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DanW 06/21/2009 03:07 PM

DanW’s 187 SPS Dominated Reef Journal
 
Hello,

My name is Dan and I am a reefaholic. I thought that I would share my addiction with perhaps the only folks that would really understand. The tank was initially set-up in November 2008. It replaced a 110 gallon that was up for 2 years, which replaced a 46 gallon that was up for 4 years. My plan is use this thread as a sort of reef journal from set-up to ??? Thanks for reading, please feel free to comment as I am always open to suggestions and new ideas.

Equipment:
187 gal. Lee-Mar 3 sided Starfire (60”l x 30”w x 24”h), euro-braced, tempered glass bottom
36” Lee-Mar Atlantis series maple stand
Vortech 2 x MP40
Tunze 2 x 6045
48” Giesemann Spectra Pendant: 2 x 250SE, 4x48” T5
Bubble King 200 Mini
Korallin 1502 calcium reactor
Geo kalkwasser reactor
2 x TLF reactors (GFO & carbon)
Mag 12 return
AC Jr.
Advanced Acrylics 3 chambered sump: 36”l x 24”w x 20”h
Tunze Osmolator

But first some pictures of the old 110 (60”l x 18”w x 24”h) taken October 2008 just before being taken down
http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/w...0/IMG_1005.jpg

http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/w...0/IMG_1007.jpg

DanW 06/21/2009 05:00 PM

My first two frags went into the tank on October 26. Luckily there was no water, they were eventually removed. :p

http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/w...8/IMG_1028.jpg

http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/w...8/IMG_1033.jpg

http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/w...8/IMG_1034.jpg

mpoletti 06/21/2009 05:44 PM

Very Nice Dan. My tank came on one of those crates as well :)

elijaher 06/21/2009 06:05 PM

Looks good Dan.

DanW 06/21/2009 09:25 PM

Quote:

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15233796#post15233796 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
Very Nice Dan. My tank came on one of those crates as well :)
Yup used to be a familiar site in front of So Cal Tropical Fish. I wonder how the economy has effected the frequency.

DanW 06/21/2009 09:26 PM

Quote:

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15233888#post15233888 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by elijaher
Looks good Dan.
Thanks, more pictures to come!

DanW 06/22/2009 09:32 AM

November 8, 2008 – The tank is filled and running, still very cloudy.

http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/w...8/IMG_1100.jpg

http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/w...8/IMG_1095.jpg

Sump pictures with a temporary skimmer.
http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/w...8/IMG_1096.jpg

http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/w...8/IMG_1097.jpg

90sShooter 06/22/2009 04:34 PM

Dan that is looking killer! Hurry up and post some updated pics! Looks VERY clean! Well thought out!

BTW stop following me! ;)

pookstreet 06/22/2009 04:36 PM

Quote:

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15236826#post15236826 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by DanW
http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/w...8/IMG_1100.jpg

Hope she wasn't drinking the tank water :lol:

GREEFMAN 06/22/2009 04:57 PM

Quote:

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15239023#post15239023 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by 90sShooter
Dan that is looking killer! Hurry up and post some updated pics! Looks VERY clean! Well thought out!

BTW stop following me! ;)

+1 That setup is super clean!

DanW 06/22/2009 05:30 PM

Quote:

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15239023#post15239023 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by 90sShooter
Dan that is looking killer! Hurry up and post some updated pics! Looks VERY clean! Well thought out!

BTW stop following me! ;)

Funny thing now when I go to a fish store I look for you before I look for the livestock. BTW I gotta say your girlfriend is a trooper, she's always with you on your LFS adventures.

DanW 06/22/2009 05:32 PM

Quote:

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15239028#post15239028 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pookstreet
Hope she wasn't drinking the tank water :lol:
Kenny, gotta start'em young! I'm looking forward to the day that they will clean the glass and feed the fish.

DanW 06/22/2009 05:33 PM

Quote:

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15239146#post15239146 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GREEFMAN
+1 That setup is super clean!
Thanks Greefman.

NVTE 06/22/2009 05:35 PM

nice tank Dan.

stryker 06/22/2009 05:52 PM

I can't stand the suspense!!! More please...

DanW 06/22/2009 06:06 PM

Yes, two tanks running in the living room. Can you hear my wife? “You want to do what?” “You never told me that you wanted to have two tanks!” “How long will till you take one away, you know the holidays are coming.” Can you hear me? "But, but, but…”

http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/w...8/IMG_1098.jpg

pookstreet 06/22/2009 06:15 PM

Count your blessings. At least your tank is IN the house!

DanW 06/22/2009 06:30 PM

Quote:

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15239366#post15239366 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by NVTE
nice tank Dan.
Thanks Daniel, your other thread had me worried. Thought that you were going FOWLR on us.

mclaman 06/22/2009 06:33 PM

What kind of lights are you going to be using? I don't think your 48" Giesemann fixture is going to cut it.

DanW 06/22/2009 06:34 PM

Quote:

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15239446#post15239446 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by stryker
I can't stand the suspense!!! More please...
Hey Terry...your wish is my command!

DanW 06/22/2009 06:36 PM

Quote:

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15239580#post15239580 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pookstreet
Count your blessings. At least your tank is IN the house!
Yeah but the walk across the dining room on the way to the garage with the skimmer cup is treacherous.

DanW 06/22/2009 07:00 PM

Quote:

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15239697#post15239697 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mclaman
What kind of lights are you going to be using? I don't think your 48" Giesemann fixture is going to cut it.
Yeah Mark (right) the fixture does leave a darker area that is about 6” on each side. (Also realize that there is about 3” - 4” of sand between the end of the rocks and the glass.) I have placed lower light corals in those areas and so far it has worked out good. For example I have a Red Planet at the very edge and it still exhibits very little green, actually almost none.

mylittlejade 06/22/2009 09:25 PM

This will be a fun thread to follow. Dan you have a great tank can't wait to see some of those sps shot's.

EmDy 06/22/2009 09:44 PM

more pics now, Dan.

NVTE 06/22/2009 11:04 PM

Dan, I am still hanging on to my main tank. Your room look good with 2 tanks. Tell your wife" Do you think tanks look good than just wall?" We can have family reunion and explore Aquarium of the Pacific In the House. Guests will admire us." :)
I like to come by to check out your tank sometime Dan.

Bro John. When are you going to setup your bro ? follow the bunch bro.


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