Tank of the Month November 2012

IridescentLily · 11/04/2012, 08:00 PM

This month we are featuring the beautiful Reef Aquarium of Michael Panganiban (solitude127)

More details can be found here.

Congratulations, Michael!

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Crazyfingerz · 11/06/2012, 05:26 PM

Would sure like to have a link to your build thread

blackgate · 11/06/2012, 08:37 PM

That is one BEAUTIFUL tank. Congratulations! The aqua scape is just phenomenal

Alex T. · 11/06/2012, 11:08 PM

When my tank grows up I want it to look just like this.

trinity1012 · 11/06/2012, 11:25 PM

mikes slice of heaven is what im striving for.super beautiful, great job mike!!!

lowbudget · 11/07/2012, 12:04 AM

awesomeness

solitude127 · 11/07/2012, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crazyfingerz

Would sure like to have a link to your build thread

I'm sorry, I don't have a build thread but if you have any questions, please feel free to ask

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackgate

That is one BEAUTIFUL tank. Congratulations! The aqua scape is just phenomenal

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex T.

When my tank grows up I want it to look just like this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by trinity1012

mikes slice of heaven is what im striving for.super beautiful, great job mike!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowbudget

awesomeness

Thank you for the kind words.

alessandro · 11/07/2012, 10:26 AM

Compliments!
I really like your tank!
amazing layout and healthy corals!
I like also your sand bed, which sand do you have?

solitude127 · 11/07/2012, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alessandro

Compliments!
I really like your tank!
amazing layout and healthy corals!
I like also your sand bed, which sand do you have?

My sand bed is only about 1 - 2 inches and I'm using Caribsea Seaflor Special Grade Reef Sand

aandfsoccr04 · 11/07/2012, 03:09 PM

I've been looking for this thread for the past three days. A little consistency goes a long way. Last time it was on the front page but that still has an old one. The time before that it was a free floating thread in reef discussion. And now it's a sticky.

Regardless, I wanted to congratulate you on a huge honor. Your tank is jaw dropping and an inspiration for me and I'm sure many other reefers. Congrats on your success

Warner Marine · 11/07/2012, 06:17 PM

stunning aquarium... the corals look exceptional.

Congratulations!

Froggy · 11/07/2012, 06:35 PM

Beautiful tank. I have always been a fan of your tank since I saw a picture you posted of a T5 lighting combo when I was shopping for a light combo last year.

Speaking of T5's, how long have you been using the aquatic life bulbs?

Didnt you use ATI bulbs before in this combo?

5B+
1P+
1Coral +
GE6500

Thanks, and great job!!

Joe

solitude127 · 11/07/2012, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Froggy

Beautiful tank. I have always been a fan of your tank since I saw a picture you posted of a T5 lighting combo when I was shopping for a light combo last year.

Speaking of T5's, how long have you been using the aquatic life bulbs?

Didnt you use ATI bulbs before in this combo?

5B+
1P+
1Coral +
GE6500

Thanks, and great job!!

Joe

Hey Joe,
I've been using the Aquatic Life bulbs for about 4 months now. They seem to be an up and coming lighting company and when I heard that their new bulbs were made in Germany, I thought I'd give them a try and so far so good. The PAR numbers are equal to the ATI bulbs and my corals don't seem to know the difference.

And yes, that was my previous combo.

godsdoc · 11/08/2012, 11:28 PM

Amazing tank, great growth on your corals.

Fernando Chang · 11/09/2012, 09:20 PM

Hi Mike !

Awesome tank my congrats from Panama !!! Can you give the web page for LeeMar starphire aquariums ? I will probably change my current tank for a bigger size.
thanks.

Regards
Fernando Chang
Panama

solitude127 · 11/09/2012, 10:00 PM

Thank you for the compliments everyone.

I google'd Lee Mar tanks and when I clicked on their link it doesn't seem to be working. They based here in Souther California and see them a lot on the western United States.

skykingcory · 11/10/2012, 04:55 PM

Getting it done with T-5's! Excellent work. Who needs a TV if you got that?

RaineyDays · 11/10/2012, 04:57 PM

Nicely done! Great aquascaping.

Misled · 11/10/2012, 06:31 PM

Congrats and thanks again Mike!!!!

tahiriqbal · 11/11/2012, 03:34 PM

Many congrats Michael, tank looks beautiful and all credit to your hard work.

Tahir

rbaker · 11/12/2012, 02:48 PM

Beautiful!

Mr.Saltz · 11/13/2012, 02:07 AM

Wow i like the setup! Just starting to look into reef tanks and planning. Still deciding between T5 or LED.

solitude127 · 11/13/2012, 11:56 AM

Thank you everyone for the kind words.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Saltz

Wow i like the setup! Just starting to look into reef tanks and planning. Still deciding between T5 or LED.

This is just my opinion.... I feel LEDs is technology that is constant evolving and hasn't reached its peak yet (again, just my opinion). I think once manufacturers stop coming out with new LED fixtures every month, LED technology will have reached it's peak and I would consider it then.

Fernando Chang · 11/13/2012, 01:22 PM

Hi Mike !

Agree with your opiniion about the LEDS is in constant evolution however I have decided to use them because the Metal Halides are great lights but comsume too much electricity and produce too much heat. I have noticed big changes in the coral health specially the softs and lps.

Regards
Fernando Chang
Panama

solitude127 · 11/13/2012, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fernando Chang

Hi Mike !

Agree with your opiniion about the LEDS is in constant evolution however I have decided to use them because the Metal Halides are great lights but comsume too much electricity and produce too much heat. I have noticed big changes in the coral health specially the softs and lps.

Regards
Fernando Chang
Panama

What kind of changes have you noticed?

11/06/2012, 05:26 PM	#2
Crazyfingerz Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 303	Would sure like to have a link to your build thread __________________ Always looking to move foward, yup yup Current Tank Info: 120gal DT, 30gal sump.

11/06/2012, 11:08 PM	#4
Alex T. Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,803	When my tank grows up I want it to look just like this. __________________ 72x26x24, custom sump, BK SM 200, 4 Vortech MP40s, 1 Tunze 6105, (3) 250 Watt Radiums in Lumenmax Elite Reflectors, Galaxy ballasts, (2) 60" Super Actinic VHOs, 2 Kessil a150s, Apex controlled. Current Tank Info: Currently in reboot mode

11/06/2012, 11:25 PM	#5
trinity1012 sps addict Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: spokane,wa Posts: 496	mikes slice of heaven is what im striving for.super beautiful, great job mike!!! __________________ Inland Corals 180AGA,ati 8x80 t5,2-mp40,sro3000sss,sps dominant.

11/07/2012, 03:09 PM	#10
aandfsoccr04 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 3,561	I've been looking for this thread for the past three days. A little consistency goes a long way. Last time it was on the front page but that still has an old one. The time before that it was a free floating thread in reef discussion. And now it's a sticky. Regardless, I wanted to congratulate you on a huge honor. Your tank is jaw dropping and an inspiration for me and I'm sure many other reefers. Congrats on your success __________________ 120 gallon mixed reef

11/07/2012, 06:17 PM	#11
Warner Marine Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 308	stunning aquarium... the corals look exceptional. Congratulations! __________________ Jon To build a great reef... you need the right tools! The Home of ECOBAK!

11/06/2012, 08:37 PM	#3
blackgate Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 196	That is one BEAUTIFUL tank. Congratulations! The aqua scape is just phenomenal

11/07/2012, 12:04 AM	#6
lowbudget Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,258	awesomeness

11/07/2012, 10:26 AM	#8
alessandro Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Italy Posts: 294	Compliments! I really like your tank! amazing layout and healthy corals! I like also your sand bed, which sand do you have?

11/07/2012, 06:35 PM	#12
Froggy Reef "Hobbyist"...right!? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Canton, MI Posts: 2,160	Beautiful tank. I have always been a fan of your tank since I saw a picture you posted of a T5 lighting combo when I was shopping for a light combo last year. Speaking of T5's, how long have you been using the aquatic life bulbs? Didnt you use ATI bulbs before in this combo? 5B+ 1P+ 1Coral + GE6500 Thanks, and great job!! Joe __________________ Hello, my name is Joe and I am a reef addict. ......Hi Joe.......... Current Tank Info: 120 gallon mixed reef with TBS live rock, 8 X 54 watt TEK T5's, Euroreef RS250 skimmer

11/08/2012, 11:28 PM	#14
godsdoc Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 49	Amazing tank, great growth on your corals.

11/09/2012, 09:20 PM	#15
Fernando Chang Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Panama, Republic of Panama Posts: 90	Hi Mike ! Awesome tank my congrats from Panama !!! Can you give the web page for LeeMar starphire aquariums ? I will probably change my current tank for a bigger size. thanks. Regards Fernando Chang Panama __________________ 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.

11/09/2012, 10:00 PM	#16
solitude127 Proud user of IO Salt! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 9,136	Thank you for the compliments everyone. I google'd Lee Mar tanks and when I clicked on their link it doesn't seem to be working. They based here in Souther California and see them a lot on the western United States. __________________ Mike <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ ReefKeeping.com TOTM Nov 2012 Socalireefs Featured Reef Oct 2011 Current Tank Info: 603020, 8x54 ATI Powermodule, ReefBrite XHO, ATB Elegance 200, Aquamaxx CTech CaRx, Ecotech Vortechs, Apex Controls, WM Ecobak powered. RedSea Reefer 170, MP10, Apex Jr, Ecotech Radion XR15, Aquamaxx WS-1

11/10/2012, 04:55 PM	#17
skykingcory Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portageville, MO Posts: 54	Getting it done with T-5's! Excellent work. Who needs a TV if you got that?

11/10/2012, 04:57 PM	#18
RaineyDays Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 22	Nicely done! Great aquascaping.

11/10/2012, 06:31 PM	#19
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	Congrats and thanks again Mike!!!! __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together.

11/11/2012, 03:34 PM	#20
tahiriqbal Sialkot Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Manchester England UK Posts: 684	Many congrats Michael, tank looks beautiful and all credit to your hard work. Tahir __________________ Tahir Iqbal Manchester UK Current Tank Info: 56cm x 56cm x 56cm

11/12/2012, 02:48 PM	#21
rbaker Reef Central Admin Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 32,642 Blog Entries: 4	Beautiful! __________________ Ryan A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable but more useful than a life spent doing nothing. -- George Bernard Shaw

11/13/2012, 02:07 AM	#22
Mr.Saltz Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 54	Wow i like the setup! Just starting to look into reef tanks and planning. Still deciding between T5 or LED.

11/13/2012, 01:22 PM	#24
Fernando Chang Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Panama, Republic of Panama Posts: 90	Hi Mike ! Agree with your opiniion about the LEDS is in constant evolution however I have decided to use them because the Metal Halides are great lights but comsume too much electricity and produce too much heat. I have noticed big changes in the coral health specially the softs and lps. Regards Fernando Chang Panama __________________ 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.