Tank Of The Month - February 2009

melev · 02/07/2009, 01:50 PM

This month we are featuring John Ouversonâ€™s beautiful 380g reef aquarium:

More details can be found here or by clicking on the picture above.

Congratulations, Double-J!

If you'd like to nominate a tank for Tank of the Month, click here
or use the button to the right.

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gman0526 · 02/08/2009, 08:07 AM

Congratulations, very well deserved.

Probably one of the most natural looking aquariums out there, just like looking into a reef flat.

tom obrecht · 02/08/2009, 08:51 AM

Congrats to an EX neighbor from the Omaha Marine Society! I'm glad to see you have had great success with your Volcano. I wish I could have gotten a chance to talk to you about my Volcano before I pulled the plug on the hobby. Your tank is a true inspiration and wish you continued good fortune.

cagri · 02/08/2009, 08:56 AM

congrats JJ..!!!

Here is a shot of his tank that shows the depth of it better in my opinion....

tamarindthai · 02/08/2009, 09:08 AM

congratulation for TOTM,,your tank and the set up is impressived.

Ball · 02/08/2009, 09:22 AM

Congrats JJ. Well deserverd. Your tank and setup is top notch!

reefermike1 · 02/08/2009, 09:39 AM

wow, what a piece of art! truely an inspiration! congrats on the well-deserved totm!

iaJim · 02/08/2009, 09:41 AM

Awesome tank. Congrats!

soccerbag · 02/08/2009, 09:46 AM

All of the automation is incredible. I have a Reefkeeper but it does not do half the things your controller does. Maybe time for an upgrade. BEAUTIFUL tank. Amazing what can be accompished in just a few years. Congratulations on a well deserved honor.

crazzy · 02/08/2009, 10:25 AM

Congtatulations !!

reefing102 · 02/08/2009, 10:25 AM

Congratulations

-MillerTime- · 02/08/2009, 10:44 AM

Congrats JJ, truely an amazing tank.

Robgixxer · 02/08/2009, 10:45 AM

wow! what a spectacular reef and setup. Trying to get there myself one day. Congrats, a well deserved honor. Keep up the good work!

westhawt · 02/08/2009, 11:07 AM

Hi!!

Just wanted to tell you Congratulations!!! Wow you're take is absolutely breathtaking!!!!

Do you know where i can maybe purchase the reef ceramic?

Any help would be greatly appreciated - i have a 200 g reef tank.

- Thanks

Double-J · 02/08/2009, 11:24 AM

Thanks for all the compliments!!!

Double-J · 02/08/2009, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by westhawt
Hi!!

Just wanted to tell you Congratulations!!! Wow you're take is absolutely breathtaking!!!!

Do you know where i can maybe purchase the reef ceramic?

Any help would be greatly appreciated - i have a 200 g reef tank.

- Thanks

I purchased from captive Oceans, not sure if they are still in business or not.

Tony Romano · 02/08/2009, 11:27 AM

Very inspirational!

jmadison · 02/08/2009, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cagri
congrats JJ..!!!

Here is a shot of his tank that shows the depth of it better in my opinion....

+1 Agreed!!! Congrats again JJ and I'm happy to have such a fine specimen representing our fine state. The only sad part about your TOTM is I feel (that while looking AMAZING in the photos) that your system is even more breathtaking in person(I know everyone always says it, but it really is the case). Maybe a video or virtual tour...

Regardless of the delay or anything else JJ, major Kudos and thanks again for your openness to a geek like me, letting me tour this MONSTER, and answering all my countless questions about it! PS sorry for the drool on all the glass, I'll bring a bib and towel next time!

Josh

PS. Finished that puzzle yet?

Oldude · 02/08/2009, 01:21 PM

Congratulations on a well deserved TOTM award. Great looking reef!

IridescentLily · 02/08/2009, 01:28 PM

Your m.s. Cyphastrea is amazing!
Congratulations!

Hop · 02/08/2009, 01:45 PM

Congrats J! What an inspirational tank!!!!

leeweber85 · 02/08/2009, 02:08 PM

Well deserved JJ! The growth is incredible!

I was hoping to see an animation of growth over the months. If you would be interested I could probably put one together.

Any chance you have some top down shots so we could see the layout?

lastlight · 02/08/2009, 02:36 PM

The planning behind the system is nearly as impressive as the reef itself! Incredible!

Question: what is that circular black device with flow going through it? Is that some sort of solenoid?

mpoletti · 02/08/2009, 03:04 PM

Absolutely amazing tank. Thank you for the inspiration and sharing your tank.

Rodrigo_BG · 02/08/2009, 03:09 PM

amazing!

JJ, questions... What time/s you use to feed your stony corals and how often? Do you turn off the skimmer when feeding?

02/08/2009, 08:07 AM	#2
gman0526 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 1,278	Congratulations, very well deserved. Probably one of the most natural looking aquariums out there, just like looking into a reef flat. __________________ "If the facts don't fit the theory, change the facts." A.E. Current Tank Info: 75 G BB tank

02/08/2009, 08:51 AM	#3
tom obrecht Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: WI Posts: 3,014	Congrats to an EX neighbor from the Omaha Marine Society! I'm glad to see you have had great success with your Volcano. I wish I could have gotten a chance to talk to you about my Volcano before I pulled the plug on the hobby. Your tank is a true inspiration and wish you continued good fortune. __________________ Reef keeping is where Murphy's Law and your bank account collide!! TOTM May 2006

02/08/2009, 09:39 AM	#7
reefermike1 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 523	wow, what a piece of art! truely an inspiration! congrats on the well-deserved totm! __________________ 180 gallon build in progress http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2370453

02/08/2009, 09:46 AM	#9
soccerbag Chalices did this to me.. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 970	All of the automation is incredible. I have a Reefkeeper but it does not do half the things your controller does. Maybe time for an upgrade. BEAUTIFUL tank. Amazing what can be accompished in just a few years. Congratulations on a well deserved honor. __________________ Craig Royal Exclusiv Skimmer Club The Undisputed, Heavyweight Champion of "Can't leave well-enough alone" Please check out my Reef Website! Current Tank Info: 246g Display, 39g Frag Tank, Sfiligoi XR6, Royal Exclusiv AC 300, 2 x MP60ES Vortech's, 2-part with LMIII, Apex.

02/08/2009, 10:25 AM	#11
reefing102 Who Am I Here? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 1,155	Congratulations __________________ Shane Life's a climb... but the view is great. ______________________________ Current Tank Info: 2.5 Gallon Nano

02/08/2009, 08:56 AM	#4
cagri Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Urbandale, IA Posts: 254	congrats JJ..!!! Here is a shot of his tank that shows the depth of it better in my opinion....

02/08/2009, 09:08 AM	#5
tamarindthai Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sammamish,wa Posts: 470	congratulation for TOTM,,your tank and the set up is impressived.

02/08/2009, 09:22 AM	#6
Ball Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Iowa Posts: 648	Congrats JJ. Well deserverd. Your tank and setup is top notch!

02/08/2009, 09:41 AM	#8
iaJim Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: south central Iowa Posts: 590	Awesome tank. Congrats!

02/08/2009, 10:25 AM	#10
crazzy Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bolivia, South America Posts: 278	Congtatulations !!

02/08/2009, 10:44 AM	#12
-MillerTime- Moved On Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Urbandale Posts: 225	Congrats JJ, truely an amazing tank.

02/08/2009, 10:45 AM	#13
Robgixxer Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pompano Beach, Fl Posts: 315	wow! what a spectacular reef and setup. Trying to get there myself one day. Congrats, a well deserved honor. Keep up the good work!

02/08/2009, 11:07 AM	#14
westhawt Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: ny Posts: 37	Re: Reef ceramic Hi!! Just wanted to tell you Congratulations!!! Wow you're take is absolutely breathtaking!!!! Do you know where i can maybe purchase the reef ceramic? Any help would be greatly appreciated - i have a 200 g reef tank. - Thanks

02/08/2009, 11:24 AM	#15
Double-J Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: IA Posts: 1,061	Thanks for all the compliments!!!

02/08/2009, 11:27 AM	#17
Tony Romano Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sugar Land Texas Posts: 874	Very inspirational! __________________ Tony Romano Why don't I have any money? Current Tank Info: 215 & 90 mixed tanks

02/08/2009, 01:21 PM	#19
Oldude Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 4,479	Congratulations on a well deserved TOTM award. Great looking reef! __________________ ______________________ Greg ~ June 2015 TOTM ~ ~ April 2010 TOTM ~

02/08/2009, 01:28 PM	#20
IridescentLily Editor-Reefkeeping mag Join Date: May 2008 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 3,858 Blog Entries: 5	Your m.s. Cyphastrea is amazing! Congratulations! __________________ ~April Editor-Reefkeeping Magazine

02/08/2009, 01:45 PM	#21
Hop Carpe Noctem!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 8,548	Congrats J! What an inspirational tank!!!! __________________ Hop Current Tank Info: 300-gallon in-wall system (mixed reef)

02/08/2009, 02:08 PM	#22
leeweber85 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 2,482	Well deserved JJ! The growth is incredible! I was hoping to see an animation of growth over the months. If you would be interested I could probably put one together. Any chance you have some top down shots so we could see the layout? __________________ -Lee Current Tank Info: 120g reef, 20g reef

02/08/2009, 02:36 PM	#23
lastlight Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: calgary, alberta Posts: 422	The planning behind the system is nearly as impressive as the reef itself! Incredible! Question: what is that circular black device with flow going through it? Is that some sort of solenoid? __________________ Brett

02/08/2009, 03:04 PM	#24
mpoletti You'll never walk alone Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 18,245	Absolutely amazing tank. Thank you for the inspiration and sharing your tank. __________________ -Mark a.) I believe... The curse is a reality b.) Fish poop is your friend c.) Why chase numbers? #CoralsLiketoDisco #ReefSerenity

02/08/2009, 03:09 PM	#25
Rodrigo_BG Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rio - Brazil Posts: 510	amazing! JJ, questions... What time/s you use to feed your stony corals and how often? Do you turn off the skimmer when feeding?