Sailfins rock. Do you have any aggression between the purple tang and the sailfin?

Simply incredible! This is my favotite tank. The best part about this tank is that you don't just focus on the livestock; every detail, down to the hanging light fixtures and tank stand was well thought out. The tank fits seamlessly into the room- no wires, chains, etc.

I also like that it's not too crowded. Personally, I really like seeing a lot of rock and sand and I feel claustrophobic when I see a tank jam packed full of corals.

The sophisticated "water shed" functionality is impressive too. This is indeed the total package.

Well thanks! I spent a lot of time on the details so I am glad you like it! The whole package is always a focal point in my projects!

thanks man! This was really helpful!\

Merry Christmas!

Uploading 20 pictures. Stay tuned.

yay

WOW its so BEAUTIFUL ::

I was never actually sure about this. Does the volcano have lava and erupt? If not, I think it should

Here is some current front tank shots for everyone! Welcome to the New Year and hope it is awesome for everyone.

******THERE ARE A TON OF PICTURES.....BANDWIDTH WAS NOT SPARED NOR CONSIDERED ******

Got a nice Zooanthid rock with multiple species and a nice Staghorn Acropora that was in a customer’s tank that needed to tear down.

The Carpet still tends to be the focal point of nearly everyone that sees the Volcano. And rightfully so!

Took shots from almost every single angle available.
































This happens more often that you would think. Not cool. Found them in the kitchen, living room, even one outside. Stupid snails.

******NATURAL SUNLIGHT SHOTS*****















I tied that once, but my living room carpet melted, everything died, and I got in trouble by my wife. Not good. Took the boiling hot magma out and vowed not to do it again.

This is one of the best tanks ive seen ever!

i just cant help it, its so beautiful

Amazing as usual. That carpet nem is beautiful

Wow! It looks great. Those tangs look like they're buds. Did you ever fix the problem with your crabs eating the nem?

Thanks, man! I really appreciate a comment like that. Makes the fact that I spent my Saturday afternoon and now evening working on it!

Seriously....thank you for your awesome comment.

awesome nem really like your tank man...makes me wanna sell my tank, buy a plane ticket and just stare at ur tank Tank of the decade

Actually, it was reverse....the anemone is eating the crabs! They seem to have left it alone.

All appears well....

I salivate every time i see this amazing tank pop up on the recent hits by far my fav. im a loss for word

ya know what....


everytime i see new pics of this reef, I find myself moar impressed.
it's astounding the creativity you have put into this, and the life its created.

always a fascinating read.... thank you. :tips hat:

Completely Abslotuely Awesome!!!!!!!!!

The carpet nem is looking great with the clowns!

The corals are looking great too!

lol bout the snails that pretty funny. and u take some sweet shots.

Do you think it's the clowns keeping the crabs away from the nem? I know a lot of clowns can be very territorial about their nems and will attack anything that gets close.

In a Booming Voice........ "You have made Boomba Hoo very happy with volcano! You have pleased the Gods!!"


Seriously though, I don't know how I missed this. I can see it was very thought out and put together.

My only concern is with kids, how do you keep them out of it. I can see where they would want to play witht the pretty fishies and the crabs!

I enjoyed the pics and the updates. You should be very proud, great job!!

Wow, very cool tank!

just read this entire thread and WOW dude!!! very amazing. where did the tank come from??

Somehow I've missed this tank up until this point. I just read all 14 pages and now you owe me a cup of coffee because mine got cold while reading!

Really great tank, well thought out, well built, and the result is beautiful. I didn't see it mentioned earlier but I could have missed it... did you do anything to secure the rock structure together? I'd be worried about one of the volcano rocks falling and hitting the glass!

Great build. When I die, I want to come back as a fish and live in your tank.

This may have been mentioned but a fogger on a timer would be super awesome! tie in a small stereo with rumbling sound now that would be freaking sweet! I really like your tank one of the more origional ones I have seen. Definatly TOTM worthy.

that is the coolest ever...

this one just gets better and better
love it!

Tank of the year! I can't think of any that has been so original and so eye pleasing.

Stunning.... just stunning.....

I vote tank of the year as well!!

How are the tangs doing in such a shallow tank? I know they have the swimming area.... But does the height stress them out?

Yes. I do. I also think that since it moved near the rock formation, the "curiosity" part of the crabs disappeared. For instance, when they walk up to it on a rock, they immediately feel it and don't move forward. When it was in the middle of the sand, they would walk up and try to go under it or on it....ergo the problem.

THANKS!

The Volcano itself is comprised of 5 large rocks. The right side is one complete rock from top to bottom. As such, it stay put very well. The front piece is one piece as well and the smiling Acropora God (pictured in someone's reply!) helped by making the right piece and front piece interlock in such a way. Very solid, and both use the center overflow as the main "foundation." The left side has one piece that is supported by a 2" T joint PVC underneath and is resting against the center overflow and will be held in by placement of the T underneath. Then, the "shelf" piece or "basin" piece extends out but also covers 100% of the overflow. So, the middle part of it is on the overflow ledge and supported by the drain (which I have used the elbow with a hole in the top method to regulate overflow sound). That piece is rock solid. Lastly, and the only fragile part is the the Volcano Tip itself. This piece rests precariously, though solidly on the flat basin piece. It then leans back on the right wall of the Volcano. I can see the worst happening with this piece in an earthquake or whatnot.

Since I remove the basin piece and the Volcano Tip alot for maintence and etc., it is impossible to glue in BUT!!!!!!!......I added 1/4" ID to the right side of the Volcano and in doing so made a built in sleeve for the Volcano Tip to rest!!! I will take pictures. An earthquake will still make short work of the tank though.....

Long answer to your question, huh?!



I wish I had an answer for this.....I just don't know. They appear just as happy, active, and colorful as they did in my 30" tank. I wonder about this a lot. I think it will affect their growth rate/pattern more so than anything else.

I watch them all the time for signs of anything that I can notice, and never come up with anything. The Sailfin was very thin when I got him back and he has chunked up and colored up about double since he came back into my care. That wouldn't have happened if there was a tremendous issue....

That is my number one "concern" that I always run back into.

Love your tank so I revisit...

this is awesome!

Very cool tank. I like the way you think This was my $18 version, lol.

Stumbled onto your reef and read all 15 pages,

you sir are a god ...


amazing tank and full credits to you

We need updates!

Some will come. I will get some pictures up tomorrow for everyone.

Tank has really blossomed, though I have not put what I was expecting to put in it yet. Why does everything cost money? That sucks.

However, the natural growth has come alive. Tons of purple coraline on the Volcano that is wet. Somehow a polyp made it up in the left basin and now there are 9 of them. I am putting some pink capricornis up in the basin too, and I just got a small frag of it yesterday.

Thanks for the interest! I also have some really fun news that i will wait for complete verification of prior to sharing, but be looking out for that in the next week too!

See ya.

thread bookmarked for reading! This is amazing and CLEAN!

Me too. I never respond to these forums, but this is absolutely the best tank I have ever seen.

Wow. Thanks. That is actually quite a compliment. I appreciate it!

So, thought I would add some pictures today...and take news ones on the weekend (or sooner). These are shots that span a month or so.....

I hope you all like 'em.

This one is carrying eggs.






























Never really took a picture of my water change system. The white with red valve leads down to an under ground drain down to the gutter (like a run off drain). Then, I have an alternate intake to the same pump so I can refill the tank immediately. The tank is without water usually for less than 5 minutes.

how is that staghorn hermit liking life?

4 months. His porities has a new horn and it's polyps extend like nothing I have seen before. It's almost pocilipora-ish.

The big crabs stay on the Volcano most of the time anyway, and have never gone after anything. In fact, they are kind of a minority...what with the anemone that tries to eat them, the tangs that beat them up and take their food if they stay underwater too long with it, my other hermits that try to take their food too! So, the staghorn is towards the top of the food chain almost!

This has to be one of the most unique tanks I've seen here. I don't know why I'm just stumbling upon it tonight but went through every page and subscribed.

Good stuff. I love the mix and the top down views.

Stunning. Inspirational. Hats off to you, Kono. Can't wait to see what you have in store in the future.

I... don't get it. But it sounds neat. Can you explain this a little bit more? I see the red valves, but they seem to be on two different lines, and I can't tell where they're going (or even what angle this picture is taken at -- from the side? from below?).

How bout a diagram?

It's on a closed loop. The picture is almost directly from the top. The pump itself is outside in a small storage-shed thing.

So, the pump has two intake sources, split by a T-Valve. Normally, it is fed by the intake from the tank (that is the pipe that runs from the house (back right in the picture). The valve on the T (the closed valave with the the power cord on it), stays closed and is only used to connect to my trash can that I mix water in.

Then, returning from the pump, you see the union valve and then a T split there. The red handled valve off the T-split leads to the underground drain. It is currently shut in the picture. Otherwise, the grey valve (that is open) is business as usual and feeds the chiller and returns back into the house.

Helps?

It's not the prettiest remote station I have ever set up, but it is funny when you use your own money, you tend not to buy the best materials! But hey, aside from cleaning and prepping the water, the change itself is less than 5 minutes and requires me to turn three valves! Can't beat that!




Oops., I didn't load all the pictures. Guess I shouldn't have done it so later at night. Here is some more.