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02/01/2010, 07:37 AM | #1 |
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February's Tank of the Month
This month we are featuring the beautiful 180-gallon mixed reef aquarium of Mark Poletti from Sacramento, California.
More details can be found here. Congratulations, Mark! Also check out the new Reefkeeping blog
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Brian June 2013 TOTM Current Tank Info: 270 Starphire by Miracles in Glass*BK 250 Internal*Sequence Blackfin 1800*(2) 6105 Tunzes Streams*(3) 400 watt Blueline E-Ballast*400w 20k Radiums*(3) Lumanarc III*GEO 624 Ca Reactor*Tunze Osmolotor*PM SR45 and TLF PhosBan Reactor 150*Apex Last edited by Skipper; 02/02/2010 at 06:08 AM. |
02/01/2010, 09:19 AM | #2 |
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Congrats Mark! You truly deserve it!
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This space for rent... Current Tank Info: 36x36x16 A.G.E. tank. Lighting: ATI Straton. Circulation: 2x Vortech MP40wQd's. Skimmer: Red Sea 300. Controller: Neptune Apex. Doser: Neptune Dos. |
02/01/2010, 10:12 AM | #3 |
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Once again Congrats Mark!!!
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Brian June 2013 TOTM Current Tank Info: 270 Starphire by Miracles in Glass*BK 250 Internal*Sequence Blackfin 1800*(2) 6105 Tunzes Streams*(3) 400 watt Blueline E-Ballast*400w 20k Radiums*(3) Lumanarc III*GEO 624 Ca Reactor*Tunze Osmolotor*PM SR45 and TLF PhosBan Reactor 150*Apex |
02/01/2010, 10:30 AM | #4 |
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Sweet photos Mark! Congrats.
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02/01/2010, 10:42 AM | #5 |
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Awesome!
Congrats Mark. This has been a long time coming and well deserved to say the least! Good Job Buddy!
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02/01/2010, 10:55 AM | #6 |
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Congrats Mark! That is a beautiful tank.
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02/01/2010, 11:42 AM | #7 |
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Great job!
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02/01/2010, 01:57 PM | #8 |
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Congrats buddy!
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02/01/2010, 03:49 PM | #9 |
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Thank You everyone for the kind words. I think Brian did a great job working on it, but I kept asking him if he wanted more pictures At least I was finally able to get used to my camera.
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-Mark a.) I believe... The curse is a reality b.) Fish poop is your friend c.) Why chase numbers? #CoralsLiketoDisco #ReefSerenity |
02/01/2010, 06:11 PM | #10 |
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Congrats Mark.
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02/01/2010, 06:27 PM | #11 |
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Shes a beauty Mark!!
Is those orange fish salt water fish???........how about the blue and yellow one, is that a saltwater fish too.......... Congrats, and great job on the tank!!
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02/01/2010, 07:55 PM | #12 |
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Congrats Mark... I've always admired your tank!! Well done!
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02/01/2010, 08:53 PM | #13 |
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congrats mark, well deserved
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02/01/2010, 08:57 PM | #14 |
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That is one Great Tank!! Makes me miss my old 180g.
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02/01/2010, 10:22 PM | #15 |
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Congrats Mark! You have an amazing setup!
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02/01/2010, 10:37 PM | #16 |
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very nice tank! great to see a local recognized!
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02/02/2010, 01:39 AM | #17 |
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Hey Mark congratulations on TOTM! Sweet reef and spectacular photos. I knew I'd see you here sooner or later. A well deserved honor for one of my favorite tanks!
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02/02/2010, 01:48 AM | #18 |
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Wow Mark,
It's about time is all I've got to say!~ Very well done and very well deserved friend!!! I look forward to getting to know you better and getting my goodies tomorrow!
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02/02/2010, 02:57 AM | #19 |
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Congratulations on TOTM!!
You got a beautiful colorful tank!! Love everything about your mixed reef !! Well deserved for sure!! |
02/02/2010, 03:56 AM | #20 |
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Great looking tank! Congrats!
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02/02/2010, 04:56 AM | #21 |
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Mint tank
Your tank looks great keep it up x
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That is still one of the greatest stories I have ever witnessed at a lfs, especially since they were in the same tank
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02/02/2010, 07:26 AM | #23 | |
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02/02/2010, 07:27 AM | #24 |
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Thanks Anthony. It was great having yoru family over a couple weeks back
Thank You Thanks
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02/02/2010, 07:29 AM | #25 |
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Thank You
Thank You Thanks Sonny. Only a few more months...Ole, Ole Ole Ole, Ole, ole.....
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