Tank Of The Month - March 2008 - Page 2

whatcaneyedo · 03/06/2008, 06:16 PM

I've never seen one of these before what is it? It looks pretty amazing. Very nice tank by the way.

melev · 03/06/2008, 06:43 PM

That is a rock or flower anemone.

makoJ · 03/06/2008, 07:01 PM

Thanks so much everyone!!

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Originally posted by MUCHO REEF
makoJ, congratulations and a well deserved representation for TOTM. The colors, placement and aquascaping are stunning to say the least. I admire your concerns for the live stock with overlapping the transition from one house to the other.

Did/do you have any concerns, ( sun light, draft, temp fluctuation ) , with the tank being placed against a window?

Congrats again my friend.

Mucho Reef

Thanks, the window is blacked out as to not let in any light. Being by a window in Texas isn't too bad it doesn't affect the tank temp regardless of how cold. I also have a sun shade on the window for when its really sunny but haven't noticed any temp fluctuations.

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Originally posted by underWoasisjake
Congradulations!!!! Very beautiful reef tank!!!!
I like how you did the expansion, where you made your own little fish room. Looks like it was already built like that!!! Very nice!

Can you expand to me a little more on how you keep evaporation and the fans used on surface of water? I have a difficult time keeping temperature below 82 degrees. Dont want a chiller at the time. Any suggestions?

Thank you, I do have to run a chiller in order to keep my temp where I want it. The fans help to keep the heat off of the water and my exhaust fan helps to keep the tank room less humid but without a chiller my tank would be above 84 easy.

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Originally posted by PuyallupReef
Gorgeous! Congratulations! Odd question......but curious on what kind and model shop vac you have? I have never found a decent one in terms of picking up water.

Thanks, here is the link to the one I own click here

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Originally posted by whatcaneyedo
I've never seen one of these before what is it? It looks pretty amazing. Very nice tank by the way.

Thanks, that is a flower anemone

makoJ · 03/06/2008, 07:01 PM

Great job Marc!

melev · 03/06/2008, 07:06 PM

Thank you, but the kudos really goes to you and your amazing tank. I just suffered over that article for a few days. You've been toiling over your gorgeous reef for much much longer.

whatcaneyedo · 03/06/2008, 07:07 PM

Thanks, I'll have to do some reading on that one.

jawreef · 03/06/2008, 07:08 PM

that tank is awesome, really awesome
does your wife have any sisters?
John

gman0526 · 03/06/2008, 07:17 PM

Brian congratulations, well deserved.

makoJ · 03/06/2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally posted by jawreef
that tank is awesome, really awesome
does your wife have any sisters?
John

LOL yea but she is taken LOL

kfisc · 03/06/2008, 08:37 PM

My goodness! What a story of dedication and commitment! Great tank!

Not to dwell on the small stuff, but would you be willing to endorse a test kit? Thanks!

YMW822 · 03/06/2008, 09:04 PM

nice tank

The R/C Man · 03/06/2008, 10:04 PM

Very nicely done! I have been putting off building the wall for my 375. You have re-inspired me!

reefman13 · 03/06/2008, 10:12 PM

Now I can't wait to get through high school, and college, get a good job settle down, and build a tank!

Stunning tank though...truly inspiring.

RevHtree · 03/06/2008, 11:07 PM

Awesome tank man! I cringed when I read the how long it took to transfer the tank over to the new house. Man how long did you sleep after this? LOL!

I am especially loving this article as my new tank will almost be identical in dimensions and you have given me such great ideas to use! Thanks.

Marc great job bro. I know these TOTM's take lots of time. Kudos bro!

makoJ · 03/06/2008, 11:43 PM

Thanks again everyone!

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Originally posted by kfisc
My goodness! What a story of dedication and commitment! Great tank!

Not to dwell on the small stuff, but would you be willing to endorse a test kit? Thanks!

Thanks, sure I use Salifert and Elos test kits

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Originally posted by The R/C Man
Very nicely done! I have been putting off building the wall for my 375. You have re-inspired me!

cool pm me when you get it would love to see it

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Originally posted by RevHtree
Awesome tank man! I cringed when I read the how long it took to transfer the tank over to the new house. Man how long did you sleep after this? LOL!

I am especially loving this article as my new tank will almost be identical in dimensions and you have given me such great ideas to use! Thanks.

Marc great job bro. I know these TOTM's take lots of time. Kudos bro!

Thanks glad I could help. I was back up by 9 or 10am checking on the tank lol Was so worried something was going to go wrong but nothing did.

Meitzler · 03/07/2008, 02:38 AM

You tank is a role model for the hobby.

One question, are your pH values the maximum values during the day or does you tanks stay within the 7.9 to 8.0 range. I am address a pH situation where my max is 7.9, but I get lower readings in the evening.

fastfish · 03/07/2008, 05:22 AM

Congratulations, Well deserved!

reefsahoy · 03/07/2008, 06:54 AM

congrats! like i said in a previous thread that should not be TOTM but TOTD! tank of the decade. by the way, how did you feed those corals crayola crayons?

invincible569 · 03/07/2008, 06:57 AM

Congratulations Brian! I still remember the days we were sitting and waiting for our AGE tanks. Now, you have a beautiful tank to enjoy for many years to come. I need to stop by!

250G · 03/07/2008, 07:51 AM

Great system Brian. Like the design and what is going on inside the tank even more (our lighting design is very similar).

Well deserved Green Mako!

250

davidandliz · 03/07/2008, 09:24 AM

Is there anyway to get a picture of inside your tank room... how much floor space do you have in there?

dodgerblew · 03/07/2008, 09:47 AM

I would NEVER leave my house. Everything I'd need would be right their

How much is a membership to your aquarium

UNBELIEVABLY AWESOME SETUP AND RESULT!! Congrats to you and your wife!!

slojmn · 03/07/2008, 09:53 AM

Brian,
Well deserved. I have admired your tanks in the past and really enjoyed watching the progression of this tank through your tank build thread. Congratulations

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Bippus · 03/07/2008, 10:14 AM

Brian,
Congrats!!! That tank is beautiful. I am not very far from you and would love to stop by and see it sometime if that would be ok. I donâ€™t think I have ever seen a tank of that caliber in person. . .Truly amazing.

makoJ · 03/07/2008, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Meitzler
You tank is a role model for the hobby.

One question, are your pH values the maximum values during the day or does you tanks stay within the 7.9 to 8.0 range. I am address a pH situation where my max is 7.9, but I get lower readings in the evening.

My max is 8.0 and without my kalk reactor it would be in the range of 7.8 to 7.9

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Originally posted by fastfish
Congratulations, Well deserved!

Thanks!

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Originally posted by reefsahoy
congrats! like i said in a previous thread that should not be TOTM but TOTD! tank of the decade. by the way, how did you feed those corals crayola crayons?

lol thanks

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Originally posted by invincible569
Congratulations Brian! I still remember the days we were sitting and waiting for our AGE tanks. Now, you have a beautiful tank to enjoy for many years to come. I need to stop by!

Thanks I do remember those days lol waiting is hard to do but was very worth it

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Originally posted by 250G
Great system Brian. Like the design and what is going on inside the tank even more (our lighting design is very similar).

Well deserved Green Mako!

250

Thanks I've drooled over your system for a long time

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Originally posted by davidandliz
Is there anyway to get a picture of inside your tank room... how much floor space do you have in there?

Its a little over 11ft long and from the back of the tank to wall is 34" but I also have a larger space to the right where the tank is not at. I don't have a lens that will take a shot to show the whole space but will try to get a shot of it some way

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Originally posted by dodgerblew
I would NEVER leave my house. Everything I'd need would be right their How much is a membership to your aquarium

UNBELIEVABLY AWESOME SETUP AND RESULT!! Congrats to you and your wife!!

Thanks, lol its hard to get things done around the house b/c I stare at the tank so much

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Originally posted by slojmn
Brian,
Well deserved. I have admired your tanks in the past and really enjoyed watching the progression of this tank through your tank build thread. Congratulations .

Thanks!

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Originally posted by Bippus
Brian,
Congrats!!! That tank is beautiful. I am not very far from you and would love to stop by and see it sometime if that would be ok. I donâ€™t think I have ever seen a tank of that caliber in person. . .Truly amazing.

Thanks and sure just send me pm

03/06/2008, 06:16 PM	#26
whatcaneyedo Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Prince George, BC, Canada Posts: 729	I've never seen one of these before what is it? It looks pretty amazing. Very nice tank by the way. __________________ 5'x3'x2' custom in-wall, LumenMax MH lighting, closed loop OM 4-Way, PM Bullet 3, PM 622 Ca Reactor, Apex, Tunzes, Reeflo Dart and Hammerhead. Current Tank Info: 225gal mixed predatory reef

03/06/2008, 07:01 PM	#29
makoJ Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 1,472 Blog Entries: 3	Great job Marc! __________________ TOTM March 2008 It takes a strong man to cry, but it takes an even stronger man to laugh at that man. --300Gal SPS tank long gone but new tank on the horizon Current Tank Info: Custom 110g, Lights: Radion's Flow: 2 Vortechs

03/06/2008, 07:07 PM	#31
whatcaneyedo Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Prince George, BC, Canada Posts: 729	Thanks, I'll have to do some reading on that one. __________________ 5'x3'x2' custom in-wall, LumenMax MH lighting, closed loop OM 4-Way, PM Bullet 3, PM 622 Ca Reactor, Apex, Tunzes, Reeflo Dart and Hammerhead. Current Tank Info: 225gal mixed predatory reef

03/06/2008, 07:17 PM	#33
gman0526 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 1,278	Brian congratulations, well deserved. __________________ "If the facts don't fit the theory, change the facts." A.E. Current Tank Info: 75 G BB tank

03/06/2008, 10:04 PM	#37
The R/C Man Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 668	Very nicely done! I have been putting off building the wall for my 375. You have re-inspired me! __________________ Greg Over time science has shown that the simplest answers are usually the correct ones....... Current Tank Info: Took everything down except my 14gallon biocube. However, I do have a 680 gallon wood w/glass viewing window on the drawing board. :-)

03/06/2008, 06:43 PM	#27
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	That is a rock or flower anemone.

03/06/2008, 07:06 PM	#30
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	Thank you, but the kudos really goes to you and your amazing tank. I just suffered over that article for a few days. You've been toiling over your gorgeous reef for much much longer.

03/06/2008, 07:08 PM	#32
jawreef Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA. Posts: 35	that tank is awesome, really awesome does your wife have any sisters? John

03/06/2008, 08:37 PM	#35
kfisc Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,020	My goodness! What a story of dedication and commitment! Great tank! Not to dwell on the small stuff, but would you be willing to endorse a test kit? Thanks!

03/06/2008, 09:04 PM	#36
YMW822 Moved On Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Rolling meadow IL Posts: 92	nice tank

03/06/2008, 10:12 PM	#38
reefman13 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CT Posts: 4,323	Now I can't wait to get through high school, and college, get a good job settle down, and build a tank! Stunning tank though...truly inspiring. __________________ Regards, Dave ______________________________________________________________________ "One day I will be back in this hobby..." spoken like a true High School student... Current Tank Info: None for now...for now...

03/06/2008, 11:07 PM	#39
RevHtree Registered Member. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chattanooga, Tn. Posts: 2,742	Awesome tank man! I cringed when I read the how long it took to transfer the tank over to the new house. Man how long did you sleep after this? LOL! I am especially loving this article as my new tank will almost be identical in dimensions and you have given me such great ideas to use! Thanks. Marc great job bro. I know these TOTM's take lots of time. Kudos bro!

03/07/2008, 02:38 AM	#41
Meitzler Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Richland, WA Posts: 201	You tank is a role model for the hobby. One question, are your pH values the maximum values during the day or does you tanks stay within the 7.9 to 8.0 range. I am address a pH situation where my max is 7.9, but I get lower readings in the evening.

03/07/2008, 05:22 AM	#42
fastfish Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 104	Congratulations, Well deserved! __________________ December 2007 TOTM Current Tank Info: 320 gallon In-Wall SPS tank - 180 gallon Sump - 3 x 400W MH XM 10K bulbs in Luminarc III - Deltec 1003 Protein Skimmer - Deltec PF601 Calcium Reactor - Deltec KM500S Kalkwasser Stirrer - Deltec FR509 Fluidized Reactor - 2 x Tunze 6100 and Wavebox

03/07/2008, 06:54 AM	#43
reefsahoy I can see thru you! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Milky Way Galaxy 3rd planet from the sun, in a country called USA! Posts: 2,685	congrats! like i said in a previous thread that should not be TOTM but TOTD! tank of the decade. by the way, how did you feed those corals crayola crayons?

03/07/2008, 06:57 AM	#44
invincible569 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,715	Congratulations Brian! I still remember the days we were sitting and waiting for our AGE tanks. Now, you have a beautiful tank to enjoy for many years to come. I need to stop by!

03/07/2008, 07:51 AM	#45
250G Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,177	Great system Brian. Like the design and what is going on inside the tank even more (our lighting design is very similar). Well deserved Green Mako! 250 __________________ May 2007 TOTM Current Tank Info: 90G SPS Starphire peninsula

03/07/2008, 09:24 AM	#46
davidandliz Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Newark, De Posts: 313	Is there anyway to get a picture of inside your tank room... how much floor space do you have in there? __________________ Liz & David Current Tank Info: 90 gal {yellow tail blue damsel, mated sebae clowns, wc percula, 1 sebae clown, yellow tang, Naso tang, psuedo,lunare wrasse, Red Carpet Nem, 12 inch Leather

03/07/2008, 09:47 AM	#47
dodgerblew Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Palmdale, Ca Posts: 12,413	I would NEVER leave my house. Everything I'd need would be right their How much is a membership to your aquarium UNBELIEVABLY AWESOME SETUP AND RESULT!! Congrats to you and your wife!! __________________ Rik Obladi Oblada, life goes on Brah! Current Tank Info: Tankless in TX and watching from the sidelines

03/07/2008, 09:53 AM	#48
slojmn Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Napa, CA. Posts: 4,625	Brian, Well deserved. I have admired your tanks in the past and really enjoyed watching the progression of this tank through your tank build thread. Congratulations . __________________ Play hard and respect all living beings. Current Tank Info: 120g Starphire Cube, 30g nanoreef

03/07/2008, 10:14 AM	#49
Bippus Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 201	Brian, Congrats!!! That tank is beautiful. I am not very far from you and would love to stop by and see it sometime if that would be ok. I donâ€™t think I have ever seen a tank of that caliber in person. . .Truly amazing. __________________ -Dustin Current Tank Info: 75 gal - 135 In the works (STILL!!)