Tank of the Month - September 2004 - Page 7

tankslave · 10/20/2004, 08:39 PM

what kind of algae do you have in the refuge there?

piscies75 · 12/14/2004, 10:38 PM

HI I liked it so much, I did something I have never done before. Showed a woodworking friend the picture and had him do a stencil and cut it out with a bandsaw. I used a dremel tool and hours of sanding, then painted it with acrylics (first time too, I usually use watercolour) then made the base , a dead piece of coral and shells, sea urchin and presto ....thanks John for allowing me to do this.
http://dunn.smugmug.com/gallery/277778/1/12230564

Skipper · 12/14/2004, 10:47 PM

Wow, piscies!!! That is really awesome.

copps · 12/15/2004, 04:52 PM

Man that's cool piscies! Don't thank me... thank the Red Sea

!

My wife and I close on the new house next week and I'll be moving all the tanks over the course of about a three week overlap, including the upgrade from the 65 to my 180. I'll update as things progress.

tankslave, I have a mix of algaes, including Caulerpa and Chaetomorpa species...

Jtice, the 250s have really worked out well, and I don't have heat issues because I run the frag tank overnight, so one tank cools the other. Despite being only 65 gallons, it is a 24" deep tank, so the 250s add the extra punch to get to the bottom of this deep tank...

Will update soon...

John

cardking411 · 01/18/2005, 10:19 AM

first nice looking reef.

here's my question in reading your setup i noticed you saying Stockman type drainpipe in your overflow what is that exactly? any pictures.?

copps · 01/18/2005, 10:42 AM

Thanks... Stockman overflows were designed by Ken Stockman and have a smaller footprint than dursos, which I needed after having two drains in the small AGA overflow. Look at Ron Durso's site linked here and look under "popular modifications" and then "Stockman hangon overflow". I use many of these on my new system and am very pleased. If you have questions beyond what Rich's site gives you just shoot...

Hope that helps...

John

Leishman · 01/21/2005, 02:06 PM

Show us the new 180 and the fish room John

copps · 01/21/2005, 02:09 PM

I showed you already Rik.

It'll be a while before I post pics... but you know I will...

PaulB · 02/19/2005, 07:48 AM

I am curious to see some pics about the "built-in" frag tank.

Leishman · 03/03/2005, 03:59 PM

Hey John:

Thanks for the frags, colors are great so were the frag sizes.

33g · 08/21/2005, 02:59 PM

One of the best ive seen.

exoticaquatix · 09/19/2005, 09:49 PM

it seems i missed the boat on your tank the first time around, i hope you still check this thread.
i just wanted to say i love this tank, i saw that you were selling it a little while back as was wondering what your progress is on your new tank(s). its late and i have get up in 5 hours so im not going to get started on another thread tonight.

im working on a 65 gallon right now and have a 400 watt 20k on it, i was wondering if you had any tips for replacing the center brace among some other questions. again, LOVE this tank, my favorite so far. ill look you up again tomorrow.
-nick

CONST · 02/25/2006, 01:17 PM

When you first started this SPS aquarium, what did the rock arrangment look like? did you place the rocks on the sand, or the sand around the rocks?

Very beautiful aquarium.

reefing102 · 08/16/2006, 07:09 AM

very nice

Justusfish · 10/03/2006, 07:02 PM

I just bought a saltwater tank and I have to say. Your tank is un-fraggin-believable!!!

Clarity, colour, class. I real gem!! Artistry mixed seamlessly with technical know-how. Kudos to you!

Spencer

GregW · 10/05/2007, 01:07 PM

John
What's the name of this monti?

copps · 10/05/2007, 01:34 PM

That monti has been around a while and has been spread around. It's a branching Montipora species (so of course it's always called digitata), but its probably one of the other branching Montipora species that aren't as smooth as M. digitata. I have no idea who's distributing it now, but it was known as the green base red polyp digitata or something along those lines... The green comes out much more under bluer lighting...

mpoletti · 10/08/2007, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GregW
John
What's the name of this monti?

I believe ROAB was distributing it thru exotic reefs back in the day. Its Roab's Green and Orange digi.

John, the tank looks amazing. I love this thread.

copps · 10/09/2007, 10:35 AM

Thanks bud... Yeah, I knew it was one of the Exoticreefs guys... before it was exotic reefs I think... it's amazing how time passes...

Zuska · 01/22/2008, 12:07 PM

i have the same 65 gallon here in New York City and trying to see where i should place my frags... any can help me that would be sweet!!!

cardking · 04/19/2008, 11:51 PM

wanted to know if you still had the tank up and if you did if you can send me some more details photo of your lighting setup and filter setup i have the same tank and you tank looks great....thanks.

Gary Majchrzak · 10/18/2010, 02:59 PM

hi again, John.

Are you running any reef aquariums other than this previous TOTM?
If so, could you possibly post links to them here in this thread?

I'm a fan

copps · 10/18/2010, 03:11 PM

Hey Gary, I do have many... you could read this thread here...

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1882990

In regards to my large reef system, you'll be seeing plenty of pics and a profile of it soon..

Copps

Gary Majchrzak · 10/18/2010, 03:18 PM

thanks for the link and I'm anxiously looking forward to the upcoming profile!

10/20/2004, 08:39 PM	#151
tankslave Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Jose Posts: 1,893	what kind of algae do you have in the refuge there? __________________ Whoever said fishkeeping will lower your blood pressure never had a reef aquarium... "A facility for quotation covers the absence of original thought." -Lord Peter Wimsey, "Gaudy Night" Current Tank Info: Tankless Reefer

12/14/2004, 10:38 PM	#152
piscies75 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Toronto beaches Posts: 84	inspired me HI I liked it so much, I did something I have never done before. Showed a woodworking friend the picture and had him do a stencil and cut it out with a bandsaw. I used a dremel tool and hours of sanding, then painted it with acrylics (first time too, I usually use watercolour) then made the base , a dead piece of coral and shells, sea urchin and presto ....thanks John for allowing me to do this. http://dunn.smugmug.com/gallery/277778/1/12230564

12/14/2004, 10:47 PM	#153
Skipper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 18,271	Wow, piscies!!! That is really awesome. __________________ Skip Attix Former Editor of Reefkeeping Magazine

12/15/2004, 04:52 PM	#154
copps Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,679	Man that's cool piscies! Don't thank me... thank the Red Sea ! My wife and I close on the new house next week and I'll be moving all the tanks over the course of about a three week overlap, including the upgrade from the 65 to my 180. I'll update as things progress. tankslave, I have a mix of algaes, including Caulerpa and Chaetomorpa species... Jtice, the 250s have really worked out well, and I don't have heat issues because I run the frag tank overnight, so one tank cools the other. Despite being only 65 gallons, it is a 24" deep tank, so the 250s add the extra punch to get to the bottom of this deep tank... Will update soon... John __________________ - John Coppolino September '04 RC TOTM January '11 RC TOTM Buy fish that excite YOU, and respect others' passions. Yes, we know, there's a cheaper and prettier fish than the one we’re talking about. Current Tank Info: displays are 1300 gallon SPS (8.5' x 6' x 42"), 240 gallon anemone, and 350 gallon fish only

01/18/2005, 10:19 AM	#155
cardking411 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 5	overflow question in your setup? first nice looking reef. here's my question in reading your setup i noticed you saying Stockman type drainpipe in your overflow what is that exactly? any pictures.?

01/18/2005, 10:42 AM	#156
copps Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,679	Thanks... Stockman overflows were designed by Ken Stockman and have a smaller footprint than dursos, which I needed after having two drains in the small AGA overflow. Look at Ron Durso's site linked here and look under "popular modifications" and then "Stockman hangon overflow". I use many of these on my new system and am very pleased. If you have questions beyond what Rich's site gives you just shoot... Hope that helps... John __________________ - John Coppolino September '04 RC TOTM January '11 RC TOTM Buy fish that excite YOU, and respect others' passions. Yes, we know, there's a cheaper and prettier fish than the one we’re talking about. Current Tank Info: displays are 1300 gallon SPS (8.5' x 6' x 42"), 240 gallon anemone, and 350 gallon fish only

01/21/2005, 02:06 PM	#157
Leishman Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: MD but - Born & raised in Halifax England Posts: 1,015	Show us the new 180 and the fish room John __________________ "To our wifes and sweethearts, may they never meet" Current Tank Info: Shallow 80g SPS

01/21/2005, 02:09 PM	#158
copps Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,679	I showed you already Rik. It'll be a while before I post pics... but you know I will... __________________ - John Coppolino September '04 RC TOTM January '11 RC TOTM Buy fish that excite YOU, and respect others' passions. Yes, we know, there's a cheaper and prettier fish than the one we’re talking about. Current Tank Info: displays are 1300 gallon SPS (8.5' x 6' x 42"), 240 gallon anemone, and 350 gallon fish only

02/19/2005, 07:48 AM	#159
PaulB Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 232	curious about frag tank setup I am curious to see some pics about the "built-in" frag tank. __________________ - some things i think ... i think ... Current Tank Info: SeaCube 7.8 Gallon nano

03/03/2005, 03:59 PM	#160
Leishman Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: MD but - Born & raised in Halifax England Posts: 1,015	Hey John: Thanks for the frags, colors are great so were the frag sizes. __________________ "To our wifes and sweethearts, may they never meet" Current Tank Info: Shallow 80g SPS

08/21/2005, 02:59 PM	#161
33g Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mechanicsville ,va Posts: 55	One of the best ive seen.

09/19/2005, 09:49 PM	#162
exoticaquatix Registered Member. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: baltimore, MD Posts: 536	it seems i missed the boat on your tank the first time around, i hope you still check this thread. i just wanted to say i love this tank, i saw that you were selling it a little while back as was wondering what your progress is on your new tank(s). its late and i have get up in 5 hours so im not going to get started on another thread tonight. im working on a 65 gallon right now and have a 400 watt 20k on it, i was wondering if you had any tips for replacing the center brace among some other questions. again, LOVE this tank, my favorite so far. ill look you up again tomorrow. -nick __________________ This dude either has two glass eyes or he's wearing his patch on the wrong sa-sa-sa-side. -Aesop Current Tank Info: 120gal 500w MH 10K XMs 30g sump, MSX-200 skimmer, vortech MP40w and Tunze nanostreams; 9 gal, 29gal FW planted tanks

02/25/2006, 01:17 PM	#163
CONST Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2	When you first started this SPS aquarium, what did the rock arrangment look like? did you place the rocks on the sand, or the sand around the rocks? Very beautiful aquarium.

08/16/2006, 07:09 AM	#164
reefing102 Who Am I Here? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 1,155	very nice __________________ Shane Life's a climb... but the view is great. ______________________________ Current Tank Info: 2.5 Gallon Nano

10/03/2006, 07:02 PM	#165
Justusfish Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 3	wow I just bought a saltwater tank and I have to say. Your tank is un-fraggin-believable!!! Clarity, colour, class. I real gem!! Artistry mixed seamlessly with technical know-how. Kudos to you! Spencer

10/05/2007, 01:07 PM	#166
GregW Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Point Pleasant, NJ Posts: 19	John What's the name of this monti?

10/05/2007, 01:34 PM	#167
copps Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,679	That monti has been around a while and has been spread around. It's a branching Montipora species (so of course it's always called digitata), but its probably one of the other branching Montipora species that aren't as smooth as M. digitata. I have no idea who's distributing it now, but it was known as the green base red polyp digitata or something along those lines... The green comes out much more under bluer lighting... __________________ - John Coppolino September '04 RC TOTM January '11 RC TOTM Buy fish that excite YOU, and respect others' passions. Yes, we know, there's a cheaper and prettier fish than the one we’re talking about. Current Tank Info: displays are 1300 gallon SPS (8.5' x 6' x 42"), 240 gallon anemone, and 350 gallon fish only

10/09/2007, 10:35 AM	#169
copps Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,679	Thanks bud... Yeah, I knew it was one of the Exoticreefs guys... before it was exotic reefs I think... it's amazing how time passes... __________________ - John Coppolino September '04 RC TOTM January '11 RC TOTM Buy fish that excite YOU, and respect others' passions. Yes, we know, there's a cheaper and prettier fish than the one we’re talking about. Current Tank Info: displays are 1300 gallon SPS (8.5' x 6' x 42"), 240 gallon anemone, and 350 gallon fish only

01/22/2008, 12:07 PM	#170
Zuska Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 94	i have the same 65 gallon here in New York City and trying to see where i should place my frags... any can help me that would be sweet!!!

04/19/2008, 11:51 PM	#171
cardking Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: miami, florida Posts: 51	wanted to know if you still had the tank up and if you did if you can send me some more details photo of your lighting setup and filter setup i have the same tank and you tank looks great....thanks.

10/18/2010, 02:59 PM	#172
Gary Majchrzak Team RC Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41,560	hi again, John. Are you running any reef aquariums other than this previous TOTM? If so, could you possibly post links to them here in this thread? I'm a fan __________________ 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

10/18/2010, 03:11 PM	#173
copps Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,679	Hey Gary, I do have many... you could read this thread here... http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1882990 In regards to my large reef system, you'll be seeing plenty of pics and a profile of it soon.. Copps __________________ - John Coppolino September '04 RC TOTM January '11 RC TOTM Buy fish that excite YOU, and respect others' passions. Yes, we know, there's a cheaper and prettier fish than the one we’re talking about. Current Tank Info: displays are 1300 gallon SPS (8.5' x 6' x 42"), 240 gallon anemone, and 350 gallon fish only

10/18/2010, 03:18 PM	#174
Gary Majchrzak Team RC Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41,560	thanks for the link and I'm anxiously looking forward to the upcoming profile! __________________ 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