Tank of the Month - October 2004 - Page 5

John Brancheau · 10/13/2004, 05:21 PM

sesegal99,

Thank you, where you located?

Pm me if you want......

John

jaze36 · 10/14/2004, 04:16 PM

Congrats on being picked for tank of the month! Your aquascaping is fantastic! One of the niceist tanks I have ever seen.

Art_Vandelay · 10/14/2004, 04:32 PM

WOW, WOW and WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

John Brancheau · 10/14/2004, 06:37 PM

jaze36,

Thank you, I greatly appreciate your comments..

Art,

Glad you like it......

John

shells · 10/14/2004, 07:14 PM

Awsome, awsome tank John!

Your tank is an inspiration to the one I'm settin up now!
(A 150 gal SPS tank.)

Congradulations!!!!

John Brancheau · 10/14/2004, 07:31 PM

Thanks shells,

Please keep us updated with pics.........

John

shells · 10/14/2004, 08:32 PM

I will John. I've got to get my live rock, I have two rocks from
Garf in there now, and the canopy needs to be built, which the
canopy will be done at the end of next week. This is slow going
because of the budget.

Talk to ya soon!!

NightstrikeTR · 10/15/2004, 03:26 AM

An little later but thats one hell of an reef tank you got there! keep the great work up!

Brian

Beach Native · 10/15/2004, 02:04 PM

Shhweeet tank!!!

Now I know exactly what to do with my current undrilled 110 gallon tank when I eventually move and get to set up my 180RR.

Kyle_RR · 10/15/2004, 06:50 PM

nice the best "tank of the month" tank i have seen yet

John Brancheau · 10/15/2004, 07:25 PM

Nightstrike,

Thank You.......

Beach Native,

Thanks, I am glad I could help you..

Kyle-RR,

Thank You,

But I really do think there are many that are far superior to mine........

drewid · 10/16/2004, 05:24 AM

sensational tank.. really inspiring.. would love to find out a bit more about your plumbing layout and which macro algae you have in the fuge..

John Brancheau · 10/16/2004, 01:44 PM

drewid,

Thank you,

Macro algeas are as follows, mexicana, grape and some very little bit of chaeto........

What are you needing to know about the plumbing........
Send a pm if you 'd like......

John

Graf-X · 10/18/2004, 11:31 AM

John,
Amazing setup! I'm curious about the dreaded "red bugs"... What are they and do you have any pics?

Pewe · 10/18/2004, 03:17 PM

Quote:

But I really do think there are many that are far superior to mine........

Not to many

John Brancheau · 10/18/2004, 07:07 PM

Graf-X,

Thank You, The bugs from what I understand are some sort of mite, do a search on them here at RC, you should find out more than you want to know....

Pewe,

Thanks, but really, I have seen so many spectacular systems here, TOTM,and otherwise, that I really do not feel mine is worthy......
But you can never turn down such an honor.......

BEN BOGDAN · 10/19/2004, 05:18 PM

Your tank looks great! I would like your opinion on the Majestic angel. I have a 180gallon softie reef tank. It has a powder blue, purple tang, two yellow tangs, a large Moorish Idol and some other smaller fish. I wanted to try a small adult majestic into the mix. Right now the powder blue is the boss, what a surprise. Would you try it?

John Brancheau · 10/19/2004, 06:28 PM

Thanks Ben,

The angel was a tough choice for me to make, I knew it would bit hit or miss, wen I took the chance I felt that the beauty of these fish was worth the risk. I felt that I could provide a good environment for it , but was not fully confident that it would not wreck havoc on my inhabitants.

That said, I do not regret now that it is in there, but, it is a personal choice that has to be made, my guess would be that with all those softies, it may take a real liking to your corals...

The powder blue may cause issues also, I know how bad they can be once they are boss,the angel may not have a chance.........

Mykeytoe · 10/20/2004, 07:19 AM

When my tank grows up I want it to look just like that!!!!!!!

emuirishguy414 · 10/20/2004, 12:34 PM

First off, your tank is awesome! Secondly, I was wondering if you would be OK with corresponding through e-mail... As you probably know, the shops around here aren't very helpful (read: suck) and I am kind of wandering in the dark...

P.S. Tropicorium is pretty cool...my e-mail is dcoen@emu.edu

Thanks, Don

nbd13 · 10/20/2004, 03:41 PM

hey join michiganreefers.com

john is a member there and that site would really help you out!

go to,

www.michiganreefers.com

and join!

hope to see you there!

nick

John Brancheau · 10/20/2004, 06:33 PM

Mykeytoe,

Thanks, patience is the key.

Emuirishguy,

Thanks, e-mail sent.

smith · 10/20/2004, 07:15 PM

Great Tank John>>>>>Congratulations.

Chris

charlie the tuna · 10/21/2004, 02:26 PM

i see u use kent additves me too any advise on what i should use i got 120 wide tank thanks man later

John Brancheau · 10/21/2004, 08:06 PM

Thanks Chris..

charliethe tuna,

PM me with what yu have and what you are keepimg and I will try to help you decide what you may need......

John

10/13/2004, 05:21 PM	#101
John Brancheau Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wyandotte, Michigan Posts: 527	sesegal99, Thank you, where you located? Pm me if you want...... John __________________ If it is worth doin, be patient and do it right.... Current Tank Info: 180 in wall,Bubble King 300,Red Dragon 6.5 , Schuran, Jetstream 1, 100 gallon sump/ fuge,Tunze 6100,6080, 4 250 RO III's, Hamilton 14ks with 2- 6 foot vho's,sps dominated with some clams..

10/14/2004, 06:37 PM	#104
John Brancheau Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wyandotte, Michigan Posts: 527	jaze36, Thank you, I greatly appreciate your comments.. Art, Glad you like it...... John __________________ If it is worth doin, be patient and do it right.... Current Tank Info: 180 in wall,Bubble King 300,Red Dragon 6.5 , Schuran, Jetstream 1, 100 gallon sump/ fuge,Tunze 6100,6080, 4 250 RO III's, Hamilton 14ks with 2- 6 foot vho's,sps dominated with some clams..

10/14/2004, 07:14 PM	#105
shells Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Biloxi, MS Posts: 46	Tank of the Month Awsome, awsome tank John! Your tank is an inspiration to the one I'm settin up now! (A 150 gal SPS tank.) Congradulations!!!!

10/14/2004, 07:31 PM	#106
John Brancheau Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wyandotte, Michigan Posts: 527	Thanks shells, Please keep us updated with pics......... John __________________ If it is worth doin, be patient and do it right.... Current Tank Info: 180 in wall,Bubble King 300,Red Dragon 6.5 , Schuran, Jetstream 1, 100 gallon sump/ fuge,Tunze 6100,6080, 4 250 RO III's, Hamilton 14ks with 2- 6 foot vho's,sps dominated with some clams..

10/15/2004, 06:50 PM	#110
Kyle_RR Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Clem, 92672 Posts: 390	nice the best "tank of the month" tank i have seen yet __________________ uhh. do i have to?

10/14/2004, 04:16 PM	#102
jaze36 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Gloversville, N.Y. Posts: 908	Congrats on being picked for tank of the month! Your aquascaping is fantastic! One of the niceist tanks I have ever seen.

10/14/2004, 04:32 PM	#103
Art_Vandelay Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Circleville, NY Posts: 243	WOW, WOW and WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

10/14/2004, 08:32 PM	#107
shells Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Biloxi, MS Posts: 46	I will John. I've got to get my live rock, I have two rocks from Garf in there now, and the canopy needs to be built, which the canopy will be done at the end of next week. This is slow going because of the budget. Talk to ya soon!!

10/15/2004, 03:26 AM	#108
NightstrikeTR Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 171	An little later but thats one hell of an reef tank you got there! keep the great work up! Brian

10/15/2004, 02:04 PM	#109
Beach Native Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: RB Posts: 517	Shhweeet tank!!! Now I know exactly what to do with my current undrilled 110 gallon tank when I eventually move and get to set up my 180RR.

10/15/2004, 07:25 PM	#111
John Brancheau Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wyandotte, Michigan Posts: 527	Nightstrike, Thank You....... Beach Native, Thanks, I am glad I could help you.. Kyle-RR, Thank You, But I really do think there are many that are far superior to mine........ __________________ If it is worth doin, be patient and do it right.... Current Tank Info: 180 in wall,Bubble King 300,Red Dragon 6.5 , Schuran, Jetstream 1, 100 gallon sump/ fuge,Tunze 6100,6080, 4 250 RO III's, Hamilton 14ks with 2- 6 foot vho's,sps dominated with some clams..

10/16/2004, 05:24 AM	#112
drewid Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 12	sensational tank.. really inspiring.. would love to find out a bit more about your plumbing layout and which macro algae you have in the fuge..

10/16/2004, 01:44 PM	#113
John Brancheau Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wyandotte, Michigan Posts: 527	drewid, Thank you, Macro algeas are as follows, mexicana, grape and some very little bit of chaeto........ What are you needing to know about the plumbing........ Send a pm if you 'd like...... John __________________ If it is worth doin, be patient and do it right.... Current Tank Info: 180 in wall,Bubble King 300,Red Dragon 6.5 , Schuran, Jetstream 1, 100 gallon sump/ fuge,Tunze 6100,6080, 4 250 RO III's, Hamilton 14ks with 2- 6 foot vho's,sps dominated with some clams..

10/18/2004, 11:31 AM	#114
Graf-X Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 244	John, Amazing setup! I'm curious about the dreaded "red bugs"... What are they and do you have any pics?

10/18/2004, 07:07 PM	#116
John Brancheau Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wyandotte, Michigan Posts: 527	Graf-X, Thank You, The bugs from what I understand are some sort of mite, do a search on them here at RC, you should find out more than you want to know.... Pewe, Thanks, but really, I have seen so many spectacular systems here, TOTM,and otherwise, that I really do not feel mine is worthy...... But you can never turn down such an honor....... __________________ If it is worth doin, be patient and do it right.... Current Tank Info: 180 in wall,Bubble King 300,Red Dragon 6.5 , Schuran, Jetstream 1, 100 gallon sump/ fuge,Tunze 6100,6080, 4 250 RO III's, Hamilton 14ks with 2- 6 foot vho's,sps dominated with some clams..

10/19/2004, 05:18 PM	#117
BEN BOGDAN Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: SANTA CLARA CA Posts: 229	MR. MAJESTIC Your tank looks great! I would like your opinion on the Majestic angel. I have a 180gallon softie reef tank. It has a powder blue, purple tang, two yellow tangs, a large Moorish Idol and some other smaller fish. I wanted to try a small adult majestic into the mix. Right now the powder blue is the boss, what a surprise. Would you try it?

10/19/2004, 06:28 PM	#118
John Brancheau Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wyandotte, Michigan Posts: 527	Thanks Ben, The angel was a tough choice for me to make, I knew it would bit hit or miss, wen I took the chance I felt that the beauty of these fish was worth the risk. I felt that I could provide a good environment for it , but was not fully confident that it would not wreck havoc on my inhabitants. That said, I do not regret now that it is in there, but, it is a personal choice that has to be made, my guess would be that with all those softies, it may take a real liking to your corals... The powder blue may cause issues also, I know how bad they can be once they are boss,the angel may not have a chance......... __________________ If it is worth doin, be patient and do it right.... Current Tank Info: 180 in wall,Bubble King 300,Red Dragon 6.5 , Schuran, Jetstream 1, 100 gallon sump/ fuge,Tunze 6100,6080, 4 250 RO III's, Hamilton 14ks with 2- 6 foot vho's,sps dominated with some clams..

10/20/2004, 07:19 AM	#119
Mykeytoe Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Weslaco, Tx Posts: 38	When my tank grows up I want it to look just like that!!!!!!!

10/20/2004, 12:34 PM	#120
emuirishguy414 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 61	Ann Arbor Budding Reefer First off, your tank is awesome! Secondly, I was wondering if you would be OK with corresponding through e-mail... As you probably know, the shops around here aren't very helpful (read: suck) and I am kind of wandering in the dark... P.S. Tropicorium is pretty cool...my e-mail is dcoen@emu.edu Thanks, Don __________________ "Working is the burden of the drinking class..." -Oscar Wilde Current Tank Info: 7.5 gallon ADA cube Micro Reef

10/20/2004, 03:41 PM	#121
nbd13 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Charlotte, Michigan Posts: 3,259	hey join michiganreefers.com john is a member there and that site would really help you out! go to, www.michiganreefers.com and join! hope to see you there! nick

10/20/2004, 06:33 PM	#122
John Brancheau Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wyandotte, Michigan Posts: 527	Mykeytoe, Thanks, patience is the key. Emuirishguy, Thanks, e-mail sent. __________________ If it is worth doin, be patient and do it right.... Current Tank Info: 180 in wall,Bubble King 300,Red Dragon 6.5 , Schuran, Jetstream 1, 100 gallon sump/ fuge,Tunze 6100,6080, 4 250 RO III's, Hamilton 14ks with 2- 6 foot vho's,sps dominated with some clams..

10/20/2004, 07:15 PM	#123
smith Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: lake mary Posts: 79	Great Tank John>>>>>Congratulations. Chris

10/21/2004, 02:26 PM	#124
charlie the tuna Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: nyc queens Posts: 32	great job john its a buet i see u use kent additves me too any advise on what i should use i got 120 wide tank thanks man later

10/21/2004, 08:06 PM	#125
John Brancheau Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wyandotte, Michigan Posts: 527	Thanks Chris.. charliethe tuna, PM me with what yu have and what you are keepimg and I will try to help you decide what you may need...... John __________________ If it is worth doin, be patient and do it right.... Current Tank Info: 180 in wall,Bubble King 300,Red Dragon 6.5 , Schuran, Jetstream 1, 100 gallon sump/ fuge,Tunze 6100,6080, 4 250 RO III's, Hamilton 14ks with 2- 6 foot vho's,sps dominated with some clams..