aaron1987 Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 is that a setosa in the frony? the tanks lookin good hope it makes a full recovery. It sure is. I love it, nice pop front and center! I can't leave that hideous last picture as the last thing up so I snapped a pic real quick of how it's looking now: I'll set up a tripod and take some real pictures later this week. Link to comment
animalmaster6 Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Your tank is too completely absolutely awesome!!!!! Link to comment
aaron1987 Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 Maybe a Par 38 with really wide optics? That way there is less of a spotlight effect. A nice acro colony in the middle would look awesome. I like this idea. I could put my purple monster in it along with the setosa or something to provide contrast. That would make for a rather attractive display... Thanks for the compliments animalmaster! It's still a work in progress. I'm getting set to place a pretty big order so there should be some cool new stuff for the tank within the next few weeks. Link to comment
animalmaster6 Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 I like this idea. I could put my purple monster in it along with the setosa or something to provide contrast. That would make for a rather attractive display... Thanks for the compliments animalmaster! It's still a work in progress. I'm getting set to place a pretty big order so there should be some cool new stuff for the tank within the next few weeks. Can't Wait! Link to comment
Growerguy Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Hey a fellow Iowan. Very nice tank! Looks good even after the move. How are things on the other side of the state? Link to comment
aaron1987 Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 Hey a fellow Iowan. Very nice tank! Looks good even after the move. How are things on the other side of the state? I'm only half way to the other side of the state but icy as all get out. Freezing rain all last night so I'm skipping all my classes today to celebrate/stay safe/drink. I haven't really decided which reason to go with yet . It does give me some time to think about what to order next, though. What say you, Nano-reef: solar fairy wrasse or a McCosker's? Cool LPS (large blasto colony/chalice/scoly/favia) or more SPS (A. Caroliniana/Hawkins Echinata), perhaps a yuma? Give me ideas! Link to comment
animalmaster6 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I'm only half way to the other side of the state but icy as all get out. Freezing rain all last night so I'm skipping all my classes today to celebrate/stay safe/drink. I haven't really decided which reason to go with yet . It does give me some time to think about what to order next, though. What say you, Nano-reef: solar fairy wrasse or a McCosker's? Cool LPS (large blasto colony/chalice/scoly/favia) or more SPS (A. Caroliniana/Hawkins Echinata), perhaps a yuma? Give me ideas! fish- A Leopard Wrasse or Mckoskers! corals- more S{S and mushrooms! Link to comment
kplagens Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I can't believe anyone actually likes this tank. I've seen noobs do a better job with their first pico. Columns look stupid... so hard to light and... reefs are typically fairly flat right? Why would you want something extremely vertical?? I'm trying to make myself feel better.... I found myself standing in PetSmart the other day standing and daydreaming over a 47 col that was right by the door and thinking to myself " I could never make it look quite as awsome as Aaron's." Great tank! Keep it up! Link to comment
aaron1987 Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 fish- A Leopard Wrasse or Mckoskers!corals- more S{S and mushrooms! I don't think I've got the sand bed for a Leopard, unfortunately. Way cool fish, though. I've lost two McCosker's before, I'm not really sure why. They do well in my tank for a few months and then end up dead out of nowhere. Makes me a little leery to try one again. I might, though, third time's the charm... The only mushroom I'll put in my tank is R. Yuma at this point, everything else grows too fast to control! I'm trying to make myself feel better.... I found myself standing in PetSmart the other day standing and daydreaming over a 47 col that was right by the door and thinking to myself " I could never make it look quite as awsome as Aaron's." Great tank! Keep it up! Believe me, I used to stare at pictures of people's tanks and say the same thing . I'm still not close to on level with some of them but the only way you get there is by taking the plunge! Finding the right rocks to aquascape with is 90% of the battle. Heck, I'm just running an HOB skimmer and a media reactor, most people have far more advanced setups than I do. Link to comment
animalmaster6 Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I don't think I've got the sand bed for a Leopard, unfortunately. Way cool fish, though. I've lost two McCosker's before, I'm not really sure why. They do well in my tank for a few months and then end up dead out of nowhere. Makes me a little leery to try one again. I might, though, third time's the charm... The only mushroom I'll put in my tank is R. Yuma at this point, everything else grows too fast to control! Believe me, I used to stare at pictures of people's tanks and say the same thing . I'm still not close to on level with some of them but the only way you get there is by taking the plunge! Finding the right rocks to aquascape with is 90% of the battle. Heck, I'm just running an HOB skimmer and a media reactor, most people have far more advanced setups than I do. Yuma are awesome! U are probably right about not having the sandbed for a Leopard Wrasse. I say go for the flasher! Link to comment
aaron1987 Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 Played around a bit today and took a few pics. I think I might be starting to get the hang of my D40 (finally)! My three favorites: Cherry Bombs, Armageddons, and Setosa Tyree War Coral Run of the mill R. Florida Link to comment
weeber Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 holy crap those pics are awesome!!! Link to comment
animalmaster6 Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 I love the pic of the ricordia! Link to comment
aaron1987 Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 Thanks guys! I don't have a true macro lens so I have to get by with an 18-55mm for these kind of shots. I'd love to pick up a macro but that means I have to pass on a lot of cool stuff for the aquarium... Link to comment
aaron1987 Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 Made a couple purchases tonight in the Diver's Den. I was looking for a show piece or two and I think these fit the bill. I definitely am going to need to do some rearranging now.. This was just too cool to pass up Quite possibly the most striking red/green blasto I've ever seen Link to comment
RyanR1212 Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 your tank is just spectacular Link to comment
AquaticIllusions Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 can you give me a quick run down of the equipment your using on this tank I'm build the same tank and using yours as inspiration? What lighting are you running that your are keeping the sps's so low in the tank? Link to comment
aaron1987 Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share Posted February 7, 2010 Lighting is an Outer Orbit 250w Halide with four T5's. I'm running a Warner Marine HX2 skimmer and BRS single chamber media reactor. Flow is handled by a vortech MP20 and a Koralia K1. That's it . Link to comment
aaron1987 Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 I see I've been neglecting this thread. I'll update it with pics of some of my new goodies this week and a new FTS. Link to comment
lasongo Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Wow great tank, looks just like the real reef pillars I've seen while diving. Here's a toast: 1 beer to your tank 1 beer to you for building/maintaining/etc... 1 beer to your girlfriend for encouraging you 1 beer because I like even numbers. Link to comment
bitts Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 looking forward to the update's. thank you for sharing with us. Link to comment
zjharva Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 holy #### this tank is sweet. definitely totm material! Link to comment
aaron1987 Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 Thanks for the compliments guys (and beers lasongo)! Sadly my econometrics and financing decisions courses are kicking my ass this week so all the juicy pictures are going to have to wait till early next week. I do have some sad news, I found my beloved blue spotted jawfish dried out on the carpet last night. RIP little guy. He managed to find a 1/2x1/2" gap by my skimmer; so it goes. Keep your tanks (completely) covered people! Link to comment
bitts Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Keep your tanks (completely) covered people! +1 dude that sucks, sorry man. Link to comment
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