Tank Of The Month - April 2008

melev · 04/08/2008, 06:25 AM

This month we are featuring Joseph Weatherson's beautiful 240g reef aquarium, once again:

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

Congratulations, Joseph!

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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quiksilver · 04/08/2008, 09:54 AM

Just wow... I love all your acrylic work and ideas weatherson.

ClownReef® · 04/08/2008, 10:06 AM

Why again?..

Not that im upset, its a gorgeous set up.. but look at the threads! They are flooded with new amazing systems!

orangekush4 · 04/08/2008, 10:31 AM

Whats up Joe,congrats on TOTM again.People have to see the tank in person.The corals in there are very large.One of the top 5 best tanks IMO.

melev · 04/08/2008, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ClownReefÂ®
Why again?..

Not that im upset, its a gorgeous set up.. but look at the threads! They are flooded with new amazing systems!

The reason should be clear to you if you look at the original TOTM article and this one. The growth patterns are amazing to see, and the longevity of the tank is definitely praise-worthy.

I only wish I could have visited it in person while I was in Southern California over the past few days.

Whenever you see a good tank, feel free to nominate it. We are always looking for worthy systems.

jdfenn81 · 04/08/2008, 10:49 AM

what are the deminsions of the tank

ClownReef® · 04/08/2008, 11:43 AM

Yes, nevermind my post..

DROOLS..DROOLS...Im not worthy!!

tfp · 04/08/2008, 11:45 AM

joe, joe, joe...now thats what i'm talkin' about man! excellent writeup and pic's as usual

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amazing...simply amazing.

weatherson · 04/08/2008, 12:34 PM

Marc & quiksilver: Thank you both very much.

ClownReefÂ®: That was my initial thought also when I was originally asked.

But I would agree that, at least for me, it's always interesting to see how featured tanks are doing after time has elapsed.

orangekush4: Thanks Kevin for the kind words.

jdfenn81: The tank is 2'x2'x8' in dimension.

tfp: Thanks Tim. I appreciate that.

In regards to the air injection system, I made up a graphic to illustrate how it's done in my tank. Unfortunately, this didn't make it into the article so here it is for those interested...

Joseph.

Saiyan · 04/08/2008, 12:45 PM

Very beautiful tank. Congratulations. Well deserved IMO.

weatherson · 04/08/2008, 01:50 PM

Saiyan: Thank you very much.

Marc: Thanks for adding the air injection graphic to the article.

Joseph.

dogstar74 · 04/08/2008, 03:09 PM

Holy moley! I had unsubscribed to your threads in the past, because I was getting about 25 emails a day with replys to your threads. And I lost track of it. I am FLOORED! by the beauty of your tank. And it is staggering the thought, composition and dedication of the equiptment room.

Amazing!!

Aaron

melev · 04/08/2008, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by weatherson
Saiyan: Thank you very much.

Marc: Thanks for adding the air injection graphic to the article.

Joseph.

Yes, all is where it should be now. Sorry about the brief snafu. All of you that read it earlier today, go read it again. hehehehe

chingchai · 04/08/2008, 04:26 PM

Joseph, your tank is truly deserved second TOTM.
Just like Marc said, the longevity of the tank is definitely praise-worthy.
Congratulation!
I wish we can meet up someday.

eznet2u · 04/08/2008, 04:42 PM

As someone who has seen this tank in person let me just say...

Ah....um....oh... You would do the same.

In my opinion Joe represents the Ultimate Reefer. His DIY skills are second to none, and his dedication to his tank is evident in the article. If you have a chance to see it in person, pay Joe a months rent...because it will take that long to see everything.

Congrats again Mr. Weatherson.

Oldude · 04/08/2008, 06:03 PM

That is an super set up, great write up with lots of extras. This TOTM is very much deserved, congratulations. I agree that since an already great tank should just get better with time it should be featured again. Props to you, this is an awesome reef!
Congrats again.

Marc, well done on the page as well. This is world class!

volcom69 · 04/08/2008, 06:10 PM

Wow great job the growth on your tank is amazing, and i agree going back on old TOTM is a good idea to see where they are, and all i can say is WOW great job. Congrats man.

psteeleb · 04/08/2008, 07:04 PM

Simply put â€“ AMAZING and inspiring
(someone already said WOW)

dogstar74 · 04/08/2008, 09:17 PM

Joseph,

in this picture:

What is the book on the cart in the middle of the room. The one that looks like a 3 ring binder? Do you keep a log, stats, photos?? Just curious.

BLKTANG · 04/08/2008, 10:59 PM

Awesome reef.

I have no more words.

salmonslayer · 04/09/2008, 12:35 AM

I must say. Stright out " BEAUTIFUL " . Great job, Keep it up

Electrobes · 04/09/2008, 05:46 AM

Beautiful weatherson I am not surprised you got it and expect to see you on TOTM again

Congrats

blenny90 · 04/09/2008, 07:17 AM

Mr. Weatherson - Beautiful write up.

I am a former CVR as as we lived in Clovis for many years. Recently relocated back to the midwest, which has basements for fish rooms! I am curious about your air exchange system. I see the piping coming out of the canopy and then a second pipe which appears to come out of the other end of the canopy. I am having issues in my fish room and am looking at different methods for fresh air exchange in the room controlled by humidity and temperature. Do you have such a system for this room or do you simply rely on air conditioning? By the way - our electric bill is 1/3 of what it was - sorry had to throw some smack!

makoJ · 04/09/2008, 08:57 AM

Congrats again, I have followed your thread for a long time.

Your pictures and reef are amazing and have gave me inspiration for my own tank.

kar93 · 04/09/2008, 11:09 AM

Tank is amazing! The growth since last time he had TOTM is incredible!

04/08/2008, 09:54 AM	#2
quiksilver Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 809	Just wow... I love all your acrylic work and ideas weatherson. __________________ "You sir, lose at forum posting. Please insert quarter and try again." Current Tank Info: Ultimate 29g, 250w MH + 65w PC, Euroreef RS-80, 25 gallon custom sump/fuge, inifinity prop tank, mag7 return, Vortech x 2, Magnavore Reactor, UV Sterilizer

04/08/2008, 10:06 AM	#3
ClownReef® Bubbletrousing Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,872	Why again?.. Not that im upset, its a gorgeous set up.. but look at the threads! They are flooded with new amazing systems! __________________ Waterbox Peninsula 5526 l Ecotech Radion XR30w G4 l Ecotech Vectra M1 l MP40QDW l Vertex Omega 180i l Tunze ATO l Apex Fusion l DOS l Trident l Ice Cap Scrubber

04/08/2008, 11:43 AM	#7
ClownReef® Bubbletrousing Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,872	Yes, nevermind my post.. DROOLS..DROOLS...Im not worthy!! __________________ Waterbox Peninsula 5526 l Ecotech Radion XR30w G4 l Ecotech Vectra M1 l MP40QDW l Vertex Omega 180i l Tunze ATO l Apex Fusion l DOS l Trident l Ice Cap Scrubber

04/08/2008, 12:34 PM	#9
weatherson Premium Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 2,022	Marc & quiksilver: Thank you both very much. ClownReefÂ®: That was my initial thought also when I was originally asked. But I would agree that, at least for me, it's always interesting to see how featured tanks are doing after time has elapsed. orangekush4: Thanks Kevin for the kind words. jdfenn81: The tank is 2'x2'x8' in dimension. tfp: Thanks Tim. I appreciate that. In regards to the air injection system, I made up a graphic to illustrate how it's done in my tank. Unfortunately, this didn't make it into the article so here it is for those interested... Joseph. Last edited by weatherson; 04/08/2008 at 12:51 PM.

04/08/2008, 03:09 PM	#12
dogstar74 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,152	Holy moley! I had unsubscribed to your threads in the past, because I was getting about 25 emails a day with replys to your threads. And I lost track of it. I am FLOORED! by the beauty of your tank. And it is staggering the thought, composition and dedication of the equiptment room. Amazing!! Aaron __________________ "If there's nothing wrong with me... then there must be something wrong with the universe!" Current Tank Info: 10 gallon nano with ATS

04/08/2008, 10:31 AM	#4
orangekush4 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 367	Whats up Joe,congrats on TOTM again.People have to see the tank in person.The corals in there are very large.One of the top 5 best tanks IMO.

04/08/2008, 10:49 AM	#6
jdfenn81 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 93	what are the deminsions of the tank

04/08/2008, 11:45 AM	#8
tfp Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 3,225	joe, joe, joe...now thats what i'm talkin' about man! excellent writeup and pic's as usual . amazing...simply amazing.

04/08/2008, 12:45 PM	#10
Saiyan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 157	Very beautiful tank. Congratulations. Well deserved IMO.

04/08/2008, 01:50 PM	#11
weatherson Premium Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 2,022	Saiyan: Thank you very much. Marc: Thanks for adding the air injection graphic to the article. Joseph.

04/08/2008, 04:26 PM	#14
chingchai Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bangkok Thailand Posts: 5,670	Joseph, your tank is truly deserved second TOTM. Just like Marc said, the longevity of the tank is definitely praise-worthy. Congratulation! I wish we can meet up someday. __________________ Ching (low profile) " Life is too short to drink bad wine " click on my homepage to see my tank on-line

04/08/2008, 04:42 PM	#15
eznet2u Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,135	As someone who has seen this tank in person let me just say... Ah....um....oh... You would do the same. In my opinion Joe represents the Ultimate Reefer. His DIY skills are second to none, and his dedication to his tank is evident in the article. If you have a chance to see it in person, pay Joe a months rent...because it will take that long to see everything. Congrats again Mr. Weatherson.

04/08/2008, 06:03 PM	#16
Oldude Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 4,479	That is an super set up, great write up with lots of extras. This TOTM is very much deserved, congratulations. I agree that since an already great tank should just get better with time it should be featured again. Props to you, this is an awesome reef! Congrats again. Marc, well done on the page as well. This is world class! __________________ ______________________ Greg ~ June 2015 TOTM ~ ~ April 2010 TOTM ~

04/08/2008, 06:10 PM	#17
volcom69 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: PA Posts: 1,132	Wow great job the growth on your tank is amazing, and i agree going back on old TOTM is a good idea to see where they are, and all i can say is WOW great job. Congrats man.

04/08/2008, 07:04 PM	#18
psteeleb Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 5,249	Simply put â€“ AMAZING and inspiring (someone already said WOW)

04/08/2008, 09:17 PM	#19
dogstar74 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,152	Joseph, in this picture: What is the book on the cart in the middle of the room. The one that looks like a 3 ring binder? Do you keep a log, stats, photos?? Just curious. __________________ "If there's nothing wrong with me... then there must be something wrong with the universe!" Current Tank Info: 10 gallon nano with ATS

04/08/2008, 10:59 PM	#20
BLKTANG Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Never,Never Land Posts: 7,061	Awesome reef. I have no more words. __________________ We the few have done so much,for so long,for so little.That we are now qualified to do anything with nothing. ____________________________________________________________________________ Current Tank Info: RR 90 Maganvore sump,250w Hamilton fixture,VorTec's ASM skimmer.

04/09/2008, 12:35 AM	#21
salmonslayer Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: wa Posts: 71	I must say. Stright out " BEAUTIFUL " . Great job, Keep it up

04/09/2008, 05:46 AM	#22
Electrobes Montipora type guy Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 2,945	Beautiful weatherson I am not surprised you got it and expect to see you on TOTM again Congrats __________________ Christian Current Tank Info: 100G Half Cylinder

04/09/2008, 07:17 AM	#23
blenny90 Registered Member. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 270	Mr. Weatherson - Beautiful write up. I am a former CVR as as we lived in Clovis for many years. Recently relocated back to the midwest, which has basements for fish rooms! I am curious about your air exchange system. I see the piping coming out of the canopy and then a second pipe which appears to come out of the other end of the canopy. I am having issues in my fish room and am looking at different methods for fresh air exchange in the room controlled by humidity and temperature. Do you have such a system for this room or do you simply rely on air conditioning? By the way - our electric bill is 1/3 of what it was - sorry had to throw some smack!

04/09/2008, 08:57 AM	#24
makoJ Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 1,472 Blog Entries: 3	Congrats again, I have followed your thread for a long time. Your pictures and reef are amazing and have gave me inspiration for my own tank. __________________ TOTM March 2008 It takes a strong man to cry, but it takes an even stronger man to laugh at that man. --300Gal SPS tank long gone but new tank on the horizon Current Tank Info: Custom 110g, Lights: Radion's Flow: 2 Vortechs

04/09/2008, 11:09 AM	#25
kar93 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lincoln Posts: 5,521	Tank is amazing! The growth since last time he had TOTM is incredible!