Tank of the Month - February 2007

Skipper · 02/03/2007, 05:07 PM

This month we are featuring Dessy Dietrich's beautiful reef aquarium:

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

Congratulations, Dessy!

If you'd like to nominate a tank
for Tank of the Month, click here
or use the button to the right.

***************************

kelley_mc · 02/05/2007, 02:39 PM

What an impressive tank. Very nice job.

agent007 · 02/05/2007, 03:01 PM

I concur. It's a beautiful tank.

With all the products on the market, I am still uncertain if I am giving my critters a good balanced diet. I use Kent PhytoPlex Phytoplanton and Marine Plankton Cyclop-Eeze.

Have you ever found a need to add Stronium, Magnesium or Iodine?

reefez · 02/05/2007, 03:05 PM

Really cool story behind your tank. Great to see what you have accomplished since 9/11/01.. I think we all remember what we we're doing on that dark day. Have you used all of the same equipment since the tank was started up? Looks as if you are getting great results out of the set up you have..

reefing102 · 02/05/2007, 03:20 PM

Sweet Tank

newsalt · 02/05/2007, 03:29 PM

The article says your tank is an All-Glass 120 tall that is 60x20x24. Is that 60Lx20Wx24H? With those dimensions, it works out to close to 125g. I didn't know All-Glass made a tank that size. When I wanted a 60"L tank I could not find anyone but Perfecto that had one. I got a Perfecto 60Lx18Wx26H. I'm curious as to where you got yours.

Thanks

Rokdog · 02/05/2007, 07:43 PM

I love this tank! It seems a relatively simple setup that shows what knowledge over equipment can achieve.

Congratulations

Dudester · 02/05/2007, 08:09 PM

Wonderful to see a tank of this stature running on relatively low-tech equipment. I, too, use a CPR overflow for my tank, and part of my tank's maintenance is to clean out the hard connection to the siphon pump tubing with a tooth pick. Do you have a similar requirement, and have you ever had a problem losing the siphon (i.e. flooding?).

Congratulations on your well-deserved honor of TOTM!

Misled · 02/05/2007, 10:00 PM

Absolutly marvelous!

eaglesrx · 02/05/2007, 10:11 PM

Absolutely beautiful tank!!!!! I am very impressed!!!

Sorry, I have some relatively newbie type questions.

How does your orchid dottyback get along with your mandarin or wrasse?

Has your angelfish ever nipped at your soft corals such as your zoos? How long have you had the fish?

How long have you had your hippo or hippo tang? Has that particular tang ever nipped at your corals?

Sorry for all of the questions, but it's nice to see such a successful, amazing tank!!! Congrats!!

fisheebill · 02/05/2007, 10:13 PM

Great tank!
Congrats on TOTM!

giants4pc · 02/05/2007, 10:14 PM

It is always reassuring to see a tank as nice as this one with relatively few "extras." The typical TOTM winner goes on to state that they are shocked to win but when you add up the total cost of the equipment alone, how can you be surprised with $15k in cost? This tank has a calcium reactor, fuge, and skimmer. This is proof that the supposed "necessary" items aren't really that necessary. Congrats...it's awesome!

acrouse · 02/05/2007, 10:32 PM

What a beautiful tank! The colors are absolutely stunning! It's nice to see such beauty without all the additives! Keep up the great work!
jolene

fish like me · 02/06/2007, 12:07 AM

Less is more indeed. Beautiful tank, congratulations.

benray4fun · 02/06/2007, 01:02 AM

Congrats..."love the purple monti-cap"...

poknsnok · 02/06/2007, 07:57 AM

just proves you dont need to spend a fortune to have a top notch sps tank

menard · 02/06/2007, 10:28 AM

Des / Larry............congratulation on TOTM.

Gorgeous indeed !!..........keep up the good work. Love the way they all grow together like that reminds me of the natural settings in the wild.

Menard

dc · 02/06/2007, 12:41 PM

Absolutely stunning! Another well deserved choice.

Lrood · 02/06/2007, 12:56 PM

Awesome aquascaping! I love the mix of textures and forms with your aquarium. Maybe there is hope for mine.....

Congrats!

Ken

conorwynne · 02/06/2007, 04:13 PM

Got some new acro frags yesterday, its been 24 hours and they still have not grown up.
Hurry up lads, got to catch up on this lovely tank.

Congrats girl!

Johan Susanto · 02/06/2007, 09:07 PM

simply the best!!!!

plyle02 · 02/07/2007, 01:05 AM

Its a very cute system.

Hop · 02/07/2007, 01:54 AM

Very nice use of space and an inspirational tank to say the least! Nice job.

Danamck · 02/07/2007, 07:35 PM

Beautiful tank. Love the Montipora. And I love the "less is more" approach - I agree completely. Congradulations on TOTM.

orchidsnfish · 02/07/2007, 08:48 PM

Beautiful tank! Does it have a DSB, SSB, or is it BB? I cant tell from the pictures.

Thanks
Angela

02/05/2007, 02:39 PM	#2
kelley_mc Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,533	What an impressive tank. Very nice job. __________________ Thank you to our troops! Click my little red house for my tank build. Current Tank Info: 37 gal AGA with 20 gal sump/refugium, Coralife Super Skimmer 125, Current Sunpaq 150 watt MH, 2 Koralia Nanos for flow, Ebo Jager 200 and 150 watt heaters, 65 lbs LR (Fiji, Caribbean, Uaniva), Chaeto, Quiet One 4000 return pump, 24 watt UV sterilizer

02/05/2007, 03:05 PM	#4
reefez Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Vancouver Wa. Posts: 848	Really cool story behind your tank. Great to see what you have accomplished since 9/11/01.. I think we all remember what we we're doing on that dark day. Have you used all of the same equipment since the tank was started up? Looks as if you are getting great results out of the set up you have.. __________________ So many hobbies..So little time.. Current Tank Info: 125gal. 30gal. sump Octopus 3000 skimmer. Monster sailfin tang, purple Tang, yellow tang, Copperband Butterfly, Coral Beauty, Marine Beta, Pair of Vanuatu Tomato Clowns BB With 170lbs. LR

02/05/2007, 03:20 PM	#5
reefing102 Who am I here? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mt. Vernon, Ohio Posts: 1,090	Sweet Tank __________________ Shane RC Rules F&Q Lounger Life's a climb... but the view is great. "Never argue with an idiot, they'll drag you down to their level, and beat you with experience." - Debi ____________________________________________________________ Current Tank Info: 20 Gallon Long; Filtration - Magnum 250 (carbon), 10-15 lbs LR, 15 lbs LS; Lights - 96W T5 HO; Flow - around 1780 Total GPH (MJ 400 Mod & 900 plus 250 GPH from Magnum)

02/05/2007, 07:43 PM	#7
Rokdog Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 105	I love this tank! It seems a relatively simple setup that shows what knowledge over equipment can achieve. Congratulations __________________ Excuse me, does this smell like chloroform to you? Current Tank Info: New 150g on the go

02/05/2007, 08:09 PM	#8
Dudester Team RC Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,292	Wonderful to see a tank of this stature running on relatively low-tech equipment. I, too, use a CPR overflow for my tank, and part of my tank's maintenance is to clean out the hard connection to the siphon pump tubing with a tooth pick. Do you have a similar requirement, and have you ever had a problem losing the siphon (i.e. flooding?). Congratulations on your well-deserved honor of TOTM! __________________ The Dude abides Current Tank Info: building a new home tank l 450g office tank with Deltec everything

02/05/2007, 03:01 PM	#3
agent007 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Joisee, US Posts: 154	I concur. It's a beautiful tank. With all the products on the market, I am still uncertain if I am giving my critters a good balanced diet. I use Kent PhytoPlex Phytoplanton and Marine Plankton Cyclop-Eeze. Have you ever found a need to add Stronium, Magnesium or Iodine?

02/05/2007, 03:29 PM	#6
newsalt Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 900	The article says your tank is an All-Glass 120 tall that is 60x20x24. Is that 60Lx20Wx24H? With those dimensions, it works out to close to 125g. I didn't know All-Glass made a tank that size. When I wanted a 60"L tank I could not find anyone but Perfecto that had one. I got a Perfecto 60Lx18Wx26H. I'm curious as to where you got yours. Thanks

02/05/2007, 10:00 PM	#9
Misled Moved Over Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Up a Creek Lookin For a Paddle Posts: 2,677	Absolutly marvelous! __________________ I'm sure there's a nut stuck in a tree somewhere that needs rescue.~graveyardworm Jesse Reef Central Corner Club July 2009 TOTM Current Tank Info: 54 corner, Lumin Bright mini, 250se 14k, ASM g-3 Skimmer

02/05/2007, 10:11 PM	#10
eaglesrx Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 1,168	Absolutely beautiful tank!!!!! I am very impressed!!! Sorry, I have some relatively newbie type questions. How does your orchid dottyback get along with your mandarin or wrasse? Has your angelfish ever nipped at your soft corals such as your zoos? How long have you had the fish? How long have you had your hippo or hippo tang? Has that particular tang ever nipped at your corals? Sorry for all of the questions, but it's nice to see such a successful, amazing tank!!! Congrats!!

02/05/2007, 10:13 PM	#11
fisheebill Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hamburg, NY Posts: 395	Great tank! Congrats on TOTM!

02/05/2007, 10:14 PM	#12
giants4pc Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: connecticut Posts: 1,369	It is always reassuring to see a tank as nice as this one with relatively few "extras." The typical TOTM winner goes on to state that they are shocked to win but when you add up the total cost of the equipment alone, how can you be surprised with $15k in cost? This tank has a calcium reactor, fuge, and skimmer. This is proof that the supposed "necessary" items aren't really that necessary. Congrats...it's awesome!

02/05/2007, 10:32 PM	#13
acrouse Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ackworth Posts: 487	What a beautiful tank! The colors are absolutely stunning! It's nice to see such beauty without all the additives! Keep up the great work! jolene

02/06/2007, 12:07 AM	#14
fish like me Moved On Join Date: May 2006 Location: at home with mom Posts: 128	Less is more indeed. Beautiful tank, congratulations.

02/06/2007, 01:02 AM	#15
benray4fun Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hartford, CONNECTICUT Posts: 957	Congrats..."love the purple monti-cap"...

02/06/2007, 07:57 AM	#16
poknsnok Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: tampa/ Brandon Posts: 2,965	just proves you dont need to spend a fortune to have a top notch sps tank

02/06/2007, 10:28 AM	#17
menard Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: illinois Posts: 1,433	Des / Larry............congratulation on TOTM. Gorgeous indeed !!..........keep up the good work. Love the way they all grow together like that reminds me of the natural settings in the wild. Menard

02/06/2007, 12:41 PM	#18
dc Moved In... Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Wyoming Posts: 31,429	Absolutely stunning! Another well deserved choice. __________________ 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!

02/06/2007, 12:56 PM	#19
Lrood Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Zionsville, IN Posts: 87	Awesome aquascaping! I love the mix of textures and forms with your aquarium. Maybe there is hope for mine..... Congrats! Ken __________________ Ken Rood Current Tank Info: 55gal mixed reef with spawning perculas, 12g nano

02/06/2007, 04:13 PM	#20
conorwynne Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 436	Got some new acro frags yesterday, its been 24 hours and they still have not grown up. Hurry up lads, got to catch up on this lovely tank. Congrats girl! __________________ New tank (468L or 120G) has salt and rock, just add coral and fish! Current Tank Info: New tank in progress....

02/06/2007, 09:07 PM	#21
Johan Susanto Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sulawesi Posts: 204	simply the best!!!!

02/07/2007, 01:05 AM	#22
plyle02 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Winter Haven, FL Posts: 2,178	Its a very cute system.

02/07/2007, 01:54 AM	#23
Hop Carpe Noctem!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 8,610	Very nice use of space and an inspirational tank to say the least! Nice job. __________________ Hop Current Tank Info: 300-gallon in-wall system (mixed reef)

02/07/2007, 07:35 PM	#24
Danamck Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: California Posts: 3	Beautiful tank. Love the Montipora. And I love the "less is more" approach - I agree completely. Congradulations on TOTM.

02/07/2007, 08:48 PM	#25
orchidsnfish Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Paris,TX Posts: 189	Beautiful tank! Does it have a DSB, SSB, or is it BB? I cant tell from the pictures. Thanks Angela