Tank of the Month - February '06 - Page 3

mg426 · 02/06/2006, 12:25 AM

I am not worthy !!!!!!!!!

JmLee · 02/06/2006, 12:28 AM

if i win the lottery ill make a tank twice that size

na cool stuff. Im jealous

Oimate84 · 02/06/2006, 12:30 AM

absolutely stunning!! The best tank ive ever seen, i would give my right arm, I take it back, both arms to have a tank like that!

TrojanScott · 02/06/2006, 12:39 AM

That is flat out unbelievable.

I'm sorry, I have to ask, call me rude if you must.

How much, (is it even possible to guess?) and how much does it cost monthly to maintain?

Someone else said it, if I hit the lottery....

zemuron114 · 02/06/2006, 02:08 AM

that is definitely a well thought out tank. You should be very proud. Beautiful

majesticangelfish · 02/06/2006, 02:22 AM

Awesome mate.

Beautiful.

cardgenius · 02/06/2006, 02:36 AM

WOW! I would go broke after having a tank like that. I dont think I would be able to pull my self away from that. I would never go to work again!!!! Truley astounding!

Rimva · 02/06/2006, 02:45 AM

I hold my breaf, when looked on it. Congratulations Pieter

calvinreef · 02/06/2006, 03:07 AM

oh man.... special piling to support the tank, that means I have to rebuilt my house before tank setup. What a tank.

JenDub · 02/06/2006, 04:39 AM

WOW....what more can I say!!!

Universal · 02/06/2006, 05:47 AM

Awesome , simply awesome.

Well done on a beautiful job , I'd love to see it in 1years time.

nyvp · 02/06/2006, 05:55 AM

wtg amazing !!!!

ArjenT · 02/06/2006, 06:11 AM

Pieter, congratulations, truly an amazing tank.

I've had the pleasure to see this tank for real. If you stand in the middle, near the glass and you look to your left or right, you have the impression you're standing in the middle of a coral reef, without getting wet! It's really a breathtaking experience!

This tank is set in a big showroom for fireplaces (if that's the correct word for it)!

Beautifull tank!!

chainsaw5vent · 02/06/2006, 07:12 AM

INCREDIBLE!!!! AMAZING TO LOOK AT. WORTH GETTING MY PASSPORT RENEWED AND GOING INTERNATIONAL TO SEE THE SETUP!!

chainsaw5vent · 02/06/2006, 07:12 AM

INCREDIBLE!!!! AMAZING TO LOOK AT. WORTH GETTING MY PASSPORT RENEWED AND GOING INTERNATIONAL TO SEE THE SETUP!!

MacnReef · 02/06/2006, 07:35 AM

Completely Stunning! Incredible! Beautiful!

My only question, how much does it cost a month in electricity to run this tank?

Mike

foundahobby · 02/06/2006, 08:32 AM

How obscure is the curved glass?
You got great ambition. Thanks for sharing.

TANGBOY5000 · 02/06/2006, 08:36 AM

AMAZING! foundahobby, Oceanic makes a reverse bow tank, but nowhere near that big.

ridinfast03 · 02/06/2006, 09:15 AM

Yea, that tank is probably the cleanest, most waste free aquarium I have ever seen. I doubt he has many questions to ask for help. Looks Perfect!

ridinfast03 · 02/06/2006, 09:17 AM

Macnreef- the guy the owns the www.orgeonreef.com tank suggests that his bill was upped to 300 a month extra due to the tank and his isn't nearly as illuminated as this one. Im sure this guy using RedDraggon pumps helps out a lot too.

kawasaki00 · 02/06/2006, 09:19 AM

Very impressive, absolutely stunning.

honkit · 02/06/2006, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by parshmar
They have put us to shame since this hobby started. Our tanks (as a whole) have never been as nice as the European tanks, it's not even close. Where do you think we get all our technology from?

My two cents as a non-American.

I find your statement to be true, especially for SPS dominant tanks.

Not only are the European tanks nicer looking than the American ones (in general), I find that the Singaporean and Japanese tanks are better looking as well.

GregM779 · 02/06/2006, 11:09 AM

wow.....
that is an amazing tank, I'm glad that everything is real and that it has a sandbed.
I'm also curious as to what business it is in. Also, do you have any pics of the 125g seahorse tank that was mentioned?

Skipper · 02/06/2006, 11:15 AM

Hey Greg. The tank is located in a store dealing with fireplaces.

Sinbad · 02/06/2006, 11:42 AM

While this tank of the month is clearly beautiful and envy of every hobbist, I'd like to ask something slightly different. This tank is setup less than 1 year (not sure exactly how long, but the article mentions the initial remodeling date). Should we celebrate a tank that's in its infancy? If achieving a balanced (and beautiful) miniecosystem is one the goals of this hobby, then longevity is clearly an important consideration. There are several tanks that've been around for a long time, I propose we consider "old" tanks for TOM too. Again, this is not a criticism of this tank, which may be just as beautiful in 10 years.

02/06/2006, 12:25 AM	#51
mg426 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 6,923	I am not worthy !!!!!!!!! __________________ I found a way to make a small fortune running a reef tank. Start with a large fortune. Unofficial President of the SEACLONE haters club Current Tank Info: 125 mixed reef 110 lbs LR, 1x250watt XM 20K MH 2x175watt XM 20K MH on Magetics 2X96 watt actinic PC, 220 watt VHO actinic, 30 gallon refugium, closed loop system powered by Sequence Dart MSX 200 skimmer 38 gallon sump, Oceansmotions squirt

02/06/2006, 02:22 AM	#56
majesticangelfish Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 1,920	Awesome mate. Beautiful. __________________ "Natural does not imply ideal; only acceptable or tolerable." Current Tank Info: Bonsai ZEOvit 115g BK200 Profilux, Balling method (TEC NGIII) T5: D&D 2xActinic+ Pure Ac.; Korallen Zucht: 2x FP 2xCL(dimmbar), Iwaki+Penductors. Rimless ZEO 100g, two 500g inwall dual sided starfire

02/06/2006, 02:36 AM	#57
cardgenius Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 527	WOW! I would go broke after having a tank like that. I dont think I would be able to pull my self away from that. I would never go to work again!!!! Truley astounding! __________________ I'm no hero...never was. I'm just an old killer hired to do some wet work.

02/06/2006, 02:45 AM	#58
Rimva Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lithuania Posts: 5	I hold my breaf, when looked on it. Congratulations Pieter __________________ Rimva Current Tank Info: I have fresh water 325 gal. tank. Planing 200 gal. reef tank

02/06/2006, 05:47 AM	#61
Universal Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 110	Awesome , simply awesome. Well done on a beautiful job , I'd love to see it in 1years time. __________________ happy fish = happy reefer Current Tank Info: Starting new reef this year cant wait!

02/06/2006, 12:28 AM	#52
JmLee Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hohensfels, Germany Posts: 1,545	if i win the lottery ill make a tank twice that size na cool stuff. Im jealous

02/06/2006, 12:30 AM	#53
Oimate84 Moved On Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Metairie, Louisiana Posts: 224	absolutely stunning!! The best tank ive ever seen, i would give my right arm, I take it back, both arms to have a tank like that!

02/06/2006, 12:39 AM	#54
TrojanScott Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,229	That is flat out unbelievable. I'm sorry, I have to ask, call me rude if you must. How much, (is it even possible to guess?) and how much does it cost monthly to maintain? Someone else said it, if I hit the lottery....

02/06/2006, 02:08 AM	#55
zemuron114 Moved On Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pilgrim State (Mass) Posts: 4,039	that is definitely a well thought out tank. You should be very proud. Beautiful

02/06/2006, 03:07 AM	#59
calvinreef Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 78	oh man.... special piling to support the tank, that means I have to rebuilt my house before tank setup. What a tank.

02/06/2006, 04:39 AM	#60
JenDub Registered Member. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 2,785	WOW....what more can I say!!!

02/06/2006, 05:55 AM	#62
nyvp Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hollywood Florida Posts: 3,633	wtg amazing !!!!

02/06/2006, 06:11 AM	#63
ArjenT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Netherlands [Europe] Posts: 9	Pieter, congratulations, truly an amazing tank. I've had the pleasure to see this tank for real. If you stand in the middle, near the glass and you look to your left or right, you have the impression you're standing in the middle of a coral reef, without getting wet! It's really a breathtaking experience! This tank is set in a big showroom for fireplaces (if that's the correct word for it)! Beautifull tank!!

02/06/2006, 07:12 AM	#64
chainsaw5vent Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: riverside, ca. Posts: 161	INCREDIBLE!!!! AMAZING TO LOOK AT. WORTH GETTING MY PASSPORT RENEWED AND GOING INTERNATIONAL TO SEE THE SETUP!! __________________ father of 7. 1X, 5Y, 1X Current Tank Info: wanna reef.

02/06/2006, 07:35 AM	#66
MacnReef Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 4,307	Completely Stunning! Incredible! Beautiful! My only question, how much does it cost a month in electricity to run this tank? Mike __________________ Something custom in the works... Current Tank Info: 58g Oceanic RR l SLS Tek 4x39W T5's l AES Sump l OceanRunner 3500 Return l Reef Octopus 110 Recir. Skimmer

02/06/2006, 08:32 AM	#67
foundahobby Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 28	How obscure is the curved glass? You got great ambition. Thanks for sharing.

02/06/2006, 08:36 AM	#68
TANGBOY5000 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 2,130	AMAZING! foundahobby, Oceanic makes a reverse bow tank, but nowhere near that big.

02/06/2006, 09:15 AM	#69
ridinfast03 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Danville, Indiana Posts: 246	Yea, that tank is probably the cleanest, most waste free aquarium I have ever seen. I doubt he has many questions to ask for help. Looks Perfect! __________________ "Never argue with an idiot, he will only bring you to his level and beat you with his experience in being an idiot" 70 Gal bowfront Lighted by a 150 W HQI Current Tank Info: 70 Bow Front

02/06/2006, 09:17 AM	#70
ridinfast03 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Danville, Indiana Posts: 246	Macnreef- the guy the owns the www.orgeonreef.com tank suggests that his bill was upped to 300 a month extra due to the tank and his isn't nearly as illuminated as this one. Im sure this guy using RedDraggon pumps helps out a lot too. __________________ "Never argue with an idiot, he will only bring you to his level and beat you with his experience in being an idiot" 70 Gal bowfront Lighted by a 150 W HQI Current Tank Info: 70 Bow Front

02/06/2006, 09:19 AM	#71
kawasaki00 Money pit contributor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 216	Very impressive, absolutely stunning.

02/06/2006, 11:09 AM	#73
GregM779 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 1,961	wow..... that is an amazing tank, I'm glad that everything is real and that it has a sandbed. I'm also curious as to what business it is in. Also, do you have any pics of the 125g seahorse tank that was mentioned? __________________ Greg Current Tank Info: 125G Reef; SPS, LPS, and Softies; 3x150w 10k HQI MHs, 4x96w PC Actinics, 14 Moonlights; 25w UV Sterilizer; Euroreef Skimmer; Schuran JetStream 1 Calcium Reactor; Sealife Systems Sump; 10g Refugium

02/06/2006, 11:15 AM	#74
Skipper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 18,271	Hey Greg. The tank is located in a store dealing with fireplaces. __________________ Skip Attix Former Editor of Reefkeeping Magazine

02/06/2006, 11:42 AM	#75
Sinbad Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 21	While this tank of the month is clearly beautiful and envy of every hobbist, I'd like to ask something slightly different. This tank is setup less than 1 year (not sure exactly how long, but the article mentions the initial remodeling date). Should we celebrate a tank that's in its infancy? If achieving a balanced (and beautiful) miniecosystem is one the goals of this hobby, then longevity is clearly an important consideration. There are several tanks that've been around for a long time, I propose we consider "old" tanks for TOM too. Again, this is not a criticism of this tank, which may be just as beautiful in 10 years.