Tank of the Month - June 2007

Skipper · 06/03/2007, 03:41 PM

This month we are featuring Scott's (sidewinder770) and Erinâ€™s (Reefmaiden) beautiful reef aquarium:

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

Congratulations, Scott & Erin!

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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anothermineral · 06/04/2007, 06:09 PM

Beautiful tank! Congrats!

slumpysix · 06/04/2007, 06:17 PM

Stunning... this tank really shows your dedication and love for your hobby. congrats to both of you!....
love the stand and canopy too!

aztbs · 06/04/2007, 06:24 PM

Excellent write up for an excellent tank! I've read nearly every post of your build thread and your tank has inspired me along the way. Congratulations!!

Kentanner11 · 06/04/2007, 06:45 PM

Where abouts in Arizona are you?

andyjd · 06/04/2007, 07:12 PM

Excellent looking tank, I am very jealous

Andy

Kuzujanakis · 06/04/2007, 07:35 PM

Holy Cow! You guys go all out for sure on these great tanks! I am just stunned, especially the behind the scenes work, plumbing, etc!

Awesome tank for sure! I so much look forward to the beginning of each month to see these masterpieces!!!

BTW - I absolutely just love the background!

sfilingeri · 06/04/2007, 07:43 PM

Congratulations........................beautiful work!!

Fliger · 06/04/2007, 08:54 PM

There has never been a more deserving reef, or reefers!

"soon to be wife"

And congrats on that as well, I think you should honeymoon at Canyon Lake.

sidewinder770 · 06/04/2007, 10:30 PM

Thanks everyone! It's certainly been an interesting project to say the least. We always love looking at the TOTM and they have always been an inspiration for us and always look forward to the informative articles in Reefkeeping Magazine. We are still suprised that we got nominated, but thanks to everyone who voted for us. Hopefully we have been able to give back to fellow reefers that which we have gained from them and Reef Central in particular.

Planning the system and putting it together is most of the fun for me and I'm glad we were able to share it with others.

Fliger-
I'll keep it in mind, but I don't think Erin's too hip on a skiing on the lake kind of honeymoon

but we'll definately have to hookup for a few laketrips this summer.

Philwd · 06/04/2007, 11:18 PM

Looked at TOTM and did a double take. I know that tank! As great as the pics are they don't do the tank, or the dedication to the hobby, justice.

Congratulations Scott and Erin!! For both the tank and upcoming nuptials.

moore_rb · 06/04/2007, 11:18 PM

Well, I'm glad my TOTM nomination wasn't for naught....

Congrats Erin and Scott! You both definitely deserve the kudos.

Makes me feel proud to have the home-town (and the DIY crowd)represented this way.

GreenBay1 · 06/04/2007, 11:24 PM

Outstanding setup, very impressive system. I love the woodwork, something to really be proud of.

snappedbigfoot · 06/04/2007, 11:30 PM

wow wow speechless wow

pledosophy · 06/04/2007, 11:48 PM

Great tank. I'm going to have to look up your spray foam for sure. I love the plumbing too. Thanks for tanking the time for such a detailed write up.

Keep it up.

kirstenk · 06/04/2007, 11:58 PM

BRAVO!!!

Hop · 06/05/2007, 01:34 AM

Very well deserved. I've been following the progress for sometime!

Rokdog · 06/05/2007, 03:40 AM

Congrats on a beautiful tank. Loved your build thread as well

donta42 · 06/05/2007, 05:24 AM

LINEAR ACTUATOR!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE YOU BOTH!

SEAFLOWERS · 06/05/2007, 06:13 AM

Be very proud of yourselves, one of the best looking and planned out tanks I have seen in a along time, Congrats

supateddy · 06/05/2007, 06:38 AM

It looks like all the time and effort put into planning the tank was well worth it, the tank (and the woodwork, even the plumbing) looks wonderful.

dc · 06/05/2007, 07:25 AM

What a beautiful tank! I really like the pond foam texture for the back.

rcypert · 06/05/2007, 08:23 AM

Just stunning. Amazing collection of fish. What kinds of things do you do to prevent aggression and disease? Also awesome blue linkia. How long have you had him, any special care?

sidewinder770 · 06/05/2007, 08:42 AM

rcypert-

We do have a lot of fish and it's been challenging at times trying to keep them all happy. Agressive fish haven't been too much of a problem but it has come up. We've had to pull a fish or 2 because they were getting to aggresive (such as a 6 line wrasse and having 2 scotts fairy wrasses) and find them other homes. We've also had to pull a few because they were nipping at things (Majestic angel, 1st regal angel). The blue Linkia has been with us since the beginning of the tank setup. If I remember correctly he was introduced about a month after the tank was cycled and other than the initial acclimation we haven't had to provide it with any special care.

The pond foam has worked out great and be sure to check out our build thread for lots of info on the application of it as well as lots of fellow reefer pics and info.

The woodwork was probably the longest part of the project. I've never made cabinets before so it was a fun experience to say the least. the plumbing was easy- I've had tanks for years so I'm very use to making PVC do what I want it to

cthetoy · 06/05/2007, 08:57 AM

Beautiful tank! I just aquired a Longnose Butterfly and was wondering how do you manage to feed it with all the other agressive fish.

06/04/2007, 06:09 PM	#2
anothermineral Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 232	Beautiful tank! Congrats! __________________ Live and Learn

06/04/2007, 06:45 PM	#5
Kentanner11 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,956	Where abouts in Arizona are you? __________________ - Tanner Current Tank Info: RSM 34g

06/04/2007, 08:54 PM	#9
Fliger Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 8,642	There has never been a more deserving reef, or reefers! "soon to be wife" And congrats on that as well, I think you should honeymoon at Canyon Lake. __________________ Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional. Closed minds should come with closed mouths. When life hands you lemons, add vodka! Current Tank Info: Current: 210G Elos System, 2x400W + 6x54W Photon w/Aquaconnects, H&S skimmer, Deltec FR509/ROWAphos+Elos Carbon, 6101's and 6201's, Ocean GEOtronic 900 Chiller/Heater, Biotopus II Controller w/SMS. Elos System 70.

06/04/2007, 10:30 PM	#10
sidewinder770 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: BFE Michigan and lovin it! Posts: 1,287	Thanks everyone! It's certainly been an interesting project to say the least. We always love looking at the TOTM and they have always been an inspiration for us and always look forward to the informative articles in Reefkeeping Magazine. We are still suprised that we got nominated, but thanks to everyone who voted for us. Hopefully we have been able to give back to fellow reefers that which we have gained from them and Reef Central in particular. Planning the system and putting it together is most of the fun for me and I'm glad we were able to share it with others. Fliger- I'll keep it in mind, but I don't think Erin's too hip on a skiing on the lake kind of honeymoon but we'll definately have to hookup for a few laketrips this summer. __________________ Scott Current Tank Info: Currently between tanks- previous tank was the June 2007 Tank of the month.

06/04/2007, 11:18 PM	#12
moore_rb Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The New World Order Posts: 945	Well, I'm glad my TOTM nomination wasn't for naught.... Congrats Erin and Scott! You both definitely deserve the kudos. Makes me feel proud to have the home-town (and the DIY crowd)represented this way. __________________ I'm still alive, just not aquarium-ing much lately. Current Tank Info: Custom DIY 140g FOWLR

06/04/2007, 06:17 PM	#3
slumpysix Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 837	Stunning... this tank really shows your dedication and love for your hobby. congrats to both of you!.... love the stand and canopy too!

06/04/2007, 06:24 PM	#4
aztbs Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 4,492	Excellent write up for an excellent tank! I've read nearly every post of your build thread and your tank has inspired me along the way. Congratulations!!

06/04/2007, 07:12 PM	#6
andyjd International Nomad Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Dunedin, NZ Posts: 1,147	Excellent looking tank, I am very jealous Andy

06/04/2007, 07:35 PM	#7
Kuzujanakis Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 74	Holy Cow! You guys go all out for sure on these great tanks! I am just stunned, especially the behind the scenes work, plumbing, etc! Awesome tank for sure! I so much look forward to the beginning of each month to see these masterpieces!!! BTW - I absolutely just love the background!

06/04/2007, 07:43 PM	#8
sfilingeri Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Richmond,Virginia Posts: 171	Congratulations........................beautiful work!!

06/04/2007, 11:18 PM	#11
Philwd Premium Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Gilbert, Az Posts: 4,057	Looked at TOTM and did a double take. I know that tank! As great as the pics are they don't do the tank, or the dedication to the hobby, justice. Congratulations Scott and Erin!! For both the tank and upcoming nuptials.

06/04/2007, 11:24 PM	#13
GreenBay1 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 503	Outstanding setup, very impressive system. I love the woodwork, something to really be proud of. __________________ There but for the flip of a coin go we. Current Tank Info: 30 gal. super softy tank with 55 lbs. of live rock. 150 watt MH with 14k bulb. 6 gal. hang on fuge with lots of chaeto. Many soft corals. mushrooms, leathers, xenia, anthia, clove polyps, rainbow rics, red zoo's, GSP and BTA's. 225 in progress.

06/04/2007, 11:30 PM	#14
snappedbigfoot Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: bellflower, CA Posts: 240	wow wow speechless wow __________________ When one door closes two more open. If they don't find a window. Current Tank Info: 80 gallon reef tank 72X14X17

06/04/2007, 11:48 PM	#15
pledosophy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Beaverton Posts: 5,290	Great tank. I'm going to have to look up your spray foam for sure. I love the plumbing too. Thanks for tanking the time for such a detailed write up. Keep it up. __________________ 120g mixed reef 90g QT

06/04/2007, 11:58 PM	#16
kirstenk 23.5 Degrees Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 5,531	BRAVO!!! __________________ KIRSTEN REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE Reefer stabs Reefer in back over quarrel. Current Tank Info: 150g, 58g

06/05/2007, 01:34 AM	#17
Hop Carpe Noctem!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 8,548	Very well deserved. I've been following the progress for sometime! __________________ Hop Current Tank Info: 300-gallon in-wall system (mixed reef)

06/05/2007, 03:40 AM	#18
Rokdog Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 105	Congrats on a beautiful tank. Loved your build thread as well __________________ Excuse me, does this smell like chloroform to you? Current Tank Info: New 150g on the go

06/05/2007, 05:24 AM	#19
donta42 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 56	LINEAR ACTUATOR!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE YOU BOTH!

06/05/2007, 06:13 AM	#20
SEAFLOWERS Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: yorktown,va. Posts: 366	Be very proud of yourselves, one of the best looking and planned out tanks I have seen in a along time, Congrats __________________ If humans can control the temperature on earth, then dammit I want it 70 degrees and sunny everywhere! Current Tank Info: 20 gal.sump,Euro-reef RS6-2+ Skimmer,2x175 SE 14000k Iwasaki bulbs+(2)T-5 39 watt bulbs.Mag 12 return pump, (3) Tunze nanostreams (6025)

06/05/2007, 06:38 AM	#21
supateddy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cloverdale, IN Posts: 85	It looks like all the time and effort put into planning the tank was well worth it, the tank (and the woodwork, even the plumbing) looks wonderful.

06/05/2007, 07:25 AM	#22
dc Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Wyoming Posts: 44,684	What a beautiful tank! I really like the pond foam texture for the back. __________________ Debi ~60 Cube~ Why? Because I said so of course. -Sent via Tapatalk Smoke Signals-

06/05/2007, 08:23 AM	#23
rcypert Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Miami Posts: 435	Just stunning. Amazing collection of fish. What kinds of things do you do to prevent aggression and disease? Also awesome blue linkia. How long have you had him, any special care?

06/05/2007, 08:42 AM	#24
sidewinder770 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: BFE Michigan and lovin it! Posts: 1,287	rcypert- We do have a lot of fish and it's been challenging at times trying to keep them all happy. Agressive fish haven't been too much of a problem but it has come up. We've had to pull a fish or 2 because they were getting to aggresive (such as a 6 line wrasse and having 2 scotts fairy wrasses) and find them other homes. We've also had to pull a few because they were nipping at things (Majestic angel, 1st regal angel). The blue Linkia has been with us since the beginning of the tank setup. If I remember correctly he was introduced about a month after the tank was cycled and other than the initial acclimation we haven't had to provide it with any special care. The pond foam has worked out great and be sure to check out our build thread for lots of info on the application of it as well as lots of fellow reefer pics and info. The woodwork was probably the longest part of the project. I've never made cabinets before so it was a fun experience to say the least. the plumbing was easy- I've had tanks for years so I'm very use to making PVC do what I want it to __________________ Scott Current Tank Info: Currently between tanks- previous tank was the June 2007 Tank of the month.

06/05/2007, 08:57 AM	#25
cthetoy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 1,891	Beautiful tank! I just aquired a Longnose Butterfly and was wondering how do you manage to feed it with all the other agressive fish.