Tank of the Month - April '06

Skipper · 04/02/2006, 03:39 PM

This month we are featuring Gary Majchrzak's beautiful reef aquarium:

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

Congratulations, Gary!

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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alien9168 · 04/04/2006, 06:23 PM

This is a very nice TOTM!
Nice job Gary!

-alien

alien9168 · 04/04/2006, 06:24 PM

I really like the carpet's.

How long did it take you to grow them that large?

-alien

steve414 · 04/04/2006, 06:45 PM

I have the same lighting fixture where did you buy height-adjustable cable kit because iam not sure what one because is best, want it to be easy to adjust it. and could you post some pics of it at the ceiling and at the light fixture. nice tank looks great!!

Konadog · 04/04/2006, 06:51 PM

Congratulations Gary

I love that small clam you have

Sparkysreef · 04/04/2006, 07:51 PM

Beautiful tank! Do you have any pics of the aquascaping before pics? I am in the process of redoing my 180 and fetting all the LR pics I can.

Konadog · 04/04/2006, 08:09 PM

OK, it has been pointed out to me, it's not a clam, but a carpet anemone that looks like a clam!

I need new glasses.

alien9168 · 04/04/2006, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Konadog
OK, it has been pointed out to me, it's not a clam, but a carpet anemone that looks like a clam!

I need new glasses.

I was looking for the clam for like ten minnuetes after your post

Its ok...I almost made that mistake as well... when i first saw the pic.

sailfinreef · 04/04/2006, 08:47 PM

congrats gary!!!

demeyer2 · 04/04/2006, 08:53 PM

Awesome tank!!! Absolutely gorgeous and an inspiration!! Congrats!

Stephany · 04/04/2006, 08:54 PM

That's an epic tank Gary.

eraml · 04/04/2006, 09:23 PM

The tank is beautiful. I personally love the majestic angel, but am wondering how that does with your corals?

rustybucket145 · 04/04/2006, 09:27 PM

A great combination of Anemones and corals. Do you ever experience the 'Chemical Warefare' that we hear so much about here at Reef Central?

MarksReef · 04/04/2006, 09:39 PM

Congratulations,Gary. You tank, skills and knowledge have always been an inspiration. Your tank has always been Tank Of The Month in my book, It's just documented now.
Congrats. Mark

TWallace · 04/04/2006, 11:07 PM

What kind of wrasse is that? I love it.

Zoos · 04/04/2006, 11:40 PM

very nice

Krudco · 04/05/2006, 12:32 AM

Congrats!!!

cecilturtle · 04/05/2006, 01:29 AM

What a beautiful tank.... I can't shake the words 'mystical garden' from my mind. I imagine no other tank I've viewed so far could capture the dramatic change from dawn to dusk as seeing this one in person.

Gary Majchrzak · 04/05/2006, 04:01 AM

Thanks, folks. I'll be back later today to answer your questions- gotta run right now. You know how it is

agfahy · 04/05/2006, 04:41 AM

Beautiful Tank. I love the carpets.
I wanted to ask you about your feeding regemend. Do you battle any algae problems as a result of this aggressive feeding?

I would like to feed more but lack the will to do so as I have not had algae problems since I stopped feed on a daily basis.
I personally have found frozen foods to contribute to cyano alot more then, say dry food.

Great color in your tank.

gomle69 · 04/05/2006, 05:11 AM

The most beautiful tank IÃ‚Â´ve seen.Stunning!

SEAFLOWERS · 04/05/2006, 05:57 AM

lookin good Gary, congrats

Angel*Fish · 04/05/2006, 07:48 AM

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful tank!

reedman · 04/05/2006, 08:11 AM

Gary, Congrats on a well deserved recognition. Your tank is truely beautiful.

Have you had any problems with the Majestic angel picking at the SPS or clam mantles? I'm seriously considering one of these for my reef, but it's tough to find people that have real life experience with them in a reef environment.

coryfranks · 04/05/2006, 09:08 AM

wow that is amazing

04/04/2006, 06:23 PM	#2
alien9168 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,664	This is a very nice TOTM! Nice job Gary! -alien __________________ -Alien Current Tank Info: I used to have a 30g custom acrylic cube sps, lps, zoos, mushrooms, leathers, 3" gigas+ anthias. 30Xg Sea Horse Tank...starting fresh...

04/04/2006, 06:24 PM	#3
alien9168 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,664	I really like the carpet's. How long did it take you to grow them that large? -alien __________________ -Alien Current Tank Info: I used to have a 30g custom acrylic cube sps, lps, zoos, mushrooms, leathers, 3" gigas+ anthias. 30Xg Sea Horse Tank...starting fresh...

04/04/2006, 06:51 PM	#5
Konadog Master of the 16 hour day Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: East Long Beach, So Cal Posts: 13,151 Blog Entries: 4	Congratulations Gary I love that small clam you have __________________ Save the Reefs................................................................Save the world! -Ken Current Tank Info: Currently tankless, and loving it!

04/04/2006, 07:51 PM	#6
Sparkysreef Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 384	Beautiful tank! Do you have any pics of the aquascaping before pics? I am in the process of redoing my 180 and fetting all the LR pics I can. __________________ You can save alot of money on tank insurance by switching to Deltec Current Tank Info: BB 180gal/225lb LR/40 gal and 65 gal sumps/LPS/SPS/clams/2 Reef Optix III pendants on a light mover & Bluewave VII ballast/phoenix14K 250 DE/Deltec PF600S Ca Reactor/2 3/4" seaswirlson CL/Deltec AP702 skimmer, gravity fed/2 vortech pumps

04/04/2006, 08:09 PM	#7
Konadog Master of the 16 hour day Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: East Long Beach, So Cal Posts: 13,151 Blog Entries: 4	OK, it has been pointed out to me, it's not a clam, but a carpet anemone that looks like a clam! I need new glasses. __________________ Save the Reefs................................................................Save the world! -Ken Current Tank Info: Currently tankless, and loving it!

04/04/2006, 06:45 PM	#4
steve414 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MILWAUKEE WI Posts: 596	I have the same lighting fixture where did you buy height-adjustable cable kit because iam not sure what one because is best, want it to be easy to adjust it. and could you post some pics of it at the ceiling and at the light fixture. nice tank looks great!!

04/04/2006, 08:47 PM	#9
sailfinreef Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: North Tonawanda NY Posts: 798	congrats gary!!! __________________ I feel so alive...

04/04/2006, 08:53 PM	#10
demeyer2 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sausalito, CA Posts: 455	Awesome tank!!! Absolutely gorgeous and an inspiration!! Congrats!

04/04/2006, 08:54 PM	#11
Stephany Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,278	That's an epic tank Gary.

04/04/2006, 09:23 PM	#12
eraml Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 365	The tank is beautiful. I personally love the majestic angel, but am wondering how that does with your corals?

04/04/2006, 09:27 PM	#13
rustybucket145 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: valdosta, ga Posts: 3,707	A great combination of Anemones and corals. Do you ever experience the 'Chemical Warefare' that we hear so much about here at Reef Central? __________________ 400gals of various tanks in the same system. Current Tank Info: 2 175w MH, 2 VH0 Actinics, Lots of Live Rock, tons of copepods, a Fat Mandarin Goby, Niger Trigger, Yellow Tang, Falco Hawkfish, Bi-Color Pseudo, numerous soft, SPS and LPS Corals

04/04/2006, 09:39 PM	#14
MarksReef Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Rush, N.Y. Posts: 4,058	Congratulations,Gary. You tank, skills and knowledge have always been an inspiration. Your tank has always been Tank Of The Month in my book, It's just documented now. Congrats. Mark

04/04/2006, 11:07 PM	#15
TWallace Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,464	What kind of wrasse is that? I love it.

04/04/2006, 11:40 PM	#16
Zoos Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,334	very nice __________________ "The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education." Current Tank Info: None.

04/05/2006, 12:32 AM	#17
Krudco Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 58	Congrats!!!

04/05/2006, 01:29 AM	#18
cecilturtle Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 601	What a beautiful tank.... I can't shake the words 'mystical garden' from my mind. I imagine no other tank I've viewed so far could capture the dramatic change from dawn to dusk as seeing this one in person.

04/05/2006, 04:01 AM	#19
Gary Majchrzak Team RC Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41,560	Thanks, folks. I'll be back later today to answer your questions- gotta run right now. You know how it is __________________ over 24 years experience with multiple types of marine aquarium systems see Upstate Reef Society Forum on RC and FB GOOGLE JUNIOR'S REEF Current Tank Info: 84x24x30 265g reef past TOTM honors

04/05/2006, 04:41 AM	#20
agfahy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 106	Beautiful Tank. I love the carpets. I wanted to ask you about your feeding regemend. Do you battle any algae problems as a result of this aggressive feeding? I would like to feed more but lack the will to do so as I have not had algae problems since I stopped feed on a daily basis. I personally have found frozen foods to contribute to cyano alot more then, say dry food. Great color in your tank.

04/05/2006, 05:11 AM	#21
gomle69 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sandefjord, Norway Posts: 20	The most beautiful tank IÃ‚Â´ve seen.Stunning!

04/05/2006, 05:57 AM	#22
SEAFLOWERS Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: yorktown,va. Posts: 366	lookin good Gary, congrats __________________ If humans can control the temperature on earth, then dammit I want it 70 degrees and sunny everywhere! Current Tank Info: 20 gal.sump,Euro-reef RS6-2+ Skimmer,2x175 SE 14000k Iwasaki bulbs+(2)T-5 39 watt bulbs.Mag 12 return pump, (3) Tunze nanostreams (6025)

04/05/2006, 07:48 AM	#23
Angel*Fish cats and large squashes Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Houston Posts: 5,951 Blog Entries: 1	Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful tank! __________________ Marie So long, & thanks for all the fish! __________________________ Current Tank Info: Pairs: flame angels, cherub angels, Red Sea mimic blennies, yellow fin fairy wrasses, clowns, mandarins, blackcap basslets, shrimp gobies, damsels, dispar anthias, yellow clown gobies, threadfin cardinals --- Tanks: 100g reef, 2 x 30g refugiums

04/05/2006, 08:11 AM	#24
reedman Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 90	Gary, Congrats on a well deserved recognition. Your tank is truely beautiful. Have you had any problems with the Majestic angel picking at the SPS or clam mantles? I'm seriously considering one of these for my reef, but it's tough to find people that have real life experience with them in a reef environment. __________________ -reedman Jack of many trades...master of none Current Tank Info: 80 gal cube in the works

04/05/2006, 09:08 AM	#25
coryfranks Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2	wow that is amazing __________________ [B]:o working on a sig.... Check out The No Cent Store for [url=http://www.thenocentstore.com]free samples[/url][/B]