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Nick James
06/18/2008, 12:35 PM
http://www.ultimatereef.com/TOTM/2007_jan/images/topImage.jpg

I found this video on YouTube and searched for this tank on Google.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLRubZGWXiY

This Link is to a forum out of the UK which went to Saxby's House and wrote this article. I think everyone NEEDS to see this.. absolutely awsome.

http://www.ultimatereef.com/TOTM/2007_jan/

David's tips

> Skimming and the demands from all the organisms in the system reduce levels of iodine, strontium, molybdenum and various trace elements. A 10% water change using RO water, plus a quality salt such as Reef Crystals once a month, should correct this problem. If additives are used, rely on a good quality dosing pump that delivers only tiny amounts in order to avoid polluting the tank.

> Skimming leads to quite large volumes of saltwater running to waste. This can often be replaced with fresh water if automatic water level management systems are fitted. As salinity levels can fall as a result, it's essential to check this using a good hydrometer and adjust as required.

> Clean skimmers once a week to ensure optimum performance (or add an automatic cleaning system).

> Calcium reactors benefit from replacing the media as old material becomes consolidated and less efficient. While cleaning, turn the reactor upside down and rock to loosen media. Top up media regularly.

> Keep phosphates to a minimum. Always use RO or de-ionised water for water changes. Use a phosphate remover continuously from day one.

> Record any adjustments, new additions, water parameters, or keep a video photographic diary.

Here is another article on Saxby's tank:

http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.u...article_id=151

I find Saxby's tank very inspirational.. while I will likely never be able to afford anything even close to his set up it gives good advice which can be used on a smaller scale.

Gtstricky
06/18/2008, 12:51 PM
The LFS down the road from him won the lottery when he moved in and decided to build a tank :)

Very nice tank.

kar93
06/18/2008, 12:59 PM
I believe he is the owner of D&D. Next time I'm in london, I'm going. Or, Maybe I'll just go up there this weekend. :lmao:

Chooch1
06/18/2008, 01:01 PM
His tank is clearly one of the best private reef aquariums in the world. His fish collection is astounding. I'd love to see some more current pictures of the tank.

IridescentLily
06/18/2008, 01:09 PM
I love his youtube of him and also showing his tank.

CLOWNSPUR
06/18/2008, 01:25 PM
great tank!

AngeloM3
06/18/2008, 02:35 PM
Holy yellow tangs batman!

MrSpiffy
06/18/2008, 02:37 PM
That last article's link didn't work. Can you repost it?

MrSpiffy
06/18/2008, 02:43 PM
Also... what's the deal with his saying that evaporation reduces SG? It's supposed to be the other way around.

EDIT: Evaporation increases SG of saltwater. Evaporation would not reduce SG, but heat might, I suppose, by decreasing the density of the water with added energy. Hmm... oh, alright... I'll let him have that... :p

Nick James
06/18/2008, 07:08 PM
The link from above that didn't work:

http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/pages/show_article.php?article_id=151

Here's some pic's of his tank and it's inhabitants.. he has 400 fish in this tank.. the shoal of 25 ghost cardinals is pretty neat

http://www.reefescape.ca/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2798&d=1213810171

http://www.reefescape.ca/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2799&d=1213810171

http://www.reefescape.ca/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2800&d=1213810171

http://www.reefescape.ca/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2801&d=1213810171

http://www.reefescape.ca/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2802&d=1213810171

http://www.reefescape.ca/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2803&d=1213810171

http://www.reefescape.ca/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2804&d=1213810171

http://www.reefescape.ca/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2805&d=1213810171

Mikeeee
06/18/2008, 07:40 PM
is this his new tank? i thought his tank crashed.. or was this a different amazing tank that i may be talking about?

OAD
06/18/2008, 08:16 PM
I like the picture of the plumbing. Perhaps there is a relationship between complexity of plumbing and reef beauty.