Tank of the Month - March 2004

Skipper · 03/06/2004, 09:51 PM

This month we are featuring Carl Menard's (cman) beautiful mixed reef tank:

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

Congratulations, Carl!

Rock Anemone · 03/06/2004, 09:54 PM

Congrats Carl on a beautful and healthy reef aquarium! Keep up the great work!

Rock Anemone

crescent1 · 03/06/2004, 10:57 PM

great tank carl, congrats on the wonderful system.

DJ88© · 03/06/2004, 11:50 PM

Kudos..

very nice tank buddy.

CrystalAZ · 03/07/2004, 12:41 AM

Nice tank!

How long have you been running carbon continuously? I was told it can hurt some tank inhabitants if you run carbon too often? If you have been running carbon continuously for a while, I'll cross that one off my concern list.

Congrats on TOTM... much deserved!

Crystal

TippyToeX · 03/07/2004, 12:45 AM

Congrats on a well deserved TOTM

The Scolymia's in you tank are gorgeous!

Tek · 03/07/2004, 05:59 AM

Very Nice. My goal to have a tank like that one day.

cman · 03/07/2004, 10:06 AM

Thanks everyone.

I'll try to answer people's questions at least once a day. I appreciate your interest in my tank!!

I have been running carbon 24x7 for the last two years. I have a lot of leathers in the tank and find that everything seems much happier when running carbon.

I love Scolymias! For one thing they are pretty simple to keep and secondly they have some really dramatic colors.

Thanks again everyone.

Carl

rbaker · 03/07/2004, 10:49 AM

Ahhh, a man after my own heart! A beautiful mixed reef...

Congratulations! Well deserved...

Ryan

Trumpet12 · 03/07/2004, 12:52 PM

Very, very pretty tank!!!

SPD52903 · 03/07/2004, 01:48 PM

simply incredible. I can only hope to achieve such perfection.

cwponds · 03/07/2004, 02:28 PM

What kind of camera did you use to take the photos of your tank?

lebowski · 03/07/2004, 02:28 PM

Very nice tank! Congratulations!

rjwilson37 · 03/07/2004, 04:55 PM

I think your tank looks awesome, Congratulations on Tank of the Month.

How often do you have to trim back the coral battles for space.

I would love to see your tank in it's different stages along the way if you have a web page.

ddenham · 03/07/2004, 05:35 PM

When I set up my basement sump, I had serious humidity issues and had to get a dehumidifier. how do you handle moisture in your basement?

Reefdude3 · 03/07/2004, 06:22 PM

Beautiful! Brilliant ideas about lowering temp!

r.mick · 03/07/2004, 06:48 PM

Lordy Lordy! I just read my future. Your story is exactly where I see this wonderful hobby taking me. I can only hope for the same success I see in your set up. Very good!

Algae Blenny · 03/07/2004, 06:54 PM

Wow. Looks great and much bigger than a 90.

Congratulations.

reefrubble · 03/07/2004, 06:57 PM

cman,
Beautiful, I won't say tank,but entire system. Anyone in this hobby can easily see the research, thought, and hard work you have put into your system. You deserve this honor.

John Brancheau · 03/07/2004, 06:58 PM

Fantastic looking 90, I love the way you've incorporated the softies and stonies, makes for a very pleasurable view......

diablodragon · 03/07/2004, 07:06 PM

beeaauuutiful tank! Looks a lot bigger than a 90 gallon! amazing!

suthrnmn · 03/07/2004, 08:14 PM

nice job, what kind of kalk reactor and doser do you use?

cman · 03/07/2004, 08:17 PM

Thanks again.

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What kind of camera did you use to take the photos of your tank?

It's a Sony CyberShot DSC-S85

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How often do you have to trim back the coral battles for space

I don't do a lot of trimming. I just let nature take over.

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how do you handle moisture in your basement

I do have to use a dehumidfier in the months of July and August when it's most humid here in the Boston area. It's kid of funny to think of the battle that goes on - I top-off the tank, the water evaporates, the dehumidifier takes it out of the air and then I throw it out on the lawn. I wish I could use it in the tank but I have read enough to know that it's not worth the chance.

tym133 · 03/07/2004, 08:34 PM

nice tank. I was wondering if you could give any sugggestions with my tank. I have a 75 gallon reef ready tank. when I get water from my over flow into my sump, I get alot of bubbles and when the water travels to my return pump and back into my tank air bubbles are coming out. I initally turn my return pump around to where its not facing the return line from my sump and I also placed a valve control on my pump. I have a dolphin 1200 as my return pump and I have slowed down the pressure alot but I also slowed down the current in my tank. Any suggestions. Thanks

K9 · 03/07/2004, 08:42 PM

Wow, amazing tank and article Carl! Very unique, intelligent set-up you got going there. I hope someday my "little" 30gal will look half as nice. Congrats!

03/06/2004, 09:51 PM	#1
Skipper RC Mod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 18,084	Tank of the Month - March 2004 This month we are featuring Carl Menard's (cman) beautiful mixed reef tank: More details can be found here or by clicking on the picture above. Congratulations, Carl! __________________ Skip Attix Former Editor of Reefkeeping Magazine

03/06/2004, 09:54 PM	#2
Rock Anemone S.C.U.B.A. :) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California Posts: 7,684	Congrats Carl on a beautful and healthy reef aquarium! Keep up the great work! Rock Anemone __________________ Johnny Love Current Tank Info: Coming soon!

03/06/2004, 10:57 PM	#3
crescent1 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mamaroneck/New york Posts: 1,842	great tank carl, congrats on the wonderful system. __________________ Tony

03/06/2004, 11:50 PM	#4
DJ88© Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: BC. Canada. Posts: 14,290	Kudos.. very nice tank buddy. __________________ Darren Beauty fades.... Stupid is forever...... Current Tank Info: tankless for the next bit.....

03/07/2004, 12:41 AM	#5
CrystalAZ Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NW Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4,126	Nice tank! How long have you been running carbon continuously? I was told it can hurt some tank inhabitants if you run carbon too often? If you have been running carbon continuously for a while, I'll cross that one off my concern list. Congrats on TOTM... much deserved! Crystal __________________ SAVE THE BRISTLEWORMS! The BPA reminds you that "Bristleworms are our pals." Current Tank Info: Check out my gallery for lots of tank pics

03/07/2004, 12:45 AM	#6
TippyToeX Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 10,718	Congrats on a well deserved TOTM The Scolymia's in you tank are gorgeous! __________________ -Amy-

03/07/2004, 05:59 AM	#7
Tek Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Yukon, Oklahoma Posts: 1,087	Very Nice. My goal to have a tank like that one day.

03/07/2004, 10:06 AM	#8
cman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Blackstone, Massachusetts Posts: 357	Thanks everyone. I'll try to answer people's questions at least once a day. I appreciate your interest in my tank!! I have been running carbon 24x7 for the last two years. I have a lot of leathers in the tank and find that everything seems much happier when running carbon. I love Scolymias! For one thing they are pretty simple to keep and secondly they have some really dramatic colors. Thanks again everyone. Carl

03/07/2004, 10:49 AM	#9
rbaker Reef Central Admin Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 30,759 Blog Entries: 4	Ahhh, a man after my own heart! A beautiful mixed reef... Congratulations! Well deserved... Ryan __________________ Ryan A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable but more useful than a life spent doing nothing. -- George Bernard Shaw

03/07/2004, 12:52 PM	#10
Trumpet12 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,218	Very, very pretty tank!!!

03/07/2004, 01:48 PM	#11
SPD52903 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Taunton MA Posts: 98	simply incredible. I can only hope to achieve such perfection. __________________ 46 Gallon Bowed Front Sea Clone 100 Skimmer 50 lbs Fiji Live Rock 3 inch bed of live sand 36 inch Power Compact Lighting with moonlight 2 powerheads Current Tank Info: Building a reef tank

03/07/2004, 02:28 PM	#12
cwponds Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Athens, AL Posts: 136	What kind of camera did you use to take the photos of your tank?

03/07/2004, 02:28 PM	#13
lebowski Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,010	Very nice tank! Congratulations! __________________ -The futures in my palm, grip it with my hands- Current Tank Info: 29 gal Reef.

03/07/2004, 04:55 PM	#14
rjwilson37 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: West Michigan Posts: 7,102	I think your tank looks awesome, Congratulations on Tank of the Month. How often do you have to trim back the coral battles for space. I would love to see your tank in it's different stages along the way if you have a web page. __________________ Isn't life just wonderful. 29g Biocube Standard Pump Standard 72w PC Lighting Current Tank Info: 29g Biocube Reef Tank

03/07/2004, 05:35 PM	#15
ddenham Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 792	When I set up my basement sump, I had serious humidity issues and had to get a dehumidifier. how do you handle moisture in your basement?

03/07/2004, 06:22 PM	#16
Reefdude3 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Middleburg Va Posts: 359	Beautiful! Brilliant ideas about lowering temp! __________________ Austin Marine Biologist in training AIM: Evnt4life WAMAS Member Current Tank Info: 180g Reef

03/07/2004, 06:48 PM	#17
r.mick Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 20	Lordy Lordy! I just read my future. Your story is exactly where I see this wonderful hobby taking me. I can only hope for the same success I see in your set up. Very good!

03/07/2004, 06:54 PM	#18
Algae Blenny Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 871	Wow. Looks great and much bigger than a 90. Congratulations. __________________ Bob Current Tank Info: 37G PCs-BakPak-Refugium-Mostly LPS

03/07/2004, 06:57 PM	#19
reefrubble Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Weeki Wachee Fl. Posts: 4,074	cman, Beautiful, I won't say tank,but entire system. Anyone in this hobby can easily see the research, thought, and hard work you have put into your system. You deserve this honor. __________________ Ted Save the reefs , Grow your own Current Tank Info: 225 gal. reef tank,110 gal. sump, Skimmer I-Tech Super Beast ., 3X 175W Ice Cap MH with 14,000 K Phoenix bulbs , 4x 165W VHOs , AC II custom DIY chiller

03/07/2004, 06:58 PM	#20
John Brancheau Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wyandotte, Michigan Posts: 542	Fantastic looking 90, I love the way you've incorporated the softies and stonies, makes for a very pleasurable view...... __________________ If it is worth doin, be patient and do it right.... Current Tank Info: 180 in wall,Bubble King 300,Red Dragon 6.5 , Schuran, Jetstream 1, 100 gallon sump/ fuge,Tunze 6100,6080, 4 250 RO III's, Hamilton 14ks with 2- 6 foot vho's,sps dominated with some clams..

03/07/2004, 07:06 PM	#21
diablodragon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mandan, ND Posts: 112	beeaauuutiful tank! Looks a lot bigger than a 90 gallon! amazing! __________________ There is a reason damsels are cheap! Current Tank Info: 7 galln with 3 hermits, damsel, turbo snail, and a few mushrooms

03/07/2004, 08:14 PM	#22
suthrnmn Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: N.C. USA Posts: 246	kalk reactor nice job, what kind of kalk reactor and doser do you use?

03/07/2004, 08:34 PM	#24
tym133 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: new mexico Posts: 10	nice tank. I was wondering if you could give any sugggestions with my tank. I have a 75 gallon reef ready tank. when I get water from my over flow into my sump, I get alot of bubbles and when the water travels to my return pump and back into my tank air bubbles are coming out. I initally turn my return pump around to where its not facing the return line from my sump and I also placed a valve control on my pump. I have a dolphin 1200 as my return pump and I have slowed down the pressure alot but I also slowed down the current in my tank. Any suggestions. Thanks

03/07/2004, 08:42 PM	#25
K9 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,438	Wow, amazing tank and article Carl! Very unique, intelligent set-up you got going there. I hope someday my "little" 30gal will look half as nice. Congrats!