Tank of the Month - December 2005

Skipper · 11/21/2005, 06:50 PM

This month we are featuring Ramon Parellada's (devil sea) beautiful reef aquarium:

More details can be found here or by clicking on the picture above (photo courtesy of Anthony Calfo).

Congratulations, Ramon!

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Konadog · 12/05/2005, 06:22 PM

Congratulations Ramon!

Very nice tank!

LobsterOfJustice · 12/05/2005, 07:02 PM

I agree, nice tank.

I'd like some more information on the "SFILIGOI ACLS"... recreating the natural photoperiod sound kind of neat... but I think I saw a picture of these things in the article and they looked quite expensive.

Also, what is the larger box up top in this picture? Is that part of the controller?

Andrew · 12/05/2005, 07:26 PM

Nice tank Ramon!

theevoys · 12/05/2005, 08:45 PM

Very nice!

cheeks69 · 12/05/2005, 08:52 PM

Wow Ramon stunning tank !!!
I absolutely love the aquascaping one of the best I've ever seen

Muitos parabens dum vizinho Portugues

Skipper · 12/05/2005, 09:53 PM

La versiÃƒÂ³n en espaÃƒÂ±ola de este artÃƒÂ*culo vendra pronto. Una vez completado, un hiperenlace sera publicado aquÃƒÂ*.

honkit · 12/05/2005, 10:11 PM

The scaping is tremendous.

I'm inspired to set up a similar scaping for my new tank

parshmar · 12/06/2005, 03:03 AM

Probably the best tank i've ever seen. The coloration of your corals is amazing!!!

masterswimmer · 12/06/2005, 03:41 AM

Ramon, congratulations on a beautiful tank and well deserved recognition.

Russ

sajon1 · 12/06/2005, 05:14 AM

Felicidades Ramon, tu acuario merece este reconocimiento.

Enhorabuena

Jamesurq · 12/06/2005, 08:55 AM

Very very nice. One comment if I may:

"I've observed that the aquacultured SPS are slower growers. They practically stay in a lethargic state for several months. On the other hand, the wild pieces are faster growers and their coloration is maintained more exactly after their arrival"

When you refer to aquacultured SPS are you referring to wild aquacultured or captive? I have found the exact opposite in my case. Perhaps without all of the nutrient reducing methods, the aquacultured corals are more at home in my tank than the wild ones that came from pristine waters?

txema · 12/06/2005, 09:31 AM

Congratulations RamÃƒÂ³n!

I hope to enjoy your aquarium some day...

Up to now!!

moonpod · 12/06/2005, 10:23 AM

Congrats Ramon!

Lobsterofjustice, the ACLS is hugely expensive. I believe just the ballast is about 800 bux+ depending on wattage.

llldnylll · 12/06/2005, 11:05 AM

WOW, Nice

emora · 12/06/2005, 12:46 PM

Congratulations Ramon.

Ballen0351 · 12/06/2005, 01:39 PM

Very Nice

kysmith · 12/06/2005, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jamesurq
Very very nice. One comment if I may:

"I've observed that the aquacultured SPS are slower growers. They practically stay in a lethargic state for several months. On the other hand, the wild pieces are faster growers and their coloration is maintained more exactly after their arrival"

When you refer to aquacultured SPS are you referring to wild aquacultured or captive? I have found the exact opposite in my case. Perhaps without all of the nutrient reducing methods, the aquacultured corals are more at home in my tank than the wild ones that came from pristine waters?

I find this to be interesting as well for I have always seen/heard the opposite.

jmperez32 · 12/06/2005, 01:53 PM

Congratulations!

Very nice tank from a very nice country!

See you in Todomarino.com,

jmperez32 (CaballerodelaMancha)

Konadog · 12/06/2005, 01:58 PM

I have a question about this comment:
"This led me to build an aquascape based on three elements: a reef on the left, an island in the center and a bar on the far right."
Are the structures just stacked rock, or is it held together by other means?

supertutu · 12/06/2005, 02:07 PM

Felicidades Ramon, no se esperaba menos de ti!!

biodegraded · 12/06/2005, 02:24 PM

Outstanding! The aquascaping in particular is brilliant; the aquarium looks much wider side-to-side than 210 cm. The overall look is open and interresting in all three axes. Thanks for taking the time to write up an article on it for the tank of the month.

tarugo2 · 12/06/2005, 03:00 PM

Congratulations Neng, you are in The First Divission

Mr. Eko · 12/06/2005, 03:11 PM

Amazing tank, I dont think anyone asked this yet...but how large is your tank in gallons?

vessxpress1 · 12/06/2005, 03:26 PM

I love the placement in the wall! I think that set up is great, with the side exposed. Love it. Beautiful tank.

12/05/2005, 06:22 PM	#2
Konadog Master of the 16 hour day Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Long Beach, So Cal Posts: 13,432 Blog Entries: 4	Congratulations Ramon! Very nice tank! __________________ Save the Reefs................................................................Save the world! -Ken SCMAS Member Current Tank Info: Lee Mar 225 gal, three sided starphire, 60 gal sump. RK Elite controls, ATB Econo 1050 skimmer (3) 250w MH, reefceramics back plates. 1" Wavy Sea, (2) Tunze 6100's, 7095 Multicontroller & Tunze Osmolator

12/05/2005, 07:02 PM	#3
LobsterOfJustice Overstocked and underpaid Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 5,634	I agree, nice tank. I'd like some more information on the "SFILIGOI ACLS"... recreating the natural photoperiod sound kind of neat... but I think I saw a picture of these things in the article and they looked quite expensive. Also, what is the larger box up top in this picture? Is that part of the controller? __________________ If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right. Current Tank Info: 180g reef: 3x 250w halides, 55g sump, Octopus Pro 300 skimmer, 2x maximods on wave timer, Ca reactor, bells, whistles, etc. Set up summer 2009. Also 37g temperate atlantic "local" tank.

12/05/2005, 08:45 PM	#5
theevoys Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 627	Very nice! __________________ ...Mom, can I have a nemo?...

12/05/2005, 09:53 PM	#7
Skipper RC Mod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 18,084	La versiÃƒÂ³n en espaÃƒÂ±ola de este artÃƒÂculo vendra pronto. Una vez completado, un hiperenlace sera publicado aquÃƒÂ. __________________ Skip Attix Former Editor of Reefkeeping Magazine

12/06/2005, 03:41 AM	#10
masterswimmer Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: East of the Mississippi, north of the mason dixon line Posts: 3,318	Ramon, congratulations on a beautiful tank and well deserved recognition. Russ __________________ I said, "look honey, we paid the mortgage and we have all this money left over for the tank." Her response confused me. She said we still needed to buy food and pay the utilities. Current Tank Info: 75 *******, SLS TEK 6 x 54w T-5, Lifereef sump & VS2-24" skimmer, 15 gal. AGA fuge

12/05/2005, 07:26 PM	#4
Andrew Team RC Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 13,323	Nice tank Ramon!

12/05/2005, 08:52 PM	#6
cheeks69 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 412	Wow Ramon stunning tank !!! I absolutely love the aquascaping one of the best I've ever seen Muitos parabens dum vizinho Portugues

12/05/2005, 10:11 PM	#8
honkit Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 68	The scaping is tremendous. I'm inspired to set up a similar scaping for my new tank

12/06/2005, 03:03 AM	#9
parshmar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 138	Probably the best tank i've ever seen. The coloration of your corals is amazing!!!

12/06/2005, 05:14 AM	#11
sajon1 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Canary Islands Posts: 104	Felicidades Ramon, tu acuario merece este reconocimiento. Enhorabuena

12/06/2005, 08:55 AM	#12
Jamesurq Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,433	Very very nice. One comment if I may: "I've observed that the aquacultured SPS are slower growers. They practically stay in a lethargic state for several months. On the other hand, the wild pieces are faster growers and their coloration is maintained more exactly after their arrival" When you refer to aquacultured SPS are you referring to wild aquacultured or captive? I have found the exact opposite in my case. Perhaps without all of the nutrient reducing methods, the aquacultured corals are more at home in my tank than the wild ones that came from pristine waters? __________________ Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breath free. The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me. And I shall throw feces upon them.

12/06/2005, 09:31 AM	#13
txema Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Spain Posts: 8	Felicidades RamÃƒÂ³n Congratulations RamÃƒÂ³n! I hope to enjoy your aquarium some day... Up to now!! __________________ "the ammonita reef"

12/06/2005, 10:23 AM	#14
moonpod Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: B.H., Los Angeles Posts: 12,789	Congrats Ramon! Lobsterofjustice, the ACLS is hugely expensive. I believe just the ballast is about 800 bux+ depending on wattage. __________________ Excuses are just the nails for the house of failure. Current Tank Info: Just a fond memory....

12/06/2005, 11:05 AM	#15
llldnylll Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 38	WOW, Nice

12/06/2005, 12:46 PM	#16
emora Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Madrid, Spain (originally from Seattle, WA) Posts: 148	Congratulations Ramon. __________________ Pásate por mi Blog en Español www.arrecifemadrid.com Current Tank Info: 100 Gallon reef, 40G Mini-reef, 30G LPS tank and 16G nano/prop tank

12/06/2005, 01:39 PM	#17
Ballen0351 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 21	Very Nice

12/06/2005, 01:53 PM	#19
jmperez32 Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 14	Congratulations! Very nice tank from a very nice country! See you in Todomarino.com, jmperez32 (CaballerodelaMancha)

12/06/2005, 01:58 PM	#20
Konadog Master of the 16 hour day Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Long Beach, So Cal Posts: 13,432 Blog Entries: 4	I have a question about this comment: "This led me to build an aquascape based on three elements: a reef on the left, an island in the center and a bar on the far right." Are the structures just stacked rock, or is it held together by other means? __________________ Save the Reefs................................................................Save the world! -Ken SCMAS Member Current Tank Info: Lee Mar 225 gal, three sided starphire, 60 gal sump. RK Elite controls, ATB Econo 1050 skimmer (3) 250w MH, reefceramics back plates. 1" Wavy Sea, (2) Tunze 6100's, 7095 Multicontroller & Tunze Osmolator

12/06/2005, 02:07 PM	#21
supertutu Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Spain Posts: 1	Felicidades Ramon, no se esperaba menos de ti!!

12/06/2005, 02:24 PM	#22
biodegraded Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Utah Posts: 99	Outstanding! The aquascaping in particular is brilliant; the aquarium looks much wider side-to-side than 210 cm. The overall look is open and interresting in all three axes. Thanks for taking the time to write up an article on it for the tank of the month.

12/06/2005, 03:00 PM	#23
tarugo2 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6	Congratulations Neng, you are in The First Divission

12/06/2005, 03:11 PM	#24
Mr. Eko Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,045	Amazing tank, I dont think anyone asked this yet...but how large is your tank in gallons? __________________ Eko Current Tank Info: 30 reef, 5.5g Nano, 30g FOWLR

12/06/2005, 03:26 PM	#25
vessxpress1 Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NW IL Posts: 1,635	I love the placement in the wall! I think that set up is great, with the side exposed. Love it. Beautiful tank.