18 month old tank progression pics

Double-J · 06/08/2008, 06:57 PM

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18 Months (Today)

jmadison · 06/08/2008, 07:18 PM

Beautiful tank. I really like the back wall and pillar rockwork! Whats the current list of inhabitants?(if that can even be guesstimated hahaha)

Double-J · 06/08/2008, 07:20 PM

It's been a long while since I tried to count all the fish.

I would say about 12-15 tangs all good size
wrasses
anthias
clowns
man the list goes on. I have a pretty good size skimmer that keeps up with it.

Thanks for the compliment!

jmadison · 06/08/2008, 07:33 PM

I may also add, I aspire to own a inwall tank. And ofcourse the fishroom behind it

Double-J · 06/08/2008, 07:35 PM

It's definitely ha advantages to being in wall, it's completely silent when viewing.

slovan · 06/08/2008, 07:49 PM

You should tear it all down and restart so I can catch up with you! Awesome growth man. Thank goodness you saved room for a few corals.

I have some for you, just haven't been able to make your way lately...

dascharisma · 06/08/2008, 07:56 PM

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Originally posted by slovan
You should tear it all down and restart so I can catch up with you! Awesome growth man. Thank goodness you saved room for a few corals. I have some for you, just haven't been able to make your way lately...

I don't know man, I think JJ's tank has received enough of your donations. You should bring the new stuff my way instead!

I agree that it is getting close to tear down time. In 9-12 months JJ won't be able to get inside that thing. Next thing you know he will be ordering up some straight from Africa pygmey off ebay. He'll dunk that little guy in the tank by his feet and tell him he's not coming up for air until the front panel has been scraped.

Brad

Double-J · 06/08/2008, 08:01 PM

Whats up man, been a while. give me a ring when you can make it.

Quote:

Originally posted by slovan
You should tear it all down and restart so I can catch up with you! Awesome growth man. Thank goodness you saved room for a few corals. I have some for you, just haven't been able to make your way lately...

jtesdall · 06/08/2008, 10:28 PM

Awesome as always JJ. I have many pieces of those beautiful corals growing well, thanks again. Oh and still undetectable nitrates, thanks for that as well!

RobynT · 06/09/2008, 12:00 AM

Simply breathtaking! How does one go about nominating for TOTM because I would like to nominate your beautiful tank!!

Ball · 06/09/2008, 08:04 AM

Tank is looking really nice. Great job!

Double-J · 06/09/2008, 04:41 PM

Thanks guys!!!

gb387 · 06/09/2008, 05:33 PM

Did you make the panels on the back wall or purchase them somewhere?

dascharisma · 06/09/2008, 07:56 PM

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Originally posted by RobynT
Simply breathtaking! How does one go about nominating for TOTM because I would like to nominate your beautiful tank!!

If you want to nominate JJ for tank of the month go to this link http://reefcentral.com/forums/newthr...ad&forumid=189

I say it's time for the first Tank of the Month from Iowa.

Brad

jmadison · 06/09/2008, 08:46 PM

I'm also interested in how you made your columns and wall panels? or if you purchased them, where from?
thanks in advance

Ruggerkc · 06/09/2008, 09:00 PM

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I'm also interested in how you made your columns and wall panels? or if you purchased them, where from?

Look at has web site shallowreef.com. Under 380- page 2.

RobynT · 06/09/2008, 09:16 PM

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Originally posted by dascharisma
If you want to nominate JJ for tank of the month go to this link http://reefcentral.com/forums/newthr...ad&forumid=189

I say it's time for the first Tank of the Month from Iowa.

Brad

Melev was kind enough to point me in the right direction to nominate this beaut of a tank for TOTM.

jmadison · 06/09/2008, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ruggerkc
Look at has web site shallowreef.com. Under 380- page 2.

Thank you kindly

jmadison · 06/09/2008, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ruggerkc
Look at has web site shallowreef.com. Under 380- page 2.

Thank you kindly

jtesdall · 06/09/2008, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RobynT
Melev was kind enough to point me in the right direction to nominate this beaut of a tank for TOTM.

Robyn, Please share how to nominate JJ for TOTM if it is different than just posting to the link Brad gave.

Double-J · 06/09/2008, 09:42 PM

thanks guys!!! that would be insane, I've seen some intense tanks on TOTM! not sure if to that level but hey worth a shot.

melev · 06/09/2008, 09:57 PM

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Originally posted by jtesdall
Robyn, Please share how to nominate JJ for TOTM if it is different than just posting to the link Brad gave.

FYI, once someone has nominated it, we are aware of the situation. If you all want to send in nominations, that's fine but redundant. I'm not trying to spread green hair algae on your live rock*, just letting you know.

At the base of every TOTM article, there is a button you can click on to nominate a tank. And in the very first post of the TOTM thread that appears each month in Reef Discussion, that same button is there. Click on the button to submit the tank you found worthy.

Be sure to not only name the person, but also include a link to the thread with pictures that moved you to action.

* words changed to fit our hobby.

musty baby · 06/10/2008, 01:20 AM

I think, for TOTM status, it would be best to post a current tank shot.

Double-J · 06/10/2008, 05:52 AM

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Originally posted by musty baby
I think, for TOTM status, it would be best to post a current tank shot.

That is current. Give me a call if your free today

RobynT · 06/10/2008, 07:26 AM

I have a couple of questions for you. It looks like you are bare bottom but it looks dark? What is your bottom substrate?
I am amazed by the variety of fish and the color that it adds to the "whole picture". Care to tell us what fish you have in your very pretty tank? (I hope the word pretty doesn't offend you here!)

06/08/2008, 06:57 PM	#1
Double-J Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: IA Posts: 1,061	18 month old tank progression pics Week 1 1 Month 2 Months 3 Months 5 Months 7 Months 9 Months 1 Year 15 Months 18 Months (Today)

06/08/2008, 07:18 PM	#2
jmadison rebmeM deretsigeR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PHX, AZ Posts: 1,426	Beautiful tank. I really like the back wall and pillar rockwork! Whats the current list of inhabitants?(if that can even be guesstimated hahaha) __________________ -Keyser Söze- By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. -Confucius Current Tank Info: Construction Zone

06/08/2008, 07:33 PM	#4
jmadison rebmeM deretsigeR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PHX, AZ Posts: 1,426	I may also add, I aspire to own a inwall tank. And ofcourse the fishroom behind it __________________ -Keyser Söze- By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. -Confucius Current Tank Info: Construction Zone

06/08/2008, 07:49 PM	#6
slovan Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: IA Posts: 3,544 Blog Entries: 1	You should tear it all down and restart so I can catch up with you! Awesome growth man. Thank goodness you saved room for a few corals. I have some for you, just haven't been able to make your way lately... __________________ Marineland 300G DD

06/08/2008, 10:28 PM	#9
jtesdall Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boone, Iowa Posts: 763	Awesome as always JJ. I have many pieces of those beautiful corals growing well, thanks again. Oh and still undetectable nitrates, thanks for that as well! __________________ Joel Tesdall GIRS Vice President Current Tank Info: 90 Reef, 240 Agressive, 55, Prop, 55 Discus, 55 Angel/mixed

06/08/2008, 07:20 PM	#3
Double-J Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: IA Posts: 1,061	It's been a long while since I tried to count all the fish. I would say about 12-15 tangs all good size wrasses anthias clowns man the list goes on. I have a pretty good size skimmer that keeps up with it. Thanks for the compliment!

06/08/2008, 07:35 PM	#5
Double-J Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: IA Posts: 1,061	It's definitely ha advantages to being in wall, it's completely silent when viewing.

06/09/2008, 12:00 AM	#10
RobynT Moved On Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Galva IL (aka Mayberry) Posts: 590	Simply breathtaking! How does one go about nominating for TOTM because I would like to nominate your beautiful tank!!

06/09/2008, 08:04 AM	#11
Ball Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Iowa Posts: 648	Tank is looking really nice. Great job!

06/09/2008, 04:41 PM	#12
Double-J Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: IA Posts: 1,061	Thanks guys!!!

06/09/2008, 05:33 PM	#13
gb387 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 70	Did you make the panels on the back wall or purchase them somewhere?

06/09/2008, 08:46 PM	#15
jmadison rebmeM deretsigeR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PHX, AZ Posts: 1,426	I'm also interested in how you made your columns and wall panels? or if you purchased them, where from? thanks in advance __________________ -Keyser Söze- By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. -Confucius Current Tank Info: Construction Zone

06/09/2008, 09:42 PM	#21
Double-J Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: IA Posts: 1,061	thanks guys!!! that would be insane, I've seen some intense tanks on TOTM! not sure if to that level but hey worth a shot.

06/10/2008, 01:20 AM	#23
musty baby Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: over yonder Posts: 1,751	I think, for TOTM status, it would be best to post a current tank shot.

06/10/2008, 07:26 AM	#25
RobynT Moved On Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Galva IL (aka Mayberry) Posts: 590	I have a couple of questions for you. It looks like you are bare bottom but it looks dark? What is your bottom substrate? I am amazed by the variety of fish and the color that it adds to the "whole picture". Care to tell us what fish you have in your very pretty tank? (I hope the word pretty doesn't offend you here!)