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04/04/2018, 12:02 AM | #101 |
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Copps I haven't been on here in years looking at SPS so funny I would see your thread about the frags that led me to this thread. Your other tanks blew me away many years ago and this one is no different. The colors you get, maturity of the corals, and aquascaping are off the charts. Fun blast from the past seeing this thread and some of the pics of your old tanks that when I first saw them were "new" and so amazing to an aspiring SPS keeper. Congratulations on getting the dream setup done for yourself.
As an aside I am originally from NY now living up in AK. A few years back when Joe first did that 20,000 gallon tank I had to see it. When I went home we went and checked it out. He happened to be infront of the tank and I recognized him. I introduced myself and told him I had read about it on R. When he heard I was in from Alaska he gave us an incredible tour of the system. Some amazing people in this hobby. I am not as passionate about it as I once was with other hobbies and interests taking most of my time but it is refreshing to see folks like you still kicking it hard and as always willing to share what you learned over the years. Best of luck with the setup, and you've inspired me. Maybe some days I will have some of your frags growing out in my tank . |
04/04/2018, 01:59 PM | #102 |
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John, this is truly the most well planned spectacular build I've ever seen, however I think the real accomplishment here is finding a wife who will tolerate this level of obsession
I look forward to watching the progress of all your beautiful slices of the ocean!
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Your gig collection is simply incredible. Gigs and mags have always been my main passion in this hobby and it makes me happy to see amazing tanks featuring such awesome animals. I'm still waiting to get my first gig since they get so large. When I was in Thailand last year I saw some in the wild that were as wide as my outstretched arm! Simply huge and beautiful animals. Keep up the amazing work! |
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04/16/2018, 07:45 AM | #104 |
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The amount of fish in this system is insane john, I forgot to ask if you have tested nitrates and phosphates recently? I bet the corals eat up a lot of the nutrients from the fish, is there anything besides live rock and coral that's helping lower nutrients?
The corals in the plastic sump are also just massive!!! I cant wait til you start collecting again and start growing some new stuff. I would love to see what some species do in your tank. Humilus and other nubby reef rest corals would look superb up high in your system. And it's so rare anyone ever grows colonies of these types of corals. Like your tut, not a colorful coral but it's my favorite because of the amazing growth you have let it take on. |
04/16/2018, 02:43 PM | #105 |
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John,
on the post referring to where you purchase the kydex ....the supplier lists only sheets that are 24" x 48" so...are you piecing together the kydex on individual panels? In other words in a 72" tank that is 28" high are you using multiple pieces on the back glass? If so, how are you piecing them together? thanks
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04/16/2018, 04:01 PM | #106 |
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Hey guys, my apologies as I've been incredibly busy and am backed up on responses. I'll respond to everyone by this weekend. Thanks again for all of the comments.
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04/20/2018, 02:55 PM | #107 |
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I have no words that adequately describe what I see in your build John, it is simply amazing.
I love that you still employ the things from the past that worked. I have said for a very long time that what worked before will still work today. You are the proof of that. Your system appears complex but in reality is it just beautifully engineered to work correctly. I thank you greatly for starting this thread, it is a lesson and a tool for the rest of us.
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04/21/2018, 12:13 PM | #108 |
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Hey copps. Looks great. See you soon.
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Thanks again for everyone's patience... I had a very busy March with three what were supposed to be quick flights up to Providence Airport and back to work in Groton, CT... I ended up driving the rental car back on two of the trips thanks to dealing with Noreasters... It was a good ooverall month though aside from that... I spoke at the Credabel Coral Lab in New London, CT and ended the month with the wife and kids in South Florida where I spoke for the Florida Marine Aquarium Society at the University of Miami... a great club I've spoken for a few times through the years... I also got my twelve year old son his Junior Open Water PADI Dive Cert... I now have a dive buddy for life!
Also it's become a tradition on each trip down there that I go out diving and fish collecting on friend Colin Ford's boat from Coral Morphologic. Julian Sprung always tanks my fish at his house... another great asset to this hobby and great friend... Cruising the waters of Miami with two of the most knowledgeable people in the hobby in this area... I caught a number of fish... But the nicest was a little inshore queen I collected with my son... Pack up day with Julian at Julian's house... apologies for the glare in the shot... Quote:
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Thanks again to all... it's nice finally taking a breath and sharing my system with all of you. I say it time and time again... My wife and host lots of people at our house and my system gets seen by many... but sharing it with people around the world that share my passion is much more gratifying. Copps
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04/27/2018, 11:05 AM | #113 |
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Wow great thread and stunning setup!!!
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04/28/2018, 09:32 AM | #114 |
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Hello John, please excuse me if my memory is wrong but I seem to remember you having a tank with pygmy angels and acropora? If my memory is correct did you have any experience with an Eibli? I have resisted the urge to buy one for years now but it's still there so looking for info. Thanks.
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04/29/2018, 04:18 AM | #115 |
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Amazing tank, do you ever go scuba diving in your tank lol? Also, how in the world do you place your corals? I' currently running a 20 gallon and lose my mind when gluing my coral.
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04/29/2018, 06:23 AM | #116 |
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You have been a great inspiration to me over the years.
I wish you the very best of luck with this set up. May reef Gods be on your side.
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Awesome to see John, the grown out colonies look fantastic!
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04/29/2018, 10:41 PM | #118 |
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Incredible setup and system! I showed my wife and her first remark was that we could never afford that significant of setup but we all have our dreams. Hats off to you for achieving your “forever” tank. I told myself my current tank is my last tank but have always wished for a tank room as well. You sir have got that. And I love your rigorous QT process and the space for it. I think if you ever took it to the next level, you might be running an entire marine park with dolphins. When will you do tours of your tank?
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Thanks for sharing. Any chance we can get a few pics of skimmer in action? That thing looks like a beast.
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05/02/2018, 09:47 AM | #120 |
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I remember seeing a small avast kalk stirrer by the skimmer. How much water do you run through that reactor daily? Is it the small model? I was wondering how you run such a large system with a small reactor, even though I know it's not running all your top off water. I would guess your timing the water to run through it periodically during the night and day so the water is fully saturated?
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Hi John,
after a decade of reefing I can relate to your view on halides. The expense of led units to get the spread and penetration of halide is high. I run leds on either side of my halide midday peak. I love fully controllable leds for lighting my tank for viewing purposes, it took weeks of sitting on my sofa to fine tune the look I wanted, something halide and T5 don't offer. I run two little Ai Primes, they are gr8 for lighting even big tanks to get a nice mood lighting of a late afternoon reef. Hands down though Halide is still king for me for coral health, up front cost is cheap, bulbs cheap compared to T5 and all the bits can be swapped out when something breaks. Your tank is stunning and an inspiration , I dream of the open swimming space for my fish like that, I rent and move a lot so I go nothing bigger than 100G. Maybe one day I'll get to setup something like yours |
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Any updates John?
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08/15/2018, 11:06 AM | #124 |
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Looks amazing GOALS
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08/31/2018, 09:34 PM | #125 |
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Fantastic. Way to make your dreams (and many other peoples) happen! Congratulations. Its really great when we get to see a snippet into some of the most repected names in our hobby's personal tanks. Thank you for sharing a wealth of information.
I have so many questions but i wont bother you with them for now, just say "bravo". |
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