Tank of the Month - February '06

Skipper · 01/28/2006, 03:08 PM

This month we are featuring Pieter van Suijlekom's beautiful reef aquarium:

More details can be found here or by clicking on the picture above.

Congratulations, Pieter!

PLEASE NOTE: Pieter does not speak English and will most likely not be responding to questions in this thread.

If you'd like to nominate a tank
for Tank of the Month, click here
or use the button to the right.

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Tanu · 02/05/2006, 05:08 PM

Pieter, congratulations!

Tanu · 02/05/2006, 05:10 PM

As I cannot edit my own posts: Pieter does READ English, but indeed I'm afraid he would most likely not respond to questions. I'll try to do my best and answer some every now and then.

I don't know the tank that well, but I have seen it in person a few times.

fancyfish · 02/05/2006, 05:11 PM

Wow!!!!!!!! What does one say about this tank? This is the most gourgous tank I have ever seen. What an inspiration to us all. Thank you so much for sharing
Pam

AllenFord_SC · 02/05/2006, 05:12 PM

Absolutely stunning!!!

carolinareefs · 02/05/2006, 05:28 PM

No offense to previous winners or anyone with a reef, but that tank should be tank of the month every month! AWESOME!

mortenN · 02/05/2006, 05:28 PM

A very very impressive tank and setup.

Pieter, Congrats.

Ironsheikh · 02/05/2006, 05:35 PM

That tank of the month is THE SIC - EST thing I've ever seen. I've never seen a tank so cool. I'd love to see a fish only set up like that. What do you do for a living? You must be a millionaire, no doubt.

kfisc · 02/05/2006, 06:07 PM

Gelukwensen! Zeer mooi! Een welk verbazend aquarium; dank voor het delen.

ohioreef · 02/05/2006, 06:19 PM

All I can say is, WOW!!!!

That is a beautiful and unique tank!!

Chad-Man · 02/05/2006, 06:37 PM

I'm in awe.............

JRod · 02/05/2006, 06:58 PM

HOLY $HIT, first words out of my and the wife's mouth!

Never in my life have I see anything as nice as that, not even in aquariums. As close to the wild as you can get without getting wet.

i2ik · 02/05/2006, 07:01 PM

Everything is INSANE!!! No words can explain how beautiful your tank is! Congrats Pieter!

lukas · 02/05/2006, 07:06 PM

Waoooooo AMAZING
I will like to know how you feed your Coral sun
Thanks to present to us your amazing tank

rjwilson37 · 02/05/2006, 07:19 PM

That is an amazing tank, truly a vision and an incredible feat you have accomplished that is beyond words.

Mr.Furious · 02/05/2006, 07:22 PM

This is the most beautiful tank I have seen ever. This is getting scary, the overseas tanks are starting to put us Americans to shame. I especially like the length of this tank..... most people who starting getting this big make their tanks too tall and deep instead of using length.

sfsuphysics · 02/05/2006, 07:26 PM

I can not come up with words to describe what I'm feeling after seeing that tank, so I wont.

The only downsides with that tank is 1) its almost impossible to get a good picture of the whole thing because its so big!
and
2) I do have the space to build one of similar size... but unfortunately not the ability

vest0830 · 02/05/2006, 07:35 PM

that is absoutly amazing! Very beautiful!

any pics of the seahorse tank?

aiannar974 · 02/05/2006, 07:36 PM

Ik ben ademloos. Dit is een ongelofelijke tank. Ik denk dat het goeder is dan de tanks die ik aan de Chicago heb gezien aquarium Shedd. Bovendien beter dan de tanks aan de tanks aan het Texas Staatsaquarium in Corpus Christi. Ik denk dat het de mooiste tank is die ik gezien heb. Ik zou zeggen, uw doel is ontmoet worden.

Ik gebruikte een vrije translater. Ik hoop dat het begrijpelijk is.

I am breathless. This is an unbelievable tank. I think it is better than the tanks I have seen at the Chicago Shedd aquarium and the tanks at the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi. I think it is the most beautiful tank I have seen. I would say, your goal has been met.

I used a free translater, I hope it is understandable.

Anthony

skippysmind · 02/05/2006, 07:47 PM

That's without a doubt the coolest tank I've ever seen. WOW

danferd2002 · 02/05/2006, 08:03 PM

Very very nice, to say the least!!

akirasan · 02/05/2006, 08:08 PM

I guess it was only a matter of time before it appeared here. A BEAUTIFUL tank, and all the effort that goes into it deserves 3 big thumbs up!

sbgreen · 02/05/2006, 08:20 PM

Seriously, what can you say? I just finished my weekely water change on my 50 gal uniquarium. I can't even imagine having that tank. beautifuly, absolutely beautiful.

I love the chairs/seating area. that is my dream. who needs a big Plasma tv.

HD REEFING

itstheantitang · 02/05/2006, 08:31 PM

The inward curve of the glass REALLY sets it off.....
not to mention the incredible corals, fish, equipment.

That tank must take true dedication to keep it looking great...Keep it up!

Fernando Chang · 02/05/2006, 08:42 PM

Pieter !!
My congratulations from Panama (Central America) imagine yr tanks is 10 times bigger than mine. I am very impressed with yr aquarium , absolutely beautiful !!!

Regards
Fernando Chang

02/05/2006, 05:08 PM	#2
Tanu Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Netherlands Posts: 420	Pieter, congratulations! __________________ TOTM: http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-02/totm/index.php My current tank: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=148461&page=8 My website (info about my tank and about my aquarium book Current Tank Info: 170 G reef, many colored sps, inhabited by beautiful fish

02/05/2006, 05:10 PM	#3
Tanu Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Netherlands Posts: 420	As I cannot edit my own posts: Pieter does READ English, but indeed I'm afraid he would most likely not respond to questions. I'll try to do my best and answer some every now and then. I don't know the tank that well, but I have seen it in person a few times. __________________ TOTM: http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-02/totm/index.php My current tank: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=148461&page=8 My website (info about my tank and about my aquarium book Current Tank Info: 170 G reef, many colored sps, inhabited by beautiful fish

02/05/2006, 05:11 PM	#4
fancyfish Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,418	Wow!!!!!!!! What does one say about this tank? This is the most gourgous tank I have ever seen. What an inspiration to us all. Thank you so much for sharing Pam __________________ The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax. Albert Einstein I hate micro-bubbles!! Current Tank Info: 215 gallon oceanic Ultimate with starfire front, 3-250 watt metal halide, 4-36 inch 39 watt T-5 actinic and daylight bulbs, aquamedic turboflotor shorty with mesh mod 3-Tunze Turbelle® stream 6105 with controller, 40 gallon sump

02/05/2006, 05:12 PM	#5
AllenFord_SC Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ridgeland, SC Posts: 703	Absolutely stunning!!! __________________ We're just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl..... Roger Waters, Pink Floyd Current Tank Info: 150 Gallon Mixed, 55 Gallon sump, 35 gallon fuge

02/05/2006, 05:28 PM	#7
mortenN TOTM January 2006 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Norway Posts: 606	A very very impressive tank and setup. Pieter, Congrats. __________________ ---Morten--- TOTM jan 06: http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-01/totm/index.php

02/05/2006, 05:28 PM	#6
carolinareefs Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 113	No offense to previous winners or anyone with a reef, but that tank should be tank of the month every month! AWESOME!

02/05/2006, 05:35 PM	#8
Ironsheikh Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SYRACUSE NY Posts: 1,124	That tank of the month is THE SIC - EST thing I've ever seen. I've never seen a tank so cool. I'd love to see a fish only set up like that. What do you do for a living? You must be a millionaire, no doubt. __________________ You have been weighed... You have been measured... YOU have been found wanting! Current Tank Info: 20G fowlr some zoas

02/05/2006, 06:07 PM	#9
kfisc Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,020	Gelukwensen! Zeer mooi! Een welk verbazend aquarium; dank voor het delen.

02/05/2006, 06:19 PM	#10
ohioreef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western Ohio Posts: 3,106	All I can say is, WOW!!!! That is a beautiful and unique tank!! __________________ Gary

02/05/2006, 06:37 PM	#11
Chad-Man Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 180	I'm in awe............. __________________ Chad Current Tank Info: 24 Gal Nano ... 125 Gal. Oceanic Reef Tank

02/05/2006, 06:58 PM	#12
JRod Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, NJ Posts: 795	HOLY $HIT! HOLY $HIT, first words out of my and the wife's mouth! Never in my life have I see anything as nice as that, not even in aquariums. As close to the wild as you can get without getting wet.

02/05/2006, 07:01 PM	#13
i2ik Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Montreal,Quebec,Canada Posts: 694	Everything is INSANE!!! No words can explain how beautiful your tank is! Congrats Pieter! __________________ Richard Current Tank Info: 600G system in the remaking, back to square one, learning in process!

02/05/2006, 07:06 PM	#14
lukas Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Spain Posts: 19	Waoooooo AMAZING I will like to know how you feed your Coral sun Thanks to present to us your amazing tank

02/05/2006, 07:19 PM	#15
rjwilson37 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: West Michigan Posts: 7,104	That is an amazing tank, truly a vision and an incredible feat you have accomplished that is beyond words. __________________ Isn't life just wonderful. 29g Biocube Standard Pump Standard 72w PC Lighting Current Tank Info: 29g Biocube Reef Tank

02/05/2006, 07:22 PM	#16
Mr.Furious Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 166	This is the most beautiful tank I have seen ever. This is getting scary, the overseas tanks are starting to put us Americans to shame. I especially like the length of this tank..... most people who starting getting this big make their tanks too tall and deep instead of using length.

02/05/2006, 07:26 PM	#17
sfsuphysics Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Francisco Posts: 9,103	I can not come up with words to describe what I'm feeling after seeing that tank, so I wont. The only downsides with that tank is 1) its almost impossible to get a good picture of the whole thing because its so big! and 2) I do have the space to build one of similar size... but unfortunately not the ability __________________ Mike

02/05/2006, 07:35 PM	#18
vest0830 Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 1,299	that is absoutly amazing! Very beautiful! any pics of the seahorse tank? __________________ 55g::Tunze::Lifereef::Ice Cap::Euroreef Current Tank Info: 100% all Okinawan life

02/05/2006, 07:36 PM	#19
aiannar974 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 93	Ik ben ademloos. Dit is een ongelofelijke tank. Ik denk dat het goeder is dan de tanks die ik aan de Chicago heb gezien aquarium Shedd. Bovendien beter dan de tanks aan de tanks aan het Texas Staatsaquarium in Corpus Christi. Ik denk dat het de mooiste tank is die ik gezien heb. Ik zou zeggen, uw doel is ontmoet worden. Ik gebruikte een vrije translater. Ik hoop dat het begrijpelijk is. I am breathless. This is an unbelievable tank. I think it is better than the tanks I have seen at the Chicago Shedd aquarium and the tanks at the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi. I think it is the most beautiful tank I have seen. I would say, your goal has been met. I used a free translater, I hope it is understandable. Anthony

02/05/2006, 07:47 PM	#20
skippysmind Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Findlay, Ohio Posts: 1,003	That's without a doubt the coolest tank I've ever seen. WOW __________________ Jeff The best way to keep fish? Is in a frying pan, lightly breaded and seasoned with a little salt! Current Tank Info: No Tank!

02/05/2006, 08:03 PM	#21
danferd2002 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 882	Very very nice, to say the least!!

02/05/2006, 08:08 PM	#22
akirasan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 160	I guess it was only a matter of time before it appeared here. A BEAUTIFUL tank, and all the effort that goes into it deserves 3 big thumbs up!

02/05/2006, 08:20 PM	#23
sbgreen Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: santa barbara, ca Posts: 284	Seriously, what can you say? I just finished my weekely water change on my 50 gal uniquarium. I can't even imagine having that tank. beautifuly, absolutely beautiful. I love the chairs/seating area. that is my dream. who needs a big Plasma tv. HD REEFING

02/05/2006, 08:31 PM	#24
itstheantitang Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 477	The inward curve of the glass REALLY sets it off..... not to mention the incredible corals, fish, equipment. That tank must take true dedication to keep it looking great...Keep it up! __________________ Ignore the smoke and smile...

02/05/2006, 08:42 PM	#25
Fernando Chang Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Panama, Republic of Panama Posts: 90	Pieter !! My congratulations from Panama (Central America) imagine yr tanks is 10 times bigger than mine. I am very impressed with yr aquarium , absolutely beautiful !!! Regards Fernando Chang __________________ Fernando Chang Current Tank Info: 60''L x 24''W x 27''H with a 75 glns sump with no sand nor caulerpa only water but containing: phosphate removal reactor, carbon reactor, biopelets chamber. Have installed P. Skimmer Octopus Super Reef EXT5000 , Chiller 1HP.