Bonsai Tree inspired Aquascape - Page 26

noirsphynx · 08/26/2009, 10:31 AM

I could watch this over and over again!! I truly LOVE your tank!!

noirsphynx · 08/26/2009, 10:31 AM

oops, double post, sorry.

SunnyX · 08/26/2009, 10:40 AM

Awesome display and great choice of soundtrack.

crazy4acros · 08/26/2009, 10:41 AM

Thank you noirsphynx! I also linked the video to my little Red House.

crazy4acros · 08/26/2009, 10:43 AM

Hehehehee Thank you sunny!

Felix1021 · 08/26/2009, 11:37 AM

amazing.
growth has taken off
f.

lastlight · 08/26/2009, 01:17 PM

Thanks for the video. Really showcases what you've accomplished so much better!

That tang is on the brink of upsetting the scale/illusion you have going there I think but that's just my opinion and I love what you've done!

Walter Costa · 08/26/2009, 01:34 PM

Wow! Great! Very impressive. Really inspiring!

Thanks for sharing.

paulthomas · 08/26/2009, 01:37 PM

Awesome, awesome music choice, Thor! My wife is in the next room singing "Pure Imagination" now.

BTW, I'm having a tough time with my scaping plans. I'm about to start, but I can't get your bonsai scape out of my head.

Everyone I visualize looks similar to yours.

docwells · 08/26/2009, 02:04 PM

The video captures the true beauty of your tank. The pictures in the thread are good but do not do full justice to your tank. Hope my tanks matures to look half as good as yours.

Dave's Reef · 08/26/2009, 02:25 PM

That video is REALLY cool and I LOVE the soundtrack you chose!

myzislow · 08/26/2009, 02:47 PM

Absolutely amazing! Your tank is defnitely one of the best. It's grown in very nice and looks so much better with the sand bed. Thanks for sharing.

crazy4acros · 08/26/2009, 04:36 PM

Thanks a lot for all your words, you all have been so kind from the start and it really helps keep my tank going

Im so glad the video helped you all see the depth and true form of the structure. I was trying to look for a good jazzy tune to go with the clip then i stumbled on the Willy Wonka tune and said "hummm this just might work!" Again thank you all for the wonderful feedback

thor

ento-reefer · 08/26/2009, 08:10 PM

Awesome video! Your tank is so beautiful.

chops29 · 08/26/2009, 08:37 PM

I truely can't help but smile when I hear that song. Your tank does capture the imagination and beauty of nature. I look at my " pile of rocks" and say hummm....

Iwishihadgills · 08/26/2009, 10:32 PM

b-e-a-utiful

dcook · 08/27/2009, 06:24 AM

W O W And no snails hermits or stars W O W

crazy4acros · 08/27/2009, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dcook
W O W And no snails hermits or stars W O W

No stars or hermits just snails infact only turbos 9 total. Nice thing about them is they are more active at night and hide when the lights are on.

eran · 08/27/2009, 12:27 PM

wow, that is all I can say. I wish I had time to hook up with you and check it out when I was back in az over the winter!

eskymick · 08/28/2009, 08:20 AM

I love the look of your reef!! I just bought a rimless cube of the same dimensions and your reef inspires me. One more thing. I'm not sure what MH fixture to use to light the tank. What is it that you have lighting yours?

skatezen · 08/28/2009, 09:37 AM

I've always admired your tank. Kudos on a job nicely done! Though the aquascaping is stunning, I especially love how you picked fish that interact with your specific aquascaping style - fish that hang out around and under the protrusions of the reef. You didn't just throw fish in there based on color and popularity, something too many people do. The scale of the fish to the aquascaping makes it much more realistic.

crazy4acros · 08/28/2009, 05:41 PM

eskymick, I am using the Lumenarc III Large pendant. I retro fitted it with 2 SE mogul sockets 1 250w XM and 1 400w Radium however 1 bulb is plenty enough.

skatezen, I appreciate that! Not too many people take notice to that type of detail. I try to choose my fish to match the theme of my tank, i know the Tang however is pushing the limits but i cant help it i love that fish

at 5 inches it will be the only big fish in there.

crazy4acros · 08/28/2009, 05:50 PM

Here's some recent shots.

Paul B · 08/28/2009, 06:06 PM

I love it

t5Nitro · 08/28/2009, 06:19 PM

How often are you replacing the sand bed? There is no algae underneath the top layer even. Good job!

08/26/2009, 01:17 PM	#632
lastlight Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: calgary, alberta Posts: 422	Thanks for the video. Really showcases what you've accomplished so much better! That tang is on the brink of upsetting the scale/illusion you have going there I think but that's just my opinion and I love what you've done! __________________ Brett

08/26/2009, 02:04 PM	#635
docwells Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 952	The video captures the true beauty of your tank. The pictures in the thread are good but do not do full justice to your tank. Hope my tanks matures to look half as good as yours. __________________ Wellington Current Tank Info: 69 gallon AGE rimless starphire tank in progress...

08/26/2009, 02:25 PM	#636
Dave's Reef Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,156	That video is REALLY cool and I LOVE the soundtrack you chose! __________________ To all you clubbers around the nation, kick up the flow don't want no stagnation! Current Tank Info: 150G Starphire Zeovit Reef 48x30x24

08/26/2009, 08:37 PM	#640
chops29 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Minier,IL Posts: 78	I truely can't help but smile when I hear that song. Your tank does capture the imagination and beauty of nature. I look at my " pile of rocks" and say hummm.... __________________ 120 gal. cycle started 7/6/09

08/26/2009, 10:32 PM	#641
Iwishihadgills Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lodi,CA Posts: 695	b-e-a-utiful __________________ cameron

08/26/2009, 10:31 AM	#626
noirsphynx Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 54	I could watch this over and over again!! I truly LOVE your tank!!

08/26/2009, 10:31 AM	#627
noirsphynx Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 54	oops, double post, sorry.

08/26/2009, 10:40 AM	#628
SunnyX Moved On Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,991	Awesome display and great choice of soundtrack.

08/26/2009, 10:41 AM	#629
crazy4acros Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 461	Thank you noirsphynx! I also linked the video to my little Red House.

08/26/2009, 10:43 AM	#630
crazy4acros Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 461	Hehehehee Thank you sunny!

08/26/2009, 11:37 AM	#631
Felix1021 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 739	amazing. growth has taken off f.

08/26/2009, 01:34 PM	#633
Walter Costa Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rio de Janeiro- Brazil Posts: 80	Wow! Great! Very impressive. Really inspiring! Thanks for sharing.

08/26/2009, 01:37 PM	#634
paulthomas Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 875	Awesome, awesome music choice, Thor! My wife is in the next room singing "Pure Imagination" now. BTW, I'm having a tough time with my scaping plans. I'm about to start, but I can't get your bonsai scape out of my head. Everyone I visualize looks similar to yours.

08/26/2009, 02:47 PM	#637
myzislow Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,275	Absolutely amazing! Your tank is defnitely one of the best. It's grown in very nice and looks so much better with the sand bed. Thanks for sharing.

08/26/2009, 04:36 PM	#638
crazy4acros Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 461	Thanks a lot for all your words, you all have been so kind from the start and it really helps keep my tank going Im so glad the video helped you all see the depth and true form of the structure. I was trying to look for a good jazzy tune to go with the clip then i stumbled on the Willy Wonka tune and said "hummm this just might work!" Again thank you all for the wonderful feedback thor

08/26/2009, 08:10 PM	#639
ento-reefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 332	Awesome video! Your tank is so beautiful.

08/27/2009, 06:24 AM	#642
dcook Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: MI Posts: 193	W O W And no snails hermits or stars W O W __________________ Reefing its not just a hobby its a way of life! Current Tank Info: 100 gal

08/27/2009, 12:27 PM	#644
eran Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: mid west Posts: 397	wow, that is all I can say. I wish I had time to hook up with you and check it out when I was back in az over the winter!

08/28/2009, 08:20 AM	#645
eskymick Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pulaski, WI Posts: 1,368	I love the look of your reef!! I just bought a rimless cube of the same dimensions and your reef inspires me. One more thing. I'm not sure what MH fixture to use to light the tank. What is it that you have lighting yours? __________________ SG - 1.025 pH - 8.1 NH4/NH3 - 0 mg/L NO2 - .003 mg/L NO3 - .2 mg/L Calc. - 420 dKH - 8.0 Flow ~ 80x Current Tank Info: 24" cube SPS Reef, 15 gal sump, 1- LumenBright Pendant with 250w 20K Phoenix lamp, 1 - Vortech MP40, ATB 840 v1.5 skimmer.

08/28/2009, 09:37 AM	#646
skatezen Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 248	I've always admired your tank. Kudos on a job nicely done! Though the aquascaping is stunning, I especially love how you picked fish that interact with your specific aquascaping style - fish that hang out around and under the protrusions of the reef. You didn't just throw fish in there based on color and popularity, something too many people do. The scale of the fish to the aquascaping makes it much more realistic.

08/28/2009, 05:41 PM	#647
crazy4acros Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 461	eskymick, I am using the Lumenarc III Large pendant. I retro fitted it with 2 SE mogul sockets 1 250w XM and 1 400w Radium however 1 bulb is plenty enough. skatezen, I appreciate that! Not too many people take notice to that type of detail. I try to choose my fish to match the theme of my tank, i know the Tang however is pushing the limits but i cant help it i love that fish at 5 inches it will be the only big fish in there.

08/28/2009, 05:50 PM	#648
crazy4acros Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 461	Here's some recent shots.

08/28/2009, 06:06 PM	#649
Paul B Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 15,549	I love it __________________ I used to get shocked when I put my hand in my tank. Then the electric eel went dead. Current Tank Info: 100 gal reef set up in 1971

08/28/2009, 06:19 PM	#650
t5Nitro Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 4,384	How often are you replacing the sand bed? There is no algae underneath the top layer even. Good job! __________________ ATI T5 club Current Tank Info: Left the hobby, looking to re-enter in the future