Tank of the Month - December 2005

Skipper · 11/21/2005, 05:50 PM

This month we are featuring Ramon Parellada's (devil sea) beautiful reef aquarium:

More details can be found here or by clicking on the picture above (photo courtesy of Anthony Calfo).

Congratulations, Ramon!

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Konadog · 12/05/2005, 05:22 PM

Congratulations Ramon!

Very nice tank!

LobsterOfJustice · 12/05/2005, 06:02 PM

I agree, nice tank.

I'd like some more information on the "SFILIGOI ACLS"... recreating the natural photoperiod sound kind of neat... but I think I saw a picture of these things in the article and they looked quite expensive.

Also, what is the larger box up top in this picture? Is that part of the controller?

Andrew · 12/05/2005, 06:26 PM

Nice tank Ramon!

theevoys · 12/05/2005, 07:45 PM

Very nice!

cheeks69 · 12/05/2005, 07:52 PM

Wow Ramon stunning tank !!!
I absolutely love the aquascaping one of the best I've ever seen

Muitos parabens dum vizinho Portugues

Skipper · 12/05/2005, 08:53 PM

La versiÃƒÂ³n en espaÃƒÂ±ola de este artÃƒÂ*culo vendra pronto. Una vez completado, un hiperenlace sera publicado aquÃƒÂ*.

honkit · 12/05/2005, 09:11 PM

The scaping is tremendous.

I'm inspired to set up a similar scaping for my new tank

parshmar · 12/06/2005, 02:03 AM

Probably the best tank i've ever seen. The coloration of your corals is amazing!!!

masterswimmer · 12/06/2005, 02:41 AM

Ramon, congratulations on a beautiful tank and well deserved recognition.

Russ

sajon1 · 12/06/2005, 04:14 AM

Felicidades Ramon, tu acuario merece este reconocimiento.

Enhorabuena

Jamesurq · 12/06/2005, 07:55 AM

Very very nice. One comment if I may:

"I've observed that the aquacultured SPS are slower growers. They practically stay in a lethargic state for several months. On the other hand, the wild pieces are faster growers and their coloration is maintained more exactly after their arrival"

When you refer to aquacultured SPS are you referring to wild aquacultured or captive? I have found the exact opposite in my case. Perhaps without all of the nutrient reducing methods, the aquacultured corals are more at home in my tank than the wild ones that came from pristine waters?

txema · 12/06/2005, 08:31 AM

Congratulations RamÃƒÂ³n!

I hope to enjoy your aquarium some day...

Up to now!!

moonpod · 12/06/2005, 09:23 AM

Congrats Ramon!

Lobsterofjustice, the ACLS is hugely expensive. I believe just the ballast is about 800 bux+ depending on wattage.

llldnylll · 12/06/2005, 10:05 AM

WOW, Nice

emora · 12/06/2005, 11:46 AM

Congratulations Ramon.

Ballen0351 · 12/06/2005, 12:39 PM

Very Nice

kysmith · 12/06/2005, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jamesurq
Very very nice. One comment if I may:

"I've observed that the aquacultured SPS are slower growers. They practically stay in a lethargic state for several months. On the other hand, the wild pieces are faster growers and their coloration is maintained more exactly after their arrival"

When you refer to aquacultured SPS are you referring to wild aquacultured or captive? I have found the exact opposite in my case. Perhaps without all of the nutrient reducing methods, the aquacultured corals are more at home in my tank than the wild ones that came from pristine waters?

I find this to be interesting as well for I have always seen/heard the opposite.

jmperez32 · 12/06/2005, 12:53 PM

Congratulations!

Very nice tank from a very nice country!

See you in Todomarino.com,

jmperez32 (CaballerodelaMancha)

Konadog · 12/06/2005, 12:58 PM

I have a question about this comment:
"This led me to build an aquascape based on three elements: a reef on the left, an island in the center and a bar on the far right."
Are the structures just stacked rock, or is it held together by other means?

supertutu · 12/06/2005, 01:07 PM

Felicidades Ramon, no se esperaba menos de ti!!

biodegraded · 12/06/2005, 01:24 PM

Outstanding! The aquascaping in particular is brilliant; the aquarium looks much wider side-to-side than 210 cm. The overall look is open and interresting in all three axes. Thanks for taking the time to write up an article on it for the tank of the month.

tarugo2 · 12/06/2005, 02:00 PM

Congratulations Neng, you are in The First Divission

Mr. Eko · 12/06/2005, 02:11 PM

Amazing tank, I dont think anyone asked this yet...but how large is your tank in gallons?

vessxpress1 · 12/06/2005, 02:26 PM

I love the placement in the wall! I think that set up is great, with the side exposed. Love it. Beautiful tank.

12/05/2005, 05:22 PM	#2
Konadog Master of the 16 hour day Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: East Long Beach, So Cal Posts: 13,151 Blog Entries: 4	Congratulations Ramon! Very nice tank! __________________ Save the Reefs................................................................Save the world! -Ken Current Tank Info: Currently tankless, and loving it!

12/05/2005, 06:02 PM	#3
LobsterOfJustice Recovering Detritophobe Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 7,443	I agree, nice tank. I'd like some more information on the "SFILIGOI ACLS"... recreating the natural photoperiod sound kind of neat... but I think I saw a picture of these things in the article and they looked quite expensive. Also, what is the larger box up top in this picture? Is that part of the controller? __________________ If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right. I remember when zoanthids were called things like "green" and "orange" and not "reverse gorilla nipple." Current Tank Info: 180g reef with all the bells and whistles

12/05/2005, 07:45 PM	#5
theevoys Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 626	Very nice! __________________ ...Mom, can I have a nemo?...

12/05/2005, 08:53 PM	#7
Skipper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 18,271	La versiÃƒÂ³n en espaÃƒÂ±ola de este artÃƒÂculo vendra pronto. Una vez completado, un hiperenlace sera publicado aquÃƒÂ. __________________ Skip Attix Former Editor of Reefkeeping Magazine

12/06/2005, 02:41 AM	#10
masterswimmer Registered Member. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: East of the Mississippi, north of the mason dixon line Posts: 3,255	Ramon, congratulations on a beautiful tank and well deserved recognition. Russ __________________ I said, "look honey, we paid the mortgage and we have all this money left over for the tank." Her response confused me. She said we still needed to buy food and pay the utilities. Current Tank Info: 75 10ecor, SLS TEK 6 x 54w T-5, Lifereef sump & VS2-24" skimmer, 15 gal. AGA fuge

12/05/2005, 06:26 PM	#4
Andrew Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 13,640	Nice tank Ramon!

12/05/2005, 07:52 PM	#6
cheeks69 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 418	Wow Ramon stunning tank !!! I absolutely love the aquascaping one of the best I've ever seen Muitos parabens dum vizinho Portugues

12/05/2005, 09:11 PM	#8
honkit Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 148	The scaping is tremendous. I'm inspired to set up a similar scaping for my new tank

12/06/2005, 02:03 AM	#9
parshmar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 142	Probably the best tank i've ever seen. The coloration of your corals is amazing!!!

12/06/2005, 04:14 AM	#11
sajon1 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Canary Islands Posts: 96	Felicidades Ramon, tu acuario merece este reconocimiento. Enhorabuena

12/06/2005, 07:55 AM	#12
Jamesurq Moved On Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,470	Very very nice. One comment if I may: "I've observed that the aquacultured SPS are slower growers. They practically stay in a lethargic state for several months. On the other hand, the wild pieces are faster growers and their coloration is maintained more exactly after their arrival" When you refer to aquacultured SPS are you referring to wild aquacultured or captive? I have found the exact opposite in my case. Perhaps without all of the nutrient reducing methods, the aquacultured corals are more at home in my tank than the wild ones that came from pristine waters?

12/06/2005, 08:31 AM	#13
txema Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Spain Posts: 8	Felicidades RamÃƒÂ³n Congratulations RamÃƒÂ³n! I hope to enjoy your aquarium some day... Up to now!! __________________ "the ammonita reef"

12/06/2005, 09:23 AM	#14
moonpod Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: B.H., Los Angeles Posts: 13,053	Congrats Ramon! Lobsterofjustice, the ACLS is hugely expensive. I believe just the ballast is about 800 bux+ depending on wattage. __________________ Excuses are just the nails for the house of failure. Current Tank Info: 32" Leemar starfire cube now empty and not quite so stinky

12/06/2005, 10:05 AM	#15
llldnylll Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 39	WOW, Nice

12/06/2005, 11:46 AM	#16
emora Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Madrid, Spain (originally from Seattle, WA) Posts: 161	Congratulations Ramon. __________________ Pásate por mi Blog en Español www.arrecifemadrid.com Current Tank Info: 100 Gallon reef, 40G Mini-reef, 30G LPS tank and 16G nano/prop tank

12/06/2005, 12:39 PM	#17
Ballen0351 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 22	Very Nice

12/06/2005, 12:53 PM	#19
jmperez32 Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 14	Congratulations! Very nice tank from a very nice country! See you in Todomarino.com, jmperez32 (CaballerodelaMancha)

12/06/2005, 12:58 PM	#20
Konadog Master of the 16 hour day Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: East Long Beach, So Cal Posts: 13,151 Blog Entries: 4	I have a question about this comment: "This led me to build an aquascape based on three elements: a reef on the left, an island in the center and a bar on the far right." Are the structures just stacked rock, or is it held together by other means? __________________ Save the Reefs................................................................Save the world! -Ken Current Tank Info: Currently tankless, and loving it!

12/06/2005, 01:07 PM	#21
supertutu Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Spain Posts: 1	Felicidades Ramon, no se esperaba menos de ti!!

12/06/2005, 01:24 PM	#22
biodegraded Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coast Range, Oregon Posts: 380	Outstanding! The aquascaping in particular is brilliant; the aquarium looks much wider side-to-side than 210 cm. The overall look is open and interresting in all three axes. Thanks for taking the time to write up an article on it for the tank of the month.

12/06/2005, 02:00 PM	#23
tarugo2 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6	Congratulations Neng, you are in The First Divission

12/06/2005, 02:11 PM	#24
Mr. Eko Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,045	Amazing tank, I dont think anyone asked this yet...but how large is your tank in gallons? __________________ Eko Current Tank Info: 30 reef, 5.5g Nano, 30g FOWLR

12/06/2005, 02:26 PM	#25
vessxpress1 Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NW IL Posts: 1,603	I love the placement in the wall! I think that set up is great, with the side exposed. Love it. Beautiful tank.