"Bonsai Reef" (SPS style) - Page 4

tmc1313 · 05/15/2014, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GhostCon1

I love your aqua scape. However maybe I overlooked this, but how did you get the right side structure to stay up and be secure?

Thanks, the right side structure is made up of 4 pieces. Look closely at the one large bottom piece. At the bottom to the left there is a heavier section that acts as a counter weight. As you move up the "trunk" it flattens and fans out. This is where I just kind of locked 3 more pieces to together to get the shape that you see. No epoxy or acrylic rods used.

tmc1313 · 10/23/2014, 09:49 AM

Just wanted to post a small update on my tank. I was sitting watching TV one night and I heard a loud crack come from my tank. Upon inspection, I found this:

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In this picture the center brace was still attached. Since this picture was taken, it had totally detached and was hanging. You could see a roughly 5/8" bow to the front of the glass and the door to my canopy was no longer closing flush. Because the tank was not on a purchased aquarium stand, but a custom stand they would not honor the warranty. I could have purchased a new top frame, but I had been wanting a lower, wider tank. I kept the same volume and just went with different dimensions. I ended up with another 120 gallon (48x24x24). I am really liking this tank and the new dimensions. My scaping turned out so, so. I don't know if I would really call it a "bonsai" reef anymore, but here are a few FTS shots of another new beginning. Thanks for looking:

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sahin · 10/23/2014, 11:32 AM

Thats crazy what happened to the tank...

But the scape looks very nice! Will looks awesome once grown out.

tmc1313 · 10/23/2014, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by sahin

Thats crazy what happened to the tank...

But the scape looks very nice! Will looks awesome once grown out.

Thanks Sahin, so many setbacks in the last couple of years

. I hope I can get some smooth sailing.

reefmoose · 10/23/2014, 12:00 PM

nice looking... thanks... now to redo my pile of rock lol

tmc1313 · 10/23/2014, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by reefmoose

nice looking... thanks... now to redo my pile of rock lol

Ha thanks, for me I've learned less is more.

tmc1313 · 10/29/2014, 11:45 AM

Upgraded my phone to the Galaxy Note 4 and was playing around with some tank photos. The camera seems to capture the white balance really well. Here are some shots I thought were pretty neat.

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yano · 10/30/2014, 09:53 AM

Nice...congratulations!

sahin · 10/30/2014, 11:54 AM

Looking great!

I'm on the fence over Apple Iphone or Samsung Galaxy...Iphones are pretty useless for our tank photos as they have NO white balance control capability...

tmc1313 · 10/31/2014, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by yano

Nice...congratulations!

Thanks, Yano

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Originally Posted by sahin

Looking great!

I'm on the fence over Apple Iphone or Samsung Galaxy...Iphones are pretty useless for our tank photos as they have NO white balance control capability...

Thanks Sahin, I can't really speak about the I-phones since I've never owned one. I've only owned Galaxies and the Note 4 captures my tank as true to color better than any other previous models I've had.

reefwiser · 10/31/2014, 05:20 PM

You can adjust the white balance of an iPhone.

tmc1313 · 12/17/2014, 08:39 AM

Just wanted to give a quick little update on a chalice I saved from the chopping block. It was scheduled to be chopped up and sold as many frags, but it was just too nice and I couldn't let it happen. Not sure what kind it is, but it's nice nonetheless, it has roughly 100eyes/mouths:

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And a full tank shot with it on the bottom left:

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sahin · 12/18/2014, 02:30 PM

Tank looks sweet man. That Chalice looks pretty cool; sometimes its just not worth cutting up a decent sized colony...there is just something special about a full grown colony of any coral (unless its really ugly).

tmc1313 · 12/20/2014, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by sahin

Tank looks sweet man. That Chalice looks pretty cool; sometimes its just not worth cutting up a decent sized colony...there is just something special about a full grown colony of any coral (unless its really ugly).

Thanks Sahin, and totally agree with the above statement.

tmc1313 · 08/14/2015, 07:17 AM

ORA Yellow Fuzzy living up to it's name

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Stag starting to go wild

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Monti cap growth (from this)

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To this

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Pink dragon starting to grow much more

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reefmutt · 08/14/2015, 08:04 AM

Wow! Really nice tank!
I'm late to this one. Just read the whole thread. Just plain stupid how many times you've been set back by tank issues.. Went through a tank leak, myself... No fun!
Still running the 52s?
Looks like coral colors are a bit darker.. Have you gotten your nitrates off the floor?

tmc1313 · 08/14/2015, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reefmutt

Wow! Really nice tank!
I'm late to this one. Just read the whole thread. Just plain stupid how many times you've been set back by tank issues.. Went through a tank leak, myself... No fun!
Still running the 52s?
Looks like coral colors are a bit darker.. Have you gotten your nitrates off the floor?

Thanks Reefmutt,
For sure I have had my ups and downs. Mostly of my own doing from switching my lighting so much, among the other issues. Low nutrients have still been a problem for me, but getting better. I cut back on my water changes and have been adding a couple of the zeo products to supplement the SPS. Seems to be doing the trick, but can always be better. My current lighting is the Reefbrite Halide/led hybrid. This fixture works better for "me" because I can't constantly tinker with it. Those damn leds are just so controllable I can't resist messing with them all the time at the expense of my coral. My most recent problem was alkalinity being too high resulting in burnt tips due to my low nutrients. Everything has since recovered. I find if I keep alk under 8.5 things are happy.

tmc1313 · 08/25/2015, 01:42 PM

Pink birdsnest -
Note: from "reefbum" lineage. Bought this as a tiny frag right before he took his take down.
from this:

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To this:

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latest FTS:
Will probably have to remove the orange plate. Has faded and isn't happy.

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smtank · 08/25/2015, 06:59 PM

Beautifully arranged corals and scape.

reefmutt · 08/27/2015, 03:14 PM

Looking great!
I hear you about the mh. No guess work there. They go on and the go off and they do the job!

tmc1313 · 09/10/2015, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by smtank

Beautifully arranged corals and scape.

Thank you

Quote:

Originally Posted by reefmutt

Looking great!
I hear you about the mh. No guess work there. They go on and the go off and they do the job!

Exactly!! perfect for me. Just wish I hadn't literally spent a few thousand dollars on all of the led units I've tried. I kept going back saying I won't tinker anymore and just couldn't do it. Could of had my dream tank with an external overflow. Someday

tmc1313 · 04/11/2016, 06:55 AM

I've been updating in my local forum, but not here so much, so I thought I would post a few FTS, just to keep this thread updated. Over the last few months things have been pretty much moving along steadily with no severe issues. I had a small battle with some vermetid snails and moved a couple corals here and there, but otherwise things have been progressing slow and steady. Here are a few pics of how the tank looks currently.
Thanks for looking:

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how to take screenshotsrl=http://postimage.org/]upload a gif[/url]

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Acronic · 04/11/2016, 10:14 AM

Looks great Todd

markalot · 04/11/2016, 11:21 AM

Thanks for the update, looks fantastic.

Hentz · 04/11/2016, 11:29 AM

Wow that blue stag is looking great. The whole tank is! Loving it.

10/23/2014, 09:49 AM	#77
tmc1313 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bristol, Connecticut Posts: 1,530	Just wanted to post a small update on my tank. I was sitting watching TV one night and I heard a loud crack come from my tank. Upon inspection, I found this: image upload no limit In this picture the center brace was still attached. Since this picture was taken, it had totally detached and was hanging. You could see a roughly 5/8" bow to the front of the glass and the door to my canopy was no longer closing flush. Because the tank was not on a purchased aquarium stand, but a custom stand they would not honor the warranty. I could have purchased a new top frame, but I had been wanting a lower, wider tank. I kept the same volume and just went with different dimensions. I ended up with another 120 gallon (48x24x24). I am really liking this tank and the new dimensions. My scaping turned out so, so. I don't know if I would really call it a "bonsai" reef anymore, but here are a few FTS shots of another new beginning. Thanks for looking: post a picture adult image image sharing sites __________________ --Todd

10/29/2014, 11:45 AM	#82
tmc1313 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bristol, Connecticut Posts: 1,530	Upgraded my phone to the Galaxy Note 4 and was playing around with some tank photos. The camera seems to capture the white balance really well. Here are some shots I thought were pretty neat. post a picture how to use print screen hosting images free image uploading pic host how to take screenshots gifs upload jpg images __________________ --Todd Last edited by tmc1313; 10/29/2014 at 11:53 AM.

10/30/2014, 09:53 AM	#83
yano Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Spain Posts: 544	Nice...congratulations! __________________ Cube tank 100g (SPS). Reef Octopus SSS150. Vortech MP40QD (2). Sfiligoi T5 12x39w.

10/31/2014, 05:20 PM	#86
reefwiser Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Louisville,Kentucky Posts: 1,208	You can adjust the white balance of an iPhone. __________________ President Louisville Marine Aquarium Society. http://www.lmas.org/ The 3rd Annual Frag swap will be held September 23rd,2017 11 am till 3pm Saint Thomas Fellowship hall,9616 Westport Road,Louisvi

12/17/2014, 08:39 AM	#87
tmc1313 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bristol, Connecticut Posts: 1,530	Just wanted to give a quick little update on a chalice I saved from the chopping block. It was scheduled to be chopped up and sold as many frags, but it was just too nice and I couldn't let it happen. Not sure what kind it is, but it's nice nonetheless, it has roughly 100eyes/mouths: post image online And a full tank shot with it on the bottom left: image hosting 12mb __________________ --Todd

10/23/2014, 11:32 AM	#78
sahin Ultimate Reefer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,540	Thats crazy what happened to the tank... But the scape looks very nice! Will looks awesome once grown out.

10/23/2014, 12:00 PM	#80
reefmoose Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: portland oregon Posts: 6	nice looking... thanks... now to redo my pile of rock lol

10/30/2014, 11:54 AM	#84
sahin Ultimate Reefer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,540	Looking great! I'm on the fence over Apple Iphone or Samsung Galaxy...Iphones are pretty useless for our tank photos as they have NO white balance control capability...

12/18/2014, 02:30 PM	#88
sahin Ultimate Reefer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,540	Tank looks sweet man. That Chalice looks pretty cool; sometimes its just not worth cutting up a decent sized colony...there is just something special about a full grown colony of any coral (unless its really ugly).

08/14/2015, 07:17 AM	#90
tmc1313 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bristol, Connecticut Posts: 1,530	ORA Yellow Fuzzy living up to it's name images upload Stag starting to go wild image hosting over 5mb Monti cap growth (from this) uploading images To this uploading pictures Pink dragon starting to grow much more adult image sharing __________________ --Todd

08/14/2015, 08:04 AM	#91
reefmutt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mtl. Canada Posts: 7,824	Wow! Really nice tank! I'm late to this one. Just read the whole thread. Just plain stupid how many times you've been set back by tank issues.. Went through a tank leak, myself... No fun! Still running the 52s? Looks like coral colors are a bit darker.. Have you gotten your nitrates off the floor? __________________ Matt. Current Tank Info: 53x32.5x26 190g dt 60g of sumps 3 tank-100 gal frag system 6xAI prime 8xt5. 4x maxspect gyre. Skimz Dual internal sicce pump skimmer Deltec PF601s ca rx+Kalk stirrer

08/25/2015, 01:42 PM	#93
tmc1313 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bristol, Connecticut Posts: 1,530	Pink birdsnest - Note: from "reefbum" lineage. Bought this as a tiny frag right before he took his take down. from this: images hosting To this: photo uploading latest FTS: Will probably have to remove the orange plate. Has faded and isn't happy. post images __________________ --Todd Last edited by tmc1313; 08/25/2015 at 02:31 PM.

08/25/2015, 06:59 PM	#94
smtank Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,204	Beautifully arranged corals and scape.

08/27/2015, 03:14 PM	#95
reefmutt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mtl. Canada Posts: 7,824	Looking great! I hear you about the mh. No guess work there. They go on and the go off and they do the job! __________________ Matt. Current Tank Info: 53x32.5x26 190g dt 60g of sumps 3 tank-100 gal frag system 6xAI prime 8xt5. 4x maxspect gyre. Skimz Dual internal sicce pump skimmer Deltec PF601s ca rx+Kalk stirrer

04/11/2016, 06:55 AM	#97
tmc1313 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bristol, Connecticut Posts: 1,530	I've been updating in my local forum, but not here so much, so I thought I would post a few FTS, just to keep this thread updated. Over the last few months things have been pretty much moving along steadily with no severe issues. I had a small battle with some vermetid snails and moved a couple corals here and there, but otherwise things have been progressing slow and steady. Here are a few pics of how the tank looks currently. Thanks for looking: upload an image [u how to take screenshotsrl=http://postimage.org/]upload a gif[/url] hosting image capture screen __________________ --Todd

04/11/2016, 10:14 AM	#98
Acronic The Fifth Master Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,813	Looks great Todd __________________ Kevin I have lost all concept of reality and live in an SPS world now.

04/11/2016, 11:21 AM	#99
markalot ... Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 3,806 Blog Entries: 3	Thanks for the update, looks fantastic. __________________ -- Mark 150G (72x18x27) \| 35G sump \| SRO-XP2000INT Skimmer \| ATI SunPower T5 / NanoBox LED hybrid 60" x 4 + 8 NanoBox v3.1 arrays

04/11/2016, 11:29 AM	#100
Hentz Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 2,016	Wow that blue stag is looking great. The whole tank is! Loving it. __________________ A Reef in the Desert: 120 Gallon (4x2x2) - MP40 x2 - Gyre 130 - ATI Sunpower - Simplicity Pump/Skimmer - Controlled by Apex