Tank Of The Month - February 2009

melev · 02/07/2009, 02:50 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, 09:07 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, 09:51 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, 09:56 AM

congrats JJ..!!!

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

tamarindthai · 02/08/2009, 10:08 AM

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

Ball · 02/08/2009, 10:22 AM

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

reefermike1 · 02/08/2009, 10:39 AM

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

iaJim · 02/08/2009, 10:41 AM

Awesome tank. Congrats!

soccerbag · 02/08/2009, 10:46 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, 11:25 AM

Congtatulations !!

reefing102 · 02/08/2009, 11:25 AM

Congratulations

-MillerTime- · 02/08/2009, 11:44 AM

Congrats JJ, truely an amazing tank.

Robgixxer · 02/08/2009, 11:45 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, 12:07 PM

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, 12:24 PM

Thanks for all the compliments!!!

Double-J · 02/08/2009, 12:25 PM

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, 12:27 PM

Very inspirational!

jmadison · 02/08/2009, 12:30 PM

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, 02:21 PM

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

IridescentLily · 02/08/2009, 02:28 PM

Your m.s. Cyphastrea is amazing!
Congratulations!

Hop · 02/08/2009, 02:45 PM

Congrats J! What an inspirational tank!!!!

leeweber85 · 02/08/2009, 03:08 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, 03:36 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, 04:04 PM

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

Rodrigo_BG · 02/08/2009, 04:09 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, 09:07 AM	#2
gman0526 Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 1,270	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, 09:51 AM	#3
tom obrecht Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,811	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!! Current Tank Info: I'M OUT!

02/08/2009, 10:46 AM	#9
soccerbag Chalices did this to me.. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 752	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 All T5 Club Royal Exclusiv Skimmer Club The Undisputed, Heavyweight Champion of "Can't leave well-enough alone" Please check out my Reef Website! Current Tank Info: 150g, Sfiligoi Stealth 12x54W, Royal Exclusiv Alpha Cone 250, 2 x MP40w Vortech's, 2-part with LMIII, ACIII. Bulb Combo: 2 Actinic, 2 Super Actinic Blue, 4 Blue+, 2 Aqua Blue Special, Fiji Purple, Pro Color

02/08/2009, 11:25 AM	#11
reefing102 Who am I here? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mt. Vernon, Ohio Posts: 1,090	Congratulations __________________ Shane RC Rules F&Q Lounger Life's a climb... but the view is great. "Never argue with an idiot, they'll drag you down to their level, and beat you with experience." - Debi ____________________________________________________________ Current Tank Info: 20 Gallon Long; Filtration - Magnum 250 (carbon), 10-15 lbs LR, 15 lbs LS; Lights - 96W T5 HO; Flow - around 1780 Total GPH (MJ 400 Mod & 900 plus 250 GPH from Magnum)

02/08/2009, 11:45 AM	#13
Robgixxer Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 301	wow! what a spectacular reef and setup. Trying to get there myself one day. Congrats, a well deserved honor. Keep up the good work! __________________ Hanging with the wife and kid, sportbike racing, and maintaining my reef aquarium. Current Tank Info: 150 Gallon, ADHI45 Refugium, Kent Nautilus TE,

02/08/2009, 09:56 AM	#4
cagri Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Urbandale, IA Posts: 220	congrats JJ..!!! Here is a shot of his tank that shows the depth of it better in my opinion....

02/08/2009, 10:08 AM	#5
tamarindthai Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sammamish,wa Posts: 340	congratulation for TOTM,,your tank and the set up is impressived.

02/08/2009, 10:22 AM	#6
Ball Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Iowa Posts: 662	Congrats JJ. Well deserverd. Your tank and setup is top notch!

02/08/2009, 10:39 AM	#7
reefermike1 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 281	wow, what a piece of art! truely an inspiration! congrats on the well-deserved totm!

02/08/2009, 10:41 AM	#8
iaJim Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: south central Iowa Posts: 528	Awesome tank. Congrats!

02/08/2009, 11:25 AM	#10
crazzy Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bolivia, South America Posts: 229	Congtatulations !!

02/08/2009, 11:44 AM	#12
-MillerTime- Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Urbandale Posts: 221	Congrats JJ, truely an amazing tank.

02/08/2009, 12:07 PM	#14
westhawt Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: ny Posts: 32	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, 12:24 PM	#15
Double-J Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: IA Posts: 1,072	Thanks for all the compliments!!!

02/08/2009, 12:27 PM	#17
Tony Romano Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sugar Land Texas Posts: 748	Very inspirational! __________________ Tony Romano I want a stable tank before I die. (Getting closer to both!) Current Tank Info: 215 & 90 mixed tanks

02/08/2009, 02:21 PM	#19
Oldude Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 2,196	Congratulations on a well deserved TOTM award. Great looking reef! __________________ ______________________ Greg (AKA Snappy) Current Tank Info: sps dominated display, soft coral angel tank, prop tank

02/08/2009, 02:28 PM	#20
IridescentLily Verbose member Join Date: May 2008 Location: The desert southwest, land of the pokey plants that hurt. Posts: 2,284	Your m.s. Cyphastrea is amazing! Congratulations! __________________ ~Abrìl I did have to convert it from homer....to an alien...to the skull.....and then finally to its rightful place as Jesus --- Flyyyguy Of course I just want you to say that I am right, and deep down you want to say it too --- Toddrtrex

02/08/2009, 02:45 PM	#21
Hop Carpe Noctem!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 8,610	Congrats J! What an inspirational tank!!!! __________________ Hop Current Tank Info: 300-gallon in-wall system (mixed reef)

02/08/2009, 03:08 PM	#22
leeweber85 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa Posts: 2,445	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: 125g reef, 20g reef

02/08/2009, 03:36 PM	#23
lastlight Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: calgary, alberta Posts: 321	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? __________________ 225 In progress - 72Lx30Wx24H glass , Dart Gold, BK SM250, Sfiligoi Stealth 12x80w, Tunze 6101 (1) + 6100 (2) + 7095

02/08/2009, 04:04 PM	#24
mpoletti Centropyge Joculator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 13,621	Absolutely amazing tank. Thank you for the inspiration and sharing your tank. __________________ -Mark I'm not cool enough for any clubs Current Tank Info: 180 Gallon Lee Mar starfire custom

02/08/2009, 04:09 PM	#25
Rodrigo_BG Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 148	amazing! JJ, questions... What time/s you use to feed your stony corals and how often? Do you turn off the skimmer when feeding?