Tank of the Month - Mar 2002

JohnL · 03/03/2002, 01:28 AM

This month we are featuring Steve Weast's beautiful 500 gallon reef tank.

www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-03/totm/index.htm

MrSandman · 03/05/2002, 01:59 AM

Awesome! I knew your time would come soon. A well deserved award for not only an awesome display, but a very impressive set-up as well! Plus, its about time i got a hold of some new desktop wallpaper

. Congrats!

mobert · 03/05/2002, 02:23 AM

Beautiful! Really turned out nice.

Twist N Go · 03/05/2002, 02:43 AM

That's awesome i'm getting turned on just looking at it!!

mr9iron · 03/05/2002, 05:01 AM

Absolutely stunning.

Your keeping the reef of my dreams.

Wild Card-inal · 03/05/2002, 05:50 AM

Cool. You better change the pic that comes up on the main reefcentral page. (www.reefcentral.com)

Pinkskunk · 03/05/2002, 06:57 AM

3 Roses in one tank is awefully too much for them, they get really stressed but not showing sign. Recommended is 2 roses and a carpet at the most in one system. I can help you with that problem. I will buy the one in the back and pay for overnight shipping.

JerseyReef · 03/05/2002, 07:26 AM

Outstanding Tank!!

dc · 03/05/2002, 08:31 AM

Absolutely georgous!

kevinpo · 03/05/2002, 08:38 AM

Steve,
A true work of art and scientific marvel. Great job. I hope you will let me see it in person some time. I have a hundred questions (I'm sure a few can be answered with a pair of clippers)

Keep up the good work.

Best regards,
Kevin

Gary Majchrzak · 03/05/2002, 08:55 AM

AAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

Flameangel · 03/05/2002, 09:17 AM

What a wonderful tank! I saw your orginal post. I loved the beauty of what you had put together, however, I am just as impressed with the way you have it set up in your home! I hope I am able to follow in your footsteps with my next system!

Connie

6-line · 03/05/2002, 09:27 AM

Wow,

After reading all of your design facts and info, plus the way it all eventually fused together, makes me believe you might have actually known what you were doing

Beautiful tank...I know pictures can't do it justice. I can only imagine what 4 feet of depth looks like..

Amazing...

Todd

Dragonlady · 03/05/2002, 10:00 AM

That is one beautiful tank. BTW, is it true that carpet anemones sometimes eat other anemones, or is it only S. gigantea that does that? Your rose anemones are really cool. Steve, you have made a work of art out of your aquarium.

newreefman1 · 03/05/2002, 10:18 AM

Noone will wonder how this tank got tank of the month. One of the most beautiful tanks Ive ever seen.

Congrats!

BigDog · 03/05/2002, 11:39 AM

i'm impressed!

Purple Reef · 03/05/2002, 12:51 PM

I cant find the correct words to describe how impressed I am.

To me the organization and cleanliness of the filtration system is as important as the inhabitants in the tank. My 75gl. custom made acrylic is 1.5 yrs old and that has always been me focus , to have every thing look as natural, organized and presentable as possible. There are some great reeferes out there with great health in there tanks but looking more like a science project than a piece of ocean in there house...that IS NOT the case with this tank!! Very impressive my friend..

If you don't mind, How much $$ is there so far??

Any tips or advise on how to help our tanks look and progress at the pass your has...(1 year amazing...)

Congrats...

aaronk · 03/05/2002, 01:10 PM

HA! I have the same image on my desktop stilll!
Amazing is right!!!
truely a slice of reef

TinyBubbles · 03/05/2002, 02:21 PM

I hope someone is behind me, because I think I might just pass out.
Incredible tank

Congratulations!

Tiny

(thanks for the new desktop wallpaper

)

djbravoleader · 03/05/2002, 02:23 PM

Best setup I have ever seen!! I love how everything is so clean and neat . Absolutely the best looking thing around. Good job!!

Pomacanthus1 · 03/05/2002, 04:56 PM

Awesome tank! My mouth is watering..................That blue carpet is an awesome centerpiece!

I can't imagine how much time, effort, and money you've put into that masterpiece of reefing

Ice Cream · 03/05/2002, 06:52 PM

Steve,
I can only imagine how beautiful your aquarium must be when seen in person. Congratulations for a well-deserved honor.
JB

NanoReefer53 · 03/05/2002, 08:26 PM

*drooooool*

bowfront · 03/05/2002, 11:06 PM

Looks like the epitome of this hobby to date. Wallow in the praise because you deserve it all. Best of luck in the future.

rbonin · 03/06/2002, 09:43 AM

This is the most amazing tank I have ever seen. Given how much money I have spent on my feeble attempt at a reef tank, I cannot imaging what this one has cost! But I know it will be worth it.

03/03/2002, 01:28 AM	#1
JohnL RC Staff Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 14,294	Tank of the Month - Mar 2002 This month we are featuring Steve Weast's beautiful 500 gallon reef tank. www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-03/totm/index.htm Last edited by JohnL; 03/05/2002 at 01:45 AM.

03/05/2002, 01:59 AM	#2
MrSandman Team RC Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: South Bay, So. Cal. Posts: 4,474 Blog Entries: 4	Awesome! I knew your time would come soon. A well deserved award for not only an awesome display, but a very impressive set-up as well! Plus, its about time i got a hold of some new desktop wallpaper . Congrats! __________________ June 2001 Tank of the Month. Yes, i said 2001. Current Tank Info: 90G 36"x24"x24" Lee-mar rimless starphire tank. 2 x 250W Phoenix 14K lamps with 2 x 55W Actinic VHO's. 2 x Vortechs. Reef Octopus Premium EXT 200 skimmer. Geo calcium and Kalk reactor. Tradewinds 1/4HP chiller. Neptune AC3.

03/05/2002, 05:01 AM	#5
mr9iron Movin up Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,152	Absolutely stunning. Your keeping the reef of my dreams. __________________ Vince ______________________________ Justice consists not in being neutral between right and wrong, but in finding out the right and upholding it, where ever found, against the wrong. Current Tank Info: 28 gal JBJ Nano, 150 watt 14k HQI, Korila 1, Tunze Osmolator, Blue Spotted jawfish, Firefish, Sixline Wrasse, LPS and a few SPS

03/05/2002, 07:26 AM	#8
JerseyReef Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 1,127	Outstanding Tank!! __________________ Regards, Mike Current Tank Info: Tank currently is...?

03/05/2002, 08:31 AM	#9
dc Moved In... Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Wyoming Posts: 31,429	Absolutely georgous! __________________ Debi ><> Now that we're all moved, Please be patient there's still lot's of tweaking to do. THANKS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: :^( Soon to be none!

03/05/2002, 02:23 AM	#3
mobert Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Los Gatos, California Posts: 2,355	Beautiful! Really turned out nice.

03/05/2002, 02:43 AM	#4
Twist N Go Moved On Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: California Posts: 98	That's awesome i'm getting turned on just looking at it!!

03/05/2002, 05:50 AM	#6
Wild Card-inal Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Newark, DE Posts: 672	Cool. You better change the pic that comes up on the main reefcentral page. (www.reefcentral.com)

03/05/2002, 06:57 AM	#7
Pinkskunk Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 929	3 Roses in one tank is awefully too much for them, they get really stressed but not showing sign. Recommended is 2 roses and a carpet at the most in one system. I can help you with that problem. I will buy the one in the back and pay for overnight shipping.

03/05/2002, 08:38 AM	#10
kevinpo Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Spokane Valley WA Posts: 3,531	Steve, A true work of art and scientific marvel. Great job. I hope you will let me see it in person some time. I have a hundred questions (I'm sure a few can be answered with a pair of clippers) Keep up the good work. Best regards, Kevin __________________ SPS Guy I owe I owe so off to frag I go. On - On Current Tank Info: 600 reef (set up June 2001) 38 fish, 56 SPS, 8 LPS, and 2 soft corals with 112 gal refugium and 100 gal sump. 450 gal SPS tank with 150 gal refugium.

03/05/2002, 08:55 AM	#11
Gary Majchrzak Team RC Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 28,200	AAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! __________________ 16 years experience with multiple types of marine aquarium systems. Current Tank Info: 72x24x30 225 gallon peninsula reef aquarium

03/05/2002, 09:17 AM	#12
Flameangel Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 662	What a wonderful tank! I saw your orginal post. I loved the beauty of what you had put together, however, I am just as impressed with the way you have it set up in your home! I hope I am able to follow in your footsteps with my next system! Connie

03/05/2002, 09:27 AM	#13
6-line Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Florence, KY--across the river from Cincinnati, OH Posts: 2,053	Wow, After reading all of your design facts and info, plus the way it all eventually fused together, makes me believe you might have actually known what you were doing Beautiful tank...I know pictures can't do it justice. I can only imagine what 4 feet of depth looks like.. Amazing... Todd __________________ Todd If you're not obsessed, you're not doing it right... Current Tank Info: just getting back in--14 gallon BioCube

03/05/2002, 10:00 AM	#14
Dragonlady Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: This solar system Posts: 1,045	That is one beautiful tank. BTW, is it true that carpet anemones sometimes eat other anemones, or is it only S. gigantea that does that? Your rose anemones are really cool. Steve, you have made a work of art out of your aquarium.

03/05/2002, 10:18 AM	#15
newreefman1 Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 435	Noone will wonder how this tank got tank of the month. One of the most beautiful tanks Ive ever seen. Congrats! __________________ No tank ATM but still obsessed and immersed Current Tank Info: My son replaced my tank :)

03/05/2002, 11:39 AM	#16
BigDog Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 65	i'm impressed!

03/05/2002, 12:51 PM	#17
Purple Reef Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 423	I cant find the correct words to describe how impressed I am. To me the organization and cleanliness of the filtration system is as important as the inhabitants in the tank. My 75gl. custom made acrylic is 1.5 yrs old and that has always been me focus , to have every thing look as natural, organized and presentable as possible. There are some great reeferes out there with great health in there tanks but looking more like a science project than a piece of ocean in there house...that IS NOT the case with this tank!! Very impressive my friend.. If you don't mind, How much $$ is there so far?? Any tips or advise on how to help our tanks look and progress at the pass your has...(1 year amazing...) Congrats...

03/05/2002, 01:10 PM	#18
aaronk Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Northglenn, Colorado Posts: 144	HA! I have the same image on my desktop stilll! Amazing is right!!! truely a slice of reef

03/05/2002, 02:21 PM	#19
TinyBubbles Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Northern Ca Posts: 112	I hope someone is behind me, because I think I might just pass out. Incredible tank Congratulations! Tiny (thanks for the new desktop wallpaper )

03/05/2002, 02:23 PM	#20
djbravoleader Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: edmonton, AB Posts: 335	tank of the month Best setup I have ever seen!! I love how everything is so clean and neat . Absolutely the best looking thing around. Good job!!

03/05/2002, 04:56 PM	#21
Pomacanthus1 Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 2,437	Awesome tank! My mouth is watering..................That blue carpet is an awesome centerpiece! I can't imagine how much time, effort, and money you've put into that masterpiece of reefing

03/05/2002, 06:52 PM	#22
Ice Cream Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 71	Steve, I can only imagine how beautiful your aquarium must be when seen in person. Congratulations for a well-deserved honor. JB

03/05/2002, 08:26 PM	#23
NanoReefer53 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Milpitas, CA Posts: 638	drooooool

03/05/2002, 11:06 PM	#24
bowfront 10 & Over Club Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,605	Looks like the epitome of this hobby to date. Wallow in the praise because you deserve it all. Best of luck in the future. __________________ "Formula for success: Rise early, work hard, strike oil." JP Getty Current Tank Info: 72g bowfront, 2x250W RO 3 DE + VHO actinic, Ca reactor, Litermeter kalk topoff, 3 Tunze Streams + 7095 Multicontroller, 2 Seaswirls, Artica 1/5 Hp Chiller

03/06/2002, 09:43 AM	#25
rbonin Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 342	This is the most amazing tank I have ever seen. Given how much money I have spent on my feeble attempt at a reef tank, I cannot imaging what this one has cost! But I know it will be worth it.