Akwarius Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 front/back Stats: Volume: 125g display tank (24x72), 55g sump, 30g frag tank Lighting: 30x3w Cree LEDs, 6x39w T5 (4x Actinic 420nm, 2x Geismann Actinic+) Flow: Vortech MP40 and MP10 Skimmer: Reef Octopus DNWB200 recirc plumbed directly into overflow Bio Filtration: 40-60lbs LR (display), 100-125lbs LR (sump), 25lbs sand (frag tank), 500ml Warner Marine EcoBak Overflow: Calfo-Style with BeanAnimal fail-safe standpipes Automatic: Reef Keeper Lite with temp control, Aquamedic Reefdoser trio, ATO w/ 10g reservior Additives: B-ionic two part, vinegar, mag as needed Livestock: LE sps, chalice, 200+zoa mini colonies, and cheapo fish (for movement) Well, the system has been stable for a couple of weeks now after our move just over a month ago. The project was immense, but totally worth it. My goal for this tank first and foremost was stability, which the water volume, controller, ato, and doser have covered. Secondly, I wanted sparse, visually appealing rock-work that could be viewed from both sides of an open top tank. A departure from my past nano setups which have just looked like a pile of rocks in a corner with corals sticking out. For this display, my intention was to feature sps corals mid-way up where the par from the leds would be higher and the full beauty of the corals could be appreciated. I was very pleased with the arch effect, which was constructed out of 3/4" pvc, waterfall foam, and dry rock. I then added additional live rock with epoxy putty once the tank was filled. I am already seeing some spots of coralline forming on the ugly gray foam. The bottom is covered with eggcrate raised about 1" off the bare bottom. On top of the eggcrate is my zoanthid collection spread out over 200+ 1.5" square aragonite tiles. This will allow me to move my zoanthids very easily for propogation, treating for infection, photography, etc. I've wanted to do this ever since I read a thread where someone was attempting to cover the entire bottom of their reef with zoa gardens. Future Plans: I initially intended to add more Par38 LED lights, but that has so far been unnecessary. I may need to increase the light as the sps grow larger and more are added. I would, of course, like to expand my zoanthid, chalice, encrusting monti, and sps collections. Specifically, I have fantasized about a large efflo colony atop the bare rock island on the right. Eventually I may attempt some "show" fish, though I am hesitant because of my awful track record with them. Thanks for looking! Link to comment
joe yazz :D Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 its so amazeing. like. the same gods who make the victorias secret models made your tank 2. the only thing is i feel bad for that tang. hes saying to him self. omg.... i cant find any one! do you have a fav? like do you like one beter then any other coral? Link to comment
Akwarius Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 its so amazeing. like. the same gods who make the victorias secret models made your tank 2.the only thing is i feel bad for that tang. hes saying to him self. omg.... i cant find any one! do you have a fav? like do you like one beter then any other coral? Haha! I had a sailfin, but he found himself on the wrong end of a vortech. The great thing about having a zoa collection is that my favorite changes depending on which colony is really showing off that day. Here's a few that were being photogenic at the time: Link to comment
franklypre Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I like the scape, reminds me of a dinosaur skeleton. Are you planning on letting the SPS get large or are you gonna frag them regularly? Link to comment
Akwarius Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 I like the scape, reminds me of a dinosaur skeleton. Are you planning on letting the SPS get large or are you gonna frag them regularly? Thanks. The arches won't look like skinny bones once the corals grow in. I'd like to see the sps as full-sized colonies. Link to comment
Degener8 Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Cool concept. I am doing something similar but on a much smaller scale in my 40br I am doing for the contest. The main difference is the egg crate zoa area will actually be foamed in areas where the plugs don't need to stick through the crate.. I hope it turns out as well as yours. great job. Link to comment
animalmaster6 Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Akwarius your tank is incredible!!!! Absoultely a fantastic one! The amount of zoas you have is unreal How about some more close ups of the livestock? Link to comment
Akwarius Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 Thanks guys! I'll try to get more shots up tonite. Link to comment
fiddly_foo Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 yea this is really cool cant wait for some more close up shots of the scape and the process of the corals making the scape a living tree branch kind of..man it's cool Link to comment
Akwarius Posted July 25, 2010 Author Share Posted July 25, 2010 More pics: Far end, where the efflo will go. Im getting a frag on Wednesday-woohoo! Chalice Tenius Chalice Shrimp Link to comment
moto826 Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 i like the scape are you going to let the zoas cover the ground ? i got a few cool ones growing on the bottom of my tank now Link to comment
Akwarius Posted July 25, 2010 Author Share Posted July 25, 2010 i like the scape are you going to let the zoas cover the ground ? i got a few cool ones growing on the bottom of my tank now Yeah, for the most part. I want the bottom to be one big zoa blanket. When one colony starts encroaching on another, that's when I pull the tile out to frag. Link to comment
animalmaster6 Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Nice, you have some sick chalices. Link to comment
jarred1 Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 what is the name of the polyp in your avatar Akwarius? Link to comment
Akwarius Posted July 26, 2010 Author Share Posted July 26, 2010 what is the name of the polyp in your avatar Akwarius? Nightmare Nice, you have some sick chalices. thanks. I would like to have more but my bicolor blenny munches on certain types. Link to comment
pismo_reefer Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Dear Akwarius... We weren't playing a game, but somehow you won anyway... Link to comment
Akwarius Posted July 26, 2010 Author Share Posted July 26, 2010 Dear Akwarius... We weren't playing a game, but somehow you won anyway... ? Link to comment
Shaggy420 Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Dope tank man. Love the aquascaping and that is a TON of zoas you have it there. 1 Link to comment
Akwarius Posted August 1, 2010 Author Share Posted August 1, 2010 Dope tank man. Love the aquascaping and that is a TON of zoas you have it there. Thanks. It is a TON of zoas. Especially when you have to pull bubble algae off of 1/3 of them like I did yesterday! Man, I wish that stuff would just go away. Link to comment
Akwarius Posted August 22, 2010 Author Share Posted August 22, 2010 Some new pics: More to come... Link to comment
cruzH20polo Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Wow... Just... Wow kinda curious about how your sump is set up this is going to be amazing when that zoa garden grows out!! I'll bee watching this one Link to comment
Akwarius Posted August 22, 2010 Author Share Posted August 22, 2010 Wow... Just... Wow kinda curious about how your sump is set up this is going to be amazing when that zoa garden grows out!! I'll bee watching this one Thanks. The sump is the ugly underbelly of this display. The live rock had to go somewhere. It's filled with 100lbs LR, media bags, and an ecobak reactor. It also has a ton of flow with the return pump tees and a maxijet 1200 mod. Link to comment
fly_boer Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Incredible ! that's one sick tank you have there.... 200+ !! Do you know each of its name ?? Link to comment
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