Full Tank Shot
6/22/2009
( sorry about the light reflection)

I put my karls Candlelight on the bottom because it recovering from STN

If you run out of room in there (and it looks like soon), I got plenty of space in my frag bin - and I don't charge rent

You might be right my eyes are bigger than my tank can hold huh. Hey if you want to start a business with your frag bin count me in. I really need to get a frag tub up and going agian but i just dont have the time. At least with this tank its fully automated. I really dont have any plans to upgrade to a bigger tank. this tank fits well into out family room and if i was going to get a bigger i would go for the CAD 39 since it would be around the same size. I love this CAD its a shame that not a whole lot of people have them.

Well I know everyone is mad for me getting such great corals and......... this is't going to help

I got 5 corals today but i am only going to post one

this coral is very simlar to both Tyree Seasons greetings and Chili Pepper Monti. I haven't seen this before so i had to snag it

Purple Chili Pepper Montipora




the others where just freshly frag'd and there still a little Pissed off

A couple more

Kosmo Kramer Acropora( not my name) this is a very nice coral and i will have to take a better pic later its a bright green with yellow metallic streaks and dark metalic green polyps

bad pic i wll replace with new tommarrow after my lights come on



Tyree Rainbow Montipora


I also got a
SandDollar Echinopora ( i forgot i bought it so no pic)
Flashlight acropora ( very small frag still stressed)
Un-named purple with green polyps acro ( i had to frag it off a huge frag plug and it broke into 4 frags so its still really pissed)

I'd be interested. Just for fun, more so than "business." I can even plumb another 14G bin with ease.

Why can't I have my 22g NOW!!!!!!!!

Nice corals!....I believe that monti with the orange polyps is a nodosa.

Well If you have the space i got the extra stuff. I mean everything and more wavemakers, power heads, live rock, lights, heaters,wavemakers, everything!! Lets do it



Yeah i hate waiting too when do you supposed to get it?



Thanks, yeah you might be right what ever it is its got a lot of promise what ever it turns out too be

As soon as I order it...

Getting together the last small bit of my funds (as soon as someone buys my old wheels)... should be here and started before the end of summer... now's not been the best time, I just had my knee scoped... loads of fun, lemme tell ya.

My newest coral addition a great deepwater coral that i came across this weekend and i had to have it.

Well i just got back from a friends house and i got two great pieces a very nice show piece of a tri-color tabling acropora and a acid green montipora called "Radioactive Incredible Hulk" pics will be posted tomarrow since my lights are off for the nice. Also I still have a extremmlly rare monti comming my was as soon as if can be frag'd out so stay tuned

AMAZING stuff man! Keep up the good work, that is quite a collection you have going.

Thank you very much and theres no need to bow down to me i just have great coral suppliers that i should thank.


Here is a piece out of my friends johns tank this super bright green with a sort of metallic look and it is name Radioactive Incredible Hulk this thing glows under moon lights at night


I still need to get a good picture of my new tabling acro but it's a little pissed off right now

Nice tri-color. I think it's shame that my tank lookd like it has finally stablized to hold more demanding sps and it's time for yet another move for me. Your tank is one of the most inspirational on this site, keep us posted and keep supplying the sweet pics.

Not to side track your fantastic coral acquisitions, but my local Ikea finally got the Freden sink cabinet in! I already started a DIY stand but I couldn't resist.

I'm thinking about just using 3/4" birch plywood on the top, water sealed and stained or painted, nothing else. You think that will suffice? Or should I go with tiles or a glass panel over the plywood as well....

Hey I Know the feeling laster year when i had to break my tank down i was a little heart broken but now i like my set-up much better than before. I think everytime i have a set back i learn something like what corals NOT to get or what Not to dose. I Know after you get your tank back up againn it will lokk better and the sting of you broken down tank will leave pretty quick. I dont know if my tank is inspirational I don't mean it to but thank you very much. This tank for me isn't to have the best coral or TOTM it is more therapeutic for to have some thing that i can take a little pride in. I am really trying to pay it forward to people who need my help lately to all ofnthose who have help me out for the last decade

No problem i didnt see your question. well it should be fine for a while but i would put either glass or tile or epoxy resin or even just vinyl sheeting or tile. your stand is going to see a lot of water and salt creep no matter what you do it best is you put a barrier between the tank and the vuranable wood stand. In for a penny in for a pound, might aswell do it right the first rather than tearing it down later down the road and cursing your self for not right. This is only one persons opinion so take any advice with a grain of salt so dow whats best fro your situation

SCOTTY, Thanks for the tip on the chiller! Hopefully it is still available.

Your frags are all looking quite promising in my tank, even the acro "centerpiece." All of a sudden this morning, its polyps decided to sprout way out. NO STN. The other SPS are starting to show some good color too. That green people eater lookin paly you gave me is about as large as a nickel. Lunar eclipses look like they're dwindling though. BTW: The dual light cycle on my frag bin has made it much easier to light acclimate the corals. There's plenty of room for more down there. Let me know if you want me to keep a frag of that RAINBOW ACRO (for backup). That one is PRICELESS!!!!!

My recoved infro from crash last night I could only get one page worth

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QUOTE (scottyreef @ Jul 9 2009, 09:01 PM)
Well your going to have to wait for that one for a while. No worries I'll cut you a frag or to for driving

Very cool. I ain't got nuthin but time.........


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The stock pump seems to be banging out the flow. I think i need to get a skimmer, i was thinking about the aquaticlife 115 thoughts? The lighthing is all HO (couldn't afford SO)

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QUOTE (PurpleUP @ Jul 9 2009, 11:06 PM)
Very cool. I ain't got nuthin but time.........

So good man i just left a message for you on your phone on when you want to leave tomarrow

QUOTE (illuminano @ Jul 10 2009, 05:15 AM)
The stock pump seems to be banging out the flow. I think i need to get a skimmer, i was thinking about the aquaticlife 115 thoughts? The lighthing is all HO (couldn't afford SO)

-David

I wouldn't go for the aquaticlife i have heard some pretty neutral reviews on its preformance and its small collection cup size and small reaction chamber. you should check into a tunze 9002, or a aqua c ramora either normal size or nano. I know thay are more money but they will be more useful in the long run if you want sps.


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QUOTE (scottyreef @ Jul 10 2009, 01:12 PM)
So good man i just left a message for you on your phone on when you want to leave tomarrow

Scott, got your vm. Insane day at the "office." Let's leave early and come back early if possible. Goin fishin in Elk Grove @ 7pm. What time you droppin by?



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well acorrdding to NorCalreefclub the swap will run from 12-4 so what is i get to your house around 10:30?



http://norcalreefclub.com/forum/viewtopic....796&start=0


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QUOTE (scottyreef @ Jul 10 2009, 06:22 PM)
well acorrdding to NorCalreefclub the swap will run from 12-4 so what is i get to your house around 10:30?



http://norcalreefclub.com/forum/viewtopic....796&start=0

PERFECT. I'll have my frags packed by the time you get here.


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Great heres my post from NorCalreefclub

Well I will be coming with PurpleUp and i am bringing

Cali Blue tort (1")
(IMG:http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm247/scottyreef/IMG_2459.jpg) (bad pic)
browned out Garf Bonsi (1/2") (no pic sorry)
Tyree rainbow monti (3/4")
(IMG:http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm247/scottyreef/IMG_2543_1.jpg) (its colored up better since the pic was taken)
Tyree LE Leamonade Acro (3/4")
(IMG:http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm247/scottyreef/IMG_2567.jpg)
Shawn Bennett Yellow Tort (1")
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Tyree LE Montipora Setosa (3/4")
(IMG:http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm247/scottyreef/IMG_2501.jpg) (the one on the right)

I am only trading no sales will be made I am looking for high end hard to find, Acros, Monti's,Cyphastrea's,Echino's and Chalice's and maybe hard to find Palys
I dont want, soft corals or hardware please


scott


All frags are encrusted except for the Garf bonsi


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The Setosa and Lemonade are lookin HOT. You should get something good for those.


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Well me and PurpleUp just came back from the frag swap got a new mini carpet anemone and a frag-a-rack but randy got quite a few or things. The swap went great eventhough i didnt trade off all my corals me and Purple got a great deal on two Mini Nems in a trade from NR member "LBeezy" and it looks great thanks

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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) Beautiful...!!!




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Thanks david i think i have a new addiction


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Your tank is beast. How did you know those were all the corals I wanted?


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QUOTE (scottyreef @ Jul 12 2009, 02:52 AM)
Well me and PurpleUp just came back from the frag swap got a new mini carpet anemone and a frag-a-rack but randy got quite a few or things. The swap went great eventhough i didnt trade off all my corals me and Purple got a great deal on two Mini Nems in a trade from NR member "LBeezy" and it looks great thanks

(IMG:http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm247/scottyreef/IMG_2581.jpg)


look like ya'll had a great time. wish i coulda joined ya'll


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QUOTE (Jacobnano @ Jul 11 2009, 10:45 PM)
Your tank is beast. How did you know those were all the corals I wanted?

Thanks. well I have my ways (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

QUOTE (bluenassarius @ Jul 12 2009, 12:59 AM)
look like ya'll had a great time. wish i coulda joined ya'll

Yeah it was a pretty good time. I am trying to set up a frag swap in the sacramento area. i just talked to John at yourreef and he'd down to let use have some tank space to display out trades

Well since the NR crash i lost a few pics and i was cleaning my tank today and i know i have posted this before but today the color was really popping

Tiger Stripe chalice

I sooo miss this Mystery coral that i had to sell off when i moved my tank almost a year ago. this guy started out brown and ugly and became this amazing coral. i wonder what happened to it. I know i sold off and it didn't do so great during shipping but it was living. so to the person i sold it i would love a frag back for either cash or trade. please please

I didn't see blues in it before. Is that just the lighting or has it changed for the better since it's been in your tank? Has it grown? I WANNA PIECE!@#!

the color has gotten better under 20k lighting i have. it is still to small to frag but your frist on the list if i have the same privileges with one of your new chalices


tomarrow is new coral dat WOOT WOOT also i hope pretty soon i am going to get my new lighting money saved up to make these coral T5HO powered

scotty, you goin to the MARS meeting tonight? I might go for the beginningto pick up a couple pieces but not sure if I will stay the whole time.

I can't i have dinner plans that if i don't go i won't hear the end of it for weeks. I was planning on going with PurpleUp but as in life plans change

My New chalice yhaaaaaaa

This a recent aquire from RC's tonylasvegas

That is a gorgeous tank. Thanks for keeping us updated.

Lately i have been really likeing chalicesI was at yourreef and i found this great purple chalice that karl unarce sold to john after his tank breakdown it doesn't have a cool name or anything but here it is

very cool. very very cool.

Beautiful as always Scott. That Tiger Stripe chalice under 20k....just wow....

By the way, I almost have my stand complete, letting granite sealer cure then I just need to attach it to the plywood top and edge it. I am glad I went with a 2x3 top like you did as it can now accomodate tanks up to 36" (40 breeders, etc) if I decide to upgrade later...heck I already ditched the BC 29 in favor of a 20 long, which will fit easily on this stand with room to spare.

If the stand turns out half as good as yours it will be great.

My newest LE Blue Rip Tide Valida its from the collection of john dakan. I will selling frags of this in the comming weeks to pay for some chalices i have my eye on.

OOOOO send me a list of ur frags.

thanks the tigar stripe chalice is a great pieace. I think your stand will be great. mines been great for me with this tank with all the extra space



I'll get one together for you there buddy

Could I get that list???

Yeah I'll make one up but everything of mine is for sale for the right price

May I ask for one also.

scotty! How much for a small valida? I might be able to get some money together for a piece of that, lovin all the new stuff! I wouldnt mind checkin out your system either. Let me know, maybe Ill buy myself a birthday gift (my bday is next week ha ha)

I'll cut you a deal i havent set a price yet but it won't be super pricey but it alsoo wont be dirt cheap. I also have frags of a few more corals that i need to put up for sale to pay for these super cool chalices. You can check my tank out at any time just give me some notice. Tommarrow or friday i will be posting a couple more mini colonies i have cut up

sounds good, I am leaving tomorrow am for a family event for the weekend so I will check back with you sunday or monday when I get back. Hopefully you will have a few pieces left. Not sure how much I can spend, but like i said before my birthday is enext week so I can get myself a little somethin.

Well not a whole lot of updates I am saving up for a new light fixture and a few thing for my aquacontroller a couple probes another dc8 and dimmable leds. I will get two new pieces this week end but nothing really rare but nice none the less.

I have my eyes out for new and rare pieces but for some reason all the people who i get my frags from are having a lot off issues with there tanks my buddies tank had a major disater with a faulty chiller. the other had his huge capet nem die on him and its really havoc on his water quality.

Sometime this week i am going to be doing some coral fragging to help pay for my new aquires. I am thinking that i might add another fish i am not sure what yet but i want something small so that it won't take away from the coral in the tank.

cheers and happy thoughts to everyone

scott

Scotty, you gonna be around this week? I'd love to get a piece of that valida. Maybe somethin else...

ish is bangin right now son.

Not sure why I hadn't stumbled across this thread up until now. Stellar tank and super coral.

So what are you doing with your present lighting? Need something for my next add-on tank.

hey

I'm thinking about getting this tank... you mentioned that the width of the tank is only 9"??? that's quite shallow for a 22g. Isn't that difficult to aquascape? Also the specs on cadlight.com says it's approximately 14" wide... there's 5" for the back??

OMG scott!



those are some of the dopest corals ive ever seen! keep it up bro!

i might need some fraggles perdy soon

hey u havent sent me the list yet. but seriously i would like a list.

I am away on business in St Louis until friday and when i get home on friday i will be in San Francisco until sunday so i am kind ouf tied up but next weekend might work better for me



.......Thanks I think




why that you i have been watching your thread for quite a while i m glad you came across mine. I am alqays up for trades ... when i am at home to bag the stuff lol



Selling it most likely If you want i will give you a good deal and some extra bulbs. whats on deck for you new tank?




no no reallt its not wide but it is long and the fuge is pretty big. it is 14" wide 5" of that being a fuge. its easy to light and gives you loads of diplay space and all the skimmers and what not are out of sight




Yeah i got some stuff that i can part with. what are you looking for?




Yeah i know i have been busy but i will post a frag list for everyone hopefully soon once i find time to do it