160 gallon peninsula reef build

[tangers]

I figured that it has been a while since someone has posted a "build thread" so I figured I would share mine as I go. I was hoping that the next build I would do would be a "big" tank but do to a few reasons I just traded my 375 for Pacific Reef's 160g peninsula.
Tanks measurements are: 84x18x24
Plans for this tank are:
use the sump and ref that came with it.
Skimmer-Aqua C EV 400 hybrid (23" tall!)
Main pump- Dart
Closed loop- Super dart w/ oceans motions 4 way (ver. 2)
returns from CL will be coming up from bottom through rock
work. Rock work will be three tall islands w/ center being
largest.
Lighting- 8x 54w t5's overdriven on icecaps
I am sure there is some things I am forgetting to mention but they will get thrown in along the way. When we go the tank it was black, oak underneath. We decided to strip the black, and the whitewash underneath that, and are going to re-stain it.
Here are some pics of progress so far.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/DSCN1120.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/DSCN1121.jpg

[tangers]

My little helper hard at work (I know I am gonna get shot for posting this one!)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/DSCN1124.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/DSCN1127.jpg
Tank starting to get stain
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/DSCN1128.jpg

[thor32766]

Looks awesome. If you need help give me a call 4073755892. If I dont answer leave a message. BTW I hope that girl in pic is your neighboor. Otherwise you might want to rethink that decision of yours!!!!

[tangers]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12470412#post12470412 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by thor32766
Looks awesome. If you need help give me a call 4073755892. If I dont answer leave a message.
who the heck is that?

[thor32766]

thats my number!!!

[keithntracy]

uummm, some friend. doesn't even recognize you!!! lol...

Looks good so far!!! Will be tagging along!

[tangers]

thanks, always good to hear from you guys! Too bad that is not his number!!!

[keithntracy]

oh, even better...he says call me for help but gives the wrong number...lol...

[tangers]

funny how that works, huh!

[gwrench]

And I thought you guys were really good friends...LOL
Looks good so far James, can't wait to see the final result.
Bummer I missed out on the 375, but you snooze you lose!
G

[jade2122]

definately look forward to seeing this come along, i can dream as if it were my tank ;) haha

[AquaKnight]

Looks good so far. What are the plans for the tank, livestock wise?

[Pacific Reefs]

Nice work on the stand. Can't wait to see it setup as a peninsula. Are you going to build a rock rack for the aquascaping?

[thor32766]

thanks for getting my back K&T!!! lol.

BTW it was great meeting you Pacific Reefs!!! Good luck with the tank. HOpe you can do more with the 375 then james did!!!

[tangers]

Thanks everyone. I actually just finished with first coat of polyurethane about 5 min ago. The stocking plans are not too crazy. I have a 125 right now, so everything from that is going to go in here. About 300 lbs live rock, purple tang, yellow tang, scotts fairy, magnificent foxface, two onyx, and a few other small fish. Mixed reef, softies, lps and sps. I want to actually drill the rock and "stack" it on my closed loop returns. I have seen it done with many tanks before. Some of them have awsome landscaping. Hope that answers everyone's questions. Now to place my order to Dr. F&S.

[Pacific Reefs]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12475249#post12475249 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by thor32766
thanks for getting my back K&T!!! lol.

BTW it was great meeting you Pacific Reefs!!! Good luck with the tank. HOpe you can do more with the 375 then james did!!!

Nice to meet you too. It was a real pleasure to see your tanks. That skimmer is unreal! Well if I can't set it up I will put it in the yard and use it as a swimming pool.

James at the rate your going you'll have it set up in no time. Don't forget to order one of these
http://liveaquaria.com/diversden/ItemDisplay.cfm?c=2733+3&ddid=40221

[tangers]

Yeah I wish, I think you meant for thor to order that. We all know that he's the one with the "big money" tank!

[Pacific Reefs]

That fish is worth more than my car.

[thor32766]

thats my next fish. I have to remove a few to put that guy in!!! BTW tangers the tank stand looked awesome stained!

[tangers]

Thanks, got the inside sealed/primed tonight. Bulkheads, and ballvalves are coming in this week. Hopefully will be ready for a water test by the weekend. Will try to post pics tomarrow night.

[tangers]

The tank and stand are in the house. The stand is totally done except drilling the hole for the closed loop. Will drill those tomarrow along with the tank. Here are some pics so far. Not to many, but should be a busy weekend! Can't wait to start plumbing. I really want to see water in it this weekend! :D

[tangers]

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/DSCN1132.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/DSCN1133.jpg

[tangers]

Well tanks to Thor I got the tank drilled and all the bulk heads in! Now it's plumbing time! :D
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/DSCN1134.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/DSCN1136.jpg
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[tangers]

Here are some pics of the new skimmer and some other plumbing parts. The skimmer looks absolutely awesome! I am very pleased! :eek1: :eek1:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/DSCN1137.jpg
And the other plumbing supplies including the OM-4way
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/DSCN1142.jpg

[cudaruner]

Hey Tangers,
Great tank build so far. Its unreal how you and I thought of almost the exact same thing. My build in progress is a 150g. peninsula. 60x24x24, ocean motion close loop with dolphin pumps for my return and close loop. My stand even looks like yours. Will tag along if you don't mind to see how you come along. Will get my build posted on here soon.

[tangers]

Cudaruner- sounds good. I would have liked to hae 24 inces wide on mine, but you can't have your cake and eat it too, right? lol. Just lookin at your screen name, any chance you have a cuda? If so what year, and any pics. I love those cars.

Just finished the baffels and skimmer shelf in the sump. Now on to the closed loop.

[Pacific Reefs]

Did you get water in it? You should post this thread in the large tank section as well.

[tangers]

Nope, no water. I have the thing almost plumbed, but my pump came with a crack in the housing. Going to have to talk to reeflo about that one tomarrow. I would post in the large tank forum but it is supposed to be for 180 and up, and even though I have that total volume I think that that's kind of stretching it. After I get things cleaned up a bit today, I will post pics of progress so far.

[cudaruner]

I wanted to go longer on my tank but location (apartment) limited that, but your right we can't have our cake and eat it too. I haven't made any water yet myself, starting to do pluming tomorrow. Still waiting for some plum pieces to come in the mail too. Oh, by the way, my very first car which I brought from the original owner back in 1977 and still have is a 1971 Cuda. Its in rag tag shape and needs a complete rebuild but I do still have it. I'm looking at hopefully having my tank up and running in about another month, still have to buy LR and mud for ref. But I will start making water for the system soon.

[tangers]

Sounds good, just a quick note, I would make sure you do your leak test with regular water first. I would hate to see you waste a lot of ro water.

[tangers]

Well it's been a while since I have updated this thread and a couple of people were asking for pics so I figured I would post. Tank has been up and running now for 2 months. Most of the problems/hicups have been worked out/tweaked. Very happy with everything so far. Lost some corals due to middle column kept falling. Had to redo whole thing and epoxy and zip tie to closed loop to prevent future falls. Pics aren't that good-just messing around with new camera and figured I'd post what I got. Tank needs to be cleaned a little too!! :D
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0157.jpg
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[tangers]

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[tangers]

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0154.jpg
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[tangers]

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0167.jpg
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http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0168.jpg

[thor32766]

Wow You must have been really bored today!!!! love the sargussum!! shouldnt have given that one to you!!! great pics though.

[tangers]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12993103#post12993103 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by thor32766
Wow You must have been really bored today!!!! love the sargussum!! shouldnt have given that one to you!!! great pics though.
lol

[keithntracy]

WOW!!! Looks great!!!!

[tangers]

thanks guys, I am suprised you are still on here. Talk about torture!

[keithntracy]

the only torture is not being able to sell this tank in our living room!! :)

It's still nice to see what everyone is up too.

Keep posting pics!

[tangers]

that's crazy, I can't believe you guys haven't sold it yet. I'll try and keep it more updated. we still got to get you guys out here to see both mine and brian's tanks.

[keithntracy]

I think we're going to try Craigslist. We haven't been trying too hard.

Yes, we definitely need to come out! Congrats on the wedding by the way!!

[tangers]

thanks, just let us know when.

[keithntracy]

Sounds good

[Cheekymonkey]

WOW that is looking incredible, that magnificent foxface is going to be a showstopper.

[tangers]

thanks, the magnificent has actually been with me for 2 yrs now. He has at least doubled in size. Here is a pic of him in my old 60 gallon.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/DSCN0553-1.jpg

[Pacific Reefs]

WOW!!!! You did an excellent job. I love the aquascaping. Very nice I must see this in person!

[tangers]

thanks Tom, anytime you want let me know.

[tangers]

Figured I would post some pics of my new toy. I got this Friday and it has been on the system since Friday night. A little slow at first but she is starting to kick in real hard. First set of pics were taken last night, second set right now. notice the ring above the skimate in the pail in both pics... Lastly I used a ruler in the pail to measure, almost 4" in a 5 gallon bucket since late Friday night. I am impressed. This is by far the best line of skimmers I have ever seen, not owned, seen!
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0185.jpg
I am in the process of building a cabinet for the skimmer to sit in, but I put that on hold as I may be moving due to work so I may have to sell everything.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0186.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0188.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0187.jpg

[tangers]

And the pics from today-
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0198.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0199.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0197.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0200.jpg

[tangers]

Snapped a couple other pics while I was messing around today also-
Male of my onyx pair hosting my toadstool-
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0189.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0190.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0195.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0184-1.jpg
My deer/measel cowrie caught on the move. He's not seen to much during the day so a good chance to snag a pic.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0194.jpg

[thor32766]

Those skimmers are ridiculous!!! I wish I had one. Everything looks awesome!! Surprised that measel cowrie hasnt eaten all your corals!!!! Thats what people around here said is that they eat your corals. Guess you got lucky. If you need help moving anything remember to give keith and tracey a call.

[keithntracy]

:lol:

funny guy!

everything looks great!....keep up the good work!

[tangers]

Aint he though! To bad this is just the "mini me" version of his skimmer, also. He always has jokes though.

[Pacific Reefs]

Maybe I missed it but what kind of skimmer is that? Reeflo?

[Pacific Reefs]

That thing is pulling some serious waste!

[tangers]

Yeah it's a reeflo- orca 200!

[Pacific Reefs]

What pump are you running on it? I love those skimmers...hows the noise in the room?

[rdmpe]

Tank is looking great and that is a killer skimmer!

[tangers]

Thanks Randy, and this skimmer is incredible.

[tangers]

Couple new pics
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0251.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0252.jpg
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[tangers]

Got bored with the camera so here are some more!
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0228.jpg
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[tangers]

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[tangers]

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0231.jpg
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[tangers]

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0261.jpg
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[BLUEHIPPOLOVER]

Just NASTY ! is the only word to explain this tank one of the top 10 I have seen on this site!

[tangers]

Thanks for the kind words!

[Pacific Reefs]

Yo that setup is just plain SICK! I love it and it will just keep getting better as the corals grow and fill it up. I'm glad you got to make it a room divider. Seriously you should post in the general section or something!

[tangers]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13141549#post13141549 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Pacific Reefs
Yo that setup is just plain SICK! I love it and it will just keep getting better as the corals grow and fill it up. I'm glad you got to make it a room divider. Seriously you should post in the general section or something!
Yeah I probably should huh....? The odds may be a little better for me, 1243 views but only 66 posts, 45-50 which are from me, and the rest from only about 8 others besides yourself.... may be some more love over there. Thanks for the kind words and great tank!

[skinnyjoe1976]

hey james looking good. i see you play online poker:smokin:

[tangers]

You caught that through the tank, huh? It happens every now and then. The wife doesn't like it too much, reef centra takes up too much of my time already. (You'll notice that's open behind the poker, lol!)

[keithntracy]

Looks awesome!!!!!

K&T

[tangers]

Thank you!

[skinnyjoe1976]

yea i'm weird like that. i'm a fan of pokerstars. let me know if you are up to playing in person. alot of use get together and play on saturdays.

[forddna]

I never saw this thread before. Nice!! I love your Sargassum. I think he needs a bigger tank, though. Let me know when you want me to come get him. :lol:

[cowboyswife]

That is one of the most stunning tanks ever! Insanely beautiful!!!

[tangers]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13178154#post13178154 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by forddna
I never saw this thread before. Nice!! I love your Sargassum. I think he needs a bigger tank, though. Let me know when you want me to come get him. :lol:
Thanks Amanda, I actually might have to sell, if I do I will keep you posted.

[tangers]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13179028#post13179028 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cowboyswife
That is one of the most stunning tanks ever! Insanely beautiful!!!
Thank you Becca.

[BLUEHIPPOLOVER]

I will be first in line for the buy if it comes to that pm me PLEASE!

[tangers]

pm sent Bluehippo

[moondoggy4]

Buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuumer if you have to sell now after all of your work, if you stay maybe you could put a lamp shade on the new skimmerLOL Good luck

[forddna]

I took your post to mean you might have to sell the trigger. Do you mean you might have to sell the whole setup? That stinks! :(

[tangers]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13220042#post13220042 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by moondoggy4
Buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuumer if you have to sell now after all of your work, if you stay maybe you could put a lamp shade on the new skimmerLOL Good luck
Yeah, it is what it is. It sucks to sell after all the work, but really want the transfer though. I was actually in the process of making a cabinet for the skimmer but I stopped half way through when the job situation changed.

[tangers]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13220089#post13220089 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by forddna
I took your post to mean you might have to sell the trigger. Do you mean you might have to sell the whole setup? That stinks! :( I should hopefully find out in the next day or two (at least that's what they said) if I got the job or not. Will be updating asap when I find something out.

[JUICE!]

tangers......the tank looks fantastic! I hope you keep it for a very long time!

[tangers]

Thanks Juice, yeah we will be keeping it, at least for a while now. Transfer didn't go through so it will be staying with us. (At least until it's time for an upgrade! lol)

[rdmpe]

Hey, you guys fare OK in the storm? No flooding?

[tangers]

Our road is a disaster! Meg can barely get through the road with her civic. A couple of the days she hasn't been able to. If we get rain tomarrow or tonight she won't be able to again! The water just won't go away! Other than the road that really sucks and is annoying, all is well. We are sitting on some pretty high ground so it's going to have to be pretty bad to flood in the house. How about you??... especially with the pond/lake?

[rdmpe]

At the height of the rain the pond was up a couple of feet but it drains right back down since there is a little creek or wetland area coming off it. We are much higher than the pond though so we didn't have any drainage problems.

The frags look like they are doing well. You ready for some zenia and/or anthelia?

[tangers]

Couple new additions so I figured I would snap some pics. A little aggression at first but everything is going good now.
My new orange shoulder, about 4" but almost full adult colors!
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0304.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0303.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0307.jpg
Convict Tang-this guy is great, no aggession but lots of personality!
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0306.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0325.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0313.jpg

[tangers]

And lastly my new copperband-
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0309.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0310.jpg
I snapped a couple pics of the skimmer while I was at it. I love this thing!
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0327.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0324.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0330.jpg

[tangers]

Hey Randy,
Sorry I must have missed your post. You know me, I'll gladly take any frags whenever! lol...!
I am off all weekend I'll get ahold of you to see if we can work something out.

[moondoggy4]

Good to see that you guy's are OK, the tank looks great. Well we still don't have any rain ie the other sunny state Calif

[thor32766]

Love the convict!!! You don't see them to often. Have to love the orange shoulder. To me the best fish in this hobby!!!!! If you want to see what they look like when they grow up I have one at my house that is GORGEOUS!!!!!!

[forddna]

thor, post pics of the adult! They're a favorite of mine, too. I'm tempted to sell my more common tangs and stock up on less common ones. Problem is, I like them too much to get rid of! lol

[thor32766]

heres a couple descent pics of her. She is THE reason I set up my bigger tank. The first pic of her was the one that was chosen for the RC slide show of tangs.
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd166/thor32766/pic002.jpg
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd166/thor32766/fish003.jpg
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd166/thor32766/fish004.jpg

[forddna]

Very nice! How big is the tank? Dimensions?

BTW, awesome pics, Tangers. Love the Convict, too!

[thor32766]

its 450 gallons. 8ft long. The orange shoulder is 10+ inches. Yeah tangers convict is so awesome. Pics don't do him justice.

[Pacific Reefs]

Nice fish...do you have any pluming pics or sketches? Those convicts are often overlooked....very cool tangs.

[keithntracy]

Great looking fish you two!!

[tangers]

Thanks for the compliments guys
Pacific Reefs- I'll see what I can do

[The_Browns]

Looking good tangers.....

[tangers]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13329851#post13329851 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by The_Browns
Looking good tangers.....
Thanks!

[fasteddie7]

orange shoulder looks great.. havn't seen one in awhile!... where did u scoop him up?

[tangers]

actually I got them all from Exotic Aquarium. that place has really turned around since it opened. great, healthy livestock and real nice corals!

[Lowredranger]

Wow that tank is looking awesome I was trying to convince the wife we needed one of those this morning. I am not sure how that is going. lol. Are your excellent tank building services up for hire?

[tangers]

pm sent

[Lowredranger]

Hey,

Lighting- 8x 54w t5's overdriven on icecaps

How do you like your light setup, is it providing you with enough for all the coral? If you don't mind me asking did you set all of that up yourself and was it a lot cheaper than going with a all in one setup?



Thanks

[tangers]

http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5_Fluorescent/Sunlight_Supply/Tek_2_Retrofit_Kits/48_inch__8x54W_Tek_2_T5_Very_High-Output_Retrofit_Kit_w!_Bulbs_by_Sunlight_Supply
there you go- that's the exact set I picked up. Greg at reef geek is real nice and informative.
If I could go back I would do it differently, I would get either 10 or 12x 39w overdriven. I am not really happy with the way they are staggard in the canopy. They look incredible and you would never tell, that's just the anal side of me ( I want it to look nice and neat!)

[tangers]

for some reason the link didn't connect. If you go there though look under t5 lighting, sunlight supply retro fit, and then 8x54 watt VERY high output, not just the high output ones.

[Lowredranger]

Why not just go with 6 or 8 of the overdriven 60" 80w bulbs, it would keep the price down and the wattage up?

Just trying to look at pricing for a new system, I don't want to short myself but less money the better.

Was looking around and did not know if you had considered a Tunze wavebox and why if yes/no? Do you think it would work with the overflow on one side only?

Thanks for all of your insight

[tangers]

never thought of that. Tank is 7 feet though. that would leave me 1 foot on each side without direct light, unless I stagger them again. A wavebox won't fit on the wall side of my tank. Yes I did consider one. The only real problem I have heard with people with penninsula's and wave boxes is that the teeth on the overflow need to be longer to allow for the wave to go up and down and not break up or have a dry paint in the drains.

[Pacific Reefs]

I've heard that you want center overflows with a wavebox otherwise it sounds like a toilet flushing every few seconds.

[Lowredranger]

I think i might be getting your build thread off topic but could you use the end overflow with slits at the top and in the middle somewhere to reduce the toilet sound?

or could you make a middle of the tank overflow within a rock pile to conceal most of it and still have the wave box on the side.

I will stop asking questions hear getting Tangers awesome build thread off topic.

[Pacific Reefs]

It may work if you lower the durso pipe inside the overflow box.

[tangers]

I actually don't have my drains on dursos. I was never able to tune them properly and if I was it would only last for a couple days then back to flushing. My drains sit below the top of the overflow box (approx 6") and have a gate valve on them below the tank. I close the gate valve just enough to basically create a siphon. No air bubbles, no toilet flushing, etc... You could possibly do that and maybe just lower the drains a little more than I have mine to ensure no flushing sound. I have seen wave boxes before but have no first hand experience.

[Lowredranger]

Sounds like you should give it a try so we all know how it works out. lol :)

[tangers]

Won't fit in the tank!

[Lowredranger]

Oh yea sorry i forgot you told me that earlier. :hmm2:

[tangers]

no worries, give me a call later

[rdmpe]

How are the sps doing? I had some tips die off and bleaching recently. My PH and ALK got all hosed up - I had a bad PH probe that caused serious kalk overdosing, likely taking my actual PH way too high. But I'm getting it straightened out. Hopefully the corals will recover now.

[tangers]

Randy, sent you pm.

[tangers]

Some changes were made and a couple new additions so I decided it was time for some pics:
Hope you all enjoy.
Doors finally put on the stand-
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0331.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0333.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0334.jpg
New torch and rose bubble tip I got from a friend-
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0336.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0337.jpg

[tangers]

Some random and full tank shots-
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0338.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0341.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0343.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0344.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0345.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0355.jpg

[tangers]

Some new different type of duncans-
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0349.jpg
tube anemone
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0352.jpg
some new exhaust fans I installed in the top (tank stays at 78.7 degrees all day with house at 77 degrees-no chiller!)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0354.jpg

[tangers]

some new addittions-
lubbocks wrasse (at least that's what it was sold to me as-comment if different)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0361.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0364.jpg
and a new flasher (not sure which one it is still trying to narrow it down)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0365.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0366.jpg

[keithntracy]

wow...looks great!!!

[tangers]

thanks, guys!

[thor32766]

Great to see everything doing so well!!!

[Bruno3047]

Absolutely beautiful in every way.

Woodwork, finishing, tank, livestock. All excellent.

[tangers]

Thanks for the kind words!

[Reef or Die]

Sweet Tank . on page 3 you have a picture of a green coral. Is it a hydnophora? I purchased a coral that looks exactly like that and am having trouble getting it to thrive, paid about $25 for it. It recently has started receeding. Interested in hearing what you have to say about this coral. Its in the thread where you posted "Got bored with the camera so here are some more!""....

Keep up the good work.

[tangers]

If you are talking about this one, yes it is a hydnophora. I actually have never had a problem with it or 2 other pieces I kept over the years. Very hardy coral, and actually can bee aggressive. One of the only stoney's I actually keep due to it's hardiness. I got rid of most of the rest of the stoneys but have never had an issue with keeping this one or any other form of hydnophora. Sorry, not mych help. Was it a fresh cut? What are the parameters on your tank?
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0228.jpg

[Lowredranger]

The tank is looking good, I believe that is a McKosker's Flasher wrasse i had one that unfortunately did not make it.

[ducatimikep]

What is the pipe hanging in this pic?




[QUOTE]<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13443781#post13443781 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tangers
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0345.jpg

[findingnemo2]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13086882#post13086882 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tangers
Figured I would post some pics of my new toy. I got this Friday and it has been on the system since Friday night. A little slow at first but she is starting to kick in real hard. First set of pics were taken last night, second set right now. notice the ring above the skimate in the pail in both pics... Lastly I used a ruler in the pail to measure, almost 4" in a 5 gallon bucket since late Friday night. I am impressed. This is by far the best line of skimmers I have ever seen, not owned, seen!
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0185.jpg
I am in the process of building a cabinet for the skimmer to sit in, but I put that on hold as I may be moving due to work so I may have to sell everything.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0186.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0188.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0187.jpg
tangers
This one. Do you have more than one skimmer and if so, which one do you like the best and why and what kind of pump do you use with it and where to buy? You are using this skimmer in this paticular picture out of sump and you seem to be sold on this skimmer and want to buy one myself for my 110 gallon aquarium.
I to will be plumbing inline and out of sump. Thanks for any and all help you can be.........you sold me on this skimmer! I just need to get the same pump as you did to feed it so I will get the same results! Thanks again!

[rampantmarine]

I'm going to shoot a guess...a Butterflyfish Feeder??

Love your tank, Awesome simply awesome.

I wanted to ask you about your CBB? I am thinking of adding and wanted to know what your feeding him? I also noticed you had one in a previous tank, how did that go?

Thanks and again, Very nice work.




<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13454351#post13454351 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ducatimikep
What is the pipe hanging in this pic?




[QUOTE]<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13443781#post13443781 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tangers
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0345.jpg

[tcmfish]

^^^ Herbivore feeder (which butterflies aren't, but good guess). Throw some nori, or algae sheets whatever you call them, on a pipe (who needs a clip?).

[rampantmarine]

D'oH, The remnants of Nori under the string should have given it away! I was blinded by my own desires, and the holes.

[tangers]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13460588#post13460588 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tcmfish
^^^ Herbivore feeder (which butterflies aren't, but good guess). Throw some nori, or algae sheets whatever you call them, on a pipe (who needs a clip?).
that's what it is. Here is a pic of when I used to use a feeder stick instead of pvc. I found the pvc to be better than the feeder stick (a little more surface area). Copperband is doing great. Unfortunately this is my third one over a course o 3 yrs. I think this one is here to stay though. I told myself that I would only by one that was "established" after the last two. This one actually came from a show tank at my lfs. He eats anything I put in the tank but loves his PE mysis. A lot of people get them eating frozen mysis etc... by starting with live brine and then slowly mixing in frozen brine, mysis etc... Hope that helps, thank for the compliments.

[tangers]

Here is a pic of the other feed to get a better idea-
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/DSCN0877.jpg

[tangers]

By the way the pipe helps keep the nori from ripping (breaking up) and going all over the tank.

[thor32766]

wow nice to see fish do come that small!!

[tangers]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13454208#post13454208 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Lowredranger
The tank is looking good, I believe that is a McKosker's Flasher wrasse i had one that unfortunately did not make it.
Yeah I'm not sure as the bottom fin is yellow ant that's throwing me off. Either way it's a good looking fish and doing well eating like a champ.

[tangers]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13461898#post13461898 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by thor32766
wow nice to see fish do come that small!!
Hard to believe for you but they even come smaller!

[miwoodar]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13461718#post13461718 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tangers
Here is a pic of the other feed to get a better idea-
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/DSCN0877.jpg

I've been meaning to make some sort of holder. Good idea on the pipe!

[tangers]

Thanks, like I said, I find the pvc easier than the stick. Easier to get on and off. More surface area for fish to eat at the same time. Either one works great though.

[InsaneClownFish]

Very nice tank.

[Pacific Reefs]

New pics looks great. That is a great idea on the pvc feeder.

[tangers]

Thanks for the kind words InsaneClownFish-

Thanks Tommy, I actually modified it a little from an idea I got from someone else. Works out well.

[forddna]

yeah, that is cool. What holds it in place? Looks like a string!??

[easye123]

Sweet thread!! i love they way your tank turned out.

I did not see anywhere in the thread, but is that a female bluethroat trigger? Very cool fish!!

I love the peninsula style setup. Its what I would do if I had the room or space....

[tangers]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13475309#post13475309 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by forddna
yeah, that is cool. What holds it in place? Looks like a string!??
yeah, I just found this piece around the house. It is stiff like a twisty tie but has not metal in the middle at all. just plastic. all I could find at the moment but ended up working great.

[tangers]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13475377#post13475377 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by easye123
Sweet thread!! i love they way your tank turned out.

I did not see anywhere in the thread, but is that a female bluethroat trigger? Very cool fish!!

I love the peninsula style setup. Its what I would do if I had the room or space....
Thanks for the kind words. She is actually a Caribbean Red Tail Trigger (pretty much the same as a Sargassum Trigger).

[thor32766]

That sargassum is awesome!

[tangers]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13477292#post13477292 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by thor32766
That sargassum is awesome!
Thanks, one of the bolder triggers (especially in that family) I have ever seen!

[tangers]

Some new additions to the tank - so that means new pics :D
New dendros that I bought from another reefer on RC
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0367.jpg
Flame angel and tri-colored frogspawn that I got from a local reefer-
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0371.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0373.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0378.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0380.jpg

[tangers]

Torch coral from LFS-
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0374.jpg
Formosa (I think) frag I got from another local reefer- (hard to get a good pic)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0382.jpg
I got this little guy as a hitchhiker a while ago. He dissappeared, when I found him again, I mounted and secured him. Looks kind of like a neon green torch. I don't have what would/would've been the mother colony. Will be interesting to watch it grow!
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/jamesherold/100_0377.jpg

[fender4string]

WOW-this tank is absolutely gorgeous! What a great mix of species (one of the best mixes I've seen) and the corals add a great touch! I'm just getting into the hobby so this tank is a bit of an inspiration to me! Also, the sargassum is awesome-I'm kind of a trigger fan :D

[tangers]

thanks for the kind words fender4string. The trigger is actually going to be leaving shortly along with the Red Sea. I recently got laid off and a lot of changes unfortunately had to take place and one of them being no chance of an upgrade anytime soon. The tank was looking crowded so I will be relocating the chromis, red sea, and the trigger, all to good homes. I have a some pics that need to be posted will try to get them up soon. Thanks all for the interest.

[Reeftanks6]

Very nice looking tank. Love how its a three sided view tank. What was your fish list for your 92 gallon tank.