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Dejavu
07/06/2010, 12:33 PM
This month we are featuring the beautiful 180 gallon SPS dominated reef aquarium of Audrey Schnepel.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g209/briantvu/TOTM/full.jpg

More details can be found here (http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index.php/current-issue/article/64-tank-of-the-month).

Congratulations, Audrey!

Also check out Reefkeeping blog (http://www.reefkeeping.com/joomla/index.php/reefkeeping-blog)!

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jc-reef
07/06/2010, 12:54 PM
Very nice looking colonies you have there!! Congrats!

Beaun
07/06/2010, 01:00 PM
Nice full tank, beautiful colonies in there. I saw a picture of a yellow 'corris' wrasse next to the melanarus wrasse picture but it wasn't listed.

Nanook
07/06/2010, 01:13 PM
Beautiful tank!! Congrats:beer:

richroyjr
07/06/2010, 01:28 PM
I have also been considering the Bubble King for a tank that I am planning. How do you like this skimmer. In your opinion, what are the advantages of this skimmer. I also believe in purchasing quality components for the tank. "Do it right. Do it once".
However, this skimmer comes with a considerable price tag, so I wanted to ask a Bubble King user if their investment is justified.

Antonais1391
07/06/2010, 01:56 PM
congratulations!! i was wondering if your melanuras wrass has any problems with the others. im thinking about another wrass and i dont want either of them killing each other.

plyle02
07/06/2010, 03:50 PM
Congratulations on your TOTM, Very, Very, Very Nice indeed...
Keep up the great work...
Regards,

gofor100
07/06/2010, 04:04 PM
Great looking tank! I just actually got the skimmer you're using, so I'm glad that you're giving it nice reviews (I haven't set it up yet, but will be within the next month).

Love the colonies and aquascaping!

Congrats!

berger9953
07/06/2010, 06:19 PM
That tank is magnificant, like all of the tanks of the months, I hope to have an aquarium as beautiful as yours.

PelagicMagic
07/06/2010, 06:53 PM
Congrats Audrey. This is one amazing reef to see in person.

teach
07/06/2010, 06:57 PM
Thanks everyone! Its a great honor and privilege to have been chosen!

teach
07/06/2010, 07:14 PM
I have also been considering the Bubble King for a tank that I am planning. How do you like this skimmer. In your opinion, what are the advantages of this skimmer. I also believe in purchasing quality components for the tank. "Do it right. Do it once".
However, this skimmer comes with a considerable price tag, so I wanted to ask a Bubble King user if their investment is justified.

I love the Bubble King. I have used Euroreefs and ASM skimmers. There is absolutely no comparison in my opinion. The Bubble King is so well built and the pump is high quality. Im sure there are other skimmers that do as well, but Im sold on the Bubble King.

teach
07/06/2010, 07:17 PM
congratulations!! i was wondering if your melanuras wrass has any problems with the others. im thinking about another wrass and i dont want either of them killing each other.

Thanks Antonais. The melanarus is sometimes aggressive when new wrasses are added. I usually put a mirror up for a few days to keep the melanarus and tangs occupied while the new addition is getting used to things and that usually does the trick.

mecold
07/06/2010, 07:29 PM
Congrats! Your tank has always been an inspiration to me.

jbird69
07/06/2010, 08:45 PM
Just spectacular!!

ryshark
07/06/2010, 10:27 PM
Congratulations on totm, you have a great tank! I love that red acropora millie with the white polyps. That thing is stunning! Whats the history on that piece?
My other question for you is what is the placement of your 4-Vortechs?
Thanks.

jvbeattie
07/06/2010, 11:20 PM
Beatiful tank! I am still in the planning stages of mine. Do you have any updated sump shots with equipent and all? -Thanks

edandsandy
07/07/2010, 09:34 AM
Congratulations on TOTM! you are Dacro are such an inspiration to NFMAS!

GhostCon1
07/07/2010, 10:27 PM
Great looking tank, I think I like the fact you have everything under the tank the most (aside from the beautiful livestock :p). Bio-Reef and CoraLogic? Maybe I will run into you one day :)

gasman059
07/08/2010, 05:33 AM
great job!

Lucidbeam
07/08/2010, 07:17 PM
Beautiful tank. I like the large colonies. Gratz.

DanMgy
07/08/2010, 08:56 PM
amazing colors... congrats!!

teach
07/08/2010, 09:43 PM
Congrats! Your tank has always been an inspiration to me.


Thanks Paul! So many of my colonies came as little frags from you!

moose216
07/08/2010, 09:45 PM
Beautiful tank congratulations. :beer:

teach
07/08/2010, 09:52 PM
Congratulations on totm, you have a great tank! I love that red acropora millie with the white polyps. That thing is stunning! Whats the history on that piece?
My other question for you is what is the placement of your 4-Vortechs?
Thanks.

Thanks ryshark. The red acro is the ORA Rose millie. I got it years ago as a small frag. It's a great grower and always has great polyp extension.

I have 2 vortechs at each end of the tank. I have 2 placed as high as I can get them without them sucking air. The other 2 are placed are about 8 inches off the top. I will post a picture tomorrow to show their placement. I run them all on reef crest mode.

teach
07/08/2010, 10:01 PM
Beatiful tank! I am still in the planning stages of mine. Do you have any updated sump shots with equipent and all? -Thanks


Thanks jvbeattie. The sump is pretty simple. The left side is the refugium. I've tried macroalgae, but never had much luck with it so now just have live rock in there. The middle section is the return area, and the right side is the skimmer area.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v661/asps139/2008-09-22001.jpg

teach
07/08/2010, 10:06 PM
Congrats Audrey. This is one amazing reef to see in person.

Congratulations on TOTM! you are Dacro are such an inspiration to NFMAS!


Thanks you guys! Both of your tanks could easily be TOTM!!

teach
07/08/2010, 10:13 PM
Great looking tank, I think I like the fact you have everything under the tank the most (aside from the beautiful livestock :p). Bio-Reef and CoraLogic? Maybe I will run into you one day :)

Do you frequent Jax? We are blessed with the most amazing stores. Have you been to one of our reef meetings?

teach
07/08/2010, 10:20 PM
great job!

Thank you gasman! Your tank has always been an inspiration to me.

GhostCon1
07/08/2010, 10:51 PM
Do you frequent Jax? We are blessed with the most amazing stores. Have you been to one of our reef meetings?

Nah, I live an hour and 15 minutes away, I get down there once or twice a month sadly :(

gasman059
07/09/2010, 05:42 AM
Audrey you should also post some pics of your great softie tank/ Even though I have only seen pics every time I do makes me want to setup another tank LOL.

Anyways would you please get us some pics of that tank at least for my satisfaction----- great aquascape and thought process.


BTW again congrats on a long time coming TOTM- I'm sure after the community sees your mixed reef they will certainly make that one a TOTM. I hope its still up and running

teach
07/09/2010, 01:10 PM
Sadly that tank was dismantled after we were flooded by Hurricane Fay. I miss it. Maybe one day my school tank will compare.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v661/asps139/2007-04-23a013.jpg

reeftanker3295
07/09/2010, 01:18 PM
Congrats on TOTM, it is well deserved! I have been watching your tank on TRT and it has always been my favorite, it is so full of coral.

PelagicMagic
07/09/2010, 06:16 PM
Audrey,

I think its soo cool that you made TOTM on RC.

teach
07/09/2010, 07:45 PM
Audrey,

I think its soo cool that you made TOTM on RC.

Thanks Pelagic!

PelagicMagic
07/09/2010, 08:31 PM
See you tomorrow. That Dolphin pump is coming home with me!

Oldude
07/09/2010, 11:15 PM
Congratulations on being awarded TOTM. Very nice looking reef.

gasman059
07/10/2010, 04:06 AM
Sadly that tank was dismantled after we were flooded by Hurricane Fay. I miss it. Maybe one day my school tank will compare.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v661/asps139/2007-04-23a013.jpg

Well Ill keep that pic in my memery banks :beer:

fihsboy
07/10/2010, 05:40 AM
Congrats Audrey! The pictures look great! but this tank is 10x better in person. It's certainly what we all strive for, and an absolute work of art! Congrats again!

lunar
07/10/2010, 06:27 AM
Congratulations on TOTM, well deserved! A gorgeous tank and great aquascaping.
I feel strongly about your passion looking at your tanks - sorry to hear about dismantling the softie one due to the hurricane.

Krzysztof

Toadally
07/10/2010, 10:30 AM
Congrats Audry! Very nice tank and well deserving of TOTM!

snarkes
07/10/2010, 04:02 PM
Congrats Teach! Dad sent me an email this morning letting me know! Love your tank :)

quincy2008
07/11/2010, 06:33 PM
Congratulations on TOTM. It is great to see reef hobbyists in Jacksonville.

tamarindthai
07/13/2010, 12:16 AM
congratulation ,,TOTM very beautiful tank..

hobbyfish
07/17/2010, 08:23 AM
That is one amazing tank! Congrats!

TechStar
07/19/2010, 12:48 PM
Nice!

KrisC
07/23/2010, 04:09 AM
Teach your tank is awesome and TOTM is well deserved!! Way to represent NFMAS. Can't wait until the next meeting to tell you congrats in person.

richroyjr
07/23/2010, 05:45 AM
Thanks Audrey. Beautiful tank. Great job on creating such a beautiful ecosystem. I applaud your efforts. And congrats on TOTM.

luisgo
07/23/2010, 02:17 PM
Congratulations on TOTM. Beautiful tank! I like your approach of not using additives. I also believe water changes is the best alternative to keep a tank healthy!

teach
07/23/2010, 08:37 PM
Thanks so much everyone.

mutualbill
07/28/2010, 01:21 PM
Congrats! Beautiful Tank!

westreef
08/01/2010, 08:26 AM
Great looking tank!! I wish mine was 1/10 as good.

reefer1121
08/04/2010, 08:30 AM
beautiful tank! i was considering getting a custom starfire tank from glass cages...would you reccomend that i do so (this question is open to anyone with an opinion)? again...BEAUTIFUL TANK!!

teach
08/04/2010, 01:39 PM
I bought the tank used and have never dealt with Glass Cages personally, but I have been pleased with the tank. The only complaint I have is the glass bracing. It has 2 layers of glass that are very difficult to clean. Salt creep constantly gets between the 2 layers.

needmore-reef
08/10/2010, 02:30 PM
Teach, How wide is your glass brace, and any problems with the metal halide over it?

oh and I'm jealous, awesome corals, cute Midas.

SammyJ916
08/27/2010, 04:37 PM
awesome reef

mtman58
09/08/2010, 07:55 PM
Great tank!!! How high are your reflectors from the surface of the water?

gnorman
09/27/2010, 02:53 PM
Bravo!!!!:d

cjs3055
09/29/2010, 12:32 PM
wow!!! great tank

yous1200
11/07/2010, 08:47 AM
Unbelievable tank!

VA_Beach Nano
12/05/2010, 07:29 PM
Great tank!!! How high are your reflectors from the surface of the water?

Awsome and quite an inspiration. So how high are those reflectors. I am using the same on my 210 build.

r/
Jay