GobyInPeace Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Thought I would go out in style and post some pics and a video as a tribute to my 40 gallon breeder which comes down tomorrow night. 2006 2007 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2009 2009 2009 Click here to view video. Link to comment
mike30g Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 OMG!!!! why? that is one sweet looking tank!!! sooooooo sad Link to comment
epicfish Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Why are you breaking it down? Link to comment
Weetabix7 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I am very sorry to see this tank go, but I am sure you have some very good reasons. This has always been one of my very favorite tanks on here. I have a lot of respect for the way you approach Reefing, and your creative thinking has sparked some good ideas in me in the past. I actually still continue to use this tank as inspiration for things I'd like to do in my own tank. Thanks for sharing it with us, I wish you the best. Link to comment
GobyInPeace Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 I started cashing out in Sept. I will be traveling more in the future and did not want to risk a crash. The hobby was very rewarding for me and I will miss it but life goes on and I am proud of what I accomplished. Link to comment
blittster Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Oh zen master! Your sage wisdom on the progression of life is so thought provoking... Link to comment
Paleoreef103 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I am sorry this tank had to go. It was one of the best. Period. Best of luck in future endeavors. I hope you come back to the hobby a bit further down the road! Link to comment
acropora1981 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Dude, VERY nice. You can tell that you've mastered making coral happy! Link to comment
Mojorizn Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Before ya go, would you list your lighting specs? T5's if I remember correctly... Save me from sifting thru the threads. Thanks and good luck. Link to comment
GobyInPeace Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 Thanks for the kind words everyone! I am very sorry to see this tank go, but I am sure you have some very good reasons. This has always been one of my very favorite tanks on here. I have a lot of respect for the way you approach Reefing, and your creative thinking has sparked some good ideas in me in the past. I actually still continue to use this tank as inspiration for things I'd like to do in my own tank. Thanks for sharing it with us, I wish you the best. Thanks! You would have to have a good reason to take down such a thing of beauty. But you know what the tank could not stay that way for ever. It was either time to upgrade or move on. Before ya go, would you list your lighting specs?T5's if I remember correctly... Save me from sifting thru the threads. Thanks and good luck. One of each: ATI Aquablue Special ATI Blue Plus GE 6500K UVL Superactinic Link to comment
acropora1981 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 What are the flat brown polyps that look like little flowers at the top of the tank (center, left...just to the right of the blasto)? Thats gorgeous... Link to comment
GobyInPeace Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 What are the flat brown polyps that look like little flowers at the top of the tank (center, left...just to the right of the blasto)? Thats gorgeous... Its a rare morph of pipe organ. The last chunk of the colony is getting picked up tomorrow. Here is a great pic of it: Link to comment
OClownsandNanos Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Wow that was an inspiring and awesome progression. I'm sorry you're leaving the hobby, but boy you've got tons to be proud of. Good luck in your future endeavors! Link to comment
acropora1981 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Man pipe organs are like a completely unsung hero of the reef world...maybe someday they'll be the 'next big thing'... I think they don't ship well? Thats the main reason that their rare... gorgeous colony though... Link to comment
GobyInPeace Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 Man pipe organs are like a completely unsung hero of the reef world...maybe someday they'll be the 'next big thing'... I think they don't ship well? Thats the main reason that their rare... gorgeous colony though... Stay away from all white ones they don't live long in captivity. Any that have some green or tan in them will do well and thrive. They like high light and flow and don't like to be moved or handled much. Link to comment
acropora1981 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Stay away from all white ones they don't live long in captivity. Any that have some green or tan in them will do well and thrive. They like high light and flow and don't like to be moved or handled much. I wish you had more of it! Link to comment
twelve volt pro Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Your tank was one of the main inspirations for my 40b. Good luck with whatever you try next, and hopefully you can make a return to reefing down the road!! Link to comment
seabass Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 What I like is that is a beautiful tank that has held up over time. Too many tanks are just setup with expensive pieces, photographed, and disappear. Thanks for sharing and Good Luck! Link to comment
majtek862 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I'd have to agree with everyone's comments on this tank. It's definitely one of my all time favorites as well. Thanks for sharing it with us and good luck! Link to comment
FindingBlemo Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 "I just met you, and I love you." -Doug from UP. This tank is amazing, even when this is the first time seeing it. I wish I would've gotten to know you, judging by this thread. Good luck with life! And happy travels, it's always nice to see the world. Link to comment
TriggerHappyDude Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Wow, that was one amazing looking tank, did all those corals grow in that tank from small frags, or did you buy some that were already mature? So sad to see it go, wow. Link to comment
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