My tank, 3.5 months later

[CyberGuy]

Well, I set up my tank on 1-27-2007 and now about 3.5 months later I added a few stuffs to my tank as well as seeing some new growth.

Original link to earlier tank set up:


http://www.sdreefs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21163

I just add this new piece yesterday.
It is called Ocean Blue Polyp Stylopora. I love the bright color.

http://i5.tinypic.com/6g3xagw.jpg

Here is my most expensive piece. If I frag it out and sell it like they do on the internet, it would probably cost about $1000. Its current size now is about 5.5 in. by 4 in.

Sunset monti

http://i1.tinypic.com/6g3q3hk.jpg

Full tank views:

http://i4.tinypic.com/5y8wlz9.jpg

http://i4.tinypic.com/541olsl.jpg

http://i8.tinypic.com/61t8go6.jpg

Side views:

http://i2.tinypic.com/4l6hn2u.jpg

http://i8.tinypic.com/4kyau09.jpg

http://i2.tinypic.com/6ba11tl.jpg

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Since the beginning, I ran a skimmer for only about 3 days (the big Euro-Reef 8-2) but because of the noise level, I look it out and have never run a skimmer starting February 1, 2007. I also don't have a calcium reactor or a chiller.

I do dose my tank with B-Ionic and SeaChem Reef Complete.

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My tank is starting to get crowded. I wish I have a bigger tank. So many more corals to buy still... :D

[KT-150]

WOW! How often do you do water changes? Great looking tank!

[CyberGuy]

WOW! How often do you do water changes? Great looking tank!

Thanks.

Actually, I have not consciously do any water changes. I usually just add ro/di water because of evaporation.

I only put back some water when I take water out of my sump to do the dippings of newly acquired corals. For instance, if I scoop out 1/2 a gallon of water from the sump to do the dipping, then I mix about 1/2 gallon of salt water and put it back into the sump.

[deckmanx]

Wow, I can't wait to see how the tank looks a year from now with grow-out and all that. A plethora of frags!

[rhinochaser]

Nice! What are your calcium and alk levels at?

[TripleP]

That is outstanding!!!! what size tank is that

[Jessy]

Awesome tank!!! You have soooo many frags in there. It is going to be COVERED!

[XxMutedYouthxX]

can hardly wait to see this tank grown out

[CyberGuy]

That is outstanding!!!! what size tank is that

It is a 90 gallon AGA tank.

[CyberGuy]

Awesome tank!!! You have soooo many frags in there. It is going to be COVERED!

I now wish I have a bigger tank. Yesterday I had to stand in front of my tank for about 15 minutes to figure out where to put another frag in an area of high lighting.

[Shawn 198]

looks great Phil. keep up the good work.

[DaChrisDude]

Wow, gorgeous Phil! really really nice!

[pnguy3n]

when your tank mature's the sps's are gonna look really nice. <3 the tank man haha.

[dc_909]

Very nice coral collection for only 4 months.

Where did you get most of them?

[CyberGuy]

Very nice coral collection for only 4 months.

Where did you get most of them?

1/2 of them is from here in SD; 1/4 of them is from the internet (reefermadness & drmaccorals); and 1/4 of them .(the exensive and nicer stuffs like sunset monti, rainbow monti, blue polyps stylo)........ from Orange County such as Tong's and OC Aquatics .

[mramc3]

i've seen this tank in person. It is gorgeous. So quite too. Looking good Phong. When can I get a 1/2" peice of that sunset monti!!! haha jk

[snyder2050]

Nice tank. Looks like some you got some really nice pieces in there. I hope I get a chance to see it in person one of these days. :)

[CyberGuy]

Thanks guys.

Here are a few updated shots.

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My new red with purple center goniopora

http://i7.tinypic.com/5z76x3p.jpg

My new red yuma

http://i16.tinypic.com/4munw2v.jpg

Tank shots

http://i8.tinypic.com/6felkwk.jpg

http://i7.tinypic.com/664ufis.jpg

http://i9.tinypic.com/6gwgcap.jpg

http://i13.tinypic.com/62x8bup.jpg

http://i19.tinypic.com/67qsfti.jpg

[seahorse_man]

Looks good:eek: How are the anthias:confused:

[CyberGuy]

Looks good:eek: How are the anthias:confused:

Those 3 that I bought 2 days ago from you guys (OG) are doing good and eating like pigs. That is a good sign. :D

Now I need some type of wrasse to eat the pods. I don't have any predator for the pods and so I have a lot of pods in my tank.

By the way seahorse_man...my tank is still missing the neon green candy cane....Ha ha ha :D

[GoTakuF1]

Fantastic tank Phong! This really is one of the simplest, quietest and functional tanks to come along this board. Your understanding of husbandry goes a long way in making this tank successful. Reminds me of the old adage, "Less technology, more biology." Brilliant work!

[Chris]

NICE... I love the color distribution, not too much of one thing in one place. Very balanced and extremely beautiful.

[mramc3]

Now I need some type of wrasse to eat the pods. I don't have any predator for the pods and so I have a lot of pods in my tank.

By the way seahorse_man...my tank is still missing the neon green candy cane....Ha ha ha :D[/QUOTE]

Phong,
I think a sixline would be awesome in this tank!

[CyberGuy]

Phong,
I think a sixline would be awesome in this tank!

Thanks guys.

Actually, I am waiting to get a small 4-line wrasse. They are pretty hard to come by.

Just recently I was bitten by a "yuma" bug. I have bought a few yumas (flaming deep red, orange, and rainbow yumas).

http://i10.tinypic.com/4zwk5fl.jpg

http://i17.tinypic.com/4vow4g9.jpg

[Redeye]

what type of lighting? what bulb?

[CyberGuy]

what type of lighting? what bulb?

Two 250 watts DE Phoenix 14K in the ReefOptix 3 pendants. I also supplement them with two 48" HO T5's (one daylight bulb and one actinic).

[pnguy3n]

nice collection of rics/yumas. your tank will look really nice in a few years.

[seahorse_man]

New pics please:D

[CyberGuy]

New pics please:D

Well, here are some new shots.

Right side:

http://i15.tinypic.com/62t1zza.jpg

Left side:

http://i15.tinypic.com/4uvg8wp.jpg

http://i13.tinypic.com/4qhga2t.jpg

http://i14.tinypic.com/6c8pcle.jpg

[seahorse_man]

Very nice tank phil.Put me in-line for a dendro frag I'm sure I have something you want.

[dhuynh]

Crazy looking tank! And you think that you only just got started. :) I remember when you were still getting your tank ready. :)

I've gone back to keeping it simple also. I have a HOB filter, no skimmer and no chiller. Just a fan to help keep the heat down.

[Nick_Kun]

[QUOTE=CyberGuy]Well, here are some new shots.

Right side:

No but my avatar does. hahahah :eek:

http://i13.tinypic.com/4qhga2t.jpg

[CyberGuy]

Crazy looking tank! And you think that you only just got started. :) I remember when you were still getting your tank ready. :)

I've gone back to keeping it simple also. I have a HOB filter, no skimmer and no chiller. Just a fan to help keep the heat down.

http://i19.tinypic.com/53g5b2o.jpg

Yup, it is o.k. to keep it simple (relatively speaking). It works. Even having a tank with 84.7 degrees is o.k. :D

I love to hear and see people's tank with simple set up.

Two roads diverged in the reef world, and we--
We took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference

:D

[barometer]

Looks Awesome, I'm loving that ric rock in the bottom left of the last pic.
You guys are definitely keeping my hopes up in maintaining my simple setup. No fuge, no sump, no chiller, no dosing (yet;), just a Remora on a 42 hex. :)

[onad75]

WOW... Phil those rics rock is really nice.

[mramc3]

looking good Phong! I should comeby and take another look at your tank's progression. That sunset monti is growing quite nicely.

[corbeano619]

a buddddy hows the cane doing?

[CyberGuy]

looking good Phong! I should comeby and take another look at your tank's progression. That sunset monti is growing quite nicely.

Yeah, drop by anytime.

[CyberGuy]

a buddddy hows the cane doing?

I love your neon green candy cane. It is doing great. It has not reproduce any new heads yet but I am patiently waiting.

[Jessy]

Drool over that ric rock...how long does it take to spilt that many?!?! I've had some that haven't even grown in 3 months let alone multiply.

[CyberGuy]

Drool over that ric rock...how long does it take to spilt that many?!?! I've had some that haven't even grown in 3 months let alone multiply.

I bought that whole ricordia rock as a whole. It has 40+ rics on it. I love the orange/red rics on there since the color is very deep and yet bright. It is unlike other orange rics. The other rics that you see on that rock are light orange/purple rics that are not as colorful.

The whole rock is the size of a football and it is heavy. And yes, it is an expensive rock.

[acronautical]

Updated tank pics?

[acronautical]

Oops, found your new thread.