Coral Tank from Canada (1350gal Display Tank) - split - Page 18

nynick · 07/15/2012, 03:07 PM

Stumbled on your tank on YouTube which brought me here. One amazing looking tank and very well produced clips too...and for some odd reason, shamefully few hits. Step it up people, well worth the search.

Down to business, any chance you might edit this HUGE thread down to a more manageable format, Pics, highlights and such, if you like me just found it's 200+ pages are just a tad daunting

Padrino · 07/15/2012, 03:34 PM

this is the split, there is another 250 odd pages in the previous thread

dave.m · 07/15/2012, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nynick

any chance you might edit this HUGE thread down to a more manageable format, Pics, highlights and such

All the info you seek is summarized on www.petersfishtank.com, plus far too many pictures and clips for one tank to rightfully claim.

Dave.M

nynick · 07/15/2012, 05:43 PM

sweet, thanks for that info Dave.

sean112280 · 07/31/2012, 12:10 AM

Peter and crew,

I have not been on Reef Central in a couple months. I come back and the first thing I head to is this tank. And without fail it is as beautiful as ever. I have read all of your thread, and I just watched all of the episodes of Peter's Fish Tank. I would like to say that it is amazing and an inspiration to me. It definitely puts my 72BF to shame. I would love to have something nearly as nice as yours, but I will have to wait until I am out of the US Army. I do too much moving every couple of years. Anyway, I look forward to more updates and episodes of your tank. Thank you!

Sean

M007 · 08/16/2012, 04:08 PM

Threads gone quiet, everything OK? Any updates?

coralreefdoc · 08/16/2012, 05:01 PM

All your fault, Dave ! Everyones on PetersFishTank.com

coralreefdoc · 08/16/2012, 05:01 PM

All your fault, Dave ! Everyones on PetersFishTank.com

paulmartin · 08/22/2012, 01:11 PM

Hi Peter, like many people here i saw your videos on YouTube, just wanted to say you have a fantastic set up, congratulations to you and all your helpers.
Best Wishes
Paul from the UK.

cameronpalte · 08/23/2012, 06:26 PM

Congratz on the split and great tank.

SeattleReef · 09/01/2012, 11:35 PM

Peter - How about some system updates: new lights or equipment changes?

Also how about an estimate on when you might post the new videos segments you referenced a while back?

Newbie Aquarist · 09/02/2012, 12:34 AM

Congrats on the split.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeattleReef

Peter - How about some system updates: new lights or equipment changes?

Also how about an estimate on when you might post the new videos segments you referenced a while back?

I believe they are on the website unless I have missed something?

dave.m · 09/02/2012, 08:41 AM

Quite right. All the photos, slide shows and videos that have been released so far are available on petersfishtank.com. Also, all the videos are available on YouTube.

There are more videos planned, but as long as the weather is fine you will more likely find Peter out on a golf course somewhere.

Dave.M

SeattleReef · 09/02/2012, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newbie Aquarist

Congrats on the split.

I believe they are on the website unless I have missed something?

ahhh, I should have been more specific, I've seen those...I was referring the next series of video's past 3.5 "Eye Candy"

Newbie Aquarist · 09/02/2012, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeattleReef

ahhh, I should have been more specific, I've seen those...I was referring the next series of video's past 3.5 "Eye Candy"

Nope that's pretty much it. Like dave.m said, he prolly on the golf course.

Made2Rock · 09/10/2012, 07:29 PM

WOW, I've been busy the last couple of years learning to dive then diving on some of the best reefs in the Gulf and with the exception of watching a 2' queen angel make a pass just 12" from your mask this has got to be the best thing I've seen during that time. Peter this is an extremely impressive tank and I look forward to seeing updates from time to time.

Of course there was this time in Bonaire where I got to watch these 5 french angels pass in front of me. They ranged from the largest all the way down to a teenager in the rear............ Nope, I still your tank better.

Joe

Made2Rock · 09/10/2012, 08:15 PM

Peter,

I've read the entire thread, both sections from beginning to end and the one thing I could find an answer to is if the mangroves and miracle mud actually do any good. I wonder if the miracle mud is feeding the mangroves and that is the source of there growth. I wonder if a water test of the water going into the trays and coming out would show a difference.

Joe

mr.wilson · 09/10/2012, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Made2Rock

Peter,

I've read the entire thread, both sections from beginning to end and the one thing I could find an answer to is if the mangroves and miracle mud actually do any good. I wonder if the miracle mud is feeding the mangroves and that is the source of there growth. I wonder if a water test of the water going into the trays and coming out would show a difference.

Joe

Peter likes the Miracle mud, but it's pretty much inert in my opinion. The mangroves have grown considerably, so they must be removing some nutrients. They certainly harbour mysid shrimp colonies and all kinds of amphipods & copepods that feed the display tank... and it looks cool

Before

After

Drawing of mangrove system

Made2Rock · 09/10/2012, 08:50 PM

Shawn

Let me bring up what I'm sure your sick of hearing.

The book, Have you made any progress? Where can I get it.

I'm seriously looking at building something like a 500-600 gallon next year and find the data in this thread priceless. I would like to use everything created in this build as a springboard for that build if/when the time comes.

Joe

mr.wilson · 09/11/2012, 01:58 PM

I just don't have the time to write anything. The other hard part is that everything is changing so quickly, any ideas become obsolete pretty fast.

iced98lx · 09/12/2012, 09:55 AM

From one home theater, car and aquarium nut to another:

Great work!

Obviously everything that could be said RE:Compliments is out there, but I really enjoy your setup.

Briney Dave · 09/12/2012, 11:52 AM

Shawn,

while LED usage is highly fluid making a best practice disscusion in book form out of date from nearly day one, many other points are likely to persisit as state of the art or nearly so for many years to come.

I know there is virtually no money to be made in a book but maybe you would consider something a bit more "out of the box" as our suit wearing brothers may say.

an electronic book would avoid the need to fight with a publisher over contracts and release dates and a bunch crud. Maybe hire a good editor to peak over your shoulder from time to time and be done with it. Plus and up-date would be ease to add and sell.

I know I would pay near hard back prices to have an electronic document that both documents the behind the scenes details of Peter's system and your thoughts on managing captive reefs in general.

dave.m · 09/12/2012, 04:14 PM

He already had an editor, and he did not like it, not one little bit.

Dave.M

Newbie Aquarist · 09/12/2012, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave.m

He already had an editor, and he did not like it, not one little bit.

Dave.M

Wow, now that's crazy. Something must be wrong with the editor. Probably not into the hobby.

Made2Rock · 09/12/2012, 08:16 PM

The man has all this knowledge and has been very helpful. If book sales is not of interest we just need to find a big enough carrot.

Joe

08/16/2012, 04:08 PM	#431
M007 Acro Whore Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,631	Threads gone quiet, everything OK? Any updates? __________________ Mixed reef emphasis on SPS. Tangs, Triggers, Bartlets, CBB, Goldflake Angel, and a Pigmy or two. Current Tank Info: 250G SPS Mixed Reef. ATLAS 84x28x24. SuperMarin 250. Cebu Sun 3 x 250WMH Radiums 4 x 80W T5. Profilux 3 w/GHL dosing CA-ALK-MG. Moved by Tunze and Vertex. Reef Octopus 5K return.

09/02/2012, 08:41 AM	#438
dave.m Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Canadia Posts: 4,276	Quite right. All the photos, slide shows and videos that have been released so far are available on petersfishtank.com. Also, all the videos are available on YouTube. There are more videos planned, but as long as the weather is fine you will more likely find Peter out on a golf course somewhere. Dave.M __________________ My Gawd! It's full of corals! Current Tank Info: None. Nil. Zip. Nada.

09/12/2012, 04:14 PM	#448
dave.m Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Canadia Posts: 4,276	He already had an editor, and he did not like it, not one little bit. Dave.M __________________ My Gawd! It's full of corals! Current Tank Info: None. Nil. Zip. Nada.

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07/15/2012, 03:07 PM	#426
nynick Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,029	Stumbled on your tank on YouTube which brought me here. One amazing looking tank and very well produced clips too...and for some odd reason, shamefully few hits. Step it up people, well worth the search. Down to business, any chance you might edit this HUGE thread down to a more manageable format, Pics, highlights and such, if you like me just found it's 200+ pages are just a tad daunting

07/15/2012, 03:34 PM	#427
Padrino Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,934	this is the split, there is another 250 odd pages in the previous thread

07/15/2012, 05:43 PM	#429
nynick Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,029	sweet, thanks for that info Dave.

07/31/2012, 12:10 AM	#430
sean112280 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fort Stewart, GA Posts: 143	Peter and crew, I have not been on Reef Central in a couple months. I come back and the first thing I head to is this tank. And without fail it is as beautiful as ever. I have read all of your thread, and I just watched all of the episodes of Peter's Fish Tank. I would like to say that it is amazing and an inspiration to me. It definitely puts my 72BF to shame. I would love to have something nearly as nice as yours, but I will have to wait until I am out of the US Army. I do too much moving every couple of years. Anyway, I look forward to more updates and episodes of your tank. Thank you! Sean

08/16/2012, 05:01 PM	#432
coralreefdoc Moved On Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cavitation Bubble Posts: 776	All your fault, Dave ! Everyones on PetersFishTank.com

08/16/2012, 05:01 PM	#433
coralreefdoc Moved On Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cavitation Bubble Posts: 776	All your fault, Dave ! Everyones on PetersFishTank.com

08/22/2012, 01:11 PM	#434
paulmartin Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: England Posts: 76	Hi Peter, like many people here i saw your videos on YouTube, just wanted to say you have a fantastic set up, congratulations to you and all your helpers. Best Wishes Paul from the UK.

08/23/2012, 06:26 PM	#435
cameronpalte Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 52	Congratz on the split and great tank.

09/01/2012, 11:35 PM	#436
SeattleReef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 55	Peter - How about some system updates: new lights or equipment changes? Also how about an estimate on when you might post the new videos segments you referenced a while back?

09/10/2012, 07:29 PM	#441
Made2Rock Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 262	WOW, I've been busy the last couple of years learning to dive then diving on some of the best reefs in the Gulf and with the exception of watching a 2' queen angel make a pass just 12" from your mask this has got to be the best thing I've seen during that time. Peter this is an extremely impressive tank and I look forward to seeing updates from time to time. Of course there was this time in Bonaire where I got to watch these 5 french angels pass in front of me. They ranged from the largest all the way down to a teenager in the rear............ Nope, I still your tank better. Joe

09/10/2012, 08:15 PM	#442
Made2Rock Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 262	Peter, I've read the entire thread, both sections from beginning to end and the one thing I could find an answer to is if the mangroves and miracle mud actually do any good. I wonder if the miracle mud is feeding the mangroves and that is the source of there growth. I wonder if a water test of the water going into the trays and coming out would show a difference. Joe

09/10/2012, 08:50 PM	#444
Made2Rock Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 262	Shawn Let me bring up what I'm sure your sick of hearing. The book, Have you made any progress? Where can I get it. I'm seriously looking at building something like a 500-600 gallon next year and find the data in this thread priceless. I would like to use everything created in this build as a springboard for that build if/when the time comes. Joe

09/11/2012, 01:58 PM	#445
mr.wilson RC Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,803	I just don't have the time to write anything. The other hard part is that everything is changing so quickly, any ideas become obsolete pretty fast.

09/12/2012, 09:55 AM	#446
iced98lx Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 2,258	From one home theater, car and aquarium nut to another: Great work! Obviously everything that could be said RE:Compliments is out there, but I really enjoy your setup.

09/12/2012, 11:52 AM	#447
Briney Dave Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fremont Posts: 1,325	Shawn, while LED usage is highly fluid making a best practice disscusion in book form out of date from nearly day one, many other points are likely to persisit as state of the art or nearly so for many years to come. I know there is virtually no money to be made in a book but maybe you would consider something a bit more "out of the box" as our suit wearing brothers may say. an electronic book would avoid the need to fight with a publisher over contracts and release dates and a bunch crud. Maybe hire a good editor to peak over your shoulder from time to time and be done with it. Plus and up-date would be ease to add and sell. I know I would pay near hard back prices to have an electronic document that both documents the behind the scenes details of Peter's system and your thoughts on managing captive reefs in general.

09/12/2012, 08:16 PM	#450
Made2Rock Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 262	The man has all this knowledge and has been very helpful. If book sales is not of interest we just need to find a big enough carrot. Joe