Tank of the Month - December '06 [Archive] - Reef Central Online Community

Skipper

12/04/2006, 10:21 PM

This month we are featuring Manos Foundoulakis's (manosdr) beautiful reef aquarium:

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-12/totm/images/RChomepage.jpg (http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-12/totm/index.php)

More details can be found here (http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-12/totm/index.php) or by clicking on the picture above.

Congratulations, Manos!
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reefing102

12/05/2006, 08:32 PM

Awesome tank man. In the shot above that pink birdsnest looks like an anemone almost. The one on the right that is

Mr.Furious

12/05/2006, 08:48 PM

very nice.... so how old are some of your biggest corals?

reefez

12/05/2006, 08:49 PM

Wow! Look at that.. No skimmer? You have a great looking tank there. I guess high priced pieces of acrylic are overrated. Great job!

blueseahorse

12/05/2006, 08:51 PM

WOW! That tank is absolutely STUNNING...Congratulations on "Featured Tank of the Month" You deserve it! I love your choice of fish...:fish2:

Skipper

12/05/2006, 08:54 PM

reefez: Yes, he uses a skimmer.

From the article:

"Initially, I used a Prizm skimmer by Red Sea, but soon determined that it was insufficient for the size of my system, so after 15 months of operation I replaced it with an AquaC Remora skimmer powered by a Maxijet 300 gph powerhead; this considerably improved the water quality."

12/05/2006, 09:01 PM

:thumbsup: Another excellent TOTM! :D

TimTen

12/05/2006, 11:30 PM

I really like to see the stacked different colored caps. Really great tank, thanks for sharing

PITSTOP

12/05/2006, 11:48 PM

Awesome tank! Congrats!

antesco

12/06/2006, 01:01 AM

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CONGRATULATIONS MY FRIEND !

TryTheChi

12/06/2006, 01:24 AM

Congrats - great reef - nice to see a TOTM in a Jewel. Shows its the aquarist not the kit:)

chrisstam

12/06/2006, 05:27 AM

Awesome, Brilliant tank...congratulations my dear friend manos!

SEAFLOWERS

12/06/2006, 05:29 AM

Sweeeeeeeeet!!!! keep up the good work.

tom obrecht

12/06/2006, 05:36 AM

Great Job! Welcome to the TOTM Club!!

nikos kav

12/06/2006, 06:50 AM

congratulations my friend:bounce1:

STEELERFAN747

12/06/2006, 08:39 AM

Hey congratulations on TOTM. I was very pleased to see someone with an everyday down to earth tank win it instead of a I spent $50k on the tank and set-up + another $10k on a equipment room.

Anyways keep it up. The display is awesome.

beez

12/06/2006, 11:32 AM

Greetings from across the pond!!! :D

Beautiful job man!!! I agree with everyones' comments - shows how successful a smart aquarist can be without going crazy on equipment. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :wavehand:

lclzgarling

12/06/2006, 01:32 PM

nice tank good to see t5's for the lights

tasos

12/06/2006, 01:51 PM

I am one of the few unhappy reefers in Greece, who hasn't seen manos tank by proximity yet :rolleyes: .He is a good friend of mine and an excellent reefer:D .

cuse1

12/06/2006, 03:32 PM

yasou... bravo ... great tank

manosdr

12/06/2006, 04:24 PM

Hello, first I want to thank Reef Central for the hospitality and to Skipper for selecting my tank as Tank of the Month and for his trustiness, thanks Skipper......:) :)
I want thank all of you for your comments.:)
I believe that for create a beautiful and successful reef tank the main is the love for this hobby and not the crazy equipment...;)
Thank you very much.

manosdr

12/06/2006, 04:31 PM

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8689596#post8689596 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Mr.Furious
very nice.... so how old are some of your biggest corals?

4 years almost...:)

slumpysix

12/06/2006, 04:55 PM

Such a heathly and thriving tank, great job!

Misled

12/06/2006, 06:20 PM

Beautiful!!! Great looking tank manos. Just goes to show ya, Less equipment, less to screw up. Also for skipper, thanks for doing that thing that you do!

randymon

12/07/2006, 07:23 AM

Wow , great tank and nice to see somthing this beautiful, going against the grain. ( no sump and hob skimmer) I also have a large 125gal tank with just a remora pro and a canister filter. This tank gives me hope . Thanks!!!

gusmanda

12/07/2006, 12:38 PM

Great mixture of corals!!! I really like the LPS/SPS mix, it looks more natural. Very encouraging to see a tank that's not as expesive, this sets an excellent example of how a tank can look as good as some of the other tanks, without spending as much.

spsfan

12/07/2006, 12:54 PM

I would like to congratulate him. A quiet awesome aquarium especially when you see it live.

Hopefully in the years to come we will admire a 250g aquarium where he will be able to show his true potential.

Again congrats my friend for a wondeful job.

panosb

12/07/2006, 02:17 PM

[b]C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ! [\b]
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[b]Σ Υ Γ Χ Α Ρ Η Τ Η Ρ Ι Α ! [\b]

supertech3

12/08/2006, 12:13 AM

Great looking tank!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Panduriniii

12/08/2006, 09:38 AM

cheers

tasos

12/08/2006, 01:17 PM

Most corals in Mano's tank have grown from 2-3 sq.inches size,as the majority off the corals at Greek market don't come in big sizes.....!!

Elorian

12/08/2006, 02:08 PM

You're truly keeping those beautiful acros colored up under 4x54W T5 + 2x40W NO fluorescents? I'm impressed :)! Beautiful tank BTW.

Dudester

12/08/2006, 09:48 PM

Magnificent job! Quite an impressive system, to say the least. Since you don't use a calcium reactor, might I suggest that you change your salt from Tropic Marin Pro to Tropic Marin? The "standard" version is higher in calcium and alkalinity than the "Pro" version, and this might allow you to add less TurboCalcium, and save some money at the same time. Of course you could simply ignore this suggestion, since your inhabitants are obviously thriving and, as we sometimes say, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." Again, you have a beautiful tank, and congratulations!

ivyvine1

12/10/2006, 05:16 AM

Para poli ormofo. Ehes kane kali thoulia !!
Sehareteria,
Erini

CedarReefer

12/10/2006, 06:16 AM

Does anybody know what happened to TOTM 2005-09?

Manogr

12/10/2006, 09:15 AM

Bravo Mano ;)

An amazing tank showing that the hobby is finding its way in Greece !!

I believe that this tank is a great choise for Reefcentral as it shows what a responsible hobbyist can do without the use of high-teck equipment!!

Way to go....now....lets get ready for a bigger tank ;)

Skipper

12/10/2006, 09:29 AM

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8718617#post8718617 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by CedarReefer
Does anybody know what happened to TOTM 2005-09? Me, Me!!! I do, I do!!

Katrina hit me pretty hard and the magazine could not go live because I had no power for 18 days. :D

distallassazn

12/10/2006, 12:50 PM

congrats! beautiful tank.

xtm

12/10/2006, 05:19 PM

Very nice!

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gary1328

12/10/2006, 06:12 PM

Awesome tank!!!

I envy you.

cristos

12/11/2006, 12:17 AM

Manosdr this is wonderful tank. I am very pleased to see your tank in TOMT :bounce1: :bounce1: :bounce1: . I had see it this summer on my vacations and it was splendid it :inlove: . The photos show only a small percent of the truth beauty. I want also to add that behind of the beautiful tank is hiding a great man that loves the hobby and a great friend.

I am looking forward to come to Crete to see it again.

STEELERFAN747

12/11/2006, 01:02 PM

Is it true, you are only using 296 watts of t-5's ?

I bet your tank runs alot cooler than most.

Great job again

manosdr

12/11/2006, 04:39 PM

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8727592#post8727592 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by STEELERFAN747
Is it true, you are only using 296 watts of t-5's ?

I bet your tank runs alot cooler than most.

Great job again

Yes, it is true...:D
By the way I want thank all of you for your good words...:)
I love this hobby and I plan a bigger tank, about 350 gal.:D

grigsy

12/12/2006, 05:22 PM

Your tank looks very nice. Really good work.

Danster

12/12/2006, 06:51 PM

Nice to see and read about tanks like this. Great job.

YIANNAKOS

12/15/2006, 03:45 AM

:inlove: :thumbsup: :bounce1: :bounce2:

great job Dr. reef

Sorcha

12/15/2006, 09:12 AM

A very beautiful tank, congratulations.

Vi3tKid420

12/16/2006, 12:09 AM

congrats =]

STEELERFAN747

12/16/2006, 11:36 AM

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8718507#post8718507 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ivyvine1
Para poli ormofo. Ehes kane kali thoulia !!
Sehareteria,
Erini

Huh :confused:

manosdr

12/16/2006, 04:47 PM

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8765093#post8765093 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by STEELERFAN747
Huh :confused:

B]Para poli ormofo. Ehes kane kali thoulia !![/B] Greek language.

That means : Very nice. You have done good work !!:)

STEELERFAN747

12/16/2006, 08:03 PM

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8766546#post8766546 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by manosdr
B]Para poli ormofo. Ehes kane kali thoulia !! Greek language.

That means : Very nice. You have done good work !!:) [/B]

Thanks for taking the time to translate. Very nice of you.

Isidoros

12/18/2006, 10:46 AM

congratulations doctor:thumbsup:

thing2do

12/18/2006, 02:16 PM

congrats...vary nice tank!

niko11709

12/19/2006, 10:00 AM

Beautiful Tank and congrats on tank of the month

Fellow Cretan living in Bayville NY just starting 60 gal reef tank

Could only hope to get it to look as good as yours

Bravo

Holyreefer

12/20/2006, 10:08 AM

great tank!

ReefJunkieOK

12/20/2006, 02:38 PM

Excellent tank....Congrats!!!

NanoCube-boy

12/20/2006, 04:11 PM

you tank is very nice and basic. Clean, no refugium or sump. Outstanding.

Melody

12/21/2006, 12:44 PM

Gorgeous! It's nice to see a "mixed" tank chosen as TOTM. :)

samuels

12/22/2006, 12:19 AM

beautiful tank! great job!

bouraganes

12/24/2006, 05:53 PM

Nice tank Mano- it's one of the best I've ever seen- good work!

manosdr

12/25/2006, 04:25 PM

Thank you very much...:)

gusmanda

12/26/2006, 12:18 PM

Mano, how do you keep you LPS from killing other corals? For example, I'm amazed at how you manage to have a frogspawn and a hammer, as I was under the understanding they would kill anything within 6 inches from it. Any tricks? Also thought the bubble could do som damage as well.

MT1

12/28/2006, 05:55 PM

Awsome, just proves how well you can do with T5 and T8 lighting. This tank is totally awsome. Well done. :rollface:

bigjon69420

12/30/2006, 11:51 AM

awesome tank!!!! i'm just getting started. i've been talking to a guy at work who has a saltwater tank also, he kept telling me keep it simple. that i don't need to invest 5k in a setup. i think i may switch to a two canister's on my 125. any recomendations would be helpful! where can i find good cheap lighting???
thanks for proving u can have a sweet tank
without metal halides!!

ladyfsu

01/01/2007, 06:29 PM

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8795083#post8795083 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by NanoCube-boy
you tank is very nice and basic. Clean, no refugium or sump. Outstanding.

.....and not to mention none of those big things on top that hold the lights (the giant hoods). I love the sleek look and love the mixtures of corals. That is EXACTLY what I want. Nice job!