My new 450 Gal "pail" - Page 2

bmco · 08/04/2008, 07:18 AM

So after curing and cycling the dry rocks in my garden for more than two months (salt water) , I moved them to the new tank , and the "BIG DAY" arrived.

10.27.2007

Moving some of the live rocks, corals and fish to the new tank.

Poor looking tank

The new rocks placed on the bottom and old live rocks covered them on the top.
Some live rock moved to the refuge tank.

Many of the old corals bleached and needed long time to recover.
All fish survived.

After few days the closet is put together.

Jay Fortay · 08/04/2008, 03:20 PM

looks great...is that last one an updated pic?

bmco · 08/05/2008, 02:49 PM

I will post more pic's.

The best ones are still not here.

Moshik

TRITON1 · 08/05/2008, 03:08 PM

WOW! Amazing tanks. I cant wait to see the progression from the beginning. Was the aquarium built by a local company (by that I mean mom and pop or do they do public aquariums)?

Do all those clownfish get along? How many are there?

bmco · 08/05/2008, 03:16 PM

Thanks TRITON 1.

Yes, local company built it for me. We have some talented guys here.
The silicone gluing was by the "German method" :

3-5 mm of black silicone between the glass plates for extra elasticity.

I have about 10 clowns. Planning on more.

No problems at all. It's a big tank and they are all over. some in the anemone, some in the elegant coral or euphilia. No clashes at all.

Moshik

Paul_PSU · 08/05/2008, 03:30 PM

Very Nice! I love the way you built up the rocks.

Itaysworld · 08/05/2008, 05:23 PM

Moshik -

Amazing tank. I really like what you have done! Very simple yet elegant rock work with a lot of open swimming space.

Please post more updated pictures to see how the corals have filled in and colored up.

Best, Itay.

Varanus37 · 08/10/2008, 02:48 PM

How do you prevent accumulation of detritus and other particles beneath the rock? I love the way you elevated your rock but I'm curious as to how you prevent a buildup under there. Everything looks great so it must be working out for you.

Bill

bmco · 08/11/2008, 02:41 PM

Thank you guys.

Itay, the simple rockwork provides a lot of swimming space for fish and space for bottom corals, mushrooms, clams and zoanthids. The space under the rocks gives great hiding places for the tank inhabitants.
Here's a pic' from December 2007

Soon, in a year or a little more, the rocks will not be seen at all.
I hope corals will cover everything (as in my old tank).

Bill, as I showed in my pic's, a long drilled pipe (1 inch) spreading water jets under the rocks. 2 locklines are spreading wider jets under every "rock hill". Big cleaning crews are doing the rest. Some sand and bigger particles do accumulate there, but I don't think it's a problem.

Moshik

Varanus37 · 08/12/2008, 12:31 PM

Thank you for the explanation. As I look at the pics again, I see what you mean. The FTS looks great. Very well done.

Bill

bmco · 03/17/2009, 01:28 AM

Update

AMD30 · 03/17/2009, 05:15 AM

wow! u need another bigger tank already! lol great job. what kind of lights r u using?

RevHtree · 03/17/2009, 07:23 AM

Awesome tank brother!

OFF TOPIC, but I love Israel! I pray for your country and your people. I have been twice, but want to come again soon with my wife.

Rickyrooz1 · 03/17/2009, 07:37 AM

Tank looks great, what is your lighting set up?

N-dog · 03/17/2009, 07:39 AM

I WANT ONE!!!! amazing just amazing

Theres more money in that tank than my house cost!!!

bmco · 03/17/2009, 03:22 PM

I'm using 2 EVC 400w - 10000K (on Giezman Metal halide fixture ) + 12 T5- Aquascience 54W for Actinics and extra light.

RevHtree it's nice to hear... next visit pm me and come to visit.

TXReefer21 · 03/17/2009, 07:19 PM

you have a nice tank and congrats on the new tank. But seriously you just abandoned the old tank and let stuff die? I mean this is the reason prices go up in the hobby and the worlds reefs suffer because think they will just buy more no big deal. You really should think about conservation and propagation it would have gave you more room in your tank and you cold have made some money. Im sorry but people that act like this in our hobby disgust me.

Bax · 03/17/2009, 07:24 PM

Great tank! Love it!

bmco · 03/18/2009, 01:55 AM

TXReefer21 you are self-righteous person and I have to say I'm sorry but it disgust me more.
You don't know me and my contribution to the hobby. I don't make money from this hobby and propagation over the years was my fun. Many of my friends enjoy it.

If you care about conservation, which is an important issue, you should've stayed out of this hobby.

Kipping the old tank alive while constructing the new system was almost impossible. Many of the corals moved to friends tanks.

smariner · 03/23/2009, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bmco
[B]I'm using 2 EVC 400w - 10000K (on Giezman Metal halide fixture ) + 12 T5- Aquascience 54W for Actinics and extra light.

Very nice, glad you're using the EVC lamps! I too have had great success with these!

serenity · 03/23/2009, 09:57 AM

Looks like your already out of room and need to go bigger

. Great looking tank, great to see the progress, simply amazing!

hammolw · 03/23/2009, 02:55 PM

Well done!
Especially impressed with the sand dividing skirt fronting the structure you built. Great idea!

vtysl · 03/23/2009, 03:23 PM

Awesome-ness!!!

bmco · 11/27/2010, 12:58 PM

Latest update

doork · 11/27/2010, 01:01 PM

Wow! The changes over the years are incredible! I love your tank Moshik!

08/04/2008, 07:18 AM	#26
bmco Always deep under Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Il Posts: 128	So after curing and cycling the dry rocks in my garden for more than two months (salt water) , I moved them to the new tank , and the "BIG DAY" arrived. 10.27.2007 Moving some of the live rocks, corals and fish to the new tank. Poor looking tank The new rocks placed on the bottom and old live rocks covered them on the top. Some live rock moved to the refuge tank. Many of the old corals bleached and needed long time to recover. All fish survived. After few days the closet is put together. Last edited by bmco; 08/04/2008 at 07:23 AM.

08/04/2008, 03:20 PM	#27
Jay Fortay Uber Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 929	looks great...is that last one an updated pic? __________________ Witty line goes here... Current Tank Info: 225 gallon 88"x30"x20" shallow rimless. 185 gallon fish room. Reef Octopus SSS-5000, Apex Neptune, 3 Kessil A360W, Melevs Reef RODI, Reeflo Hammerhead Gold return http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2365282

08/05/2008, 03:08 PM	#29
TRITON1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 250	WOW! Amazing tanks. I cant wait to see the progression from the beginning. Was the aquarium built by a local company (by that I mean mom and pop or do they do public aquariums)? Do all those clownfish get along? How many are there? __________________ ~John Current Tank Info: Working on that

03/17/2009, 07:37 AM	#39
Rickyrooz1 Acropora Nut Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newtown, PA Posts: 2,453	Tank looks great, what is your lighting set up? __________________ 120 Gallon Acropora dominated tank, barebottom, APEX Controller, ATI Sunpower 8x54w, Skimz SM163, Jebao DCT 6000 return pump & two Jebao OW-40. Current Tank Info: SPS Dominated

03/17/2009, 07:19 PM	#42
TXReefer21 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 95	you have a nice tank and congrats on the new tank. But seriously you just abandoned the old tank and let stuff die? I mean this is the reason prices go up in the hobby and the worlds reefs suffer because think they will just buy more no big deal. You really should think about conservation and propagation it would have gave you more room in your tank and you cold have made some money. Im sorry but people that act like this in our hobby disgust me. __________________ I Don't have a Signature!

08/05/2008, 02:49 PM	#28
bmco Always deep under Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Il Posts: 128	I will post more pic's. The best ones are still not here. Moshik

08/05/2008, 03:16 PM	#30
bmco Always deep under Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Il Posts: 128	Thanks TRITON 1. Yes, local company built it for me. We have some talented guys here. The silicone gluing was by the "German method" : 3-5 mm of black silicone between the glass plates for extra elasticity. I have about 10 clowns. Planning on more. No problems at all. It's a big tank and they are all over. some in the anemone, some in the elegant coral or euphilia. No clashes at all. Moshik

08/05/2008, 03:30 PM	#31
Paul_PSU Moved On Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA. Posts: 1,512	Very Nice! I love the way you built up the rocks.

08/05/2008, 05:23 PM	#32
Itaysworld Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern VA Posts: 361	Moshik - Amazing tank. I really like what you have done! Very simple yet elegant rock work with a lot of open swimming space. Please post more updated pictures to see how the corals have filled in and colored up. Best, Itay.

08/10/2008, 02:48 PM	#33
Varanus37 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coal City, IL Posts: 66	How do you prevent accumulation of detritus and other particles beneath the rock? I love the way you elevated your rock but I'm curious as to how you prevent a buildup under there. Everything looks great so it must be working out for you. Bill

08/11/2008, 02:41 PM	#34
bmco Always deep under Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Il Posts: 128	Thank you guys. Itay, the simple rockwork provides a lot of swimming space for fish and space for bottom corals, mushrooms, clams and zoanthids. The space under the rocks gives great hiding places for the tank inhabitants. Here's a pic' from December 2007 Soon, in a year or a little more, the rocks will not be seen at all. I hope corals will cover everything (as in my old tank). Bill, as I showed in my pic's, a long drilled pipe (1 inch) spreading water jets under the rocks. 2 locklines are spreading wider jets under every "rock hill". Big cleaning crews are doing the rest. Some sand and bigger particles do accumulate there, but I don't think it's a problem. Moshik

08/12/2008, 12:31 PM	#35
Varanus37 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coal City, IL Posts: 66	Thank you for the explanation. As I look at the pics again, I see what you mean. The FTS looks great. Very well done. Bill

03/17/2009, 01:28 AM	#36
bmco Always deep under Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Il Posts: 128	Update

03/17/2009, 05:15 AM	#37
AMD30 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: phx Posts: 619	wow! u need another bigger tank already! lol great job. what kind of lights r u using?

03/17/2009, 07:23 AM	#38
RevHtree Registered Member. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chattanooga, Tn. Posts: 2,742	Awesome tank brother! OFF TOPIC, but I love Israel! I pray for your country and your people. I have been twice, but want to come again soon with my wife.

03/17/2009, 07:39 AM	#40
N-dog Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 314	I WANT ONE!!!! amazing just amazing Theres more money in that tank than my house cost!!!

03/17/2009, 03:22 PM	#41
bmco Always deep under Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Il Posts: 128	I'm using 2 EVC 400w - 10000K (on Giezman Metal halide fixture ) + 12 T5- Aquascience 54W for Actinics and extra light. RevHtree it's nice to hear... next visit pm me and come to visit.

03/17/2009, 07:24 PM	#43
Bax Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,619	Great tank! Love it! __________________ 150 gallon Perfecto with 1500 gph GH overflow / DIY stand-wine bar / Dart Return / SRO XP3000 Ext skimmer / 75 g frag / 40 g fuge / 40 g DIY sump / Orphek P156 & Kessil 150A Current Tank Info: 150 DT/ 40B fuge/ 75g frag/ 40 g sump/ SRO XP 3000 Ext/ TUNZEs & VorTechs circulation/Dart return/ MTC Pro Cal/ UV & Oz

03/18/2009, 01:55 AM	#44
bmco Always deep under Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Il Posts: 128	TXReefer21 you are self-righteous person and I have to say I'm sorry but it disgust me more. You don't know me and my contribution to the hobby. I don't make money from this hobby and propagation over the years was my fun. Many of my friends enjoy it. If you care about conservation, which is an important issue, you should've stayed out of this hobby. Kipping the old tank alive while constructing the new system was almost impossible. Many of the corals moved to friends tanks.

03/23/2009, 09:57 AM	#46
serenity Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 459	Looks like your already out of room and need to go bigger . Great looking tank, great to see the progress, simply amazing! __________________ Taking it 1 day at a time!

03/23/2009, 02:55 PM	#47
hammolw Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 78	Well done! Especially impressed with the sand dividing skirt fronting the structure you built. Great idea! __________________ Alternative Fuel Engineer Farmers Fuel Inc. Current Tank Info: 300 Gal Rubbermaid Marine pond

03/23/2009, 03:23 PM	#48
vtysl Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Davis, CA Posts: 68	Awesome-ness!!!

11/27/2010, 12:58 PM	#49
bmco Always deep under Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Il Posts: 128	Update Latest update

11/27/2010, 01:01 PM	#50
doork Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 101	tank Wow! The changes over the years are incredible! I love your tank Moshik!