Reef Envy 120

[superdragon]

[QUOTE=sahin;22244788]Does your buddy have a tank thread on this forum or another forum? You can email me the link. Would love to see his tank photos.

I dont use the night mode on my pumps either.

Stick to the basics and the tank get reward you. /QUOTE]

I asked him about it and he doesn't post anything unfortunately. I wish more people contribute.

[superdragon]

It's been about one week and going to update on growth

The Forest Fire Digi is on "fire"

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[sahin]

The ONLY Monti's I have in my tank are the Undata and the ForestFire Digitata. IME they grow TOO fast for my liking.

I gave away a COLONY of the ForestFire to my LFS recently. I had the base still attached to my rock and already it is a mini colony.

So when it comes to placement be sure to place it where its easy to control its growth etc.

Your frags look happy, so the tank is progressing well.

Are you getting Diatoms or algae on the rocks and sand?

[superdragon]

Originally Posted by sahin

The ONLY Monti's I have in my tank are the Undata and the ForestFire Digitata. IME they grow TOO fast for my liking.

I gave away a COLONY of the ForestFire to my LFS recently. I had the base still attached to my rock and already it is a mini colony.

So when it comes to placement be sure to place it where its easy to control its growth etc.

Your frags look happy, so the tank is progressing well.

Are you getting Diatoms or algae on the rocks and sand?

I've added a few frags here and there. I'm still waiting for them to color up. IMHO the previous owner didn't know what he was doing and sold me lots of browned out frags. We will see what I really have in the next few weeks.

I do have some diatoms here and there. I truely don't think most tanks are stable until the 6-12 month mark.

Frags I think I have
-Vivid Rainbow Delight
-GARF Bonsai
-Tricolor Valida?
-Green Digi
-AquaSD Rainbow Milli
-Setosa
-Joe's Kazoo's Zoa

Frags I know I have
-Blonde Hair Blue Eyed B. Zoa
-Fruit Loops Zoa
-Sunset Monti

[sahin]

Originally Posted by superdragon

Frags I think I have
-Vivid Rainbow Delight
-GARF Bonsai
-Tricolor Valida?
-Green Digi
-AquaSD Rainbow Milli
-Setosa
-Joe's Kazoo's Zoa

IF you have the two I bolded and underlined, then man, you have TWO of the NICEST SPS corals out here!

[superdragon]

Originally Posted by sahin

IF you have the two I bolded and underlined, then man, you have TWO of the NICEST SPS corals out here!

Which other sps do you like or are popular?

[mrrobert]

This set up looks great !! I love the tank

[superdragon]

Originally Posted by mrrobert

This set up looks great !! I love the tank

Thanks, Concept aquariums of Canada did a fantastic job. Exceeded my expectations.

[sahin]

Originally Posted by superdragon

Which other sps do you like or are popular?

Some of the best SPS out there are:

• Oregon Tort - Most BLUE SPS ever!
  
• Icefire Echinata - BEAUTIFUL Piece!
  
• ORA Pearlberry - Smashingly beautiful!
  
• ORA Red Planet
  
• ORA Hawkins Echinata
  
• Strawberry Shortcake
  
• Pink Lemonade
  
• 30k Lokani
  
• Palmers Blue Millepora
  
• GARF Bonsai - you already have
  
• Setosa - you already have
  
• Tyree Blue Matrix

Plenty of others, but these are sort of the more usual top end ones that come to mind. But those in the list, every SPS collector ought to have...not because they fetch high price, or are Limited Edition, but because they are SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL!

[superdragon]

Originally Posted by sahin

Some of the best SPS out there are:
Plenty of others, but these are sort of the more usual top end ones that come to mind. But those in the list, every SPS collector ought to have...not because they fetch high price, or are Limited Edition, but because they are SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL!

I forgot to mention I do have a ORA Red Planet, ORA Hawkins Enchinata, ORA Green Birdsnest, Tyree Sunset Monti.

I have a huge frag pack coming today from a local friend. I'll put it up soon.

[sahin]

Originally Posted by superdragon

I forgot to mention I do have a ORA Red Planet and a ORA Hawkins Enchinata.

I have a huge frag pack coming today from a local friend. I'll put it up soon.

Cool!

Post up pics when you get them.

[superdragon]

I just added a few frags, 20 to be exact

Alien Organism
Fruit Loops
Rasberry Lemonade
Wobbegong WOW!
Tyree Orange Rainbow

Purple Stylophora
Granny Smith
Hawaiian PE
Rasta
WWC Laser Lemon

My Clementine
Twizzler
God of War
Candy Apple Red
Sunny Delight

Pink Hippo
Pink Elephant
Rainbow Sakura

Soul Snatcher
Hawaiian Red PE

[superdragon]

My new frags today
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I actually was missing one, found it
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Daily 2 hours of sun
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when the frags open up I'll put up a better pic in the tank.

[sahin]

You been spending lotta money on corals hehehe.

[superdragon]

The coral bug bit me..
New additions: Everlasting Gobstopper & Multicolor Octofrogspawn (green/purple tip)

[sahin]

Originally Posted by superdragon

The coral bug bit me..
New additions: Everlasting Gobstopper & Multicolor Octofrogspawn (green/purple tip)

Hehehe...I went on a road trip yesterday with a couple of buddies buying corals. Bought a deepwater, SSC, and an awesome tricolour millepora.

[mess7777]

taggin in on this. Beauty of a build, I really like the 120g dimensions. Seems like things are going well so far, nice job!

[yellowRubi]

Looks great!
Iam thinking about ordering a tank from them also, I might go 48x32x20 and after I saw Your external overflow I might do the same
How loud is it? Could it be covered with a piece of glass or acrylic?

Thank You

[superdragon]

Originally Posted by sahin

Hehehe...I went on a road trip yesterday with a couple of buddies buying corals. Bought a deepwater, SSC, and an awesome tricolour millepora.

Sometimes to find the things you like you have to travel
The coral bug is endemic.

Originally Posted by mess7777

taggin in on this. Beauty of a build, I really like the 120g dimensions. Seems like things are going well so far, nice job!

Thank you for your compliments. The tank is still in the works and I choose the 120g because of the dims too, as well as the manageability with WC's, dosing, etc.
Anything bigger would actually be too stressful for me

Originally Posted by yellowRubi

Looks great!
Iam thinking about ordering a tank from them also, I might go 48x32x20 and after I saw Your external overflow I might do the same
How loud is it? Could it be covered with a piece of glass or acrylic?

Thank You

Yeah, they did a excellent job on the tank. It did take awhile coming from Canada and customs. Cost wise was exactly the same here, even with shipping. It know this sounds expensive but go for the one piece euro brace! Not many companies can make one and the tank will retain it's value. Also, add on the sump from them, one less thing to worry about.

The external overflow is dead silent! No swishing, gurgling, splashing, sucking, sounds. Everyone that comes over asks how it can be so quiet.
I don't have a cover over the overflow and the company forgot to send one. One does not need it. The noise I was referring to earlier posts was about my sump drain, but I raised the water level in the sump and it's relatively quiet.

I will be putting up photos soon. I've been bogged down with work building our my new office location and its consuming most of my daddy time and personal life.

[yellowRubi]

Where did You get the Y pipe to divide your return into two??

[reefgoddess808]

Stunning. I love the pillars, very cool look!
Wish I had the budget for something like that! Good luck!

[superdragon]

Originally Posted by yellowRubi

Where did You get the Y pipe to divide your return into two??

Hmm... I recall buying that "Y" adapter from the LFS. It's not really a true "Y", those things cost $$$. It's more of a straight pipe with a 45 degree. In theory the rate the water flows up is dependant on gravity and both output nozzles should be getting equal amounts of flow. This is according to my friend that works as a Engineer for the aquatics and flow division of the Navy in San Diego for submarine development.
(Don't tell him but I do notice the left output comes out sooner)

Originally Posted by reefgoddess808

Stunning. I love the pillars, very cool look!
Wish I had the budget for something like that! Good luck!

Thanks! I don't know the evolution of the pillar in a reef tank. We will all find out in a few years. It might not look good ;P

[reefwars]

hi rich


denny here


i gotta say every time i drop in here i get amazed this tank has turned out simply stunning , love the whole build and what you have done . goes to show what good planning does long term im glad we were able to help you along your journey, one of my favorite builds to date

glad you went with the one piece over the off set bracing? def a crowd pleaser and im sure everyone who owns a traditional eurobraced aquarium picks up on it


keep it up man were all watching:P


ps: i see your a zoa fan , maybe one day i can send you down a little goodie as i collect designer zoos and im sure i have something stunning to help you add some mind blowing color


cheers buddy


denny


concept aquariums

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by yellowRubi

Looks great!
Iam thinking about ordering a tank from them also, I might go 48x32x20 and after I saw Your external overflow I might do the same
How loud is it? Could it be covered with a piece of glass or acrylic?

Thank You

pm me your info and what you would like to get done if you haven't already been in contact and i can hep you design and come up with something

cheers


denny

concept aquariums

[sahin]

This thread is way due for an update.