Pictures - 800 gallon reef - 7+ years in operation

[Reeftanks6]

This tank is amazing. Jaw droping. This is one of he best tanks i have ever seen in my time of this hobby probably the best

[Plankt0s]

Pistol shrimp and fireworms? That seems a bit weird to me... fireworms eat coral and there must be a billion pistol shrimp.

[JCTewks]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12052395#post12052395 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by biowerks
Pistol shrimp and fireworms? That seems a bit weird to me... fireworms eat coral and there must be a billion pistol shrimp.

There are "fireworms"/aka/"bristleworms" that are detrivores and are a good thing to have in the tank :D

[Teejo]

All I can say is.... WOW

[Plankt0s]

I was under the impression that they were all in the family polychaete and fireworms were the ones that have gills between each row of bristles and that they eat coral and bristle worms were just detrivores.

[JCTewks]

That's one of the problems we all run into when using "common names" :D One common name could make up several species, and sometimes whole genra.

[hcrk]

To All Those Who May Still Be Interested,

As this thread was started on May 17, 2004, I expect that there are many that would like to see some pictures of my aquarium as it has now been in continuous operation for almost 12 years.

Accordingly, I intend to take and post pictures on or before the anniversary date.

I'll also try to respond to any of your questions.

[Jiddy]

I subscribed to this great thread years ago, and let me be the first to welcome your ghost back! of course we want pics!

[WDLV]

More pics for sure! Surely questions will follow.

[crazzy]

Great Joy to have you back hcrk. Your Art piece is an inspiration to many Reefers.
What have you changed? What advice that you would do different if you were to advise your "Shadow" ?

[mrcrab]

Nice to see you're still kicking hcrk.

Hope the wedding was nice.

[chris wright]

Definately looking forward to some pic's, it's been well worth the wait :)

[maxxII]

Of course we're still interested...I hadnt realized this thread was from 04 though....

Glad to hear its still going strong. Need updated pics to prove it though.

Nick

[JCTewks]

I figured you'd be back soon....you seem to post updates about this time every year :D Welcome back, again! :lol:

[cbui2]

omg i cant wait see this mature reef pics. gentleman fasten all seat belts :D

[sansui]

Also happy to see you back and very much interested in your new pictures!!

[tbone28]

This is like waiting for a blockbuster movie premier! Where's my popcorn? :rollface:

[kelvin88]

That's awesome!! Very nice.. I wonder how much is the electric bill will cost, I want to start planning 1

[sansui]

Bought new seatbelts, lots of popcorn and will definitely be here for the premiere!
:D

[Ed Reef]

Can't wait to see update pictures..... wow, 12 years...how times flies... :)

[bullitr]

12 years wow. please post another picture . i have my reef tank for 4 years just found its identity and i can't wait see what it can look like.

[ireefn]

hcrk, I would be delighted to see those anniversary pictures. Nice job on the reef window. Your tanks are really an inspiration.

[Saltwater_Dog]

Probably the best i have seen so far........

[slapshot]

I would love to see new pictures. This thread has got to be some kind of a record. I have been on it for years now. Thanks for the update.

[Reeferdude2]

That is one nice setup.That is just awesome!!!

[Hop]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12338350#post12338350 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by hcrk
To All Those Who May Still Be Interested,

As this thread was started on May 17, 2004, I expect that there are many that would like to see some pictures of my aquarium as it has now been in continuous operation for almost 12 years.

Accordingly, I intend to take and post pictures on or before the anniversary date.

I'll also try to respond to any of your questions.

That would be great. A few of us were actually discussing this tank just a couple weeks ago. We knew it was likely still going strong and curious how everything was holding up;)

[sansui]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12361883#post12361883 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by slapshot
I would love to see new pictures. This thread has got to be some kind of a record. I have been on it for years now. Thanks for the update.

I think that it is a Reef Central record, at least for the large reef tanks section.

[dv0920]

I tagged along years ago under a different nick, how times have changed glad to see this tank still survives. A testament to what can be accomplished by the hobbyist!

Cheers Chin Chin!
D.

[fishkid6692]

amazing!

[hcrk]

I have recently been working on a project and thought that it may be useful to share it with all of you and see if I can solicit some interesting and perhaps novel ideas.

The project that I am in the process of planning involves a large solarium/conservatory extension to our kitchen, that will serve to extend this area directly out into our garden.

In undertaking this project, I would like to add some interesting and possibly creative features; which brings me to the issue involving reef aquariums.

Specifically, in-as-much-as the solarium/conservatory will be located almost directly above the existing aquarium, I could rather easily locate a water/aquarium feature in this area that would physically be connected to my existing reef (this would simply require a pump and some 1 1/2 pipe).

The question is..... what interesting feature can I add?

One thought that occurred to me was to, perhaps, add a zero-edge aquarium.

In terms of dimensions, our existing kitchen is approximately 16' wide by 22' long and the solarium extension would add another 18' to this area. The walls of the solarium will be 9' and the peak would be approximately 12'.

There is, of course, the benefit of natural sunlight during the day and I should perhaps mention that conceptually the room must visually integrate into an elaborate garden and the fact that one side of the solarium/conservatory glass walls will border directly on a large pond containing fresh water plants (including water lilies) and Koi. Another benefit is that this water/aquarium feature would utilize the facilities that support the existing 800 gallon reef and perhaps add an additional measure of stability by increasing the overall volume of water.

I should perhaps add that, as I envisage it, there would be defined areas in the solarium/conservatory that would be populated with tropical flowering plants and foliage.

Any thoughts, ideas and suggestions would be much appreciated.

:)

[tbone28]

Sorry I have nothing to add, but that sounds like an amazing project, and it sounds like it will turn out beautifully!

[karm40]

How about a shallow look down clam tank with some mangroves to add to the plant/tropical look?
Mark

[blide]

Pics before Suggestions! hehe I know it's blackmail, but hey we've been waiting so long. hehe :)

[WDLV]

Perhaps a mangrove swamp/nursery???
I would be cautious of heat related issues. I have long considered adding a tank to my sunroom that could get full sunlight and the benefit of being tied into my basement system. But even a small tank in that room would have the potential to overheat my whole system in the summer months.

[melev]

Hrck, you have a PM.

Regarding the addition of the new zero-edge tank, the one concern that comes up is will the current sump be able to hold the additional water volume draining down in the event of a pump or power failure?

Zero-edge tanks are beautiful, but can be a bit noisy. Draining into a sump mere feet beneath it; you're wanting to drain at least 12' down, correct? Just something else to plan for.

This tank could be lagoon style, with Mangroves growing on either end and some pretty clams and non-jumping fish, as well as some horizontally-growing corals.

EDIT: I see we all like the idea of mangroves. :lol:

[WDLV]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12393702#post12393702 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by melev
Hrck, you have a PM.

Regarding the addition of the new zero-edge tank, the one concern that comes up is will the current sump be able to hold the additional water volume draining down in the event of a pump or power failure?

Zero-edge tanks are beautiful, but can be a bit noisy. Draining into a sump mere feet beneath it; you're wanting to drain at least 12' down, correct? Just something else to plan for.

This tank could be lagoon style, with Mangroves growing on either end and some pretty clams and non-jumping fish, as well as some horizontally-growing corals.

EDIT: I see we all like the idea of mangroves. :lol:

I like this idea better than mine.... The zero edges are a PITA to keep clean from what I've heard.

[mrcrab]

The clam tank was my first idea also.

You could do a tidal pool that would tie in better with the landscape features. You could have it fill and drain on an 8 or 12 hour cycle.

[crazzy]

A few thoughts:
I see Melev has sent you a pm. my guess is that may another invite for TOTM, which skipper referenced some time ago as trying to get you to agree. From following you for quite some time, I see you are a very private person and references have been made to intruding on you.
If I am correct in the pm, please accept it, if for the only reason that this then gives a more complete overview of your masterpiece. As to your privacy, I will state this. I travel almost monthly between Bolivia and Vancouver Canada. Last year two TOTM's were from Vancouver [one nearby at Chilliwack] Neither one of these TOTM's would communicate with me so that I could visit their Reef's in person. I only point this out from the perspective that just because you become TOTM, you donot give up your privacy.
On your Solarium post, I am sure you have seen posts by Shutiny and her wonderful large reef Solarium here on RC.
I am considering moving back to Canada in the near future and so have put on hold temporarily a "Waterfall" Reef that you might consider.
Basically it is two Hex's, four foot square each on a common bottom plate of 4'X8' glass, having a common "wall" between them. One Hex is 30" tall and the lower one is 24" tall with waterfalling from the upper to the lower, back to back overflows in both with Tunze's inside and Waveboxes. Bonsai type reef on top and Japanese Garden reef in lower.

[karm40]

OK, thinking a little more about this, have an interest in sharks/big fish? How about a saltwater pond, or you could extend the koi pond indoors...
I have given some thought to turning my koi pond salt, just so when a fish or coral gets too big for the tank, it has somewhere to go...
Best,
Mark

[JCTewks]

You could do a tank that would almost serve as a refugium for your siplay downstairs that would Tie in great with the plants and flowers in the solarium. Set up a rimless (not zeroedge) with a center overflow, then do a seagrass tank that would be a small (or large :D) biotope featuring different seagrasses and the animals that live in them, ie. elegance corals, crabs, and the fish that dwell in the grass. You could incorperate several mangroves into the center overflow, which would hide the ugliness of the overflow, and the overflow would be a nice spot to place a pot with sand in it to hold the mangroves.

All of this would also be a great place for micro fauna to breed and you could gravity feed into your main display tank downstairs for the corals to feed on the microlora nad fauna that would make their way into the overflow. The seagrasses would also be a means of nutrient export in the same way that macroalgeas are used to soak up nutrients.

[melev]

With that type of idea, it could house a bunch of seahorses, pipefish and starfish perhaps.

[JCTewks]

that would look great...seagrass, elegance coral, seahorses and pipefish!!!! I think that seagrass and a nice thick bright white sand would look great with all of the color from a solarium housing tropical plants and flowers...heck, put some parrots and butterlys in there and you'll have a nicer setup than most zoos :lol::lol: good thinking melev!

[sansui]

Interesting project. My vote is for JCTewk's idea of a biotope refugium combined with the melev's idea of adding seagrass, seahorses and pipefish.

[Kensmith201]

How about a surge tank?

[Fireworm]

I like the seahorse idea

[JCTewks]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12412698#post12412698 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Kensmith201
How about a surge tank?

I think it would be fairly difficult to hide a surge tank in a solarium...unless you are talking about using the solarium tank as a surge...and I think that that would be a waste of space for a nice glass tank to be completely draining every few minutes.

[Kensmith201]

I was thinking more along the lines of a mangrove pond or tide pool in the solarium acting as a surge.

[chibopelu13]

how much did that cost???

[JCTewks]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12514045#post12514045 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chibopelu13
how much did that cost???

Have some tact man...It's questions like these that stop people with great tanks from posting...READ the whole thread and you'll see several times where the OP states that He wishes to remain private!!!!

[mrcrab]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12515854#post12515854 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by JCTewks
Have some tact man...It's questions like these that stop people with great tanks from posting...READ the whole thread and you'll see several times where the OP states that He wishes to remain private!!!!

Agreed. As the saying goes, "If you have to ask...."

[Ninong]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12514045#post12514045 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chibopelu13
how much did that cost???
<img src="/images/welcome.gif" width="500" height="62"><br><b><i><big><big>To Reef Central</b></i></big></big>

chibopelu13,

Based on the number in your board nickname and your occupation (student), I will assume that you are probably a very young person.

Here are a few 'words of wisdom' that will help you avoid criticism in the future: Always read the entire thread before posting a question, especially a question about how much something cost. Had you done that, you would have seen that this question has been raised and answered previously. The owner of the aquarium has already said that he will not be answering such questions.

Happy reefing!

:D

[WDLV]

I think he's learned his lesson. We all know there are rules here that are not necessarily in print but we sometimes need to watch others break them or we need to be called out on them ourselves before we know better.
I don't think we need to chastise him for a small forum fopaux.

So, how bout those pics??? I'm jonesin' over here.

[erics3000]

Did someone say new pics...

[Reeftanks6]

LOL i thought i heard something to. But i might be hearing things.

[HarleyDude]

My first time bumping into this thread - I know - where have I been? Anyway, tanks like this, Steve Weast's and others that I can not think of their names are a true inspiration to reef keeping. Thank you for sharing.

[Reeftanks6]

Totally agree with you. HArlyedude

[JPA]

bump for pics?

[blide]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12599813#post12599813 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by JPA
bump for pics?

I know I check here everyday... :(

[idareefer]

great mixed reef, awesome baby!

[idareefer]

great mixed reef, awesome! makes my 300 look tiny

[nycreef]

Just found this thread and I will not say anything about his tank, Words will only take away from the awesomeness of it!
I'm on my way to build a new tank of my own, 120Lx42Dx36H 3 viewable sides starphire glass. We should be finished in a few months. Wish me luck!

[nycreef]

quote:Originally posted by kewliz
Absolutely beautiful tank, hcrk.
I appreciate all the time you took to post the info and pics.
I don;t know if you'll find time to answer my question, but I'm curious- if you could do it again, would you build it in your basement? I know all the guys are drooling over your bar and all - but as a woman, I'd love to see it in a living room with tons of bookcases, big sofas with pillows and blanket throws. What a way to spend a weekend.... reading, and watching your fish. :-D


I believe the aquarium weighs about 6 tons....so it would likely end up in the basement even if I built it on an upper floor.

More seriously, although I am not a structural engineer, I expect that the vast majority of floors would not be able to support this sort of weight.

Far simpler to bring the bookcase, sofas etc down and create a comfortable environment in the basement.


Structural steel I Beams would hold the load crossed on to the foundation. Mine is all about 8 tons and in my den.

[nycreef]

I had an idea since you always wanted to do a refugium. Why not a starphire glass refugium viewable from 4 side with seahorses, pipefish and others in that genus. Then maybe a separate area dividing it for clams and other exotics all with a top down view open look, maybe even incorporating the zero edge to it. Thats what I would do if I were you. I have the same type of setup for my tank with the refugium viewable in the lower level of the home and the display on the main floor.
All The Best...

[chenzo1099]

Nice setup

[carolina reefer]

nycreef, where can we see pictures of your build?

[nycreef]

Mine is being built as we speak. I am moving to another home which should be finished being built in couple of months. My tank has been ordered and i also am keeping it simple. If I can I will try to make a build thread on here. HCRK did a really great job on his tank although If I were him I would have put it on the main floor and the equipment in the basement, but everyone has their own preferences to design and schematics. I would love to see a video of his tanks, also all his pictures should be moved to his profile so we can easily access and see them at a glance without having to go through the whole thread to see the system.

[BIGBBINTHEHOUSE]

bump!!
any updates?

[sansui]

Updates?? :)

[nycreef]

Updates???
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[yeniraki]

updates?????

[sansui]

updates?

[Fireworm]

I thought we were supposed to see updated pics months ago? I hope he post some soon. I show this thread to anyone I can who is looking to do a tank in the basement.

[civilengineer40]

The dream of all Reef Keepers.....Great Job.....Very Impressive....
:eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2:

[Plankt0s]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12414227#post12414227 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Kensmith201
I was thinking more along the lines of a mangrove pond or tide pool in the solarium acting as a surge.


Me too, I think that a lagoon with dragonetts, guinards, or perhaps even a rocky lagoon with mangroves and scorpion fish would be the bees knees. I guess that in a pond you would want alot of movement so maybe in the lagoon he could have tons of schooling fish and then a bunch of starfish and crabs in the background.

[dougie]

beautiful tank. great work :thumbsup:

[WHITETIP]

Wow amazing tanks

[SexyReef]

wow, nice tank!! i dig your bar too haha!!

[Fireworm]

New pics????

[jwheeler]

This thread has to own some kind of record in that we keep posting to it, without any updates from the owner of the thread (since April). Whats neat about it is how many new people it lures in when we bump it up from the dead and someone goes thru all 34 pages.

[Fireworm]

I bump it sometimes just to get it back to the top.

[AngGenova23]

must teach hrck the subscribe button lol

[chrisk24]

That is one nice tank!!!!

[m0nk]

Awesome tanks, as everyone else has said, but I see that this is a rather old thread with no recent pics. Do you have any new ones? :D

[Fireworm]

The guy who started the thread has not been on RC in months. At least according to his profile

[melev]

He visits this thread annually. Hopefully we will hear from him soon, and see what he did with the lagoon idea.

[Moser]

Is this thread at the top?

Mo

[Moser]

Is this thread at the top?

Mo

[sansui]

Encore, Encore :thumbsup:

[akopley]

so how about that video?

[sansui]

The 5th anniversary of this thread will coming up soon.
I wonder if the tank is still up and if it is, what condition the tank is in.
Well HCRK :confused:

[david13579]

WOW That is one BEAUTIFULLY tank.

[david13579]

and bump for new pics

[crazzy]

:hmm2: :hmm3: :hmm4: :hmm5: :hmm6: :sad1: :sad2:
Dunno

[jmicky41]

Everytime I get a email notification of this thread I'm thinking "HCRK is back!", but no, it's Sansui again. I bet 37 of your 38 posts are bumping this thread. LOL

[rastarainy]

do you have any close up shots of your mimic tang? from afar it looks amazing. half black and half yellow!

[Mr. Brooks]

Bump haha.

[crazzy]

I am unsubscrbing to this Thread

[Elle.K]

Wow, 34 pages of thread, of which approximately 32 are pretty much usless. The tank itself is certainly amazing. I'd sure like to give something similar a try some day. Thanks for a bit of something to aspire to.

[Pacific Reefs]

You know what is interesting....how many people that posted in this thread that are now "Moved On." I think I counted over 10. Anyway, your tank is amazing but you promised us some new pictures years ago. Please don't forget us!!

[hcrk]

.....

I recently accessed this thread and noted that it still remains quite active - even though 5 full years have now passed since my very first posting.

As the 5th anniversary of this thread is actually coming up tomorrow and as a film crew was at our home last week filming an episode for Discovery Channel (which provided an opportunity for me to take a few pictures), I thought that this would be an excellent opportunity to post some fresh pictures of my now nearly 13 year old reef.

As the pictures indicate the reef continues to evolve and, on the whole, is doing quite well. Some inhabitants have passed on. However many remain and have matured and grown. There have also been a number of additions.

Comments and questions are certainly welcome.

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/partynia/Movie%20Shoot/May1220096a.jpg

Photo taken on May 9, 2009
(left side of reef)

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/partynia/Movie%20Shoot/May1220098a.jpg

(Right side of reef )

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/partynia/Movie%20Shoot/May12200910.jpg

Central portion of reef

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/partynia/Movie%20Shoot/MovieShoot5.jpg

Interview for an episode on Discovery Channel

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/partynia/Movie%20Shoot/May12200912.jpg


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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/partynia/Movie%20Shoot/MovieShoot9.jpg

Show Hostess interviewing one of my daughters

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[Ed Reef]

WOW....an update finally!! Seems like forever but it was well worth the wait. Really an honor to see updates :)

When will it b air on Discovery Channel??

[Ninong]

Wow! That is so cool!!!

Do you have any idea when the episode will air in the U.S.?

Thanks so much for the exciting update and congratulations on having your personal reef aquarium selected for a Discovery Channel episode.

:D

[spleify]

Absolutely amazing!! When does the show air?

Great reef!!

[BigTuna321]

Im drooling on my keyboard,,, wow:thumbsup:

[jvalentine]

WOW simply stunning

[hilltopfarms]

Simply amazing!!! Nice bar too! :p

[mpoletti]

Congrats on the recognition for your hard work and amazing system.

[Fireworm]

This is still on of my favorite threads. Congrats on the Discovery Channel, and we must know when it is going to air on TV

[Plankt0s]

So his secret to a successful long lived tank is alot of softies. This is a great tank and I wish that the update that we were waiting years for would have been a few more pics, maybe more of the equipment

[melev]

Thank you for the update. I too would like to see the airing on Discovery Channel, so please do give us some notice when you know it will air.

When I first saw that picture of the interview, I thought it was Katie Holmes. :inlove:

[Fireworm]

LOL

[ALBERTA REEF]

Looks good! I have a saying: There is no excuess for dissplacement.

[IronMdnX]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15034108#post15034108 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by melev
Thank you for the update. I too would like to see the airing on Discovery Channel, so please do give us some notice when you know it will air.

When I first saw that picture of the interview, I thought it was Katie Holmes. :inlove:

I thought it was Katie Holmes also at first glance.
lol

[WDLV]

Holy smoke! An update!!! Lookin' nice still. It's nice to see such a well established reef.

[AcroSteve]

Cool update.

[IronMdnX]

Just reread a bunch of the thread. It has been a while.

[miamiii]

Beautiful Tank !! Congrats !! :)

[RobbyVonAwesome]

Really nice work. I get the whole "window to the ocean" feel.

[Oldude]

Very impressive, well done. Congrats on the deserved recognition.

[H.Veras]

WoW, WoW WoW... i'm speechless....i spend 2 days reading all your thread and i have learned a lot from all the posted and your answers.
i got one question about ich? so you said that you just leave the fish with ich inside of your tank right? but doesn't your water get contaminate by the ich? i'm so paranoid with this problem.... there is too many ppl that say that you should remove and put in a hospital tank... i really appreciate if you could explain this problem for many ppl here reading you thread

[torr55555]

Really nice....

[slapshot]

So this thread wasn't a dream after all. I long ago gave up and decided it was just a dream. Thanks for the update, good to kknow the system is still up and running.

[rwhitmore1987]

Master! :eek1:

[miamiii]

Can you post a list of your fish and how long you have had them?

[iggygrl76]

Just amazing truly amazing. One of the most beautiful systems I have ever seen. I could set there and watch those tanks for hours.

[sansui]

Finally, an update to this thread! Still beautiful after all this time! I wonder if there are very many large reefs that have been around for longer than 13 years? (or is this some sort of record on RC).

[amore169]

Amazing tank,!!!

[morphiii]

I am just wondering if any of the original members of the tank still exist today.

[letzfly]

I am inspired!

[Absolute Reef]

one of my favorites, .... ummm....actually..., it's my favorite. :)

more pictures pleaseeeeee....just love it.

[dogstar74]

Amazing: This is the first post on the board.

http://img66.photobucket.com/albums/v201/partynia/IMG_0685cc.jpg


Here's the 5 year progression:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/partynia/Movie%20Shoot/May1220096a.jpg

Sooooo nice! Thanks for the update!

Aaron

[hcrk]

Firstly, I should like to thank all of those people that have posted comments on this thread and have actually kept it viable for in excess of 5 years.

Thought that I would take a few moments to reply to some of your questions:


<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15034108#post15034108 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by melev
Thank you for the update. I too would like to see the airing on Discovery Channel, so please do give us some notice when you know it will air. inlove:
The producer told me that he would let me know and I will, of course, post the date


<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15073704#post15073704 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by H.Veras
.....i got one question about ich? so you said that you just leave the fish with ich inside of your tank right? but doesn't your water get contaminate by the ich? i'm so paranoid with this problem.... there is too many ppl that say that you should remove and put in a hospital tank... i really appreciate if you could explain this problem for many ppl here reading you thread [/B]
Although I have had outbreaks of Ich in the past, it has not turned out to be a huge problem. In fact, most fish seem to be entirely immune to ich and others seem to develop an immunity over time. The one fish that I have lost to ich in the past few years was a powder blue tang.
To my way of thinking, removing the fish to a "hospital" tank carries very substantial risks resulting from the added stress on the entire fish population induced by the process of capture and removal.
I am certainly not suggesting that others follow my lead and simply ignore ich. All that I am saying is that this approach makes sense to me and has been successful in my Reef.


<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15273737#post15273737 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sansui
........I wonder if there are very many large reefs that have been around for longer than 13 years? (or is this some sort of record on RC).
I don't know about Reef Central, but, sadly, all of those large reef aquariums that inspired me when I first planned my reef, have now been dismantled. Things happen and people get discouraged or simply seen to lose interest. Building and maintaining a large Reef is an expensive and difficult undertaking and, accordingly, the "turnover rate" in this hobby seems to be very high.


<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14848377#post14848377 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Pacific Reefs
You know what is interesting....how many people that posted in this thread that are now "Moved On." I think I counted over 10......
I too wonder haw many of the people who first posted on this thread are still involved in the hobby. It would be an interesting exercise to find out how many of the people that posted in the first few months are still maintaining their original aquariums.


<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15308787#post15308787 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by morphiii
I am just wondering if any of the original members of the tank still exist today.
Assuming that you are referring to the actual startup period of the Reef so many years ago - a large number of the fish have survived including many of the Tangs. When it comes to corals, quite a few of the soft corals have not only survived - but have multiplied (it is to be noted that a large number have been moved for various reasons and some have actually "evolved" in their appearance because of changes in water flow and light intensity).

Thanks, once again, again for your many kind comments.... and please do not hesitate to post further questions. Although I may not be able to reply in a timely fashion, I will try to respond.

:)

[TheCoralNabber]

hcrk, I know that I've been following this thread for probably a good 4.5 years, not quite sure just how long though. I do know that I have been subscribed to this theard since then and have waited a long time for updated, and would occasionally check for updates even when I kind of got out of the hobby. I can't wait to see video of your tank...It has always been an insperation to me, and I'm sure many others. We all thank you for sharing this with use. To answer one of your questions above, I just have one tank still going from when I started following this thread. It is a nano reef, that started out in a 5 gallon acrylic but was updated into a 12 gallon glass tank as I got tired of not being able to clean off the coraline. Other then that everything remained the same except for the loss of my 4.5 year old clownfish. It was a sad day! My two other tanks were taken down and sold, and one had just returned from the ashes just this past week.

[melev]

I don't know when I subscribed to this thread, and my 280g reef turns 5 years old today. As always, seeing updates in your thread is always exciting. Thanks for stopping by to keep us interested. :D

[bullitr]

although i have 70% lps and sps i still have mixed reef a will likely to keep soft corals because of this thread. Steve Weast to me had the greatest SPS predominated tank . i don't know what happen to steve weast tank after the crash. a innocent tap water that kills 10's of thousands worth of corals in one day.while soft corals will no die in one day or when the calcium reactor stop working or the nitrate go to 10. although David Saxby mixed reef still running and doing great i am here still gambling like most of us with SPS . hcrk should teach us a lesson.

[chessnutt]

awesome

[NexDog]

How has this never been TOTM - or is my outstanding memory at work again? I really need to see a full article on this tank.

[crazzy]

I second that!
By the way what has happened to TOTM, one hasn't been posted for months????

[NexDog]

Waiting on a new format for all of reefkeeping magazine or something. Melev has every month's that was missing all hand typed out by himself and he'll be releasing 4 of them per month until we get catched up. ;)

[melev]

:lol: That's not true at all. However, I can say that Team RC has been interested in featuring this tank for some time, if Hrck would be interested. All he needs to do is talk to someone on the Staff. :)

[akopley]

He mentioned awhile back that he doesn't have time to do the write up.

[Eff Ewe]

I would kill for a tank like that. It seriously is amazing. Great job.

[Western_reefer]

AMAZING!

[Western_reefer]

AMAZING tank!! :eek2: :eek1:

[Rickyrooz1]

Beautiful tank

[JRF]

Any word on when this tank will be on the Discovery Channel?

[JStraz4991]

I was exicted to make a 40 gallon setup lol.

[Island Hopper]

Found this thread today and needless to say I spent most of my day off reading from the beginning. What a great setup and looking forward to seeing it on the Discovery Channel. Hope I haven't missed it.

[paulmartin]

Hi guys, I'm from the UK and I just joined the site today and have just read this whole thread, one word, awesome.

[melev]

Paul,

[welcome]

There are a lot of good threads on this site. You'll never have time for anything else ever again. :lol:

[FireFighterBill]

This has always been one of my favorite threads. I used to find it by clicking on "views" and the most viewed thread (this one) would pop up. It's hard to believe this isn't the most viewd thread.

Anyway, this tank is great and is still an inspiration for me for the day I can afford this hobby,

Bill

[Fireworm]

I wish there was some more pic updates... I heard it was supposed to be on the discovery channel, but have never seen it on there.... if anyone has any info, that would be great.

[ufbrad24]

Great tank, hope mine can reach this level after a few years.

[nycreef]

Updates!!!!!

[zaheda]

One of my favourite reeftanks. How do you get such great and bright colour using 6k bulbs. What brand bulbs are those. Do you run a dsb and grow cheato?

[JASON L.]

I think its been a year since the the last post...how the dream going?

[reefman2020]

I don't care how old this is.wow.

[syedjilani]

I don't care how old this is.wow.

Same with me.... Breathtaking tank.....

[hcrk]

....

Just stopped by to let everyone who may be interested know that my 800 gallon reef is still going strong after more than 14 years (nearly 7 years have now passed since I started this thread).

Also, I will try and post some recent pictures on or about the anniversary date of this thread.

....

[bullitr]

Good news sir!
How about the discovery Chanel episode featuring your tank?

[ckaquatics]

Cant wait for new pics of it!! Awesome tank!!!

[kayl]

....

Just stopped by to let everyone who may be interested know that my 800 gallon reef is still going strong after more than 14 years (nearly 7 years have now passed since I started this thread).

Also, I will try and post some recent pictures on or about the anniversary date of this thread.

....

Welcome back! This is my favorite thread on all of RC, I can't wait for new pics!

[AJT]

Looking forward to pics.

[tom obrecht]

....

Just stopped by to let everyone who may be interested know that my 800 gallon reef is still going strong after more than 14 years (nearly 7 years have now passed since I started this thread).

Also, I will try and post some recent pictures on or about the anniversary date of this thread.

....

We are anxiously waiting!

[syedjilani]

Any digital update..... :)

[Joce]

amazing tank...just WOW

[DrHarryLopez]

Waiting for the newest pics.... Nice going.

[sansui]

Also waiting for an update
:)

[KafudaFish]

This was one of the first threads I ever followed on RC.

I have always loved this tank because it looks like someone cut a piece of the ocean out and stuck it in the aquarium.

Thank you for sharing.

[thor32766]

yes very awesome tank. Great work!

[bherren]

This tank wows me everytime I look at it.

[caliking]

One word. Epic!! Your tank is amazing and inspiring.

[gwhunter]

The best private collection of softies I've ever seen. One of my favorite threads on RS.

Matt

[willj313]

pics please

[JBOD77]

finished. Finally read the whole thing.....an absolutely astounding display. Truly something for all of us to aspire to....diversity, longevity, monstrosity! Wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing! God Bless

[laf-reef]

awesome tank

[gods child]

just wow wow Im dumbfounded, lost for words

[lalo809]

i just want to say wow thats a super nice tank and bar.people want to know where you from because it feels good to know where a nice tank like this is but we respect and thank you for sharing with us your pictures and information


thanks

[TheFishTeen]

There were never pictures of your office 120 like you said you post! Would love to see that.

[spartanomega21]

cool reef

[phillipstreeter]

nice bar//////oh and really cool tanks!

[blowntangs]

This is my new goal dream yeh etc

[woody311az]

Some day I hope to have something like this.

[ef200098]

Cool!

[bloodshrimp]

This is so cool and I hope to have a tank this size one day.

[theRook]

wow... Amazing!

[TheCoralNabber]

hcrk you had stated that you would try and post pictures around the 7 year aniversery of the thread. Any updated pictures would be appreciated. Patiently waiting...

[slapshot]

hcrk you had stated that you would try and post pictures around the 7 year aniversery of the thread. Any updated pictures would be appreciated. Patiently waiting...

Me too. Please, please. I love the fact that this thread goes on and on and on. For all we know Hcrk may have retired to Hawaii and sold this house, but we all keep waiting for updates because the system and tank our so much our dreams for our systems.

[Jvak]

This is one of those threads that could get someone fired....should be working...cant stop reading....

[Blondy]

What a beautiful tank! This is what I am shooting for!

[gmate]

I can imagine sitting at that bar, enjoying my cocktail, smoking my cigar, and shooting the **** with my friends in front of that tank. It's gorgeous!

[matt9190]

Keeping this thread alive... Maybe we can get an update.

[oflaherty21]

wow...impressive

[DonnieKim]

Probably the most beautiful tank I've ever seen! I've followed this thread over the years but never posted on it.
I love the Zen like feeling from the house, tank, and to the garden! Really serene! I respect your philosophy, too!
Congrats!

[dahenley]

im guessing this is 8+ or 10+ years?

is it still working at full potential?

[rdvab]

It must be 10 plus .David I know - have followed this thread for at least 5 year
s

[ridinfast03]

Again, what a beautiful display. Not sure which I appreciate more.... the bourbons or the reefs?

Anyone have any links covering the Discovery Channel episode op mentions. Would love to see more of the house too.

[Jhuff]

Truly an amazing aquarium!

[Ninong]

hcrk,

Is the tank still up and running? If so, it would be about 15 years old now. You started this thread in May 2004 with the title 7+ years at that time.

I hope it's still going strong and that if you did experience any problems, they were not insurmountable.

Looks like you're browsing the forum right now, so hopefully you will give us a quick update. That would be nice.

Would love to see more tank pics and maybe a few more pics of your beautiful garden.

Thanks!

:)

[jrdonnellyjr]

awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tickyty]

This is the most amazing tank I have seen outside of a real reef. Is this still operational?

[Tickyty]

Wondering if HCRK is still out there. After reading the whole thread I realize that it has been over a year since his last post so maybe he will be back soon.