my 90 and 40

[da6d2003]

Here are some pics of my tanks.

[SDFISHMAN]

Very nice setups.. Do both the tanks have CA reactors?

[Reefryder]

Beautiful tanks!

[main13]

what kind of lighting are you running

[da6d2003]

the 2 tanks are plumbed into 1 system. They share a sump, chiller, reactor and refugium.

This photo is early morning and the lights on the biggeer tank had not come up yet.

Small tank on shelf was temporary. The books are back now.

You can see the octopuss controller on the lower shelf where one of my sons has pulled it out again.

[dhuynh]

Damn.. another TOTM potential. :)
Nice setup!

[da6d2003]

lights on the 40 is a sunpod setup with 150 watt 14k. It has a really cool led setup built in.

Big tank has a coralife fixture using 2x 150w (experimenting with 14k bulbs) also has 2x 96w 50/50 pcs and 2x 65w actinics. This is all setup for the dawn and dusk simulation. Also running led night lighting.

[BigAir]

Very nice, Thanks for sharing!!:cool:

[FishRFrndsNtFud]

looks great! love those pink zoos...

[da6d2003]

Very cute.

[FishRFrndsNtFud]

they look like they've been up to something...they have that "oops we've been caught" look :-) naughty clowns...

[dhuynh]

Those two are always clowning around! sheesh!!


they look like they've been up to something...they have that "oops we've been caught" look :-) naughty clowns...

[hidden impact]

WOW:eek:

love the zoos.

and yes, get a room clowns!

what are you running for lights???

[WanaLeime]

nice Tanks, we gotta do a fragtrade on some Zo'as....

[DaChrisDude]

Holy smokes! How have I missed this thread?!?! Your tanks are awesome!! I love the zoos, that's what I want to do also..

[jharr]

da6d,

It looks like a freakin' box of crayola's in there!! You have some very nice stuff and the tanks look great. keep doing what you're doing and keep posting the pics. thanks for sharing.

J--

[crstjohn]

Dave:
Nice tanks! Would love to see them in person sometime. Send me a sketch on the cabinet you need.

[coral diver]

Wife say tell them ( clown ) GET A ROOM

[da6d2003]

45gal pentagon
10gal sump
urchin skimmer
viaqua chiller
2 pairs of erectus
They are a hoot to watch.

[gemini]

man those are all amazing im obsessed with zoas(new thing,lol) but dang! theres not much else to say,










DANG!

[shabadoo]

wow, amazing tank(s). you rock.

[da6d2003]

I don't have much in the way of SPS and my photography sucks.

[da6d2003]

The base on this one is actually greenish.

What is it?

[djmuzzi]

That is amazing!

When you look at the 2nd picture & you see the Palys & Zoas growing, what is the dark green stuff in between. Is that a smaller Zoa or Macro Algae?

[da6d2003]

I'm not sure what you are seeing. Sorry. I don't have any macros in those tanks.

[djmuzzi]

Must be an olive green morph of zoa?

[da6d2003]

I'm too embarassed to show my seahorse tank. It's a freakin jungle.
zoo tank
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/tank21-07.jpg

tort
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/purpletort2.jpg
tricolor
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/tricolor.jpg

[kurtnmissy]

Incredible tanks. Just amazing! Where did you find all your goodies? How long have your tanks been up and running?

[da6d2003]

Incredible tanks. Just amazing! Where did you find all your goodies? How long have your tanks been up and running?

Thanks. The 90 has been up for about 10 years now. The goodies mostly come from lots of trading.:) Ok, Lots of buying too.:p

[da6d2003]

new pics
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/tank1-07.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/ppejokerotherbetter.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/palys/palygroup4.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/palys/palygroup.jpg

[da6d2003]

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/palys/jokercolony.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/palys/greenmorphs.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/misc%20corals/duncanzepora.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/Micros/sharkymicro.jpg

[kurtnmissy]

Wow that's really awesome!!! Have you moved it at all in the 10 years or has it been right where it sits? It looks really great, you definately have the touch!!!!! :) How much is your electricity bill every month though?!?!?!

[da6d2003]

The tank in the lat pics is the 40 and it's only been up for about 4 years. The 90 has just been sitting there. I haven't moved it. Thank god.

Electric bill is mmmmmmm pretty ugly.

[da6d2003]

left top
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/feb07/lefttank.jpg

center top
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/feb07/centertank.jpg

right top
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/feb07/righttop.jpg

left sandbed
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/feb07/sandfrags.jpg

[da6d2003]

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/feb07/acan210.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/feb07/acanfrag.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/feb07/creetinmicronew.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/feb07/kingacanfrag.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/feb07/microcolorup.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/feb07/pokestarnew.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/feb07/rainbowfrag.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/feb07/sangjapan.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/feb07/spidermangrow.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/feb07/zepcyphastrea.jpg

[cagirly2006]

Very Nice! and i have seen them in person, the zoo tank is AMAZING!! i LOVE it!! keep up the great work! i cant wait until mine is full!! :)

[da6d2003]

Wahoo! Thanks DJ
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/feb07/tealred.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/feb07/purpleandgreenacan.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/feb07/pinkacan.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/feb07/brightacan.jpg

[Diver Dan]

How long have they been running?

[da6d2003]

How long have they been running?

The 90 is right at 10 years. The 40 for about 5 years.

[DaChrisDude]

Dang David - that new stuff is SWEET!

[djmuzzi]

Glad you like them! I will miss them but I am sure they have a great new home!

[Diver Dan]

that blastos is awesome!

[eLeet]

damn those are nice

[3U36]

I was lucky enough to see some of your tanks in person when I bought a zoo frag pack from you last year and they are simply amazing.

What camera equipment are you using? Those macro shots are awesome.

-Gene

[da6d2003]

Thanks for the complement.

I'm using my wife's konica d5 with a 1:1 macro lens. I'm still learning to use it. It's more complicated than anything I've ever used.

[pirate2876]

great tank,where are you getting all these great acans and such?

[seahorse_man]

New pics please:D Also FTS of each.

[da6d2003]

New pics please:D Also FTS of each.

Those who have seen it lately will attest to the fact that they're a disorganized mess. I'm recovering from a mini crash that I caused myself inadvertantly "snorkeling" a 6 year old sandbed with a pvc frag shelf brace. DOH!!!!!! Things are starting to come back other stuff might not ever come back. :(

90 is getting ready for a long overdue lighting upgrade.

40 is what I've been looking for rock for. It's just full of frag racks right now. It's become the holding tank for the 90 and pentagon. Very ugly.

Pentagon is now back to a coral tank and awaiting its lighting upgrade too.

Excuses, excuses......

I'll post pics when things look a bit more presentable.

[Jessy]

Can I ask what you did to your sand bed to cause a crash? This is my first tank, and I didn't know i could do anything with the sand and potentially cause a crash....please let me learn from your mistakes :D
Those who have seen it lately will attest to the fact that they're a disorganized mess. I'm recovering from a mini crash that I caused myself inadvertantly "snorkeling" a 6 year old sandbed with a pvc frag shelf brace. DOH!!!!!! Things are starting to come back other stuff might not ever come back. :(

[brandon0350]

the longer a sand bed sits it creates nitrogen pockets i believe and they become toxic. if stired up it can cause some serious problems. i lost half the livestock in one of my tanks from a move that involved stirring the sand

[seahorse_man]

That is why I don't do sand.Just shrooms and zoas that is all I run on the bottom.

[klevur1]

holy moly u have got some nice sh!t - lmk what kind of monti.s u have to sell.. might even get some zoa.s 2! what's that super blue branching sps you have on the back wall of your 40? that stuff would look excellent in my tank (matches the couch it's next to haha!) - near the top so it gets enough light of course..

[da6d2003]

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/october%2007/superman.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/october%2007/newsunset.jpg
Mummy Eye Chalice
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/october%2007/mummyeye.jpg
No name chalice
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/october%2007/da6dunknownchalice.jpg

[barometer]

droooool :cool:

Those are great pics man, I have got to get over to see your stuff in person :)

[da6d2003]

It's been awhile since I messed with the camera so I'm catching up.

superman digi
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/october%2007/supermandigi.jpg

purple rim efflo
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/october%2007/purplerimefflo.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/october%2007/purple.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/october%2007/pinkchalice.jpg

new chalice
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/october%2007/newchalice.jpg

new favia
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/october%2007/newfavia.jpg

grapes of wrath
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/october%2007/grapesofwrath.jpg

garf
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/october%2007/garf.jpg

setosa
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/october%2007/fromraptor.jpg

fake pink lemonade
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/october%2007/fakepinklemonade.jpg

[seahorse_man]

Cool,any new softies or LPS

[crstjohn]

Man Dave, You take awesome pics. Love your tanks. I routinely stir my sand bed to clean it out and get rid of all to colored algae growing. I guess if you do it often, it won't become so toxic.

[Nick_Kun]

david, looks like you moved to lps and sps, what happened to your zoa craze?

[da6d2003]

david, looks like you moved to lps and sps, what happened to your zoa craze?
Oh I still have em. I've just been mixing it up.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/october%2007/stardust.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/october%2007/actinicprppre.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/october%2007/actinicppe.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/october%2007/actinicpalys.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/october%2007/actinicgreenapples.jpg

[da6d2003]

Last pics for now
valida
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/october%2007/valida.jpg
p monster
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/october%2007/purplemonster.jpg
peace coral
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/october%2007/peacecoral.jpg
maxima
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/october%2007/actinicmaxima.jpg
toxic green cyphastria
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/october%2007/actiniccyphastrea.jpg

[seahorse_man]

How much did you pay for your maxima?

[da6d2003]

How much did you pay for your maxima?


Good eye! It's a piece I got from thecultivatedreef.

I traded a TON of stuff to get that piece. It's the single most expensive piece in my system.

[afitzwater]

wow!!!

tell me how to get my stuff to look like yours!!!!

[seahorse_man]

I think I'm going to be buying one for $275!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[da6d2003]

I think I'm going to be buying one for $275!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you can get the jpal29 morph for that price, Please let me know where to get it.

[da6d2003]

wow!!!

tell me how to get my stuff to look like yours!!!!

Talk and listen to Jasper. He definately knows h20.

[Diver Dan]

How much did you pay for your maxima?

What picture is the clam in? I have looked through everyone very closely and cant find anything.:):rolleyes:

[seahorse_man]

maxima
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/october%2007/actinicmaxima.jpg


Acan maxima...................reefer madness sells them for $750

[da6d2003]

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/nov07/yellow.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/nov07/unknown.jpg
sps crash
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/nov07/spscrash.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/nov07/redyellowtip.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/nov07/blueandyellow.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/nov07/babyblue.jpg

[snyder2050]

Very Nice!

[acronautical]

David, still haven't seen any good FTS's! The acanthastrea maxima actually resembles a small scolymia, although not as vibrant. Do you mind stating the actual cost for that piece? Also, I recognize some of the pieces (i.e., monipora setosa, candystripe echinophyllia) from Vivid and/or Atlantis Aquariums. Did you obtain any of your corals from either of those online sources? Finally, you have nice, seasoned reef tanks. Very Cool!

[acronautical]

That didn't come out right. The scolymia isn't as vibrant as the maxima is what I meant.

[da6d2003]

David, still haven't seen any good FTS's! The acanthastrea maxima actually resembles a small scolymia, although not as vibrant. Do you mind stating the actual cost for that piece? Also, I recognize some of the pieces (i.e., monipora setosa, candystripe echinophyllia) from Vivid and/or Atlantis Aquariums. Did you obtain any of your corals from either of those online sources? Finally, you have nice, seasoned reef tanks. Very Cool!

No FTS because honestly the tank just looks like a mess. I've been meaning to take some for awhile now though.

The Maxima came from Christopher at thecultivatedreef.com. It's designation is JPAL29. His list price and waitinglist price is $800 per polyp. Your observations are correct though, it does look very much like a scoly. Coloration in the pic is due to mostly actinic lighting. Most folks look at it and just say "heh, it's ok." I just like it.

Many if not most of the pieces are from sources like you mentioned but usually through trades and farming.

Seasoned? I think I'd have to say "over seasoned". This tank is getting kinda old.

Thanks for the comps.

[DiverDave]

Your tanks and collection of corals is amazing! I'd like to see them in person some day. FYI, if the tank ever becomes too old, I have a wonderful 'retirement' system that your welcome to utilize!!!
Dave

[acbaldwin]

Wow David. Those are two very very nice tanks. I think you need to get that custom tank going!!!

[acronautical]

Your maxima prompted me to look online at other colonies, and if your piece turns out anything like those, people will probably be saying something besides "it's ok." Another reef buddy has had a similar size colony of what you describe as toxic cyphastrea for 3 or 4 years. We racked our brains and could never figure out what it was. Your description must be correct; Upon closer inspection it does look like cyphastrea. I guess we never thought of that species because the toxic green morph is so dissimilar to the standard "blood red eye" type (that he also has in his tank). It was cool to finally figure it out. As far as your FTS's, are you going to rearrange the rockwork to better accomodate all those nice frags and colonies, or what?

[da6d2003]

As far as your FTS's, are you going to rearrange the rockwork to better accomodate all those nice frags and colonies, or what?

Well kinda. I want to upgrade the size of the tank. Now that socalcreations is gone, I need to find someone to make my new tank.

[acronautical]

I had SoCal construct the stand for my 150 (red oak solid and plywood doors & panels over a powder-coated steel frame). They did a nice job. They mentioned they might be changing careers, though. A loss to the hobby, for sure. When you say you were going to have them build your new tank, you must have meant acrylic-because I believe that's all they worked with for tanks. I've got to say that I'm am WAY happy with Starfire glass over acrylic-Way less hastle with coraline! I set this stony coral tank up June 14, 2007, and will post progress pics soon, fyi.

[da6d2003]

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/dec07/40dendros.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/dec07/40center.jpg

corner shot
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/dec07/40lowerleft.jpg

[acronautical]

Go with Starfire for your next tank! Where did you pick up your "Mummy Eye" chalice?

[da6d2003]

Go with Starfire for your next tank! Where did you pick up your "Mummy Eye" chalice?

I really don't want to do glass in this house. It was built in the 20's and is all raised hardwood floors. This house flexes quite a bit.

Also, if you do get a scratch in the glass, there is didly squat you can do about it.


"mummy eye" came to me through a trade with whodah.

[Nick_Kun]

very nice collection you got there david

[da6d2003]

updated 40 shot.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/feb08/40fts.jpg

[barometer]

Holy zoas and acans Batman! :eek: :D
Very nice David. I've got to get to your place and see in person :)

[Fish n' Frags]

Extremely nice as usual.

[nCorr]

Really great aquascaping. Do you use acrylic rods or pvc or anything like that?

[da6d2003]

Really great aquascaping. Do you use acrylic rods or pvc or anything like that?

Thanks, I just use funky shaped rocks, putty and superglue.

Actually, If you saw it in person It looks kinda crappy.

[da6d2003]

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/feb08/fulltank.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/feb08/grouopshot3.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/feb08/groupshot.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/feb08/groupshot2.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/feb08/MUMMYEYE.jpg

[da6d2003]

wierd stuff
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/feb08/pinkmouth.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/feb08/pinkpanther.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/feb08/echinocolony.jpg

[barometer]

I know I keep saying this, but.....

http://thomaszae.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/homer-drool.gif

[Fish n' Frags]

I know, it more like a "rub it in our faces thread". J/K David, sure is nice stuff.

[Daniel]

I'm thoroughly jealous. Awesome pictures David! :)

[Bio-Nut]

It's funny everyone you talk to, if you mention anything about a guy named David on SDREEFS will a awesome collection of rareities. the imediatly say,"THE JEWELER?" For anyone who has seen this tank in real life know that this this is a true gem. Tank looks good Dave! How is the watch dog (the eel)?

[da6d2003]

Last day of treatment and I figured I'd accentuate the positive
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/aug%2008/acan.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/aug%2008/grapesofwrath.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/aug%2008/mysteryworm.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/aug%2008/mystery.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/aug%2008/newfavia.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/aug%2008/newmaximathing.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/aug%2008/newmonti.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/aug%2008/oldfrag.jpg

[da6d2003]

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/aug%2008/oldmaxima.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/aug%2008/pavona.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/aug%2008/peacecoral.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/aug%2008/ppes.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/aug%2008/scoli.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/aug%2008/sunset.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/aug%2008/undata.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/aug%2008/variablestar.jpg

[barometer]

Super nice shots of some incredible pieces David. Sooooo jealous :o. I especially like this one, AWESOME photo! :D



http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/aug%2008/pavona.jpg

[acronautical]

That's alot of positive! I remember when you picked up the maxima...its grown and looks like it's about to split.

[da6d2003]

That's alot of positive! I remember when you picked up the maxima...its grown and looks like it's about to split.


I've been hoping it would split but I can't find more than one mouth anywhere.

[jrlafrance]

Last day of treatment and I figured I'd accentuate the positive

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j206/da6d2003/aug%2008/mysteryworm.jpg


Strange yet alluring...what is it?

[Nick_Kun]

Nice LPS collection you got there David. Really great pics as well.

http://www.ben-newman.de/smilie/happy/applaus.gif (http://www.ben-newman.de)

- Nick

[da6d2003]

Rudy nailed it. It's been driving me crazy for the longest time. It's really beautiful.

http://www.sdreefs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44182


Strange yet alluring...what is it?

[acronautical]

It may not have a mouth yet, but it seems like it's "drooping" into another polyp.

[acronautical]

I was just looking back at October on your thread, checking out the maxima when you first purchased it. Now I believe it IS definitely on it's way to a split.

[seahorse_man]

very nice like always,keep up the good work.

[619andyp]

Nice thread. Any more recent tank shots?