hey Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Are you really thinking to add corals to this tank? I wouldn't though. It looks so clean this way. If you really want to, I would suggest you add some small pieces extending from the rocks you have right now so it does not ruin the clean look. I think corals could definitely look good in it, just a matter of choosing ones that lend to the scape instead of detract from the focus. I have a guide in the macro algae section you can take a look at, or in my sig A question on the mangroves growing out of water, can you train the root system to grow over a rock like many bonsai are? I think it would be very cool to try and train one to grow out of water over a piece of live rock until ready then transplant the rock and all into a tank. 2 Quote Link to comment
londonloco Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 A few days ago I found this thread and read all 40 pages. This tank is off the hook! So unique. I don't want to see you add any corals, I'd rather see you add a third mangrove and be done with it. However, I tend to keep tanks a few years, then get bored with them and move onto other scapes, fish, etc., so I can see if you want to change it up every now and then. Whatever you do, I'm sure it will be epic, you are a "water box artist". 1 Quote Link to comment
Giga Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Are you really thinking to add corals to this tank? I wouldn't though. It looks so clean this way. If you really want to, I would suggest you add some small pieces extending from the rocks you have right now so it does not ruin the clean look. I have already added corals, I'm very choosy on the corals I want so it'll look good. Plus I love sps so it's a must I think corals could definitely look good in it, just a matter of choosing ones that lend to the scape instead of detract from the focus. A question on the mangroves growing out of water, can you train the root system to grow over a rock like many bonsai are? I think it would be very cool to try and train one to grow out of water over a piece of live rock until ready then transplant the rock and all into a tank. I don't think so as the roots are different then normal roots, not saying it can't be done, but I think it will be difficult with the type of roots that mangroves have. A few days ago I found this thread and read all 40 pages. This tank is off the hook! So unique. I don't want to see you add any corals, I'd rather see you add a third mangrove and be done with it. However, I tend to keep tanks a few years, then get bored with them and move onto other scapes, fish, etc., so I can see if you want to change it up every now and then. Whatever you do, I'm sure it will be epic, you are a "water box artist". Thank you for the high praise! But I really have the sps bug and I will chose corals that suit the mangrove and what you see in nature(I hope) Quote Link to comment
londonloco Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Then I'm anxiously awaiting more posts..... 1 Quote Link to comment
DRLOVEtoreef Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 man, love the progress ... I am still intrigued by that mysterious tank on the side of this one 2 Quote Link to comment
Giga Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 Then I'm anxiously awaiting more posts..... coming up man, love the progress ... I am still intrigued by that mysterious tank on the side of this one That's the black lagoon-click the link in my sig These stop light are super good at hiding, I have like no rock in there and I can only find one at any given time Also took all the wire off the mangroves today-took a while There free at last! 8 Quote Link to comment
FlowerMama Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 When you undo the chains that bind do you get a growth spurt from the mangroves? 1 Quote Link to comment
jestep Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 That first picture is awesome. The way the waterline and background fades away, it looks like your photographing over a sand bar in the ocean. 1 Quote Link to comment
RollaJase Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I just love the colour you get with your lighting, looks just like how things would appear in the ocean. 1 Quote Link to comment
Reef_Suds Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 UHHHHHHH AMAZING! 1 Quote Link to comment
Giga Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 When you undo the chains that bind do you get a growth spurt from the mangroves? Not so much as growth spurt but more growth from more locations. New branches, so yes I guess so lol That first picture is awesome. The way the waterline and background fades away, it looks like your photographing over a sand bar in the ocean. Yeah it kinda does and you can see a blue eye photo bombing in the back I just love the colour you get with your lighting, looks just like how things would appear in the ocean. I LOVE this lighting. Most people don't venture into the natural sun look going for the more blue look. While my corals may not have the crazy colors due to less fluorescence showing, it's what you would see in nature. It's why I went with high power whites(110w) and then added the other colors to balance it out and give that sunshine look. It's not perfect but close. UHHHHHHH AMAZING! Thank you it's getting there! 1 Quote Link to comment
Giga Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 edit: saveing this for a surprise Quote Link to comment
Cameron6796 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Surprises... Not another tank 1 Quote Link to comment
specore Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 edit: saveing this for a surprise Too late...i already saw it Not sure if I am sold on it, but you have an eye for these sort of things and I'm sure you will make it will turn out great. 1 Quote Link to comment
Cameron6796 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 ^^^^^ Tell me what it is pm me lol 1 Quote Link to comment
specore Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 ^^^^^ Tell me what it is pm me lol If I told you I'd have to kill you 1 Quote Link to comment
Cameron6796 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Lol nah Giga would get to both of us first lol 1 Quote Link to comment
Giga Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 Surprises... Not another tank no more tanks I have to many lol Too late...i already saw it Not sure if I am sold on it, but you have an eye for these sort of things and I'm sure you will make it will turn out great. maybe i should just repost and see what people think ^^^^^ Tell me what it is pm me lol If I told you I'd have to kill you Lol nah Giga would get to both of us first lol I do have a black belt is awesome so ya-I'd get ya Quote Link to comment
MikeTR Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Verrrry nice.. I lost track of this thread when you were having trouble in the mounting of the lights.. given any thought to some sand sifters? 1 Quote Link to comment
Giga Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 Verrrry nice.. I lost track of this thread when you were having trouble in the mounting of the lights.. given any thought to some sand sifters? Right now I have a conch that is doing a fantastic job, but I'm making some changes and then gonna try and seed the sand bed with all kinds of stuff as it's too clean right now for anything that would feed of the micro fauna 1 Quote Link to comment
awpong Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 These stop light are super good at hiding, I have like no rock in there and I can only find one at any given time What type of fish is that? 1 Quote Link to comment
fishbone Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 What you have done with them is amazing! The wife and I are planning an upgrade to a shallow reef system and wanted to incorporate some red mangroves. Seeing this makes us want to do it even more. It's also cool to find someone else from the Beach on NR. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experiences. 1 Quote Link to comment
Giga Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 What type of fish is that? Red Stop Light Cardinalfish (Fowleria flammea) What you have done with them is amazing! The wife and I are planning an upgrade to a shallow reef system and wanted to incorporate some red mangroves. Seeing this makes us want to do it even more. It's also cool to find someone else from the Beach on NR. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experiences. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
Rehype Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 We need more updates 2 Quote Link to comment
GHill762 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 We need more updates what this guy said, seconded.. 1 Quote Link to comment
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