A Reef Tank in the Desert - +/- 1,400 gallon system - Page 117

aquaph8 · 06/14/2015, 06:55 PM

Looking forward to videos Dan. Hope to see you at MACNA again this year.

patfer · 07/03/2015, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by danfeig

Thanks guys! I am glad that you are following. I can use all the help that I can get!!!

Building the rock towers were fun and very time consuming. The dry Pukani rock is easy to work with, although it breaks easily. One minute I would be chiseling a small hole, the next, a large chunk would fall off. The challenge was getting flat surfaces that I could balance the rocks upon.

I ended up using the worlds greatest tool, The Sawzall!!!! I went through several blades but it was worth it.

To bond the rocks, I ordered Emaco S88-CI from Best Materials. It is good concrete mix that is safe to use. The towers have been curing for about 5 weeks now.

danfeig · 07/19/2015, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by aquaph8

Looking forward to videos Dan. Hope to see you at MACNA again this year.

Can't wait!!!! Who else is heading up to Macna this year?

Newbie Aquarist · 07/28/2015, 11:51 AM

Ill be in DC this year. I have my family in the area.

danfeig · 07/28/2015, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Newbie Aquarist

Ill be in DC this year. I have my family in the area.

Nice Wayne. Looking forward to getting together with you!

sixpackgarage · 07/29/2015, 12:44 AM

Wow, great looking tank. Amazing sense of depth.

danfeig · 08/08/2015, 12:00 AM

So I thought I would post some of my latest additions. First up is a pair of Mustard Guttatus Tangs that will spend their next 4 months being spoiled in Quarantine. I had to move a lot of things in my main display to accommodate this large Ritteri Anemone (16" - 18"). Can't decide yet what Clowns I will soon be getting to host in it...

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nuxx · 08/10/2015, 10:44 AM

Love the Mustards

We've finally started to see smaller ones showing up as well. Mostly see larger ones...

isdaboy · 08/10/2015, 03:42 PM

I just finished reading the entire thread, wow, what an amazing beautiful tank and collection! Those fishes are beautiful and very happy.
Amazing work on those tangs, really love the MI, one of my favorite fish.
I just read all of Peter's and mr. Wilson's thread and was demvastated to read about the disaster after all those years. I was very happy to read that you tank is going strong when I reached the last current page.
Thank you so much for sharing and I will be following along.

vikinglord13 · 08/11/2015, 10:26 PM

Dan,

I just finished reading/skimming this thread (probably 6.5+ hours haha) and you have inspired me to one day pursue one of my life long dreams to have a tank similar to yours. Alas, as I am in the Air Force it is best I stick with my small 29g biocube for now. Fortunately, I have learned a have much to practice and learn in tank husbandry from reading your thread (especially since I am not familiar with much of the equipment you use!). Your tank has grown to be absolutely beautiful!!!

A few questions:

1) Given you live in Tucson, have you found a way to recycle your waste water when you do water changes?
2) Could you post links to a couple threads of some of the builds that have inspired you, or perhaps you have learned much from? I am sure I don't speak for myself when I say we would love to learn from those who have inspired your tank.
3) Would you please tell Sam I appreciate his use of some of the songs from the Finding Nemo score? I chuckled once I realized what the music was from, quite creative.

Thank you for putting so much time into your tank! I hope you're able to find those longnose black tangs you've been looking for! If I happen to get stationed in Tucson I'll look you up, or maybe if I'm driving through one day.

danfeig · 08/13/2015, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sixpackgarage

Wow, great looking tank. Amazing sense of depth.

Thank you for the compliments!

danfeig · 08/13/2015, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by nuxx

Love the Mustards

We've finally started to see smaller ones showing up as well. Mostly see larger ones...

Thank you, Peter. They are doing awesome! Are you heading to MACNA?

danfeig · 08/13/2015, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by isdaboy

I just finished reading the entire thread, wow, what an amazing beautiful tank and collection! Those fishes are beautiful and very happy.
Amazing work on those tangs, really love the MI, one of my favorite fish.
I just read all of Peter's and mr. Wilson's thread and was demvastated to read about the disaster after all those years. I was very happy to read that you tank is going strong when I reached the last current page.
Thank you so much for sharing and I will be following along.

Thank you isdaboy! If you couldn't tell before reading my thread, "Tangs" are my favorite fish.

I was also devastated learning about Peter's tank!

danfeig · 08/13/2015, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by vikinglord13

Dan,

I just finished reading/skimming this thread (probably 6.5+ hours haha) and you have inspired me to one day pursue one of my life long dreams to have a tank similar to yours. Alas, as I am in the Air Force it is best I stick with my small 29g biocube for now. Fortunately, I have learned a have much to practice and learn in tank husbandry from reading your thread (especially since I am not familiar with much of the equipment you use!). Your tank has grown to be absolutely beautiful!!!

A few questions:

1) Given you live in Tucson, have you found a way to recycle your waste water when you do water changes?
2) Could you post links to a couple threads of some of the builds that have inspired you, or perhaps you have learned much from? I am sure I don't speak for myself when I say we would love to learn from those who have inspired your tank.
3) Would you please tell Sam I appreciate his use of some of the songs from the Finding Nemo score? I chuckled once I realized what the music was from, quite creative.

Thank you for putting so much time into your tank! I hope you're able to find those longnose black tangs you've been looking for! If I happen to get stationed in Tucson I'll look you up, or maybe if I'm driving through one day.

Vikinglord13, I really appreciate all of the compliments! It makes the thread worthwhile! If you are ever stationed in Tucson or Sierra Vista, you are more than welcome to come check things out!

To answer your questions:

1) I have the waste water from my RO running into the garden.
2) There are tons of threads that offered inspiration, but none more than Chingchai's.
3) Sam will be visiting next month sometime and I will pass along your message!

nuxx · 08/14/2015, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by danfeig

Thank you, Peter. They are doing awesome! Are you heading to MACNA?

Not this year

Just been too busy

danfeig · 08/14/2015, 05:57 PM

Hey guys, over the last few years, many of you ask on the forum or send me private messages, asking me: "Where did you get that coral" or "How did you find those fish?"

I am very proud to share with you, my LFS is now a proud sponsor of the Reef Central Community!

Check them out! I am 100% confident that you will be very happy with what they have to offer!

vikinglord13 · 08/16/2015, 12:59 PM

Brilliant! Thanks Dan!

Also, was their a result of the seahorse copulation?

danfeig · 08/17/2015, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by vikinglord13

Brilliant! Thanks Dan!

Also, was their a result of the seahorse copulation?

Two or three times now my Seahorse's have gotten down to business. The problem I have with my Seahorse tank is my 2 Mandarin Goby's and a Fairy Wrasse that I can't seem to catch. Anytime babies are released, they quickly become a meal.

SahuaritaMike · 08/20/2015, 04:40 PM

Do I need to bring my ninja skills and catch the wrasse Dan?!

danfeig · 08/21/2015, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SahuaritaMike

Do I need to bring my ninja skills and catch the wrasse Dan?!

Ha ha. I think the only way to get the wrasse will be to drain the tank!

vikinglord13 · 08/26/2015, 05:33 PM

darn that's unfortunate! it'd be nice if you could catch them while they're feeding and maybe move them to the DT

danfeig · 09/02/2015, 10:37 PM

I am looking forward to seeing everyone at Macna on Friday & Saturday. Anyone that wants to meet up for a drink, please send me a pm.

aquaph8 · 09/03/2015, 05:53 PM

You got my number, hit me up.

Anim8me2 · 09/04/2015, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by danfeig

I am looking forward to seeing everyone at Macna on Friday & Saturday. Anyone that wants to meet up for a drink, please send me a pm.

Sadly I won't be attending this year. Had a bit of a heart attack and not allowed to travel.
Drink some for me!

Lubeck · 09/07/2015, 06:16 PM

Outstanding job! It took me the entire week to read all 117 pages but it is well worth it! What a great 2+ year story to read over the course of a week.

Although I don't have a tank currently (had to break it down last year) I'm priming the wife the next tank is going to be big, 1000 gal. The good news, I showed her your videos/ pics she said "not until the kitchen is done". That's a great sign, she didn't say NO!!

I'm excited to follow along in real time and expect to start my own build thread in a year.

06/14/2015, 06:55 PM	#2901
aquaph8 Love The Fish Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 5,652	Looking forward to videos Dan. Hope to see you at MACNA again this year. __________________ Brett Current Tank Info: Leemar 60x36x24, 8x80 T5/LED Sfiligoi GENESIS Alpha 300 skimmer

07/29/2015, 12:44 AM	#2906
sixpackgarage reef mechanic Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 819	Wow, great looking tank. Amazing sense of depth. __________________ my build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2512689 my fuge thread: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2523500 Current Tank Info: DSA NEO 65G reef powered by Kessil

08/08/2015, 12:00 AM	#2907
danfeig RC Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,747 Blog Entries: 1	Some new Inhabitants So I thought I would post some of my latest additions. First up is a pair of Mustard Guttatus Tangs that will spend their next 4 months being spoiled in Quarantine. I had to move a lot of things in my main display to accommodate this large Ritteri Anemone (16" - 18"). Can't decide yet what Clowns I will soon be getting to host in it... [IMG][/IMG] __________________ "A Reef Tank in The Desert +/- 1,400 Gallon System" A.G.E. Built, 12 EcoTech Radion XR30w Pro LED's, MP60's, MP40's, Deltec 3070, Genesis Renew, UV, Fluidized Sand Reactor, Ozone and much more!

08/10/2015, 10:44 AM	#2908
nuxx RC Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 3,990	Love the Mustards We've finally started to see smaller ones showing up as well. Mostly see larger ones... __________________ Peter TankStop - Fish and Coral 470G Display - Build Thread Current Tank Info: Retired - 470 Gallon Mixed Reef (120x29x31")

08/11/2015, 10:26 PM	#2910
vikinglord13 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 484	Sincerely, thank you. Dan, I just finished reading/skimming this thread (probably 6.5+ hours haha) and you have inspired me to one day pursue one of my life long dreams to have a tank similar to yours. Alas, as I am in the Air Force it is best I stick with my small 29g biocube for now. Fortunately, I have learned a have much to practice and learn in tank husbandry from reading your thread (especially since I am not familiar with much of the equipment you use!). Your tank has grown to be absolutely beautiful!!! A few questions: 1) Given you live in Tucson, have you found a way to recycle your waste water when you do water changes? 2) Could you post links to a couple threads of some of the builds that have inspired you, or perhaps you have learned much from? I am sure I don't speak for myself when I say we would love to learn from those who have inspired your tank. 3) Would you please tell Sam I appreciate his use of some of the songs from the Finding Nemo score? I chuckled once I realized what the music was from, quite creative. Thank you for putting so much time into your tank! I hope you're able to find those longnose black tangs you've been looking for! If I happen to get stationed in Tucson I'll look you up, or maybe if I'm driving through one day.

07/28/2015, 11:51 AM	#2904
Newbie Aquarist Reefing is my middle name Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,796	Ill be in DC this year. I have my family in the area.

08/10/2015, 03:42 PM	#2909
isdaboy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 44	I just finished reading the entire thread, wow, what an amazing beautiful tank and collection! Those fishes are beautiful and very happy. Amazing work on those tangs, really love the MI, one of my favorite fish. I just read all of Peter's and mr. Wilson's thread and was demvastated to read about the disaster after all those years. I was very happy to read that you tank is going strong when I reached the last current page. Thank you so much for sharing and I will be following along.

08/14/2015, 05:57 PM	#2916
danfeig RC Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,747 Blog Entries: 1	Corals, Livestock and Drygoods Hey guys, over the last few years, many of you ask on the forum or send me private messages, asking me: *"Where did you get that coral"* or "How did you find those fish?" I am very proud to share with you, my LFS is now a proud sponsor of the Reef Central Community! Check them out! I am 100% confident that you will be very happy with what they have to offer! __________________ "A Reef Tank in The Desert +/- 1,400 Gallon System" A.G.E. Built, 12 EcoTech Radion XR30w Pro LED's, MP60's, MP40's, Deltec 3070, Genesis Renew, UV, Fluidized Sand Reactor, Ozone and much more!

08/16/2015, 12:59 PM	#2917
vikinglord13 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 484	Brilliant! Thanks Dan! Also, was their a result of the seahorse copulation?

08/20/2015, 04:40 PM	#2919
SahuaritaMike RC Sponsor Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tucson Posts: 614	Do I need to bring my ninja skills and catch the wrasse Dan?! __________________ Current Tank Info: about 3000 gallons :)

08/26/2015, 05:33 PM	#2921
vikinglord13 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 484	darn that's unfortunate! it'd be nice if you could catch them while they're feeding and maybe move them to the DT

09/02/2015, 10:37 PM	#2922
danfeig RC Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,747 Blog Entries: 1	Macna I am looking forward to seeing everyone at Macna on Friday & Saturday. Anyone that wants to meet up for a drink, please send me a pm. __________________ "A Reef Tank in The Desert +/- 1,400 Gallon System" A.G.E. Built, 12 EcoTech Radion XR30w Pro LED's, MP60's, MP40's, Deltec 3070, Genesis Renew, UV, Fluidized Sand Reactor, Ozone and much more!

09/03/2015, 05:53 PM	#2923
aquaph8 Love The Fish Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 5,652	You got my number, hit me up. __________________ Brett Current Tank Info: Leemar 60x36x24, 8x80 T5/LED Sfiligoi GENESIS Alpha 300 skimmer

09/07/2015, 06:16 PM	#2925
Lubeck Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Disco Bay, CA Posts: 283	Incredible! Outstanding job! It took me the entire week to read all 117 pages but it is well worth it! What a great 2+ year story to read over the course of a week. Although I don't have a tank currently (had to break it down last year) I'm priming the wife the next tank is going to be big, 1000 gal. The good news, I showed her your videos/ pics she said "not until the kitchen is done". That's a great sign, she didn't say NO!! I'm excited to follow along in real time and expect to start my own build thread in a year.