Tank of the Month - February 2007

Skipper · 02/03/2007, 03:07 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.

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kelley_mc · 02/05/2007, 12:39 PM

What an impressive tank. Very nice job.

agent007 · 02/05/2007, 01:01 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, 01:05 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, 01:20 PM

Sweet Tank

newsalt · 02/05/2007, 01:29 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, 05:43 PM

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

Congratulations

Dudester · 02/05/2007, 06:09 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, 08:00 PM

Absolutly marvelous!

eaglesrx · 02/05/2007, 08:11 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, 08:13 PM

Great tank!
Congrats on TOTM!

giants4pc · 02/05/2007, 08:14 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, 08:32 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 · 02/05/2007, 10:07 PM

Less is more indeed. Beautiful tank, congratulations.

benray4fun · 02/05/2007, 11:02 PM

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

poknsnok · 02/06/2007, 05:57 AM

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

menard · 02/06/2007, 08:28 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, 10:41 AM

Absolutely stunning! Another well deserved choice.

Lrood · 02/06/2007, 10:56 AM

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, 02:13 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, 07:07 PM

simply the best!!!!

plyle02 · 02/06/2007, 11:05 PM

Its a very cute system.

Hop · 02/06/2007, 11:54 PM

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

Danamck · 02/07/2007, 05:35 PM

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

orchidsnfish · 02/07/2007, 06:48 PM

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

Thanks
Angela

02/05/2007, 12:39 PM	#2
kelley_mc Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,543	What an impressive tank. Very nice job. __________________ Thank you to our troops! 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, 01:05 PM	#4
reefez Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Vancouver Wa. Posts: 845	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, 01:20 PM	#5
reefing102 Who Am I Here? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 1,130	Sweet Tank __________________ Shane Life's a climb... but the view is great. “Eighty-five plus 15 will always be 100 ways to be great” - Ochocinco & Henry ____________________________________________________________ Current Tank Info: 2.5 Gallon Nano

02/05/2007, 05:43 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, 06:09 PM	#8
Dudester Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,218	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, 01:01 PM	#3
agent007 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Joisee, US Posts: 200	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, 01:29 PM	#6
newsalt Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 1,143	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, 08:00 PM	#9
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,184 Blog Entries: 11	Absolutly marvelous! __________________ Jesse If you're not the lead dog, the scenery never changes. Current Tank Info: 80 gallon rimless Deep Blue lagoon

02/05/2007, 08:11 PM	#10
eaglesrx Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 1,292	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, 08:13 PM	#11
fisheebill Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hamburg, NY Posts: 308	Great tank! Congrats on TOTM!

02/05/2007, 08:14 PM	#12
giants4pc Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: connecticut Posts: 1,699	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, 08:32 PM	#13
acrouse Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ackworth Posts: 473	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

02/05/2007, 10:07 PM	#14
fish like me Moved On Join Date: May 2006 Location: at home with mom Posts: 128	Less is more indeed. Beautiful tank, congratulations.

02/05/2007, 11:02 PM	#15
benray4fun Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hartford, CONNECTICUT Posts: 1,147	Congrats..."love the purple monti-cap"...

02/06/2007, 05:57 AM	#16
poknsnok Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: tampa/ Brandon Posts: 2,802	just proves you dont need to spend a fortune to have a top notch sps tank

02/06/2007, 08:28 AM	#17
menard TOTM Nov. 2006 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: illinois Posts: 1,630	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, 10:41 AM	#18
dc Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Wyoming Posts: 44,684	Absolutely stunning! Another well deserved choice. __________________ Debi ~60 Cube~ Why? Because I said so of course. -Sent via Tapatalk Smoke Signals-

02/06/2007, 10:56 AM	#19
Lrood Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Zionsville, IN Posts: 151	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: 125 gallon in-wall reef with 75 gallon sump, led lighting

02/06/2007, 02:13 PM	#20
conorwynne Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 433	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, 07:07 PM	#21
Johan Susanto Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sulawesi Posts: 201	simply the best!!!!

02/06/2007, 11:05 PM	#22
plyle02 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lake Helen, FL Posts: 5,525	Its a very cute system.

02/06/2007, 11:54 PM	#23
Hop Carpe Noctem!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 8,548	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, 05:35 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, 06:48 PM	#25
orchidsnfish Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Paris,TX Posts: 187	Beautiful tank! Does it have a DSB, SSB, or is it BB? I cant tell from the pictures. Thanks Angela