible combinations but be aware of the size the fish will grow to after a year or so before making your choice. It would also be wise to introduce the two at the same time before either establishes territory.
__________________
Tom |
#17
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
once they get bigger after a couple years you'll have to upgrade or sell a couple though. |
#18
|
|||
|
|||
ok do u ahve any pics of ur chevron adn ur tangs
|
#19
|
|||
|
|||
I'd have to add that excluding a hippo might be a good idea. People really underestimate their adult size and their space needs. Their never really happy in smaller tanks. Not saying anyone is wrong for keeping one in a smaller tank, just that it's not the most ideal...
__________________
Universal Healthcare: Brought to you by the same people that bring you FEMA, The IRS, Farm Bill, Waco, and Medicare part D! It's gonna be Grrrreat! |
#20
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
|
#21
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
|
#22
|
|||
|
|||
Don't disagree on the Hippo. A 6 foot tank is probably best.I do ,however, have one in a 90 gallon. He was one of my first fish. Everybody loves Dory. He was 2 inche. Is now about 5 plus after four and a half years. The aquascape does allow swimming room around a rock pennisula with several pass throughs. He also get's along well with my Purple Tang.Just fyi, Scott Michaels recommends a minimum of 100gallons.
__________________
Tom |
#23
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
you've always been a big help ! |
#24
|
|||
|
|||
Hi Brent,
Your tank is even greater in person. I have 5 tangs now also in my tank and put them in in order of least to most aggressive. Aside from the occassional bickering, they all get along nicely. In order: Naso, yellow, desjardini, purple, sohal just added two months ago and is smallest tang in the tank, absolutely georgeous. Certainly 8 ft of tank spece helps. PS. Your frags are doing great.
__________________
I think we're gonna need a bigger tank. |
#25
|
|||
|
|||
Thanks Brent, I have a lot to learn. That's what makes this a great hobby , you can always learn something new. It is certainly an endeavor in continuous improvement.
__________________
Tom |
|
|