Mikeymikemike's Shallow Reef Iwagumi - SPS Edition: Updated July

[Andreww]

To anyone looking to run a canister filter, I suggest running a Fluval G series canister filter. Takes a couple seconds to replace cartridges and will be less pain than an Eheim classic or the like( I had an Eheim and it was awesome but cleaning it was a chore).

Cartridges are expensive but if canisters are what you're after , it is the best option in my opinion . Good luck.

 

To the OP, your tank looks awesome. I could see why people suggest it for the TOTM. It really deserves it. Good job!

[PieMan2k]

I dont see this being TOTM soon. If it was up to the tank then yes it would make it in a heart beat. The people who decide TOTM say that the tank has to be extablished for a while before they consider it.

[Mikeymikemike]

having seen the TOTM examples, this is far from that standard. I've got a long way to go before this tank matures and looks the way I want it to.

[Mikeymikemike]

Yes it is a surface skimmer on the intake pipe of the glass lily pipes.

Awesome update pics Mike. Easily my favorite 60F.

 

I was curious, do you have a surface skimmer setup or your lily pipe intake? The teeth showing look like the ones on a MAME overflow.

[Halo_003]

Yes it is a surface skimmer on the intake pipe of the glass lily pipes.

 

Would you mind sharing how you got that set up? And maybe a pic if you don't mind.

[Nola Bear]

Thank you. Here are two pictures I took tonight.

 

 

sick zoas

[Nola Bear]

New update

 

I added a blue/purple poci and a red goni that is acclimating to to my tank.

 

Zoas are growing out and they have started to grow onto the sandbed and surrounding rocks... Slowwwwwwwly...

 

Night shot with only the orange filter

 

 

Day shot

 

I'm completely blown away by your torches, especially 24k. Need to get one

[dpoltsdsu]

This tank looks incredible. When this grows out it's going to be one of the best

[lostsol95]

Your tank is ridiculously awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[Mikeymikemike]

 

Merry Christmas everyone!

[HarryPotter]

So its been up 2 months? Nice looking tank. Stocked really fast though, I wonder how it will look in 4 or 10 months.

[Reefkid88]

Awesome video of the tank man. Could you get some shots of individual colonies and coral ?

[Pinner Reef]

Awesome vid Mikey! Just what I wanted for Christmas

[CronicReefer]

This tank makes me drool every time I see it. Absolutely beautiful, and I love the "school" of clowns.

[Mikeymikemike]

The clowns have been moved on because they started getting nippy. They're in a display tank at my lfs now. I've only got 4 clowns now

[PieMan2k]

Hey you still have 4 clowns in this small tank. And you still have more fish and coral than I do or will for a few months.

[Nola Bear]

Thanks for the vid. I'm truly amazed at how quickly you stocked this thing. I really look forward to watching this thing grow

[reefercorey]

wow! This tank is incredible

[yukinyc]

your tank is amazing. my inspiration for the new salt water tank I'm going to set up.

[charnelhouse]

This tank won't be eligible for TOTM, on this site at least, until December. TOTM tanks have to be up and running for a year before they can be considered.

[Red_Blenny]

 

Merry Christmas everyone!

Nice video editing. What camera are you using to shoot your pics/video?

[Drew Shark]

Dropping in to say awesome tank! I look forward to seeing it mature.

[rsucre]

Congratulations! Amazing and inspiring. Following up.

[Canadian Reefer]

Just came across this site and this thread....you have one amazing tank! Congratulations!!

[rickztahone]

Mike, you yourself acknowledge the fact that your tank is unconventional due to the fact that you just added livestock right off the bat. From my reading, you need to wait for the tank to fully mature to introduce anemone's. Would you mind sharing how you made this possible? What steps did you take? Was the tank cycled with other media? Really would love to know. I have a tank in the works and the tank you are displaying here is basically the tank I had in my head to make. Only difference is a white frosted background. I also come from the planted tank side and I use them in all my aquascapes.