I must be mad

zoaddict · 08/06/2017, 01:47 PM

Hi all just starting up a new tank,,
I thought id start a diary,I started filling the tank today

20664672_1858552014461089_4504151001268211936_n by Michael Choppen, on Flickr

Tank is 48Lx28Wx21H

kmbyrnes · 08/06/2017, 03:00 PM

Not mad, just optimistic/masochistic.
Best of luck and enjoy the ride

Exceptionrule · 08/06/2017, 03:03 PM

Good luck. I wish I had the wherewithal to keep a log.

billdogg · 08/06/2017, 04:35 PM

Send more pics!!!

zoaddict · 08/07/2017, 01:36 AM

Thank you all
I will add some pictures later
Equipment
Apex classic
ATI hybrid 8x54w
Deltec 1451
Tunze ATU
Schego 300w heater
Wavs
Kamoer 3 channel
D&D frm reactor
Ehiem 5000 return
I also have 15L of siporax
More to follow

mcgyvr · 08/07/2017, 04:54 AM

weird tank IMO... puts focus on the doser..

zoaddict · 08/07/2017, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcgyvr

weird tank IMO... puts focus on the doser..

Lmao 😂 it's got high gloss panels.., they where off when I took the picture

Ron Reefman · 08/07/2017, 05:35 AM

I'm with mcgyvr, it's weird even if the doser gets covered. The extra shape in the bottom just adds more silicone seams and the you pile rocks on top of it. Not me... and I like weird stuff!

OP, good luck and I hope everything works out well for you.

zoaddict · 08/07/2017, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Reefman

I'm with mcgyvr, it's weird even if the doser gets covered. The extra shape in the bottom just adds more silicone seams and the you pile rocks on top of it. Not me... and I like weird stuff!

OP, good luck and I hope everything works out well for you.

The panels cover the silicone
Can I ask ,,, are your rocks floating or piled up?
I understand everyone has different taste and I brought the tank to please me
Thank you for the kind wishes

ssgss gogeta · 08/07/2017, 07:20 AM

It's interesting I'll give you that. What's the plans for it? All rockwork can look odd but when properly filled with coral and given time to grow and fill out the rockwork the most simplest of structures can outdo these new aquascaping styles

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

djbon · 08/07/2017, 07:22 AM

A double drop tank!!! Nice... I loike

zoaddict · 08/07/2017, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssjss gogeta

It's interesting I'll give you that. What's the plans for it? All rockwork can look odd but when properly filled with coral and given time to grow and fill out the rockwork the most simplest of structures can outdo these new aquascaping styles

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi buddy
My plans are sps only, acroporas on plate montipora on the lower rock
I understand some may think it odd but I have a huge surface area to plant
I think it's easy to try and be far to creative with rock, I don't intend on looking at rock
It's all about coral, it's a solid foundation not a pile of balancing rock waiting to topple

zoaddict · 08/07/2017, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djbon

A double drop tank!!! Nice... I loike

Thank you
My last drop
https://www.flickr.com/photos/985397...posted-public/

d2mini · 08/07/2017, 11:56 AM

Show me an enthusiastic Reefkeeper and I'll show you someone who is at least a little mad.
Then I'll show you a spouse who is probably more mad.

You decide which version of "mad" i'm talking about.

zoaddict · 08/07/2017, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d2mini

Show me an enthusiastic Reefkeeper and I'll show you someone who is at least a little mad.
Then I'll show you a spouse who is probably more mad.

You decide which version of "mad" i'm talking about.

The wife was MAD mad, she never spoke to me for two whole days

Ron Reefman · 08/07/2017, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoaddict

The panels cover the silicone
Can I ask ,,, are your rocks floating or piled up?
I understand everyone has different taste and I brought the tank to please me
Thank you for the kind wishes

My rock sits on egg crate that is held 2.5" off the bottom glass on pvc pipe legs. But then the bottom of my tank is flat and sitting on a stand. I'd just be a bit concerned about the 2 vertical panels. Is there a horizontal brace in there somewhere? Maybe even the back glass?

I'm not knocking the tank. If it's what you wanted, that's great! It's just not my cup of tea. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

zoaddict · 08/07/2017, 11:57 PM

Thank you Ron

adeebm · 08/08/2017, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d2mini

Show me an enthusiastic Reefkeeper and I'll show you someone who is at least a little mad.
Then I'll show you a spouse who is probably more mad.

You decide which version of "mad" i'm talking about.

Let me guess, the reefer was mad, and the spouse was mad. Did I get it right?

zoaddict · 08/08/2017, 03:45 PM

Heres a picture with the panels on, But I guess it will not make much difference to those that dislike it

20294506_1854126918236932_3239514319238495246_n by Michael Choppen, on Flickr

My last tank before i had to break it down,

may 2 by Michael Choppen, on Flickr

RCS82 · 08/08/2017, 10:25 PM

I like it. Judging by your last setup you definitely have a good handle on things, that's putting it lightly

Looking forward to seeing this progress.

Ron Reefman · 08/09/2017, 07:09 AM

The old tank was awesome! I like the look of the tank and it's a great looking stand. Who made it? Like RCS82, I'd say you know what you want and you know what you are doing! BTW, I wouldn't have been a big fan of the overhanging rock, but given the amount of coral you had on it, it looks very cool.

zoaddict · 08/12/2017, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCS82

I like it. Judging by your last setup you definitely have a good handle on things, that's putting it lightly

Looking forward to seeing this progress.

Thank you buddy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Reefman

The old tank was awesome! I like the look of the tank and it's a great looking stand. Who made it? Like RCS82, I'd say you know what you want and you know what you are doing! BTW, I wouldn't have been a big fan of the overhanging rock, but given the amount of coral you had on it, it looks very cool.

Thank you Ron, I am from the UK, the tank was made by Oceans display.
It has a 15mm base and 12mm optiwhite front and sides..We all have different tastes so respect your opinion. I personally like the overhanging rock.
I am not to fussed about the rock in all honesty, It's going to be smothered in sps, I just dealt with surface area when thinking of aqua scape, I have covered a vast area to place coral
The tank is ready to add bacteria

DSC_9124 by Michael Choppen, on Flickr

Thank you
Mick

CindyK · 08/12/2017, 09:16 PM

I like it. Corals with less intense lighting and lower flow requirements can go in the dropped areas. Interesting twist on flexibility.

zoaddict · 09/03/2017, 01:35 PM

Thank you Cindy

I have my first addition

DSC_9139 by Michael Choppen, on Flickr

greengeco82 · 09/05/2017, 12:23 AM

Your tank is awesome. I definitely like the drop. Very original.

08/06/2017, 01:47 PM	#1
zoaddict Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 244	I must be mad Hi all just starting up a new tank,, I thought id start a diary,I started filling the tank today 20664672_1858552014461089_4504151001268211936_n by Michael Choppen, on Flickr Tank is 48Lx28Wx21H

08/06/2017, 03:00 PM	#2
kmbyrnes Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 2,055	Not mad, just optimistic/masochistic. Best of luck and enjoy the ride __________________ 125g Mixed Reef 5/26/2015; 350 Butterfly Dominated FOWLR 11/26/2015 - 11/17/20217 & 07/31/18 to ??? ; 100g Mixed Reef 11/16/2013 to 06/16/2017 Current Tank Info: Too small

08/06/2017, 04:35 PM	#4
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	Send more pics!!! __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

08/07/2017, 04:54 AM	#6
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	weird tank IMO... puts focus on the doser.. __________________ Who me?

08/07/2017, 05:35 AM	#8
Ron Reefman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 10,431	I'm with mcgyvr, it's weird even if the doser gets covered. The extra shape in the bottom just adds more silicone seams and the you pile rocks on top of it. Not me... and I like weird stuff! OP, good luck and I hope everything works out well for you. __________________ The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. (Neil deGrasse Tyson) Visit my build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2593017

08/06/2017, 03:03 PM	#3
Exceptionrule Registered Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 52	Good luck. I wish I had the wherewithal to keep a log.

08/07/2017, 01:36 AM	#5
zoaddict Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 244	Thank you all I will add some pictures later Equipment Apex classic ATI hybrid 8x54w Deltec 1451 Tunze ATU Schego 300w heater Wavs Kamoer 3 channel D&D frm reactor Ehiem 5000 return I also have 15L of siporax More to follow

08/07/2017, 07:20 AM	#10
ssgss gogeta Registered Member. Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 251	It's interesting I'll give you that. What's the plans for it? All rockwork can look odd but when properly filled with coral and given time to grow and fill out the rockwork the most simplest of structures can outdo these new aquascaping styles Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08/07/2017, 07:22 AM	#11
djbon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, MY Posts: 813	A double drop tank!!! Nice... I loike __________________ 75 gallon DT, 5 gallon sump, DIY LED bar with moonlight, DIY Arduino controller Current Tank Info: 75 gallon/Arduino Controller

08/07/2017, 11:56 AM	#14
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Show me an enthusiastic Reefkeeper and I'll show you someone who is at least a little mad. Then I'll show you a spouse who is probably more mad. You decide which version of "mad" i'm talking about. __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

08/07/2017, 11:57 PM	#17
zoaddict Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 244	Thank you Ron

08/08/2017, 03:45 PM	#19
zoaddict Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 244	Heres a picture with the panels on, But I guess it will not make much difference to those that dislike it 20294506_1854126918236932_3239514319238495246_n by Michael Choppen, on Flickr My last tank before i had to break it down, may 2 by Michael Choppen, on Flickr

08/08/2017, 10:25 PM	#20
RCS82 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Sherwood Park, AB, Canada Posts: 273	I like it. Judging by your last setup you definitely have a good handle on things, that's putting it lightly Looking forward to seeing this progress. __________________ After about a 16 year break from fish keeping, Wow, how things have changed. Current Tank Info: 90g, mixed reef, I hope haha

08/09/2017, 07:09 AM	#21
Ron Reefman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 10,431	The old tank was awesome! I like the look of the tank and it's a great looking stand. Who made it? Like RCS82, I'd say you know what you want and you know what you are doing! BTW, I wouldn't have been a big fan of the overhanging rock, but given the amount of coral you had on it, it looks very cool. __________________ The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. (Neil deGrasse Tyson) Visit my build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2593017

08/12/2017, 09:16 PM	#23
CindyK Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 268	I like it. Corals with less intense lighting and lower flow requirements can go in the dropped areas. Interesting twist on flexibility. __________________ Taking "there is no such thing as a stupid question" to a whole new level. Current Tank Info: 75 gal mixed reef under construction, 32 gal Biocube softies

09/03/2017, 01:35 PM	#24
zoaddict Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 244	Thank you Cindy I have my first addition DSC_9139 by Michael Choppen, on Flickr

09/05/2017, 12:23 AM	#25
greengeco82 Reefer Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pittsburg, CA Posts: 584	Your tank is awesome. I definitely like the drop. Very original. __________________ Budget reefing is a pipe dream. Current Tank Info: 190 gallon DSA mixed reef, 2 X 250W metal halides, 2 X 80w T5's, SRO 3000 skimmer, and a few other goodies under the hood