My Latest FTS

[e55MD]

I was not sure whether to post these in the Fish Only forum. However, I am trying to create somewhat of a reef so I am putting them here. I have watched my puffer eat hundreds of dollars worth of corals to arrive where I am today.

My tank is almost fully stocked. The only fish yet to be added are a 3" Blueline Angel and a pair of Wrought Iron Butterfly's who have been enjoying the hospitality of a good friend in Colorado (thanks Chris!)

Also, many thanks to Scott. Without you, this masterpiece would not be a reality.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f113/gccohenmd/FTS%20June10/DSC_4524.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f113/gccohenmd/FTS%20June10/DSC_4527.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f113/gccohenmd/FTS%20June10/DSC_4528.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f113/gccohenmd/FTS%20June10/DSC_4535.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f113/gccohenmd/FTS%20June10/DSC_4540.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f113/gccohenmd/FTS%20June10/DSC_4544.jpg

[jmaneyapanda]

superb

[29reef]

Amazing display! The fish look very happy. Is there anymore infomation you can share about your tank? Or a place I can find some. Pm or post. Thanks.
Great stuff.

[SDguy]

Lovely!!! Can't wait to see it all "grown in" with those corals. How long have you had the scribbled?

[ccampbell57]

Greg - looking awesome! your little ones are waiting fir their new home!!! LOve the mixed reef look

[e55MD]

Peter,I have had the Scribbled for 2.5 years. He was a DD fish.

Chris, you should think about adding some corals to your new display. It adds a lot of color and movement. It should be a lot easier without a coral destroying maniac (Golden Puffer).

[ThunderTang]

Very nice looking tank and very healthy looking fish, nice work!

[SDguy]

Peter,I have had the Scribbled for 2.5 years. He was a DD fish.


Congrats!! What a beautiful fish!

[roktsintst]

Sick! Very very nice! Excellent fish selection. You are definitly getting some great wroughts as well! Was the scribble always that bright blue? I want one but I want really love the bright blue males!!!

[lhm nole]

Not really into puffers but that is a really nice one you have.

[Slim_jim989]

Man thats a nice tank but that goldenpuffer is nice, did he go into the system fine, and i see no sps so thats good to go.

[Recty]

That is a great tank, man.

I hope when I get back into the hobby that my tank is half that cool :)

[e55MD]

Thanks for all the nice compliments.

As for the puffer, he is a great specimen (another DD fish). When this system was first set-up, it was intended to be FOWLR with mostly angelfish. However, I could not help gravitating towards reef tanks. So I set out to do the impossible- a partial reef tank with mostly "reef-unfriendly" fish. It has gone reasonably well with the exception of the puffer. If not for him, I would have a much more diverse selection of corals. I quickly learned that he decimated any and all SPS and LPS corals. Hence, I was left with mostly star polyps and soft corals. I have thought about selling him on many occasions. However, he is my wife's favorite fish and she has basically said that if he goes so does the tank.

[SMOOTHIE]

Gorgeous!

[euod]

Congrats. Very nice. I think you are missing something to go with the wroughts...an interruptus.

[skinnywater]

Beautiful

[snorvich]

e55MD, I LOVE your angels!! Gorgeous! What sized tank is that?

[JuliusJames]

Scribbled, goldflake and a bandit angel. Where amazing happens..

[AngelAddict]

I believe its a 400g 6x3x3, correct me if I'm wrong. Gorgeous tank, I love the addition of the corals. The wrought irons will look amazing in there! So I take it no more triggers,didn't You have a clown? What about setting up another tank as a FOWLR for your puffer so You can really add some corals! I agree, an interuptus would look very nice!

[e55MD]

Steve, AngelAddict has the dimensions exactly correct.

AngelAddict, I did have some triggers in there about a year ago, both a Clown and Picasso. They were removed after the first signs of aggression (I saw the clown try and nip my Conspic). As for setting up another tank for the Puffer, I have thought about it. I just don't want to have to put any time and effort into the maintenance of another system. The one I have costs so much money already.

[blface]

Scribbled, goldflake and a bandit angel. Where amazing happens..

How can you leave out the Conspic & the Meredithi???:eek2:

[plantastic]

Nice shots Greg!

With that said, they still do not imply the depth and scope of the display. When you stand next to it, it is overwhelmingly engrossing!

We have talked about moving the puffer to his own display, however Greg is right...he unquestioningly indulges in whatever this display needs to keep it thriving...never just surviving! And at that rate, another display would be...(dare I say)...overindulgent?

Thanks Greg for the confidence, support, and finance to allow me to create!

Looking forward to the continuing evolution of this living piece of art.

Scott

[stunreefer]

Amazing stock Greg :thumbsup: The Wroughts will take it up a notch ;)

What are the dimensions of your display?

[e55MD]

400 gallons. 6x3x3 feet

[stunreefer]

400 gallons. 6x3x3 feet
Wicked :D

Can't show this one to the lady - she'll love the height and I'm not willing to clean that glass! ;)

[e55MD]

The height looks great but it does make some things difficult. Add the 36" stand and 10" canopy and the display stands 84" tall. It is impossible to reach the bottom. I use a stepladder for feeding.

[skiprr]

What an awesome looking tank!!

Skip

[mrwilson]

So I set out to do the impossible- a partial reef tank with mostly "reef-unfriendly" fish.... I was left with mostly star polyps and soft corals.

Really like that concept; it has been executed very well here.

[LisaD]

Awesome tank, about exactly what I aspire to! I may be upgrading sooner than I thought. Would you mind listing your equipment and complete fish list? I love your tank, very gorgeous!

I have some similar (though not as pricey) fish, and am in the early stages of planning their next home.

Do you ever regret the 6 x 3 x 3 for the height? Who built your tank?

I'm thinking either your size tank, or maybe 8 x 3 x 2'H. As I said, early yet...

[e55MD]

Okay, here goes.....

The tank is 400 gallons. Dimensions are 72" x 36" x 36" . It is glass built by Lee-Mar. The stand was custom made from stainless steel by *******. All the cabinetry was custom made to match my house by my kitchen cabinet maker here in Phoenix. The entire project was coordinated and put together by Aquatouch (the best LFS in town in my opinion)

I have 3 Nu-Clear canister filters, two 80W high output Emperor Aquatic UV sterilizers, and a Tunze Master DOC 9480 protein skimmer (in-sump). Lighting is Tek Light T5 fixtures (two 4 x 48" 54W fixtures and two 4 x 36" 54W fixtures). My chiller is an Artica 1HP commercial chiller. All my pumps (4) are Blue Lines.
There is a Spectrapure RO/DI system with auto top-off.
I am planning on adding some LED lights soon, probably 6 of the Ecoxotic Panoroma 12W fixtures.


Current Fish List:

Bandit Angel
Conspicuous Angel
Goldflake Angel
False Personifer Angel
Scribbled Angel
Golden Puffer
Lemonpeel Angel
Swissguard Basslet
Mystery Wrasse
Mandarin Goby
Trio of Bartlett Anthias
Blue Spot Puffer
Cleaner Wrasse

I also have a 3" Blueline Angel and a Pair of Wrought Iron Butterflys that are currently under the care of ccampell57 in CO. These additions will be the last.

I have no regrets about the 3 foot height. The tank was intended to be a room divider and this height achieves that.

[Chelsey]

Gorgeous tank and excellent fish selection! :) Did I see a maroon peeking out from the rockwork at the bottom in some of those pics too?

[e55MD]

Chelsey, yes you did. I forgot about him when I was making the list!

[gasman059]

That is one beautiful tank and inhabitants!!!!!!!!!

[Gogandantess]

Simply amazing! What a sight to see such beautiful Angels together.

[kinlayan]

what superb fish you have please can you tell me what gorgonians, and corals are safe with your fish? as i see you have experimented quite abit

[kirkaz]

Hey Greg, good to see the tank is still doing so well. Your Puffer may be a menace, but he really is the most impressive I've seen. When are the Butterflies coming down from Colorado?

[lisafoster]

That is beautiful. I love the golden puffer I wish I could have one in my reef.

[InsaneClownFish]

Excellent. Well thought out tank.

[e55MD]

kinlayan,
So far, all gorgonians have worked, all star polyps, palythoas, singularia, cabbage coral, and colt coral have worked. Also, some red sponges as you can see in the pictures. And the large leather coral too.

All SPS and LPS, xenia and mushrooms were quickly eaten (within minutes)

Kirk, the butterflies will be coming here after Chris sends down my blueline angel. Not sure exactly when though. I still need to get out to you for some golf!

lisafoster, thanks, the puffer is one on the best specimens I have ever seen which is the reason I cannot get rid of him and create a full blown reef.

[LisaD]

I think a beautiful fish tank with a little reef is just fine. :)

[Jack5746]

How do you like your tunze 9480 skimmer? I just ordered one about a week ago should be here in about three to four weeks. Does it seem to big for a 400 gallon tank.?